Concept Smoke Screen Sentinel S100 User manual

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SENTINEL S100 & S150
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL
(Version 16 December 2013)
CAN’T SEE IT? CAN’T STEAL IT!

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Thank you for purchasing a Concept Smoke Screen system. Your choice to protect your property and
premises with this equipment has given you the use of one of the most effective security systems currently
available. Concept Smoke Screen systems have been in service for over 35 years and have protected many
millions of pounds worth of property, defeating criminals and securing premises on an almost daily basis.
Please take the time to read and understand this guide to ensure you achieve the maximum performance
from your Smoke Screen. If you have any questions that remain unanswered, please call our experts at
Concept Smoke Screen and we will help. Once again, thank you for your decision; we hope that it's one that
never needs to be tested.
Carl Gibbard, Managing Director
HOW DOES YOUR SMOKE SCREEN WORK?
Your Smoke Screen heats a non-toxic fluid under pressure to create smoke, or more accurately a
thermally generated fog, that obscures visibility to discourage intruders from entering your
premises.
This fog is very persistent and will stay suspended in the room for a significant length of time until it
is vented by opening the doors and windows.
The Smoke Screen uses a sophisticated electronic control system to ensure it heats up to, and
maintains, its ideal operating temperature using a minimal amount of electricity.
This control system similarly provides a flexible interface with intruder detectors and alarm systems
to ensure that you are always protected and free of inadvertent activations.

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CONTENTS
Subject
Page
How does your Smoke Screen work?
2
Introduction
4
Overview
4
Standard installation
4
Positioning
5
Installation procedure
5
Access
6
Mounting
6
Changing the nozzle
9
Controlling the smoke
10
PCB connections
10
Generic connection diagram
11
Energy saving mode
11
Un-interrupted Power Supply (UPS)
11
Trigger delay
12
Fluid management
12
Programming
13
Operation
14
Testing
15
LCD, LED and sound indications
15
Event record
17
Action after every activation
18
Servicing and fluid replenishment
18
FAQ
18
Installer notes
19

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INTRODUCTION
Before commencing installation of the Smoke Screen ensure that you have all of the following
equipment supplied in the box:
1 x Smoke Screen
1 x Mounting Wall Bracket
1 x Smoke Fluid Bag (Boxed)
1 x LiteraturePack & Warning Sign
You will also require:
230-volt mains supply and connections intothe alarm panel or other triggering system.
PIR (or equivalent)to provide the hold-off where required.
OVERVIEW
The Smoke Screen is designed to form part of an existing intruder alarm system but may also be
configured as a ‘stand-alone’ system. A ‘standard’ installation is shown in the following schematic:
STANDARD INSTALLATION
A ‘standard’ installation is configured in the following way:
The Smoke Screen wall or ceiling mounted in the appropriate location;
A Hold-off PIR (or similar device) located within the same area as the Smoke Screen providing a
confirmation signal to theSmoke Screen to start ‘smoke’ production;
A Set command supplied by an Alarm Control Panel, or equivalent, in the form of an N/C (Normally
closed) relay opening when the Alarm system is set for operation;
A Trigger command supplied by an Alarm Control Panel, or equivalent, in the form of an N/C
(Normally closed) relay opening when the Alarm system confirms an intruder alert.
Remote
Keypad
Intruder Alarm
Control Panel
Alarm Hold-off
PIR (or similar)
Alarm Hold-off
Micro switch
Intruder
Status
Verification
Secondary
User
Interface
Set
Smoke
Screen

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POSITIONING
The Smoke Screen should ideally be sited in a covert position away from prying eyes and thereby
reducing the possibility of tamper or an attack. The ideal place for the Smoke Screen is above a
ceiling from where the smoke plume is used to its best effect, bursting on the ground and
spreading outwards and upwards through 360°. If no suitable ceiling location is available then the
next best location is a wall mounting as close to ceiling height as possible.
Wall mounting.
The optimum wall mounting position for the Smoke Screen is 2.5 metres above the floor facing the
area to be protected and using an appropriate angle nozzle. The maximum mounting-height above
floor level is 3 metres, the minimum is 1 metre and there should be no obstacle within 1 metre of
the smoke output nozzle.
Ceiling mounting.
The optimum ceiling mounting height for the Smoke Screen is 2.5 metres above the floor over the
area to be protected and using a straight nozzle. The maximum mounting-height above floor level
is 3 metres and there should be no obstacle within 1 metre of the smoke output nozzle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Site the Smoke Screen and fix the bracket to the wall or ceiling as appropriate.
2. For wall mounting leave minimum 150mm clearance to ceiling.
3 Fasten the Smoke Screen to the bracket and open front cover.
4. Make connections as required to the Alarm Panel and Hold-off PIR.
5. Make connection to the Exagon panel (if used) and set the key switch to isolate mode.
6. Connect mains power (230-volt AC, 50Hz).
7. The Smoke Screen will heat up to operating temperature in approximately 20 minutes.
8. Set the parameters required, particularly the smoke timing for the specified room size.
9. With the power applied insert a fluid bag and ensure the fluid switch is closed correctly.
10. Make sure all tamper switches are closed and you are ready for test.
X
<1.0 metre
X
>3.0 metres
2.5 metres
✓
✓
2.5 metres

