FIRERAY

50RV – 100RV

22318.18.04
 Index

1. System Description (page 2)

2. System Operation (page 2)

3. Detector Positioning (pages 2, 3, 4, 5)

4. Installation (page 5)

5. Prism Targeting (page 6)

6. Alignment (pages 6, 7)

7. System Testing (page 8)

8. Connection and configuration Settings (page 9)

9. Wiring Diagrams (pages 9, 10)

10. Detector Back View (page 11)

11. Technical Data (page 12)

12. Service/Application Notes (page 12)

13. Parts List (page 12)

14. Optional product parts list (page 12)

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1. System Description.
The Detector comprises a Transmitter and Receiver contained within one enclosure.

The Transmitter emits an invisible infrared light beam that is reflected via a prism(s) mounted directly opposite
and with a clear line of sight. The reflected infrared light is detected by the Receiver and analysed.

The Detector has a maximum lateral detection defined by the local National Standard. As a guide a common
lateral distance of 7.5m will be used in this guide. Use the latest beam detector standards EN54 part 12, VdS
2095 or BS5839 part 1 for further guidance.

The optimal beam distance from the ceiling will be between 500mm and 600mm, again the Local National
Standard will give guidance.

2. System Operation.
Smoke in the beam path will reduce the received infrared light proportionally to the density of the smoke. The
Detector analyses this attenuation, or obscuration of light, and acts accordingly.

Alarm thresholds of 12%, 25%, 35%, and 50% can be selected to suit the environment, where 50% is the least
sensitive. If the received infrared signal reduces to below the selected threshold and is present for
approximately 10 seconds, the Alarm relay is activated, and the Alarm Led illuminates.

There are two modes to the operation of the Alarm relay : Auto Reset and Alarm Latching. Auto reset mode will
reset the Alarm relay, and Alarm LED, 5 seconds after the received infrared signal has recovered to a level
above the alarm threshold. Latching mode holds the Alarm relay, and Alarm LED, active indefinitely after an
alarm condition has occurred. There are two methods to clear the latched mode.

1) Place the beam into Prism Targeting or Alignment Mode, and then go back to Run Mode.
2) Remove power to the beam. Power must be removed from the Detector for 10 seconds.

If the infrared beam is obscured rapidly to a level of 93%, or greater, for approximately 10 seconds the Fault
relay is activated. The Fault LED will also illuminate. This condition can be entered in a number of ways, for
example, an object being placed in the beam path, transmitter failure, loss of the prism(s), sudden misalignment
of the Detector, or the received signal becomes too high. The Fault relay will reset within 5 seconds of the
condition being rectified.

The Detector monitors long term degradation of signal strength caused by component ageing or build up of dirt
on optical surfaces. This operates by comparing the received infrared signal against a reference signal every 15
minutes; differences of less than 4.7%/Hour are corrected automatically. When the detector is showing AGC
fault (Fault LED flashing once in every two seconds), the detector will still operate correctly indicating Alarm
conditions as normal. Realignment of the beam may be necessary if AGC fault occurs.

3. Detector Positioning.
It is important that the Detector is positioned correctly to minimise the detection time.

Experiments have shown that smoke from a fire does not rise directly upwards, but fans out or mushrooms due
to air currents and heat layering effects. The time to signal a fire condition depends on the location of the
Detector within the premises, the volume and density of smoke produced, construction of the roof, ventilation
arrangements and airflow within the detection area.

Smoke layering, where smoke does not reach the ceiling level due to layers of static hot air, is overcome by
mounting the Detector/Prism(s) at the recommended height below the ceiling (see section 1). This brings the
infrared beam below the heat layer and into the smoke layer. However, if there are objects below the ceiling
that could obscure the beam path, the detector/prism(s) positioning may need to be adjusted.
It is recommended that a beam path clearance radius of 0.5 metres be employed.

Refer to the Detector minimum spacing graph on page 3 for detection under flat ceilings.

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3.1. Detector Positioning Under Flat Ceilings.

In all installations the latest National Fire Standards must be consulted.

If there is any doubt on the correct mounting height, positioning may be determined by smoke tests.

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3.2. Detector Positioning In Apex Of Sloping Ceiling.

A ceiling is defined as sloping if the distance from the top of the apex to the intersection of the ceiling and
adjacent wall is greater than 0.6 metres. See Fig. 1.

 

Slope if   0.6 Metres  (max) = 7.5 + (7.5 x /100)

Fig. 1. Fig. 2.
Φ

When a Detector is positioned in the apex of a ceiling (See Fig. 2), the lateral beam distance covered () can
be increased in relation to the angle of the pitch (), to a maximum pitch of 25º.

