Ansul CHECKFIRE 110 Technical manual
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Copyright © 2014 Tyco Fire Products LP. / All rights reserved. / Part No. 440391-03
CHECKFIRE 110
DETECTION AND
ACTUATION SYSTEM
PLANNING, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOREWORD
2014-AUG-28 REV. 03
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
This manual is intended for use with the ANSUL®CHECKFIRE
110 Detection and Actuation System. This system is specif-
ically engineered for monitoring and release of vehicle fire
suppression systems. Planning, installation, recharge, and
maintenance of the system must conform to the limitations
detailed in this manual. Installation and maintenance shall be
performed by an individual holding current ANSUL Certification
from an ANSUL CHECKFIRE 110 Training Program with train-
ing to plan, install, recharge, and maintain the CHECKFIRE
110 System(s). Individuals must also hold current ANSUL
Certification from an ANSUL A-101 or LVS training program.
Those who plan, install, operate, reset, program, inspect,
or maintain these systems should read this entire manual.
Specific sections will be of particular interest depending upon
one’s responsibilities.
As with all electro-mechanical-pneumatic equipment, the
system needs periodic care to provide maximum assurance
that it will operate effectively and safely. Inspection frequency
shall be performed consistently, depending on operating and/
or environmental conditions. Maintenance shall be performed
semi-annually, or more frequently, depending on operating
and/or environmental conditions.
The application and use of the CHECKFIRE 110 System is
limited to the applications and uses described in this manual.
For other applications, contact your Authorized ANSUL
Distributor, Territory Manager, or Tyco Fire Protection Products
– Technical Services Department, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143-
2542, USA.
Note: The converted metric values in this manual are provided
for dimensional reference only and do not reflect an actual
measurement.
Part Number: 440391-03
Date: 2014-AUG-28
ANSUL, CHECKFIRE, and the product names listed in this material are marks
and/or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
EXPLANATION OF SAFETY ALERTS
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DANGER
!
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person will experi-
ence serious personal injury or death if the situation is not
avoided.
WARNING
!
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could expe-
rience serious personal injury or death if the situation is not
avoided.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could experi-
ence minor or moderate personal injury if the situation is not
avoided.
CAUTION
Addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as a
system part malfunctioning, property damage, or system failure.
NOTICE
Addresses general practices or observations
related to system function that are not related
to personal injury.
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CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 1 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The CHECKFIRE 110 Detection and Actuation System is typi-
cally used with an ANSUL A-101 or LVS Vehicle Fire Suppres-
sion System for 24-hour protection of equipment. The system
is designed for vehicles in extreme environmental and physical
conditions.
Industries Where Vehicles Use CHECKFIRE 110 Systems:
• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Public transportation
• Public utilities
• Land fills
• Waste disposal
• Mining
The automatic detection and actuation system provides moni-
tored input/output circuits to activate an ANSUL fire suppres-
sion system. On detecting a fire condition, the control module
activates the release circuit resulting in the discharge of an
expellant gas cartridge initiating fire suppression system opera-
tion. Optional pneumatic actuation is available.
CHECKFIRE 110 Features
• Supervised power, detection, and release circuits
• External primary power with an internal reserve power
source
• Selectable release time delay
• Electric “DELAY/Reset/Silence” button
• “PUSH To Activate / Alarm When Lit” electric manual activa-
tion button
• Color-coded “Plug and Play” connections
• 85 dB Internal Sounder
• System isolate feature
• Dust and water tight (IP67 rated)
CHECKFIRE 110 Specifications
CONTROL MODULE POWER (24 HOUR OPERATION)
12/24 VDC vehicle primary power source
Internal 72 hour reserve power source
SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW
Nominal < 6 mA @ 10.2 – 28 VDC
• Maximum < 100 mA @ 10.2 – 28 VDC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE LIMITS
– 40 °F to 140 °F (– 40 °C to 60 °C)
APPROVALS
FM Approved and CE Marked
CHECKFIRE 110 Connectivity
The modular cable harness system includes four color-coded
leads for Detection, Release, External Power, and Alarm
Output. See Figure 1-1.
