Argus SG100-IS User manual

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRINSICALLY SAFE FIRE DETECTION DEVICE
This wireless smoke detector has been certified by Baseefa and has been awarded the ATEX Classification II 1 G ; Ex ia op is IIC T5
Ga –10˚C ≤ Ta ≤ +55˚C making it suitable for Category 1, 2 or 3 hazardous atmospheres with a maximum ambient temperature up to
55˚C.
The product has been assessed and certified for ATEX & IECEx requirements for hazardous applications according to the following standards:
IEC 60079-0:2011 / EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013
IEC 60079-11:2011 / EN 60079-11:2012
IEC 60079-28:2015 / EN 60079-28:2015
It is recommended that installation only be carried out by qualified personnel
according to hazardous area safe working practice and in conformity to the terms
of the product certification. Note that the Translator Interface to which this device
will be linked does not form part of the ATEX/IECEx certified system and must be
sited in the safe area which is not subject to hazardous conditions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The intrinsically safe wireless optical smoke detector samples the air to deter-
mine an alarm conditions in the protected environment. Its design and construc-
tion makes it suitable for installation in hazardous environment according to ATEX
DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU. System design should follow National Regulations or
Codes of Practice including reference to standards related to hazardous areas
(e.g. EN 60079-14:2014) as appropriate.
These detection devices are designed for indoor applications and care should be
taken to ensure the environmental conditions are suited to the device type so that
unwanted alarm conditions are prevented.
DETECTOR VISUAL LED INDICATOR
The wireless optical smoke detector is equipped with a LED that provides visual
indication for functional modes, battery faults and other fault types (see table 1).
LINKING THE DEVICE TO THE SYSTEM
This detector must be
linked to the fire detec-
tion system before
installation; specifically it
must be linked to its
translator or expander
interface following the system design plan.
NOTE: As a safety precaution linking and power up of devices should
be carried out adjacent to the translator/expander interface in the safe
area.
For more detailed information about wireless linking refer to “Guide to
wireless system installation” document (APN-W0001) or refer to your system
supplier.
This manual gives the specific linking procedure applicable only to this detector.
SG100-IS
INTRINSICALLY SAFE WIRELESS
OPTICAL SMOKE DETECTOR
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1. Detector
2. Mounting base
3. Visual LED indicator
4. Link switch
5. Tamper switch
6. Batteries housing
7. Secondary battery
8. Main battery
9. Battery cover
Picture 1
Picture 2
Extract the isolating tab from
the back of the detector
Table 1
LED SIGNAL MEANING LED VISUAL SIGNAL
“Power up mode”.
The isolating tab has just been
extracted or the main battery
has just been inserted.
Green LED blinks;
Orange LED on for 2 sec-
onds;
Red LED blinks.
“Linking mode”.
Linking phase has been
started.
Green LED blinks;
Red LED blinking 1 second
on and 0.1 second off;
Green and red LED alternat-
ing for 1 second.
“Linking failure mode”. Red LED continuously on.
“Normal operating mode”. LED off.
“Alarm mode”. Red LED blinking: 0.5
second on and 0.5 second off.
Device unpowered. LED off.
Main battery fault (low charge) Orange blinking: 0.1 second
on and 5 seconds off.
Secondary battery fault (low
charge)
Green LED blinking: 0.1
second on and 5 seconds off.
Both batteries fault
Sequential orange-green LED
blinking: 0.1 second on and 5
seconds off.
Tamper fault LED off.
Other fault type
Sequential orange-green LED
blinking: 0.5 second each
colour.
Baseefa16ATEX0111X
IECEx BAS 16.0050X
STANDARD LINKING PROCEDURE
When the Wirelex program or the translator module is waiting for this device to be linked, perform
the following actions:
1) Check that the link switch is on the “ON” position
2) Extract the isolating tab from the back of the detector (picture 2)
Device LED will indicate “operating mode”
3) Move the switch in position “1” to start the linking phase
Device LED will indicate “linking mode”
4) If linking went ok, the LED will indicate “normal operating mode”
The link switch MUST be left on “1” from now!
