Hochiki ESP FIREbeam User manual

esp FIREbeam
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1Distance and Position Guidelines.....................................................................................................................4
1.1Distance......................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.15 to 40 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam.....................................................................................4
1.1.240 to 80 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam + Mid Range 40 to 80m Kit.......................................4
1.1.380 to 100 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam + Long Range 80 to 100m Kit.................................4
1.2Position .......................................................................................................................................................5
2Installing, Commissioning and Testing............................................................................................................6
2.1Step 1 - Mounting the Head........................................................................................................................6
2.2Step 2 – Programming the Analogue Address ...........................................................................................6
2.3Step 3 - Mounting the Controller.................................................................................................................7
2.4Wiring Configuration ...................................................................................................................................7
2.5Step 4 - Commissioning..............................................................................................................................8
2.5.1Stage One - Language and Commissioning Speed...............................................................................8
2.5.2Stage Two - Pre-alignment.....................................................................................................................8
2.5.3Stage Three – Manual Alignment...........................................................................................................9
2.5.4Stage Four - Auto-Alignment................................................................................................................11
2.6Step 5 - Testing.........................................................................................................................................11
2.6.1Fault Test..............................................................................................................................................11
2.6.2Fire Test................................................................................................................................................11
3Screen and Menu Systems...............................................................................................................................12
3.1Home Screen............................................................................................................................................12
3.2How To Use the Menu System.................................................................................................................13
3.3Individual Menu Items...............................................................................................................................14
3.3.1Language..............................................................................................................................................14
3.3.2Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................14
3.3.3Mode Change.......................................................................................................................................15
3.3.4Beam Maintenance...............................................................................................................................17
3.3.5Diagnostics...........................................................................................................................................18
4Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................19
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1 Distance and Position Guidelines
These guidelines are recommendations only and it is important that you refer to your appropriate governing
standards at all times.
When positioning your ESP FIREbeam there are important factors that you should consider, mainly what distance
you are covering and the optimal position in the building.
1.1 Distance
The standard ESP FIREbeam is suitable for distances of 5m to 40m to the reflector. If you require 40m to 80m you
will need to use the mid range reflector extension kit. For ranges of 80m to 100m you will require the long range
reflector extension kit.
1.1.1 5 to 40 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam
The standard ESP FIREbeam comes boxed with the head unit, low level controller, one reflector, 3mm
allen key and quick start installation guide, this should be used for distances over 5m and up to 40m.
1.1.2 40 to 80 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam + Mid Range 40 to 80m Kit
For distances of 40 to 80 metres you will need to use the standard ESP
FIREbeam and a mid range extension kit (the mid range kit comes with
a backing plate and 3 extra reflectors, you will need to add the reflector
from the standard kit to the mid range kit with the screws provided).
1.1.3 80 to 100 metres - The Standard ESP FIREbeam + Long Range 80 to 100m Kit
For distances of 80 to 100 metres you will need to use the standard
ESP FIREbeam and a long range extension kit (the long range kit
comes with a backing plate and 8 extra reflectors, you will need to add
the reflector from the standard kit to the long range kit with the screws
provided).
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1.2 Position
A roof is considered flat unless the height of the apex is greater then 0.6m. If the roof is flat the ESP FIREbeam
system can be placed anywhere under the roof between 0.3m and 0.6m below the roof, up to a maximum height of
40m from the floor. The ESP FIREbeam has a detection area of 7.5m either side of the beam. If the roof is
considered to have an apex, place the ESP FIREbeam system 0.3m to 0.6m down from the top of the apex, up to a
maximum height of 40m from the floor. The maximum protected area either side of the beam can be extended by
1% for every degree of roof pitch, see the example below:
NOTE: Careful design consideration should be made when positioning
beams and reflectors in environments that can be susceptible to
condensation i.e. warehouses near to water that have areas open
to the outside environment or that are exposed to quick extreme
changes in temperature. To assist with this problem that can affect
all beam detectors we produce an anti-fog kit comprising of a
specially coated reflector and lens cover. Individual reflectors are
also available. The standard ESP FIREbeam and range kits can be
supplied as anti-fog sets as a special order.