DETECTION INITIATING / MANUAL ACTIVATION CIRCUIT
Detection circuit lead - 33 in. (838 mm) with Red color-coded
connector
Connects to:
• Detection Circuit Cable
- Electric Manual Actuator
- Linear Detector
- Spot Thermal Detector
RELEASE CIRCUIT
Release circuit lead – 27 in. (686 mm) with Blue color-coded
connector
Connects to:
• Release Circuit Cable
- Release Circuit Drop Cable
EXTERNAL POWER CIRCUIT
Power circuit lead – 21 in. (533 mm) with Green color-coded
connector
Connects to:
• Power Circuit Cable
- Fused Power Circuit Cable
ALARM OUTPUT CIRCUIT (Optional)
Alarm circuit lead – 16 in. (406 mm) with Yellow color-coded
plug
Connects to:
• Vehicle electronics (digital 3.3 VDC output)
FIGURE 1-1
CHECKFIRE 110 CONTROL MODULE LEADS
009150
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
EXTERNAL
POWER
RELEASE
DUST CAP
DETECTION
VISUAL SEAL
NOTE: CABLES SHOWN
SHORTER THAN
ACTUAL LENGTH
3.3 VDC
ALARM OUTPUT
SECTION 1 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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TYPICAL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Four leads with corresponding color-coded connectors provide
easy CHECKFIRE 110 System installation, see Figure 1-2.
Detection Circuit Lead: Permits multiple-detection options
using Detection Circuit Cable and Tees for the main detection
trunk and branch lines.
• Electric Manual Actuators (EMA)
• Linear Detectors
• Spot Thermal Detectors
Release Circuit Lead: Connects to a maximum of 2 Elec-
tric-Pneumatic Actuators installed on agent tank expellant gas
cartridges using Release Circuit Cable(s), Tee (needed on
second tank), and Release Circuit Drop Cable(s).
External Power Circuit Lead: Provides a direct connection to
the vehicle power source using Power Circuit Cable(s) and a
single Fused Power Circuit Cable.
Alarm Output Lead: Connects to vehicle electronics (by
others) as needed (connection line not shown).
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
FIGURE 1-2
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
009149
POWER
CIRCUIT CABLE
FUSED POWER
CIRCUIT CABLE
RELEASE
CIRCUIT CABLE
LINEAR
DETECTOR
EOL
DEVICE
AGENT
TANK
EXPELLANT
GAS
CARTRIDGE
ELECTRIC-
PNEUMATIC
ACTUATOR
RELEASE CIRCUIT
DROP CABLE
CHECKFIRE 110 CONTROL
MODULE AND BRACKET
ELECTRIC MANUAL
ACTUATOR (EMA) AND
BRACKET
SPOT THERMAL DETECTORS
(INSTALL WITH HEAT SHIELD
AND BRACKET)
DETECTION
CIRCUIT CABLE
AND TEES
BRANCH
TERMINATOR
VISUAL
SEAL
RELEASE
CIRCUIT TEE
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
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CHECKFIRE 110 CONTROL MODULE
Part No. 439559
Provides communication and control of input/output compo-
nents. See Figure 2-1.
release function activates
o Resets control module
FIGURE 2-1
CHECKFIRE 110 CONTROL MODULE
CHECKFIRE 110/210 MOUNTING BRACKET
Part No. 439564
surface
FIGURE 2-2
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 2-3
BRACKET BASE FRONT VIEW
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
BASE
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
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ELECTRIC MANUAL ACTUATOR (EMA)
Part No. 439400
egress. See Figure 2-4.