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ACCESS
To access the PCB connections and fluid bag remove the front cover by unscrewing the 2 set
screws on the front. Installation cable entry is through the grommet on the right back of the case
next to the mains lead.
MOUNTING
The Smoke Screen can either be ceiling mounted, or wall mounted, using the bracket supplied. If
ceiling mounted, it is recommended that the Smoke Screen is suspended on 2 lengths of M8 studding
from a Unistrut section (pictured). Inall cases, the installer must fit the Smoke Screen using appropriate
fasteners. Box Contents
Smoke Screen
Wall Bracket
Fluid Bag
Suspension Kit (All M8) Rear View
Uni-strut 1x 1 metre Suspension Brackets
(shipping position)
Threaded bar 2 x 1 metre
Fixings:
2 x 38mm washer
4 x 25mm washer
6 x full nut
2 x drop-in anchor
2 x channel nuts
Smoke Screen with front cover removed. PCB connections (side view).

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Wall mounting
Wall mounting is achieved using a simple wall bracket (1). The bracket should be attached to a
suitable wall. Washers should be used to provide sufficient gap between the wall and the bracket
(2). Ensure the locking bolt is in place. Use appropriate fixings to secure the bracket to the wall.
We recommend as high a fixing as possible for aesthetic and security/anti-tamper reasons (3).
Now remove the Suspension Brackets from the shipping position on the back of the Smoke Screen
(4). These are not required for Wall Mounting. Carefully locate the Smoke Screen on the bracket
ensuring that the locking bolt lines up with the hole in the fluid compartment (5). Finally, screw on
the bracket locating nut to keep the Smoke Screen in the correct position (6).
1
5
3
4
2
6
Locking nut

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Suspension mounting
Suspending the Smoke Screen range is achieved using a ‘Suspension Kit’ comprising a length of
Uni-strut, two sections of threaded bar and fixings (1). Prepare the Smoke Screen by removing the
suspension brackets from the ‘shipping position’ and re-fit them so that the brackets protrude and
the ends are angled towards the front of the Smoke Screen (2). Fix the Uni-strut into place. There
are a range of fixings to accommodate concrete ceiling, girders etc; if in doubt contact the fixing
supplier. Attach the treaded bar to the Uni-strut using the Channel nuts (3, 4). Now place the
washers and nuts onto the threaded bar. Once this is done the Smoke Screen can be lifted into
position and the nuts tightened (5). Any final adjustments to height can be made at this stage as
the nuts and the threaded bar will take the weight of the Smoke Screen.
1
4
3
2
5

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CHANGING THE NOZZLE
Remove the cover (1) using a Tamper Hand Driver No 2 –this is available from CSS. Remove the
nozzle guard (2). Unscrew the nozzle retaining nut (3). Remove the nozzle (4). Select the
appropriate nozzle (5). Replace the nozzle retaining nut, ensuring that the nozzle is set in the
required direction (6). Replace the nozzle guard and the outer casing (7).
NOTE
This operation is usually carried
out during installation. If the
Smoke Screen has been in
service the nozzle(s) will be
extremely hot and will cause injury
if touched. Therefore, the Smoke
Screen should be switched off
and time should be allowed for the
nozzle(s) to cool.
2
5
1
3
4
6
7

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CONTROLLING THE SMOKE
Inputs. There are 3 setsof input connections on the Smoke Screen (Alarm Set, Trigger and Hold Off)
that should be connected to clean contacts. For theSmoke Screen to produce ‘smoke’ all 3 sets of
connections must be ‘open circuit’. If one set of connections is ‘closed circuit’ then the Smoke Screen is
prevented from producing smoke. Hence the production of smoke is controlled using one or a
combination of the following:
Alarm Set –a normally closed volt-free relay connected across the Alarm Panel ‘Set’
connections, which open when the alarm panel is ‘Set’ and closing when the panel is ‘Unset’.
Trigger –a normally closed volt-free relay connected acrossthe Alarm Panel ‘Trigger’ or
‘Intruder’ connections, which open when the alarm panel is in ‘alarm’.
Hold-off –usually a PIR or movement sensor connected to the ‘Hold-off PIR’ connections (N/C),
which open when the sensor seesmovement. If a ‘Hold-off’ is not used the connections should
be left open or the ‘HO Alarm’ parameter set to ‘Off’ in Programming Level 2.
Additional Hold-off –any form of N/C relay or micro switch can be connected to the ‘Hold-off’
connections. Where fitted in addition to the Hold-off PIR both sets of relays must be ‘open’ to
produce ‘smoke’.
Outputs. The Smoke Screen has the following 5 Low voltage output relays with change over volt
free contacts rated at 1 amp max for connection to the Alarm Panel and/or other devices:
Ready. Energised when the Smoke Screen Ready.
Low Fluid. Energised when the Fluid level is OK.
UPS.Energised when the UPS is OK or the UPS Alert is disabled.
Verification. .Energises when the Smoke Screenproduces smoke.
‘Auxiliary’.Provides an extra timer relay initiated by an alarm.
Relay terminology refers to the relay condition in the de-energised state, ie if a relay is Normally
Open (NO) the wiring across Common and NO will be open when not energised and closed when
energised. All output relays have changeover contacts for flexible configuration.
See the notes on the “Generic Connection Diagram” for the function of these outputs.
PCB CONNECTIONS
The PCB connections are access by removing the front panel. Cables should be routed into the
Smoke Screen through the holes with grommets in the chassis.