Hochiki FIRElink-100 User manual

FIRElink-100 Air Sampling System
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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This manual details the installation of:
FIRElink-100 Air Sampling Detector
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Document Details:
Title: FIRElink-100 Air Sampling Detector - Installation Manual
Issue 4.0
Issue Date October 2010
Part No. 9-5-0-345

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Indicators............................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Inside the Detector................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Detector Terminal Block Connections..................................................................................... 8
1.4 Programming the Detector...................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Time and Date Tab................................................................................................................. 9
1.6 Alarm Levels and Delays Tab............................................................................................... 10
1.6.1 Alarm Levels - (Level subgroup)....................................................................................... 10
1.6.2 Alarm Delays - (Delay subgroup)...................................................................................... 10
1.6.3 ClassiFire® Override........................................................................................................ 10
1.6.4 Alarm Factor....................................................................................................................10
1.6.5 LDD Enable ..................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.6 FastLearn Enable............................................................................................................. 11
1.6.7 Auto FastLearn Enable..................................................................................................... 11
1.6.8 ClassiFire 3D...................................................................................................................11
1.6.9 Demo Mode ..................................................................................................................... 11
1.7 Day/Night Switching Tab...................................................................................................... 12
1.7.1 Day Start / Night Start –.................................................................................................... 12
1.7.2 Disable Day / Night Switching........................................................................................... 12
1.8 Alarm Actions Tab................................................................................................................ 12
1.8.1 Remote Functions (Remote Input subgroup) .................................................................... 12
1.8.2 Programmed Isolate......................................................................................................... 12
1.8.3 Latching Alarms............................................................................................................... 12
1.8.4 Latching Faults.................................................................................................................12
1.8.5 Cascading Alarms............................................................................................................ 12
1.9 Device Information Tab ........................................................................................................ 13
1.9.1 Device Type.....................................................................................................................13
1.9.2 Firmware Version............................................................................................................. 13
1.9.3 Run-time Hours................................................................................................................ 13
1.9.4 Watchdog Count .............................................................................................................. 13
1.9.5 Device Text...................................................................................................................... 13
1.10 Referencing Tab................................................................................................................... 13
1.10.1 Reference Detector.......................................................................................................... 13
1.10.2 Reference Enable ............................................................................................................ 13
1.10.3 Reference Level............................................................................................................... 13
1.10.4 Reference Back-off .......................................................................................................... 13
1.11 Flow Monitoring Tab.............................................................................................................14
1.11.1 Flow Rate......................................................................................................................... 14
1.11.2 Flow High Limit ................................................................................................................ 14
1.11.3 Flow Low Limit................................................................................................................. 14
1.11.4 Flow Fault Delay.............................................................................................................. 14
1.12 Miscellaneous Tab ............................................................................................................... 14
1.12.1 Access Code.................................................................................................................... 14
1.12.2 Chart Recording Rate....................................................................................................... 15
1.12.3 Separator Condition ......................................................................................................... 15
1.12.4 Separator Change Date.................................................................................................... 15
1.12.5 Factory Default.................................................................................................................16
1.13 Other Remote Software Features......................................................................................... 16
1.13.1 Reset............................................................................................................................... 16
1.13.2 Histogram Screen ............................................................................................................ 16
1.14 Chart Recording................................................................................................................... 18
1.15 Load / Save Function Settings.............................................................................................. 18
2Design Limitations....................................................................................................................... 20
2.1 System Design..................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 EN54-20 Compliance........................................................................................................... 22
3Installation.................................................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Docking Station.................................................................................................................... 24

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3.1.1 Mechanical Installation......................................................................................................25
3.1.2 Electrical Installation.........................................................................................................25
3.1.3 Power Supply Connections...............................................................................................25
3.1.4 Signal Connections...........................................................................................................25
3.2 Final installation....................................................................................................................26
4Interfacing.....................................................................................................................................28
4.1 Setting the Detector Address.................................................................................................28
4.2 Connecting a FIRElink-100 to a SenseNET/RS485 Detector Network....................................29
4.3 Connecting a FIRElink-100 to an addressable Fire Panel ......................................................30
4.4 Connecting to a PC...............................................................................................................31
5Event Log......................................................................................................................................32
6Commissioning.............................................................................................................................34
6.1 Commissioning Checklist ......................................................................................................34
7Maintenance..................................................................................................................................35
7.1 Diagnostics...........................................................................................................................35
8Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................37
8.1 Nuisance Alarms Occur Too Often........................................................................................37
8.2 Elevated Smoke Levels Do Not Generate Alarms..................................................................37
8.3 Low Mean Output..................................................................................................................37
8.4 Detector Sensitivity Varies Over Time ...................................................................................37
8.5 Flow Fault Errors...................................................................................................................37
8.5.1 "Low Flow" Error Messages. .............................................................................................38
8.5.2 "High Flow" Error Messages..............................................................................................38
9Do's and Don'ts.............................................................................................................................39
10 FIRElink-100 Specification........................................................................................................40