For Example:

If the pitch angle is 20 degrees, the lateral coverage can be increased from 7.5 metres either side of the beam
() to:

 = 7.5 + (7.5 x 20/100) metres

 = 9 metres

Therefore, with a roof pitch of 20 degrees the lateral coverage can be increased from 7.5 metres either side of
the beam to 9 metres either side of the beam, but only for the beam positioned in the apex. All other
calculations remain the same.

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3.3. Detector Positioning In Atrium.

If the detector is to be placed in an atrium, or near glass/polished surfaces, the prism(s) should be offset from
the central line of sight (approximately 300mm), and angled back to the beam detector. This can be either on
the vertical or horizontal axis. This will reduce the amount of spurious returned signal from the glass/polished
surfaces. The reflected signal from the prism(s) will be returned to the detector in the normal way.

Normal Prism(s) position and Plan View

central line of sight
Detector
head

Offset Prism(s) position and beam path

4. Installation.
Pre-installation at Ground Level.

Confirm that all parts have been supplied as listed in the parts list. See page 12.

Select the required alarm threshold using switches 3 and 4 (See fig. 4 page 11 for switch configuration
settings). The factory default setting is 35% this should be adequate for most environments, if the Detector is to
be installed into an exceptionally dirty environment change the threshold to 50%.
Switch 1 selects latching or auto reset for the alarm relay. Auto reset is the factory default setting. See Fig.4 for
setting options.

Using the mode switch at the back of the unit, (See fig. 4 page 11) select Prism Targeting Mode (Switch will be
in its upper position).

The Detector Head Assembly is now ready for installation. If switches 1 to 4 require resetting after installation, a
power down reset is required (entering into Prism Targeting/Alignment Mode can also be used as a reset).

4.1. Detector Head Assembly Installation.

Remove the outer cover before installation; this is only to prevent the cover becoming dislodged during
handling.

Do not mount on plasterboard, cladded walls, wood or similar materials, as these surfaces do, and will
move.

Determine the position of the Head Assembly, which must be mounted on a solid structure. Ensure that there
is a clear line of sight (0.5 metres radius around the beam) to the proposed position of the prism(s), which is to
be mounted on a solid structure between 5 and 100 metres directly opposite the Detector (range and number of
prisms dependent on model).

Using the template provided, mark and install all 4 fixing points to the structure. The rear mounting plate of the
Detector Head Assembly is provided with 4 keyhole slotted apertures to allow for easy installation onto the 4
fixing points.

Replace the outer cover.

Terminate the field wiring. See section 8.

4.2. Prism(s) Installation.

Mount the Prism(s) on a solid structure, 90º to the beam path, between 5 to 50 metres (for the 50 metre
Detector), and 50 to100 metres (for the 100 metre Detector) directly opposite the Detector.

If the detector is to be placed in an atrium, or near glass/polished surfaces, the prism(s) should be
offset from the central line of sight (Refer to Section 3.2).

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 1 Reflective Prism for 4 Reflective Prisms for
the 50 metre Detector the 100 metre Detector

Ensure that there is a clear line of sight to the Detector, taking care that no moving objects i.e. doors,
mechanical lifting equipment etc, will interfere with the beam path between the Detector and Prism(s).

Note: On ranges of ≥5 metres and ≤50 metres use a 50 metre Detector.

On ranges of ≥50 metres and ≤100 metres use a 100 metre Detector.
5. Prism Targeting Mode.
Apply power to the Detector. There is a 5 seconds pre-charge delay after power is applied to allow the internal
circuits to stabilise correctly. After this period the RED indicator will flash once to indicate that the model is a 50
metre Detector or will flash twice to indicate a 100 metre Detector.

Do not remove the detector from the wall during this action.
Mechanical alignment is provided by two adjustment thumb wheels on two sides of the Detector, positioned just
behind the Detector Head cover. Adjustment is achievable in both vertical and horizontal axis.
Find the prism(s) by adjusting the horizontal and vertical thumbwheels until the FAULT indicator is continuously
ON. The FAULT indicator will be OFF when no signal is being received. It will then flash at an incrementing rate
to determine the target position. The faster the flash rate (the stronger the signal), the nearer you are to the
target (prism). As the beam is moved across the prism the flash rate will increase, go solid and then go back to
a flash rate. A continuous LED indicates that the prism has been detected. Find the halfway point for each axis,
by counting the amount of turns of the thumbwheel it takes for the LED to go from just flashing to on, to on to
just flashing. At this point reverse the direction of rotation, and turn the thumbwheel half the amount of turns
counted.