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2 Installing, Commissioning and Testing
2.1 Step 1 - Mounting the Head
Screw the head backing plate to the wall - always try to use as sturdy a location as possible, such as brick or major
structural steels (avoid mounting to outer metal cladding etc). Avoid mounting the head where direct sunlight can
shine directly into the ‘eyes’ of the beam (care should be taken when mounting in glass atriums). Ambient sunlight
will not affect the beam.
Also available - unistrut adapter plate
Use this accessory for easy mounting to unistrut
fabrication. Holes are pre-drilled to the correct pitch
of the head and conveniently positioned for use with
unistrut.
2 knock-outs are provided on
both sides. Take care when
using drills not to damage the
circuit board.
Wire into system as required
(see “Wiring Configuration” on
page 7). Ensure that all wiring
is below the level of the front
edge of the box.
Wire to low level controller using
bottom colour coded terminals. Screw in through holes provided outside of the rubber seal.
2.2 Step 2 – Programming the Analogue Address
The FIREbeam is programmed via the integral FIREbeam Control Module situated on the main PCB within the
head unit. To program an address you will require a TCH-B100 Hand Held Programmer and a PL-3 Programming
Lead (both provided separately). Connect the PL-3 Programming Lead to the TCH-B100 Hand Held Programmer
and then to the blue programming socket on the FIREbeam Control Module. Refer to the TCH-B100 Instructions
for further details on programming addresses. The programmed address can be written on the module label in the
space provided.
Once the unit is
programmed connect
the head to the base
plate by first plugging
in the connector.
Do not force in, white
wires should be
uppermost. Should
you forget to connect
this the controller
screen will read
ERROR.
Screw the head
screws down with
the 3mm allen
key provided.
Your wiring
should be flush
and not flattened
by tightening
down screws.
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2.3 Step 3 - Mounting the Controller
Important mount the controller at eye level and ensure easy access.
Screw in through holes
provided outside of the rubber
seal. Wire to head using colour
coded terminals.
If this connection is not made
ERROR will appear on the
controller, this connection can
be checked by reading the
resistance across the black and
grey terminals, they will read
110 ohm if OK or 220 ohm if
not connected properly.
2.4 Wiring Configuration
The output current will need to be set at 22mA. The output will also need to be programmed so that it is powered in
its normal state. On a control panel reset the output will need to change state for a minimum period of 5 seconds.
NOTE: You should consult the relevant control panel documentation on how to program this functionality.
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2.5 Step 4 - Commissioning
Commissioning the ESP FIREbeam is a simple procedure outlined in the following step by step explanation.
2.5.1 Stage One - Language and Commissioning Speed
IMPORTANT. Do NOT put the reflector up or COVER it if already in place.
Power up the unit and you will see
the screen will then default to
or
Access the menu by pressing the
enter button
The first screen you see is English. If you need to change this use the right and left hand keys to scroll
through languages, when you have found your language press enter or if you are happy with English press the
down key to continue. If you have changed the language the system will continue in your chosen language.
Press enter and you will now see the commissioning speed screen. In most cases it is recommended to
use fast mode (in normal mode the system uses 3.5mA, in fast mode it uses 17mA) - if you are commissioning
more than one beam at a time and the system cannot support the extra draw it may be necessary to use normal
mode to prevent excessive current draw. Fast mode allows x 4 times faster motor response and it may be quicker
to commission each beam in turn. Once commissioning is complete the ESP FIREbeam will automatically revert to
normal low power mode - (3.5mA).
Use the left and right keys to toggle between fast and normal, the *indicates which mode is selected. Press
the enter key to continue.