-
FIGURE 2-4
ELECTRIC MANUAL ACTUATOR (EMA)
ELECTRIC MANUAL ACTUATOR BRACKET
Part No. 440537
FIGURE 2-5
ELECTRIC MANUAL ACTUATOR BRACKET
OPTIONAL PNEUMATIC MANUAL ACTUATOR
Part No. See system manuals
Note:
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
SPOT THERMAL DETECTOR
Part No. See Temperature Selections Table
Temperature Selections
Rated Maximum Spot
Operating Continuous Thermal
Temperature Temperature Detector
°F (°C) °F (°C) Color Part No.
FIGURE 2-6
SPOT THERMAL DETECTORS
SPOT THERMAL DETECTOR BRACKET AND HEAT
SHIELD
Part No. 440905
and detection circuit connectors
FIGURE 2-7
DETECTOR BRACKET AND HEAT SHIELD
LINEAR DETECTOR
Part No. See table
Linear Detector Length
Part Number ft (m)
FIGURE 2-8
LINEAR DETECTOR
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
DETECTION CIRCUIT CABLE
Part No. See table
Detection Circuit Cable Length
Part Number ft (m)
FIGURE 2-9
DETECTION CIRCUIT CABLE
DETECTION CIRCUIT BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
Part No. 439404
FIGURE 2-10
DETECTION CIRCUIT BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
DETECTION CIRCUIT TEE
Part No. 439394
Figure 2-11.
FIGURE 2-11
DETECTION CIRCUIT TEE
DETECTION CIRCUIT EOL (End-of-Line) DEVICE
Part No. 439396
Provides circuit supervision and termination point for main
detection circuit. See Figure 2-12.
FIGURE 2-12
DETECTION CIRCUIT EOL
DETECTION CIRCUIT BRANCH TERMINATOR
Part No. 439398
Figure 2-13.
FIGURE 2-13
DETECTION BRANCH TERMINATOR
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
RELEASE CIRCUIT CABLE
Part No. See table
Release Circuit Cable Length
Part Number ft (m)
FIGURE 2-14
RELEASE CIRCUIT CABLE
RELEASE CIRCUIT TEE
Part No. 439434
FIGURE 2-15
RELEASE CIRCUIT TEE
RELEASE CIRCUIT DROP CABLE
Part No. See table
-
Release Circuit Drop Cable Length
Part Number in. (m)
FIGURE 2-16
RELEASE CIRCUIT DROP CABLE
RELEASE AND POWER CIRCUITS BULKHEAD
CONNECTOR
Part No. 439405
FIGURE 2-17
RELEASE CIRCUIT BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
RELEASE CIRCUIT TERMINATOR
Part No. 439436
FIGURE 2-18
RELEASE CIRCUIT TERMINATOR
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
ELECTRIC-PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
Part No. 439569 (normally supplied with agent tanks or
expellant gas cartridge/bracket assemblies)
-
retracted. Note:
FIGURE 2-19
ELECTRIC-PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
PROTRACTING ACTUATION DEVICE (PAD)
Part No. 439448
See Figure 2-20 and 2-21.
CAUTION
!
PROTRACTING ACTUATION DEVICE (PAD) (Continued)
FIGURE 2-20
PAD
FIGURE 2-21
PAD FIELD INSTALLED IN
RELEASE CIRCUIT DROP CABLE
FIGURE 2-22
ELECTRICAL ACTUATION FOR
ELECTRIC-PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
POWER CIRCUIT CABLE
Part No. See table
Power Circuit Cable Length
Part Number ft (m)
FIGURE 2-23
POWER CIRCUIT CABLE
FUSED POWER CIRCUIT CABLE
Part No. 439492
source. See Figure 2-24.
m
FIGURE 2-24
FUSED POWER CIRCUIT CABLE
RELEASE AND POWER CIRCUITS BULKHEAD
CONNECTOR
Part No. 439405
FIGURE 2-25
POWER CIRCUIT BULKHEAD CONNECTOR
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
LABEL PACKAGE
Part No. 440798
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FIGURE 2-26
LABEL FOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND TIME DELAY
FIGURE 2-27
LABEL TO STOP VEHICLE AND EXIT
FIGURE 2-28
LABEL FOR PROTECTING LINEAR DETECTOR
FIGURE 2-29
INSTRUCTION LABEL FOR EMA
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
VEHICLE SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCH
Part No. 440090
FIGURE 2-30
PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTIONS
2-31.
