Halma Ampac FastSense 25 Guide

Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives.
FastSense 25
High Sensitivity Detector
Installation and Operation
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Table of Contents
Section Page No
1 Introduction 1
2 Indicators 2
3 Inside the Detector 3
3.1 Interior View 3
3.2 Detector terminal block connections 4
4 Programming the Detector 5
4.1 Introduction 5
4.2 Time and date 5
4.3 Alarm levels 7
4.4 Alarm delays 7
4.5 ClassiFire override 7
4.6 Alarm factor 7
4.7 LDD enable 8
4.8 FastLearn enable 8
4.9 Auto FastLearn enable 8
4.10 ClassiFire 3D 8
4.11 Demo mode 8
4.12 Day start / Night start 10
4.13 Disable Day / Night switching 10
4.14 Remote functions 10
4.15 Programmed Isolate 10
4.16 Latching alarms 10
4.17 Latching faults 10
4.18 Cascading alarms 10
4.19 Device type 11
4.20 Firmware version 9
4.21 Run-time hours 11
4.22 Watchdog count 11
4.23 Device text 11
4.24 Reference detector 11
4.25 Reference enable 11
4.26 Reference level 11
4.27 Reference back-off 11
4.28 Flow rate 11
4.29 Flow high limit 12
4.30 Flow low limit 10
4.31 Aspirator speed 12
4.32 Access code 12
4.33 Chart recording rate 12
4.34 Separator condition 13
4.35 Separator change date 13
4.36 Factory default 13
5 Other remote software features 14
5.1 Reset 14
5.2 Chart recording 15

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5.3 Load / save function settings 17
6 Sampling Pipe Design 18
6.1 Pipework 19
7 Installation 20
7.1 Docking station 21
7.1.1 Mechanical installation 22
7.1.2 Electrical installation Error!
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7.1.3 Power supply connections Error!
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7.1.4 Signal connections 23
7.1.5 Connecting ancillary cables 24
7.2 Final installation 24
7.2.1 Connecting ancillary cables 24
8 Interfacing 25
8.1 Setting the detector address 25
8.1.1 Address table 25
8.2 Connecting FastSense25 to a SenseNet detector network 26
8.3 Connecting FastSense25 to an addressable FACP 27
8.4 Connecting to a PC 28
9 Event Log 29
10 Commissioning 31
10.1 Commissioning checklist 31
11 Maintenance 32
11.1 Diagnostics 32
12 Optional Extras 34
12.1 Addressable Protocol Interface Card (APIC’s) 34
12.2 Extended Addressable Protocol Interface Card (APIC’s) 38
12.3 Input / Relay Card 39
12.4 Reset / Isolate Input Board 40
13 Trouble shooting 41
13.1 Nuisance alarms occur too often 41
13.2 Elevated smoke levels do not generate alarms 41
13.3 Low mean output 41
13.4 Detector sensitivity varies over time 41
13.5 Flow fault errors 41
13.5.1 "Low flow" error messages. 41
13.5.2 "High flow" error messages 42
14 Do’s and Don’ts 42
15 FastSense25 specification 43

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1Introduction
FastSense 25 incorporates a patented ‘artificial intelligence‘ known as ClassiFire ® , which allows the detector
to configure itself to optimum sensitivity, alarm thresholds and minimum nuisance alarms for any environment.
ClassiFire intelligence also monitors the detector chamber and dust separator for contamination, continually
adjusting the appropriate operating parameters to counteract the negative effects of such contamination. The
Ampac range of detectors is unique in being able to provide a consistent level of protection in a very wide
range of environments by continuously making minor adjustments to sensitivity.
The Ampac range of detectors has proven its worth many times by detecting ‘difficult-to-detect’ slow growth
electrical overload incipient fires in ‘difficult’ environments.
This handbook gives information likely to be needed for most installations, but for more detailed information on
subjects such as Fresh Air Referencing, please refer to the complete Technical Manual or System Design Guide.
This equipment is Class 111 as defined in EN60950 or AS/NZS 3260:93 (i.e., this equipment is designed to
operate from Safety Extra Low Voltages and does not generate any hazardous voltages).
Warning
This detector must only be installed by FastSense 25 accredited installers.
This detector has an IP 50 rating and is not suitable for installation where it may be exposed to falling or
spraying of any form of liquid or corrosive gases or chemical fumes.
The performance of the system is dependant upon the pipe network design. Any extension or modification to
the designed network may alter the performance of the system. The correct operation of any such changes
must be verified with the use of the PipeCalculator. PipeCalculator is available from your Local Ampac
Customer Service Office.
Conduit entries to the FastSense 25 unit are designed for 27mm outer diameter conduit. When using 25mm
outer diameter conduit ensure that the 27mm to 25mm adaptors provided with the unit are fitted.
As this equipment is part of a fire detection system, it should be supplied from an approved power supply
conforming to EN54-4, AS4428 Part 5 or to NZ4512.
This symbol appears on the main board of the unit and indicates that the board contain static
sensitive components. Suitable anti-static precautions must be taken when handling the board, eg. for fuse
replacement.
LASER CLASS 1
PRODUCT
This label is located on the laser chamber at the bottom right of the open detector and
signifies that the unit is a Class 1 Laser product as specified in IEC 60825-1 and AS2211. The unit incorporates
a Class 3B embedded laser which must not be removed from the detector as retinal damage may result if the
laser beam enters the eye.
This symbol indicates the Safety Earth studs (see sections 1.3 and 1.4). These are for grounding cable
screens etc. and should not be connected to ØV or signal earth.
Ampac has taken every care to ensure that FastSense 25 is as simple to install as possible but in case of
difficulty, please contact our Local Customer Service Office to ensure trouble free installation and operation.
Ampac takes no responsibility for damage or injury occasioned as a result of failing to install or operate the

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equipment in accordance with these instructions.
2Indicators
1. Fire indicator illuminates when the alarm level has been reached and the appropriate time
delays have expired.
2. Fault. Illuminates when the unit has a fault, and a fault signal is being sent to the fire alarm
panel.
3. OK. Illuminates to show normal operation when there are no faults. The OK lamp will flash
during the 15 minute Fast learn period when the detector is first learning about its
environment.