It is essential to test that the prism(s), and not another surface, is reflecting
the signal back to the detector.
This can easily be confirmed by covering the prism(s), with a non-reflecting surface, and confirm that the
FAULT indicator changes state, either the FAULT indicator is OFF or flashing very slowly.

If an area has a large amount of reflective surface along the beam path, do not at first fit the reflector(s). When
in targeting mode ensure that the AMBER LED does not flash. Then fit the reflector(s) in a position that turns
the AMBER LED constantly on.

6. Alignment Mode.
6.1. Enabling Alignment Mode.

Do not remove the detector from the wall during this action.
Using the mode switch (See fig. 4, page 11) select Alignment Mode (Move switch to the middle position).
6.2. Adjustment in Alignment Mode.
The Detector will automatically adjust its infrared beam power and receiver sensitivity to give an optimum
receiver signal strength (100%).
The alignment progress is indicated by the colour and state of the indicator lamp on the front of the Detector.
 FLASHING ALARM (Red LED)
The Detector is receiving a high signal (>100%) and is attempting to reduce the infrared power output to
compensate.
 CONTINUOUS FAULT (After a 5 minute period of Amber LED flashing)
The Detector is not receiving a signal (0%). Go back to Prism Targeting Mode.

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 FLASHING FAULT (Amber LED)
The Detector is receiving a low signal (<100%) and is attempting to increase the infrared power output.
 OFF
The Detector has optimised the infrared power and receiver gain for the current orientation of the Detector
and Prism(s). This does not mean that the Detector to Prism(s) alignment is at its optimum, i.e. if the
power is too high, a misaligned Detector may be receiving a fringe reflection from another object.
 ALTERNATING ALARM/FAULT (Flickering Red/Amber LED)
This state can sometimes occur. It means that the infrared power is stepping between optimum settings
(treat this state as OFF).

Continue to flow diagram for procedure.

6.3. Alignment Process Flow Diagram.

Select alignment
mode AMBER LED
will illuminate for
5 seconds
Constant
Amber
(Fault)
Return To Prism Wait until both LED’s stop
Targeting Mode flashing (up to 30 seconds)

Turn a thumbwheel in one

direction and observe the LED’s

Amber Red
(Fault) LED (Alarm) Stop turning the
Flashing ? thumbwheel and wait
for the Red LED to
stop flashing

Slowly turn the

Reverse the thumbwheel in the
direction of the same direction
thumbwheel

Amber Red
(Fault) LED (Alarm)
Flashing ?

Neither

Repeat the No Both

process for the thumbwheels Stop turning the
other thumbwheel adjusted? thumbwheel.

Yes

For optimum alignment, mechanical deflection Exit Alignment

of the beam in all four planes should cause the Mode and enter
Amber (Fault) LED to flash first. operating mode

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6.4. Exiting Alignment Mode.

Do not remove the detector from the wall during this action.

Using the mode switch (See fig. 4 page 11) select Operating Mode (Switch will be in its lower position).

On exiting alignment mode the Detector will perform an internal calibration check. The Amber (Fault) LED will
flash once a second, for up to sixty seconds, and then go out. If this fails, which would be due to bad alignment
or either electrical/optical noise, the detector will indicate a Fault condition. In this case the alignment procedure
must be repeated.

If the internal calibration check completes satisfactory, the FAULT LED indicator will turn OFF and the fault
relay will clear. The Detector is now in normal operating mode.

Note: On the 50 metre and 100 metre Detectors, the Amber LED will flash once every 10 seconds to
indicate the beam is operational.

7. System Testing.
After successful installation and alignment the System will require testing for both alarm and fault conditions.

7.1. Fault Test.

Using a non-reflective object, quickly cover the entire prism(s).

The Detector will indicate a fault within 10 seconds by activating the FAULT LED and operating the Fault Relay.

The fault condition will automatically reset after a period not greater than 2 seconds when the obstruction is
removed.

7.2. Alarm (smoke) Test.

Select obscuration mark on the filter to correspond with the Detector alarm threshold (see fig. 3 below).

Place the filter over the receiver optics (Top of Detector Head  opposite end to the status indication LED’s) at
the correct obscuration value determined by the threshold selected, i.e. if a threshold of 35% has been
selected, position the filter just past the 35% obscuration value on the filter (see fig 3 below).

