The document discusses analogue fire detectors, including the Apollo XP95 range which features ionization and optical smoke detectors and a heat detector. It describes the differences between analogue and digital signals as used in fire detection systems. Detector selection depends on the type of fire risk and environment, with smoke detectors recommended for general use and heat detectors more appropriate in smoky areas.
The document discusses analogue fire detectors, including the Apollo XP95 range which features ionization and optical smoke detectors and a heat detector. It describes the differences between analogue and digital signals as used in fire detection systems. Detector selection depends on the type of fire risk and environment, with smoke detectors recommended for general use and heat detectors more appropriate in smoky areas.
The document discusses analogue fire detectors, including the Apollo XP95 range which features ionization and optical smoke detectors and a heat detector. It describes the differences between analogue and digital signals as used in fire detection systems. Detector selection depends on the type of fire risk and environment, with smoke detectors recommended for general use and heat detectors more appropriate in smoky areas.
The document discusses analogue fire detectors, including the Apollo XP95 range which features ionization and optical smoke detectors and a heat detector. It describes the differences between analogue and digital signals as used in fire detection systems. Detector selection depends on the type of fire risk and environment, with smoke detectors recommended for general use and heat detectors more appropriate in smoky areas.
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Analogue Detectors and Devices
Analogue Fire Detectors
XP95 XP95
The Apollo XP95 range of analogue addressable fire detectors is advanced in design, and has unique features that benefit the installer and end user. The range includes ionisation and optical smoke detectors, and a heat detector, all of the detectors are available as Intrinsically Safe and marine grade.
Analogue and Digital Pr otocols
The term ‘analogue’ is used to describe a signal which goes up and down steplessly. Signals that record phenomena such as the increase of smoke or heat are necessarily analogue at source and this is why fire detectors are described as analogue. For example, a heat detector will record stepless increases in temperature from a typical starting point of 20– 21°C (comfortable room temperature) to an alarm level of 55°C, however fast the increase. Each point on the analogue signal indicates a particular value. The problem with analogue signals, however, is that, if, during transmission, electrical corruption affects the signal, a ‘2’ might appear as a ‘3’, for example.
FIRE DETECTORS Digital Signals
AND DEVICES The word ‘digital’ describes a signal that consists of a series of ‘0s’ and ‘1s’ or ‘offs’ and ‘ons’ which go to make up a message in binary arithmetic. The advantage of this system is that there is a much lower risk of the signal being poorly transmitted and hence giving wrong information. Each degree of a heat detector can be expressed in digital form (ie, binary arithmetic). ‘30’ degrees Celsius would then be ‘11110’ and this is what Apollo detectors would transmit. Apollo fire detectors have always used a digital protocol, which has remained basically unchanged since its inception in 1986.
Detector Selection The choice of detector from the XP95 range follows the well established system design principles. That is, the optimum detector type will depend on the type of fire risk and fire load, and the type of environment in which the detector is sited. For general use, smoke detectors are recommended since these give the highest level of protection. Smoke detectors from the XP95 range may be ionisation or optical types. It is generally accepted that ionisation types have a high sensitivity to flaming fires whereas optical detectors have high sensitivity to smouldering fires. As a result of this, ionisation types are widely used for property protection, and optical types for life protection. Where the environment is smoky or dirty under normal conditions, a heat detector may be more appropriate. It must be recognised, however, that any heat detector will respond only when the fire is well established and generating a high heat output. Unless otherwise specified, devices described in this section are suitable for indoor use only.
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IONISATION OPTICAL HEAT
Overheating / thermal combustion Poor Very Good Very Poor
Smouldering / glowing combustion Moderate / Good Good Very Poor Flaming combustion Very Good Good Poor Flaming with high heat output Very Good Good Moderate / Good Flaming - clean burning Poor Very Poor Moderate / Good
Features FIRE DETECTORS
• High Level Integration: • Latest Data Reported:
AND DEVICES
ASICs technology for lower component count. As well as free running data update, device will update data when the preceding device is being • Zero Insertion Force Base: interrogated. For easier installation and maintenance. • XPERT Card Addressing: • Ease of Maintenance: For fast reliable installation and service. Snap lock chambers for easy cleaning. • Unobtrusive Design: • Surface Mounted Components: For elegant designs in modern buildings. For long life and high reliability
Branding All LPCB approved XP95 detectors are branded AMPAC.