5) If linking failed, the LED will indicate “linking failure mode”; perform the “RECOVERY LINKING PROCEDURE”
RECOVERY LINKING PROCEDURE
1) Uninstall the battery housing cover
2) Take out the main battery from its housing
3) Alternate the link switch on “ON” / “1” five times
4) Move the link switch to position “ON”
When the Wirelex program or the translator module is waiting for this device to be linked, perform the following actions:
1) Insert the main battery (Ensure battery’s polarity is correct!)
Device LED will indicate “operating mode”
2) Move the switch in position “1” to start the linking phase
Device LED will indicate “linking mode”
3) If linking went ok, the LED will indicate “normal operating mode”; reinstall the battery housing cover
The link switch MUST be left on “1” from now!
4) If linking failed, the LED will indicate “linking failure mode”; perform this procedure again
CHECKING THE WIRELESS LINK QUALITY
It is possible to check wireless link quality between the detector and its linked-to translator or expander module in this way:
1) Move the link switch onto the “ON” position
2) Detector’s LED indicator will start blinking according to table 2:
3) Move the link switch to position “1” again; device will NOT WORK if the link switch is on position “ON”!
DETECTOR INSTALLATION
For detector spacing, placement and special applications refer to your specific national standards.
Mount the detector as far as possible from metal objects, metal doors, metal window open-
ings, etc. as well as cable conductors, cables (especially from computers), otherwise the
operating distance may greatly drop. The detector must NOT be installed near electronic
devices and computer equipment that can interfere with its wireless link quality.
1) Choose for the detector a placement position that:
a) Compliances with your specific standards
b) Is reached by a strong wireless signal from its linked-to translator or expander module
c) Is not interfered by environmental factors (as per note above)
2) Install and fix the base, in the selected position, with the screws provided (picture 3)
3) Install the detector onto the base (picture 3)
4) Carry out a test of the device to meet local regulations (see TESTING)
5) If the detector fails the test:
- Clean it if dirty (see MAINTENANCE - CLEANING).
- Change batteries if low battery is indicated on the translator (see MAINTENANCE -
BATTERY CHANGING)
6) Test the detector again (see TESTING)
7) If the detector fails the test again replace it (see WARRANTY)
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LINK QUALITY EVALUATION DEVICE’S INDICATION
No connection Fail Two red blinks
Link margin is less than 10 dB Poor One red blink
Robust communication with link margin from 10 dB to 20 dB Good One green blink
Robust communication with link margin over 20 dB Excellent Two green blinks
Table 2
Picture 3
From the moment you switch
on “1” to the moment linking
comes to an end, the detector
must be only about 10cms
away from the translator or expander
you are linking to.
Dust covers DO NOT provide
complete protection against
contamination: detectors
should be removed before
construction, major re-decoration or
other dust producing work is started.
Dust covers MUST be removed before
the system can be made operational.

DETECTOR LOCK
To lock the detector to the base:
1) Cut off the small plastic lug on the plastic locking tab on the detector base (picture 4)
2) Install the detector onto the base
3) Check if the detector is effectively locked!
To unlock the detector from the base:
1) Insert the tip of a small screwdriver into the side hole of the mounting base (picture 5)
2) Depress, with the tip of the screwdriver, the locking tab on the base
3) Remove the detector from the base
TAMPER DETECTION CAPABILITY
The wireless optical smoke detector is provided with a tamper switch: in case of removal of the detector from its base, a tamper detection
message is sent to the control panel.
TESTING
All detectors must be tested after installation and, successively, on a periodic basis.
After each test reset the fire security system from the control panel, as per your control panel instructions.
TEST 1 - MAGNET TEST
Purpose: checking the alarm capability of the detector by using the built-in test circuitry;
no alarming agent (aerosol) is used.
1) Hold a suitable magnet in correspondence of the indicated area (picture 6)
2) Wait a few seconds
3) If it works, the detector will switch into “Alarm mode” (as indicated by the LED indicator)
TEST 2 - AEROSOL TEST
Purpose: checking the alarm capability of the detector by using aerosol.
