DSC FSD-100 User manual

FSD-100
Smoke Detector Sensitivity Meter
User Guide
WARNING: This document contains information on limitations regarding product use and func-
tion and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. Read the entire manu-
ally carefully.

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Out of the Box......................................................................................... 2
Battery Installation.................................................................................. 2
Controls and Indicators........................................................................... 3
Operation 4
Power Up/Power Down........................................................................... 4
Smoke Detector Testing.......................................................................... 6
Viewing Test Records .............................................................................. 7
Downloading Test Records ..................................................................... 8
Checking Tester Status.......................................................................... 10
Appendix A: Status and Troubles 11
Appendix B: Sensitivity Measurement Conversion 11

Notes:

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1 Introduction
The FSD-100 Smoke Detector Sensitivity Meter is intended for comprehensive in-
place-testing of the WS4916, FSA210 and FSA410 Series Smoke Detectors. The
meter is hand held and battery operated, providing 20 hours of continuous operation
and stores up to 500 detector tests.
Features:
• 9 Volt alkaline battery provides 20 hours (minimum) operation
• Internal battery check displays remaining battery capacity
• Battery reverse polarity protection
• Automatic shutdown 4 minutes after last key press
• All features are accessed using 4 pushbuttons
• Storage and retrieval of up to 500 detector tests
• Records stored in non-volatile memory
• Downloads records to PC using MicroSoft® HyperTerminal® software
• Records date, time, model and version, date of manufacture, and serial number
for all tests
Detector Troubles
• Smoke, low sensitivity
• Smoke, high sensitivity
• Smoke sensor fault
• Heat sensor fault
• Measurement errors
• Memory errors
• Trouble already transmitted
Detector Status
•Tampers
• Smoke Alarm
• Smoke Sensor Trouble/fault
• Low Battery (Smoke Detector)
• Heat Alarm
• Heat sensor fault
• Cold temperature warning

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1.1 Out of the Box
The FSD-100 tester includes the following:
1 FSD 100 Smoke Detector Sensitivity Meter
1 Duracell® Procell® PC1604 Alkaline 9VDC Battery
1 PC-Link Local Download KIT-DB09
1 Download kit adaptor
1 User Guide
1 Quick Reference Guide
1.2 Battery Installation:
1. Remove the rear cover
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment
3. Remove the plastic protection from the battery terminals
4. Insert battery as indicated in the battery compartment
Figure 1 - Battery Replacement
NOTES:
Replace battery with Duracell® Procell® PC1604 Alkaline 9VDC Battery.
Incorrect placement of the battery will NOT damage the unit.
Removal and replacement of battery will NOT delete stored records.
You will be prompted to set date and time on first power up following battery
replacement.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local rules and regulations.
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Duracell Procell
PC1604 Alkaline 9V
DC
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1.3 Controls and Indicators
The FSD-100 displays all information on a 32 character LCD. A PC-LINK connection is
located on the right side of the unit for downloading data to a PC.
The use of the , , , and keys varies depending on the screen you are cur-
rently in. Use of these keys is indicated on each screen. The list below indicates the
general use of these keys.
Used to Scroll forward through menu selections from the Ready Mode.
Moves cursor to the right in time and date programming.
Used to Scroll back through menu selections from the Ready Mode.
Moves cursor to the left in time and date programming.
Advances to next option within a menu sequence.
Initiates Testing and Downloading.
Increments value selected with and keys in time and date pro-
gramming.
Turns off device during power down.
Exits a menu selection.

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2 Operation
2.1 Power Up/Power Down
Powering Up:
On power up the model name and version of the tester is displayed on the
top line, remaining battery capacity is displayed on the second line.
NOTE: 99% indicates that the battery is fully charged. Replace battery when
1% is indicated.
This screen will be displayed for 2 seconds.
Record Capacity:
Indicates the current number of tests stored in the tester out of a maximum
of 500 tests.
This screen will be displayed for 2 seconds.
Time & Date Trouble:
This screen will only be displayed if time and date are unprogrammed (e.g.,
at first power up or after battery replacement).
Press # to save date and time programming and advance to the next screen.
Ready Screen:
This screen is displayed 2 seconds after the Record Capacity screen is dis-
played or after exiting Date and Time programming. This screen allows you
to scroll through the 6 menu options available on the tester.
FSD-100 V1.00
BATTERY LIFE=99%
RECORD CAPACITY:
300/500 FILLED
TIME & DATE TRBL
PRESS * TO PROG.

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Powering Down:
The tester can be powered down in two ways:
1. The unit will automatically power down 4 minutes after the last keypress
regardless of the screen it is currently in.
2. Pressing the scroll key 5 times from the Ready mode screen will dis-
play the "Press for Power Down" screen. Press the key twice to
power down or press to return to the Ready screen.
Figure 2 - Power Up and Main Flow Menu
NOTE: Pressing the key will scroll through the menu in the sequence
indicated. To scroll in the reverse direction use the key.
SAVE
Press the ,, or key
for 2 seconds to power up.

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2.2 Smoke Detector Testing
1. Follow the steps indicated in Figure 3 until the TRIGGER DEVICE WAIT
FOR BEEP screen appears.
2. Press the LED/Test Button located on the smoke detector with the
tester.
3. Position the FSD-100 less than 2.5cm (1”) from the center dome of the
smoke detector.
The Smoke Detector and the FSD-100 Tester will indicate that data is being transmit-
ted and received by sounding a series beeps from each device.
When data transmission is completed, the beeping will stop and the FSD-100 tester
will display the TEST COMPLETE ! DATA SAVED screen followed by a 2 second delay.
4. After the delay the PRESS * FOR DATA REVIEW screen will appear.
(a) Pressing will begin the test review (see section 2.3 Viewing Test
Records.
(b) Pressing the or keys will return you to the TESTER READY screen.
Figure 3 - Testing
1 Minute
Window