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INSTALLATION  AND  MAINTENANCE  INSTRUCTIONS

BEAM200A, BEAM200SA

Single-ended Reflected Type 

Projected Beam Smoke Detector

D400-74-00 

I56-2542-00R

Specifications
General

Range: 

16 to 230 Feet (5 to 70m)

     

230 to 328 Feet (70 to 100m) using optional accessory BEAMLRK

Sensitivity: 

25% to 50% Total Obscuration in 6 levels

     

Level 1 = 25%

     

Level 2 = 30%

     

Level 3 = 40%

     

Level 4 = 50%

     

Level 5 = 30% to 50% (Acclimate)

     

Level 6 = 40% to 50% (Acclimate)

Spacing: 

30 to 60 Feet (9.1 to 18.3 m)

Response Time: 

Alarm:  20 seconds typical

     

Trouble: 30 seconds typical

Trouble Conditions: 

Beam Blockage (96% or More Obscuration)

     

Improper Initial Alignment

     

Self-compensation limit reached (service needed)

     

In Alignment mode

Test/Reset Features: 

Integral Sensitivity Test Filter (BEAM200SA only, requires additional external power supply)

     

Sensitivity Filter (Incremental scale on reflector)

     

Local Alarm Test Switch

     

Local Alarm Reset Switch

     

Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability 

     

(compatible with RTS451/RTS451KEYA)

Indicators: 

Alarm:   

 

Remote Output, Local LED (red)

     

Trouble:  

Local LED (yellow)

     

 

 

 

Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics

     

Normal Operation: 

Local LED (flashing green with communication)

     

Alignment Aids:  Optical Gunsight (coarse adjustment)

     

 

 

 

00 to 99 Digital Display (fine adjustment)

     

Sensitivity: 

 

Digital Display Readout in Percent Obscuration

Style 7 Operation: 

On-board isolators provide style 7 operation.

     

(may be disabled via shunts on circuit board) 

 

 

Environmental

Temperature: 

 

–22°F to 131°F (–30°C to 55°C)

       

 

Note: for applications below 32°F (0°C) see Special Applications section of this manual.

Humidity: 

 

10% to 93% RH Noncondensing

Mechanical

Shipping Weight: 

Complete unit:   

3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg)

Shipping Size: 

15″ × 10.5″ × 6.5″ (381 mm × 267 mm × 165 mm)

Mounting: 

 

Wall only without optional accessories

Wiring:   

Plug-in Terminal Blocks (12 to 22AWG)

Adjustment Angle: 

±10° Horizontal and Vertical

Paintable Trim Ring: 

May be painted using enamel or acrylic type paints

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Summary of Contents for BEAM200A

Page 1: ... Reset Switch Capability compatible with RTS451 RTS451KEYA Indicators Alarm Remote Output Local LED red Trouble Local LED yellow Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics Normal Operation Local LED flashing green with communication Alignment Aids Optical Gunsight coarse adjustment 00 to 99 Digital Display fine adjustment Sensitivity Digital Display Readout in Percent Obscuration Style 7 Operatio...

Page 2: ... a dual digi tal display that reads 00 to 99 This display is used to indi cate the signal strength of the beam in alignment mode and to indicate the sensitivity setting of the detector in percent obscuration when setting the sensitivity of the detector No additional equipment is needed for alignment of the beam Special Applications Due to the inherent capabilities of projected type beam detectors ...

Page 3: ...minal Blocks 3 Isolator Shunts 2 Instruction Manual 1 Orange Sticky Paper 1 Parts Diagram not to scale C0306 00 Detector Placement Thissectionofthemanualdiscussestheplacementofprojected beamdetectors Thoughthisinformationisbaseduponindustry expertise it is intended to be used only as a technical guide Always comply with the requirements of applicable codes and standards such as ULC S524 NFPA 72 Na...