CAUTION
!
FIGURE 2-31
PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION
direct instruction and approval.
Note:
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Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 2 – COMPONENTS
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DETECTION CIRCUIT TESTER
Part No. 440097
2-32.
Fault
Alarm
FIGURE 2-32
DETECTION CIRCUIT TESTER
RELEASE CIRCUIT TESTER
Part No. 441021
FIGURE 2-33
RELEASE CIRCUIT TESTER
RELEASE CIRCUIT TEST PLUG
Part No. 440912
FIGURE 2-34
RELEASE CIRCUIT TEST PLUG
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
SECTION 3 – USER INTERFACE
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USER INTERFACE
This section provides the user with overall information on
features and operation of the CHECKFIRE 110 Control
Module.
FIELD CONNECTIVITY – Cables and Devices
The CHECKFIRE 110 Control Module communicates to
devices through cable assemblies incorporating IP67 circu-
lar threaded connectors with color-coded overmolding. See
Figure 3-1.
IP67 is an environmental ingress protection rating. The first
number indicates protection from solid objects (0 is no special
protection, 6 is protection from dust). The second number is
protection against liquids (0 is no protection, 7 is protection
against the effect of immersion in water).
Detection Circuit Lead
Release Circuit Lead
External Power Circuit Lead (12/24 VDC)
Alarm Circuit Lead (Auxiliary Devices)
FIGURE 3-1
CONTROL MODULE LEADS
CONTROL MODULE FRONT PANEL BUTTONS
“DELAY/Reset/Silence” Button
Manage fault and/or detection conditions by pressing the
-
ing results:
• Audible Fault Silence
o Silence an audible notification during a fault condition for
the fault condition has been cleared. If a subsequent fault
condition occurs, the audible notification will resume until
fault has cleared.
the sounder.
audible notification.
o The audible notification for either a post-discharge or fault
condition will resume after being silenced for two hours.
• Restart Time Delay Sequence
(must be initiated before release circuit activation occurs).
• Control Module Reset
Reset the control module after initiating devices have been
restored and/or reset.
• Select Time Delay Period
FIGURE 3-2
CONTROL MODULE FRONT PANEL
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
OUTPUT
POWER
SECTION 3 – USER INTERFACE
CONTROL MODULE FRONT PANEL BUTTONS (Continued)
Red “PUSH To Activate / Alarm When Lit” Button and LED
Indicator (See Figure 3-2)
-
Note: No time delay occurs when red “PUSH To Activate /
After 10 seconds, the control module enters post-discharge
a detection signal, the “PUSH To Activate / Alarm When
Table 3-1):
(release circuit active) (sounder remains steady-on).
(sounder matches pulse rate).
Internal Sounder (Audible Notification)
(see Table 3-1)
CHECKFIRE 110
Detection and Actuation System
“PUSH To Activate / Alarm When Lit”
LED and Sounder Indications
Manual Action
(Release Circuit Activation)
2 x 1 sec.
for 10 sec.
4 x 1 sec.
for 5 sec.
Steady-on
for 10 sec.
1 x 10 sec.
until reset*
Or: Pull ring pin and push an EMA
(Immediate release for either action)
Post discharge
Detection Circuit Input
And
Release Circuit Activation
Post discharge
TABLE 3-1: SUMMARY DETECTION CONDITION INDICATORS
*Release Fault Indicator also pulses at this rate during post discharge. When release circuit test device is installed,
Release Fault Indicator does not pulse.
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