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Heat – XP95
Features Voltage 17-28 VDC
Quiescent current 250μA at 24 VDC • Rate of rise and fixed temperature alarm point Alarm current 2.5mA at 24 VDC • Single thermistor technology Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC • Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm Operating temp. -20°C to +70°C (no icing) • Resettable operation Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity • Lockable security fitting IP rating IP53 • White finish Weight inc base 157 grams
Order Code Compliance Approved By
201-0001 Type A / B AS1603:Pt1 SSL 55000-420AMP Normal Temp EN54:Pt5 LPCB 55000-401AMP High Temp EN54:Pt5 LPCB
REFER TO DATA SHEET: PDS201-0001
Photo Optical Smoke – XP95
FIRE DETECTORS Features Voltage 17-28 VDC
AND DEVICES Quiescent current 340μA at 24 VDC • Detects a wide range of fires Alarm current 4.3mA at 24 VDC • Insensitive to wind Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC • Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm • Fine gauze insect protection Operating temp. -20°C to +60°C (no icing) Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity • Simple construction allows IP rating IP43 detection chamber to be cleaned Weight inc base 157 grams • Lockable security fitting Sensitivity 2.4%/m light grey smoke • White or Black finish Order Code Compliance Approved By 201-0003 White AS1603:Pt2 SSL 201-0092 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL 55000-620AMP EN54:Pt7 LPCB
REFER TO DATA SHEET: P D S 201-0003
Ionisation Smoke – XP95
Features Voltage 17-28 VDC
Quiescent current 280μA at 24 VDC • Detects super heating and Alarm current 2.3mA at 24 VDC flaming combustibles Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC • Dual chamber technology Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm • Wind resistant smoke inlets Operating temp. -20°C to +70°C (no icing) • Transient voltage protection Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity IP rating IP43 • Fine gauze insect protection Weight inc base 161 grams • Lockable security fitting • White finish Order Code Compliance Approved By 201-0002 AS1603:Pt2 SSL 201-0091 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL 55000-520AMP EN54:Pt7 LPCB
REFER TO DATA SHEET: P D S 201-0002
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Detector Base – XP95
Features Size Operating temp. 100Dia x 8H mm -20°C to +60°C (no icing) • Wide cable entry Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity • Contains no electronic parts Weight 57 grams • ‘One way only’ fit • Low insertion force • Large terminations • Lockable security fitting • White finish
Order Code Compliance Approved By
201-0004 White AS1603:Pt1&2 SSL 201-0093 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL 45681-210AMP EN54:Pt5,7&8 LPCB
Heat – Intrinsically Safe
FIRE DETECTORS
Features Voltage 14-22 VDC
AND DEVICES
Quiescent current Current is dependant
• Rate of rise and fixed temperature alarm point Alarm current on the type of • Single thermistor technology Remote o/p current safety barrier used • Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm Operating temp. -20°C to +40°C • Resettable operation Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity • Lockable security fitting IP rating IP53 • Detectors must be connected to a suitable Weight inc base 157 grams safety barrier and protocol translator
Order Code Compliance Approved By
55000-440 EN50014, EN50020 BASEEFA
Photo Optical Smoke – Intrinsically Safe
Features Voltage 14-22 VDC
Quiescent current Current is dependant • Detects a wide range of fires Alarm current on the type of • Insensitive to wind Remote o/p current safety barrier used • Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm Operating temp. -20°C to +40°C • Fine gauze insect protection Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity • Simple construction allows detection chamber IP rating IP43 to be cleaned Weight 157 grams • Lockable security fitting • Detectors must be connected to a suitable safety barrier and protocol translator Order Code Compliance Approved By 55000-640 EN50014,EN50020 BASEEFA
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