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3Inside the Detector
3.1 Interior View
DIRECTION
OF FLOW
1
Direction
of flow
3
4
5
2
LASER CLASS 1
PRODUCT
CABLING IN PIPE ADAPTERS
DOCKING STATION
DETECTOR
1. Removable terminal blocks
2. Filter (see Section 11)
3. Addressable bus interface card (APIC) port mounting (see Section 8)
4. Detector address DIP switch (See section 8)
5. RS232 serial port (see Section 8)

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3.2 Detector terminal block connections
1. Normally closed FAULT relay contacts
2. Normally open FIRE relay contacts ( See note )
3. APIC addressable bus connections for use in conjunction with
4. interface card (see Sections 7 and 8)
5. RS485 / SenseNET connections (see Sections 7and 8)
6. Power supply connections (see Section 7)
APIC
address
terminals
RS485
SenseNET
terminals
0V
EARTH
24V

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Note: Product for New Zealand is modified to accommodate “Normal closed FIRE contacts” to
meet the requirements of NZS4512 –2003.
4Programming the Detector
4.1 Introduction
The FastSense 25 may be programmed from a PC when connected to the detector via a standard 9-pin serial
lead connected to the serial port of the computer and the 9 way socket at the base of the detector (see section
8.4, ‘Connecting to a PC’). In order to do this, it is necessary to install the remote control software onto the
computer. A copy of the remote control software is contained on a floppy disk supplied with each detector.
Install the software in accordance with the on-screen instructions. To open the software, select “Start >
Programs > Ampac > Remote 2.0”
The programmable functions are all accessed though the “Options Device settings” submenu or by clicking on
the detector symbol in the remote software toolbar as indicated below.
Note: Must be connected to detector to see all fields
“The software will display a prompt for the detector’s access code (see section 3.31). The default access code
is 0102. When the correct code is entered, the programmable functions may be accessed and amended as
required. “ The following screen appears.
This window contains all the programmable functions for the FastSense 25 .
To amend one of the programmable functions, go to the relevant tab in the “Function settings” window, make
the change and then click “OK”. This will save the change to the detector’s internal firmware. A list and
explanation of the various functions is given below
4.2 Time and date
It is important that the time and date be set up correctly on the controller’s internal calendar/clock because it
uses this information to store events in the event log. (see Section 9, “Event log” for more details. The units are
set with a factory default time, to set the required time. Set the time and initiate a FastLearn. The

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internal/calender/clock is backed up with a rechargeable battery. Later adjustments to the clock setting should
not exceed ± 70 minutes unless a FastLearn is initiated

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4.3 Alarm levels
Alarm levels and delays tab, Level subgroup
The value set in the Fire, PreAlarm and Aux functions in the Level subgroup is the relatively scaled bargraph
level at which the appropriate alarm is initiated on the detector. The Fire 2 level assigns an absolutely scaled
alarm level in % obs/m.
The Aux level is set by factory default at level 10 which means that this alarm will occur after the Fire alarm.
The default level settings for Pre-Alarm and Fire 1 are 6 and 8 respectively. The default setting for Fire 2 is
20% obs/m.
4.4 Alarm delays
Alarm levels and delays tab, Delay subgroup
The alarm delay is the number of seconds that an alarm level has to be continuously sensed before the alarm is
initiated. Each alarm level has a programmable delay of between 0 and 90 seconds. The default delay for each
alarm level is 5 seconds.
Note: For FastSense 25 systems installed in accordance with AS1603 PT8 and AS1670 PT1, Alarm
delays should not be set to exceed 60 seconds.
4.5 ClassiFire override
Alarm levels and delays tab
This function has no current use on the FastSense 25 but are reserved for future expansion purposes.
4.6 Alarm factor
Alarm levels and delays tab
The detector sensitivity is set with this entry, which will also affect the probability of nuisance alarms. 0 = high
sensitivity, higher probability, 8 = low sensitivity, lower probability. The default alarm factor is 4.
The highest sensitivity setting is suitable for clean, environmentally controlled environments, e.g.
semiconductor manufacturing clean rooms where airborne pollutants are kept to an absolute minimum and the
least contamination is cause for alarm. Use of this setting in a busy machine shop would lead to relatively
frequent nuisance alarms due to the normal variation of atmospheric contamination and a lower sensitivity
setting is recommended. It is therefore important that the alarm factor chosen is suitable for the area to be
protected. When the appropriate alarm factor for the protected area has been set, nuisance alarms will be
reduced to an absolute minimum.
The following table gives suggested settings of ClassiFire alarm setting for different locations
Alarm
Factor
Sensitivity
Probability of Nuisance
Alarm
Suggested Protected Area
0
Extremely High
Once per year
Semiconductor manufacturing clean
room
1
Once per 5 years
Computer room
2
Once per 10 years
Non-smoking office
3
Once per 50 years
Clean factory
4
Medium
Once per 1000 years
Warehouse
5
Medium
Once per 5,000 years
Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
6
Medium
Once per 10,000 years
Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
7
Low
Once per 20,000 years
Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
8
Low
Once per 100,000 years
Warehouse with diesel trucks operating