Use only suitable aerosol testers supplied by approved manufacturers.
1) By following its specific instructions, apply the aerosol test device to the detector
2) Wait a few seconds
3) If it works, the detector will switch into “Alarm mode” (as indicated by the LED indicator)
MAINTENANCE - CLEANING
1) Remove the detector from its base
2) Smoke entry areas: use a small, soft bristle brush to dislodge any obvious contaminants such as insects, spider webs, hairs, etc.
3) Smoke entry areas: use a small vacuum tube or dry, clean, compressed air to suck up or blow any remaining small particles away
4) Wipe the exterior housing of the detector with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to remove any surface film that can later attract airborne
contaminants
5) Install the detector onto its base again
6) Test the detector
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Picture 4
Detector locking
tab
Picture 5
Unlocking tool (screwdriver)
Access to detector’s lock
Picture 6
MAINTENANCE - BATTERY CHANGING
The device should be removed from its mounting base and transferred to the safe area before batteries are removed and
replaced to enhance safe handling.
When a low battery condition is indicated, both main and secondary batteries must be changed altogether.
During this procedure the linking switch must NOT be touched at all!
1) Remove the detector from its base
2) Remove the battery cover
3) Remove the old primary battery
4) Remove the old secondary battery with the aid of the tip of a small screwdriver: care must be taken not to damage the detector’s
internal printed circuit board
5) Insert the new CR2032А secondary battery
Positive pole facing up.
6) Insert the new CR123A primary battery.
Ensure that battery polarity is correct.
7) Reinstall the battery cover
8) Install the detector onto its base again
9) Test the detector
CLEANING - WARNING
Care must be taken not to generate any
electrostatic charge on the body of the
device
1) Do not use any cleaning solvents
2) Clean only with a lint free damp cloth
3) Do not install in an area exposed to high
continuous airflow conditions
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WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
Our devices use high quality electronic components and plastic materials that are highly resistant to environmen-
tal deterioration. However, after 10 years of continuous operation, it is advisable to replace the devices in order to
minimize the risk of reduced performance caused by external factors. Ensure that this device is only used with
compatible control panels. Detection systems must be checked, serviced and maintained on a regular basis to
confirm correct operation. Smoke sensors may respond differently to various kinds of smoke particles, thus
application advice should be sought for special risks. Sensors cannot respond correctly if barriers exist between
them and the fire location and may be affected by special environmental conditions. Refer to and follow national
codes of practice and other internationally recognized fire engineering standards. Appropriate risk assessment
should be carried out initially to determine correct design criteria and updated periodically.
WARRANTY
All devices are supplied with the benefit of a limited 3 year warranty relating to faulty materials or manufacturing
defects, effective from the production date indicated on each product. This warranty is invalidated by mechanical
or electrical damage caused in the field by incorrect handling or usage. Product must be returned via your author-
ized supplier for repair or replacement together with full information on any problem identified. Full details on our
warranty and product’s returns policy can be obtained upon request.
The warranty does not cover batteries.
ARGUS SECURITY S.R.L.
Via del Canneto, 14
34015 Muggia (TS)
Italy
16
SG1910CPR
EN 54-25:2008
EN 54-7:2000+
A1:2002+A2:2006
SG100-IS
For use in compatible fire
detection and alarm system
Table 3
* When a low battery condition is indicated, both main and secondary batteries must be changed
together.
** Check latest version of document TDS-SG1IS-0002 for further data, obtainable from your supplier.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS **
Communication range with the transla-
tor or expander 200 m Open space
Operating frequency 868 MHz
Modulation type FSK
Operating frequency channels 7
Radiated power 5 dBm (3 mW) Typical
Transmission message interval 60 sec Default
Main battery *Type CR123A (3 Vdc)
Duracell Ultra Lithium 3 years typical
Secondary battery *Type CR2032А (3 Vdc)
Duracell Ultra Lithium 2 months typical
Dimensions 110 mm x 65 mm Including mounting base
Weight 130 g Including mounting base
IP rating 40
Max tolerated humidity
(no condensing) 95% RH
Operating temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C
0051 / 1180
II 1 G