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INSTALLATION  AND  MAINTENANCE  INSTRUCTIONS

BEAM1224, BEAM1224S
Single-ended Reflected Type 
Projected Beam Smoke Detector

3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

800/736-7672, FAX: 630/377-6495

www.systemsensor.com

D400-73-00                                                                                              1                                                                                            I56-2294-03R

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 18.3m)

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 (BEAM1224S only)

     

Sensitivity Filter (Incremental scale on reflector)

     

Local Alarm Test Switch

     

Local Alarm Reset Switch

     

Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability 

     

(compatible with RTS451/RTS451KEY)

Indicators: 

Alarm:   

 

Remote Output, Local LED (red)

     

Trouble: 

 

Remote Output, Local LED (yellow)

     

 

 

 

Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics

     

Normal Operation: 

Local LED (flashing green once every 5 sec.)

     

Alignment Aids: 

Optical Gunsight (coarse adjustment)

     

 

 

 

00 to 99 Digital Display (fine adjustment)

     

Relays:   

 

Alarm; Trouble

     

Sensitivity: 

 

Digital Display Readout in Percent Obscuration

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

 (381mm 

×

 267mm 

×

 165mm)

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

Summary of Contents for BEAM1224

Page 1: ...only Sensitivity Filter Incremental scale on reflector Local Alarm Test Switch Local Alarm Reset Switch Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability compatible with RTS451 RTS451KEY Indicators Alarm Remote Output Local LED red Trouble Remote Output Local LED yellow Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics Normal Operation Local LED flashing green once every 5 sec Alignment Aids Optical Gunsight coar...

Page 2: ...ion The alarm signal latches and can be reset by a momentary power interruption by using the remote reset input to the detector if using the remote test reset station model RTS451 or with the local reset button located on the detector The local reset button is accessible by removing the outer paintable trim ring The yellow LED will blink in specific patterns to provide a diag nostic aid when diagn...

Page 3: ...BEAMMMK allows System Sensor reflected beam detec tors and reflectors to be mounted to either a vertical wall or the ceiling The kit allows for additional alignment range in cases where the detector and reflector cannot be mounted within 10 of each other The kit includes the hardware necessary to mount either a single transmitter receiver unit or a single reflector To mount the transmitter receive...

Page 4: ...nature of the contents of the room being protected do not warrant greater protection or closer spacing In a room with a smooth ceiling detectors should be spaced between 30 and 60 feet 9 1 to 18 3m One half that spacing between the beam and the sidewall may be used as a guide See Figure 1 The beam detector can be mounted with the transmitter receiver on one wall and the reflector on the opposite w...

Page 5: ...ons for surface mounting instructions The transmitter receiver unit can be mounted to the wall using the supplied drilling template see Appendix II The detector base has 4 primary mounting keyholes one in each corner of the base All four hole locations should be used to provide a secure mounting The outer housing of the beam detector is held to the base using four screws In order to mount the dete...

Page 6: ...s cannot be avoided some specific installation practices can help to mini mize the effects of the glass These practices include avoid penetration of multiple panes of glass position the glass so that it is not perpendicular to the line of sight between the detector and the reflector A minimum of 10 off perpen dicular should be considered and make certain that the glass is smooth clear and mounted ...

Page 7: ...stallation Instructions for electrical ratings of RTS451 KEY Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 5 C0273 00 Figure 9 Wiring Diagram Remote LEDs BEAM1224 S Alarm Signal Circuit Note 1 T2 1 T3 3 T2 2 Yellow Note 1 See electrical ratings section of this manual for circuit output ratings Red Trouble Signal Circuit Note 1 C0319 01 box be sure to leave enough wire in the box to connect to the terminal blocks Approxim...

Page 8: ...r more details Insure that both the detector and reflector are mounted within their operational parameters for off axis angles See Mounting Instructions for more details Disable the zone or system to prevent unwanted alarms before applying power Insure power to the detector is ON You are now ready to begin the alignment procedure Step 1 Coarse Alignment Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for this step 1 I...

Page 9: ...e alignment switch to complete the fine adjustment step The digital display readout will turn OFF and the yellow LED will remain ON NOTE It may not be possible to achieve a value near 90 on the display during the last adjustment iteration The final value of the display will not likely be near 90 This is normal It is due to the detector reduc ing its electronic gain each time a value of 90 is achie...

Page 10: ...llow LED see Appendix I If the detector does not enter the trouble condition there is a problem with the installation refer to the troubleshoot ing section in Appendix I for further assistance 2 Complete a sensitivity test of the detector Refer to the Sensitivity Testing section of this manual for the appro priate procedure 3 If the orange sticky paper was used to aid in the loca tion of the refle...

Page 11: ...cally adjust its sensitivity using advanced software algorithms to select the optimum sensitivity for the environment The sensitivity will be continuously adjusted within the ranges specified in the chart above Sensitivity Total obscuration can be converted to percent per foot assuming uniform smoke density for the entire length of the beam The chart below converts total obscuration to percent per...

Page 12: ... procedure is successful repeat the test pro cedure If the detector still fails the test it should be returned B Test Switch The detector can be tested using the local test switch on the transmitter receiver unit or remotely using the remote test station The remote test station RTS451 or RTS451KEY can be used with the BEAM1224 BEAM1224S beam smoke detec tor Follow instructions included with the te...

Page 13: ...tector notify the proper authorities that the smoke detector system is undergoing maintenance and therefore the sys tem will be temporarily out of service Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent unwanted alarms 1 Carefully clean the outer housing lens face A damp soft cloth with a mild soap may be used Avoid products with solvents or ammonia 2 Carefully clean the reflector A d...

Page 14: ... in the pathway Trouble Beam Blockage Initial Response Off 4 Quick Blinks Off Off Beam Blockage Open OFF Open Remove blockage Faulty unit Trouble Beam Blockage Long Term Response On 4 Quick Blinks Off Off Beam Blockage Close OFF Open Remove blockage Faulty unit Initialization Power on Off Blink until complete Blink Off Apply Power from discharged state Open OFF Close Initialization alignment exit ...

Page 15: ...Appendix II Detector Drilling Template 4 345 6 190 Scale 1 1 D400 73 00 15 I56 2294 03R ...

Page 16: ...D400 73 00 16 I56 2294 03R ...

Page 17: ...Appendix III Reflector Drilling Template Scale 1 1 5 512 140mm 8 465 215mm D400 73 00 17 I56 2294 03R ...

Page 18: ...age is caused by the Company s neg ligence or fault Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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...

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