Page 4: ...detectors shall be the result of an engi neering evaluation that includes the following structural features size and shape of the room and bays occupancy and uses of the area ceiling height ceiling shape surface and obstructions ventilation ambient environment burn ing characteristics of the combustible materials present and the configuration of the contents in the area to be protected Figure 3 Sl...

Page 5: ...ay be used to provide greater angular adjustment of the transmitter receiver unit If the perpen dicular plane of the reflector cannot be mounted within 10 of the optical line of sight then the multi mount kit can be used for the reflector See BEAMMMK instructions To aid in locating the reflector in the alignment mirror at long distances a bright orange sticky backed piece of paper is provided Remo...

Page 6: ...tector shall be no smaller than 22 AWG 1 0 mm2 For best system perfor mance all wiring should be twisted pair and installed in separate grounded conduit Do NOT mix fire system wiring in the same conduit as any other electrical wiring Shielded cable may be used to provide additional protection against electrical interference When installing the beam smoke detector in applications where the head uni...

Page 7: ...all wiring is correct Insure that terminal blocks are fully seated into their receptacles on the detector Complete any wiring dressing to minimize movement to the detector once the alignment procedure is com pleted Insure that the appropriate number of reflectors are used for the installed distance Distances between 230 328 Feet 70 100m require additional reflectors 4 total The BEAMLRK accessory s...

Page 8: ...the horizontal and vertical alignment knobs one at a time in the direction that increases the numeric signal level on the display Continue adjusting each axis one at a time going back and forth between them until a peak value is indicated If a value of 90 is achieved the detector will re adjust the electronic gain once again This will be indicated by a reading on the display When this happens halt...

Page 9: ...the high optical efficiency of the reflec tor the selection of the opaque material used to block the reflector is not critical Acceptable materials include but aren t limited to this manual or the cardboard packaging inserts See Figure 14 The detector should enter the fault condition indicated by the fault relay and the yellow LED see Appendix I If the detector does not enter the trouble condition...

Page 10: ...tinue to depress the sensitivity switch until the desired setting is achieved The digital display will turn off automatically if no further switch presses occur Sensitivity Setting Obscuration Display Reading Acceptable Distance Between Detector and Reflector Feet Acceptable Distance Between Detector and Reflector meters Level 1 25 25 16 4 to 120 5 0 to 37 2 Level 2 30 30 25 to 150 7 6 to 46 6 Lev...

Page 11: ...erial over the reflector lining it up with the graduated marks that are 10 less than the detec tor s setting in obscuration The detector should not alarm or fault Keep the material in place for a minimum of 1 minute 3 Place the blocking material over the reflector lining it up with the graduated marks that are 10 more than the detec tors setting in obscuration The detector should enter alarm withi...

Page 12: ...f NFPA72 and or ULC for peri odic maintenance and sensitivity verification of beam type detectors If the detector fails this test several steps should be taken to determine if the detector is faulty or simply needs to be re adjusted before returning the unit These steps include 1 Verify all wiring connections and appropriate power is applied to the detector 2 Verify that the optical line of sight ...

Page 13: ...detector and reflector for reflective objects in the pathway Trouble Beam Blockage Initial Response Off 4 Quick Blinks Blink Blink Off Beam Blockage Remove blockage Faulty unit Trouble Beam Blockage Long Term Response On 4 Quick Blinks Blink On Off Beam Blockage Remove blockage Faulty unit Initialization Power on Off Blink until complete Blink Blink Off Apply Power from discharged state Initializa...

Page 14: ...D400 74 00 14 I56 2542 00R Scale 1 1 D400 74 00 14 I56 2542 00R Appendix II Detector Drilling Template 4 345 6 190 ...

Page 15: ...Appendix III Reflector Drilling Template Scale 1 1 5 512 140mm 8 465 215mm D400 74 00 15 I56 2542 00R ...

Page 16: ...iscausedbytheCompany snegligenceorfault Somestates donotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Three Year Limited Warranty FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subj...

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