2.5.2 Stage Two - Pre-alignment
The next screen is pre-alignment - this is probably the most important part of setting up your beam. Pre-alignment
sets up the amount of power you need for the distance you are covering and can indicate if you are receiving
unwanted reflections from anything else in the beam path.
Press enter to begin pre-alignment. Remember no reflector. You will see the screen below, take a moment to
understand what the figures on the screen mean.
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Receiver sensitivity starts off at 5% and output power starts at 10%. The beam will start by raising its sensitivity
first and can rise all the way up to 100%, after this the output power will rise. The objective of pre-alignment is to
adjust the output power to the correct levels for the distance to be covered. As there is no reflector we are looking
for a reflection off the far wall. Power levels will rise until they reach a maximum of anything up to 6 to 7% of
received signal strength (figures may fluctuate between these values), once this is achieved the power level will
automatically stop rising any further.
By looking at the table below you need to judge if you are receiving enough power to cover the required distance.
5m.........5% 30m......20% 60m......40% 90m......65%
10m.......10% 40m......25% 70m......50% 100m....75%
20m.......15% 50m......30% 80m.......60%
NOTE: Anything more than these levels is good and continue down to 9. If you are receiving noticeably less read
on below.
These figures are approximate but if you are receiving noticeably less than these figures you may be receiving a
reflection from an object nearby and not the far wall. By moving the beam (looking at the far wall) left (x-) right (x+)
up (y+) and down (y-) you can move the beam path away from the obstacle. By doing this you will be able to
achieve a suitable output power. In extreme cases it may be necessary to physically move the beam head to obtain
a clear line of sight.
Once you are happy with your power readings press enter to accept pre-alignment and confirm these settings by
pressing the right key.
NOTE It may be that no reflection is received and power and sensitivity levels rise to their maximum, if this is the
case pre-alignment will automatically register Pre-Align - Complete. Confirm these settings by pressing the
right key.
OR if no reflection is seen
you will see this screen
2.5.3 Stage Three – Manual Alignment
You will now see the manual alignment screen showing anything between 0 and 6%. This is the amount of
received signal with no reflector that the beam is picking up from the environment.
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NOW place or uncover the reflector on the blank wall directly opposite the beam head ensuring there is a clear path
through any obstructions such as structural steels etc.
NOTE: It is important that there is a clear line of sight between the reflector and beam head. The beam must see
at least 200mm of clear space around the reflector to enable the beam to see the edges of the reflector to
allow successful auto alignment in the following stage.
Once the reflector is in place and visible there should be a big jump in the received signal (AQ). This means that
the head is seeing and receiving a signal back from the reflector. In most cases this will result in a received signal
of over 100%.
As long as there is a received signal of over 40% you can move onto the next stage, see “Stage Four - Auto-
Alignment” on page 11.
If the AQ reading is below 40% it means the head is not seeing the reflector and will abort Auto Alignment. The
next stage is to manually move the beam to achieve an AQ reading of over 40%, ideally over 100%. The higher
the AQ the quicker it will auto align. This is done by manually moving the x and y motors to obtain a received
signal from the reflector.
In the example below we can see that the reflector is below the eye line of the beam head, so in this case you
would need to lower the angle of the beam (-Y) until you receive an AQ of over 40%.
The beam can be moved on both X and Y axis to a maximum 5 degrees using the
left (x-), right (x+), up (y+) and down (y-) keys. Looking at the reflector this
will move the beam across the reflector as shown:
Holding the keys down will quickly scroll through to your desired position, on release of the button the screen will
revert to the actual beam position and can be seen stepping toward the requested position.
To confirm the beam is seeing the reflector, cover the reflector as this should drop the AQ and therefore prove the
beam is on the reflector.
In the example above moving the y axis down (y-)
results in a greater AQ Try and achieve as high an AQ as possible, it must be over 40% to auto align. The higher the AQ the quicker
the auto align, above 100% is good
You will now see the manual alignment screen showing anything between 0 and 6%. This is the amount of received
signal with no reflector that the beam is picking up from the environment.
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