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1 Introduction
FIRElink-100 is a highly sophisticated ‘next generation‘ of High Sensitivity Aspirating Smoke Detection
product that has been designed to ensure that installation and commissioning is as simple as possible,
while optimising performance.
0832
Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited
Grosvenor Road
Gillingham Business Park
Gillingham
Kent ME8 0SA, UK
09
0832-CPD-1195
EN54-20: 2006
Aspirating smoke detectors
for fire detection and fire alarm
systems for buildings
CLASS A, B and C
Technical data: see INF48027 held
by the manufacturer
FIRElink-100 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 FIRElink 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 FIRElink 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 (i.e., this
equipment is designed to operate from Safety Extra Low
Voltages and does not generate any hazardous voltages).
NOTE: If this equipment is part of a fire detection system, it should be supplied from an approved power
supply conforming to EN54-4.
This symbol appears on the main board of the unit and indicates that the board
contains static sensitive components. Suitable anti-static precautions must be
taken when handling the board.
LASER CLASS 1
PRODUCT
This label is located on the laser chamber and signifies that the unit is a Class 1
Laser product as specified in IEC 60825-1. The unit incorporates a Class 3B
embedded laser that must not be removed from the detector as retinal damage
may result if the laser beam enters the eye.
This symbol appears on the main board of the unit and indicates that the board
contains static sensitive components. Suitable anti-static precautions must be
taken when handling the board.

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Hochiki Europe has taken every care to ensure that FIRElink-100 is as simple to install as possible but in
case of difficulty, please contact our Product Support Department to ensure trouble free installation and
operation. Hochiki Europe takes no responsibility for damage or injury occasioned as a result of failing to
install or operate the equipment in accordance with these instructions.
1.1 Indicators
OK. Illuminates to show
normal operation when
there are no faults. The
OK lamp will flash during
the 15 minute
Fastlearn™ period when
the detector is first
learning about its
environment.
Fault. Illuminates
when the unit has a
fault and a fault
signal is being sent
to the fire alarm
panel.
Fire. Illuminates when the alarm level has been
reached and the appropriate time delays have
expired.

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1.2 Inside the Detector
Fan Relay Board Removable Terminal
Blocks Filter
Detector Address
DIP Switch RS232 Serial Port Addressable Programmable Interface Card (FIRElink-APIC)
port

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1.3 Detector Terminal Block Connections
Normally
closed FAULT
relay contacts
Normally open
FIRE relay
contacts
FIRElink-APIC
addressable bus
connections for use in
conjunction with
interface card (see
sections 3.1.4 and 4.3)
RS485 / SenseNET
connections (see
sections 3.1.4and 4.2) Power supply
connections (see
section 3.1.3)

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1.4 Programming the Detector
The FIRElink-100 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 4.4 “Connecting to a PC” page 31). 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 > Hochiki > Remote 3.0
Access the drop-down list to the right hand side of the toolbar. This defaults to “Detector 001”. Scroll
down this list to select the detector number corresponding to the connected detector’s address number if
the address is other then the factory default setting of 1 (see section “Setting the Detector Address” on
page 28).
The programmable functions are all accessed though the Options > Detector settings submenu or by
clicking on the detector button on remote software toolbar as indicated below:
The following screen is displayed:
This window contains all the programmable functions for the FIRElink-100. To amend one of the
programmable functions, go to the relevant tab, 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, with the functions grouped by the tab under
which they appear.
1.5 Time and Date Tab
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 5 “Event Log” on page 32
for more details. Unless specially ordered, units are supplied with the correct setting for UK time. This is

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backed up with a rechargeable battery. Later adjustments to the clock setting should not exceed ± 70
minutes unless a FastLearn is initiated.
1.6 Alarm Levels and Delays Tab
1.6.1 Alarm Levels - (Level subgroup)
The value set in the Fire, Pre-Alarm 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.
1.6.2 Alarm Delays - (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.
1.6.3 ClassiFire® Override
This function has no current use on the FIRElink-100 but is reserved for future expansion purposes.
1.6.4 Alarm Factor
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.
Note: The highest sensitivity setting is suitable for clean, environmentally controlled environments, for
example 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 5000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
6 Medium Once per 10000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
7 Low Once per 20000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating
8 Low Once per 100000 years Warehouse with diesel trucks operating