Take care not to cover the transmitter optics.

The Detector will indicate a fire within 10 seconds by activating the ALARM LED and operating the Fire Relay.

Fig. 3

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8. Connection and Configuration Settings.

8.1. Field Wiring.

The field wiring interface is accessed through the back plate of the Detector Head (See Fig 4). The small 2-pin
connector on the left is the port for the optional Low Level Control tester. The 8-pin connector is the interface to
the field wiring and is numbered left to right. Each unit is fitted with a ‘flying’ lead, with an 8-pin connector fitted.
Relay states are shown in powered, no alarm, no fault condition. See table below :

Pin Number Wire Colour Signal Description

1 *) BROWN Fire relay normally closed (NC) connection
2 BLUE Fire relay common (COM) connection
3 YELLOW Fire relay normally open (NO) connection
4 RED Positive Supply +10.2 to +30 Vdc
5 BLACK Negative Supply
6 GREEN Fault relay normally closed (NC) connection
7 WHITE Fault relay common connection (COM) connection
8 *) ORANGE Fault relay normally open (NO) connection
*) = Not available with 6-wire cables.
8.2. DIP Switch Settings.

Access to the configuration settings is through the back plate of the Detector Head (See Fig 4 page 11). Factory default
configuration settings are marked .
Dip switch
Function 1 2 3 4
Auto Reset Fire Relay (5 seconds) ON 
Latching Fire Relay OFF
Fire Relay Enable, On Compensation Limit OFF
Fire Relay Disable, On Compensation Limit ON 
50% Threshold OFF OFF
35% Threshold OFF ON 
25% Threshold ON OFF
12% Threshold (Use for extreme sensitivity requirements) ON ON

9.1 Typical single zone wiring diagram.

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This diagram is an example for a single Detector being the only device on a zone. The operation for Fire and
Fault, should always be checked for correct connection to the panel. Relays are shown in quiescent condition.

Contact fire panel manufacturer for values of ‘Alarm Resistor’ and ‘End of Line Component’.
* These parts are not supplied with the beam.

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9.2 Typical multiple-beam zone wiring diagram.

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This diagram is an example for multiple Detectors on a zone. The operation for Alarm and Fault should
always be checked for correct connection to the panel. Relays are shown in quiescent condition.

Contact fire panel manufacturer for values of ‘Alarm Resistor’ and ‘End of Line Component’.
* These parts are not supplied with the beam.

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10. Detector Interface Assembly Configuration Settings.

Fig. 4

Mode Switch
ON
DIP Switches
1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

DIP SWITCH
SETTINGS 1 2 3 4
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X

2-pin port for optional

Low Level Controller

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11. Technical Data.

 Operating Range (50 metre Detector) 5 to 50 metres

 Operating Range (100 metre Detector) 50 to 100 metres

 Supply Voltage limits 10.2Vdc to 30Vdc

 Quiescent Current (no LED’s illuminated) <4mA

 Alarm/Fault Current <15 mA

 Power Down Reset Time 10 seconds

 Operating Temperature -30C to 55C

 Relative Humidity 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

 Tolerance to Beam Misalignment at 35% Detector  0.5, Prism  5.0

 Fire Alarm Thresholds 2.50dB (25%), 3.74dB (35%), 6.02dB (50%)

 Optical Wavelength Infrared spectrum (880nm typical)

 Head Maximum Size Width 130mm, Height 210mm, Depth 120mm

 Weight 770 gms

 IP rating IP50

 CPD Approval No. : 0786-CPD-20045

12. Service / Application Notes.

 Red LED indicates FIRE.

 Continuous Amber LED indicates FAULT.

 Amber LED flashing once every 10 seconds indicates normal operating mode.

 Amber LED flashing once every 2 seconds indicates that the contamination/compensation function has
reached its limit (Fault condition).

 Alarm condition indicated by fire relay closing (relay contact is normally open).

 Fault condition indicated by fault relay opening (relay contact is normally closed).

 Alarm may be latching or non-latching (default).

13. Parts List.

 1 qty. Detector Head Assembly

 1 qty. Reflective Prism for the 50 metre Detector, OR 4 qty. Reflective Prisms for the 100 metre Detector

 1 qty. Test Filter

 1 qty. Cable Interface Assembly (fitted to the back of the Detector)

14. Optional Product Parts List.

 Low Level Controller (Optional product, part No. 0400-02-xx, where xx is the latest issue). This product
enables the remote testing of the Detector from a distance of up to 100 metres.

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