Honeywell GENT S4 Instruction manual

Transmitter (red retainer) Receiver (black retainer)
¨Beam sensor pair (Transmitter & Receiver)
S4-34740
¨Beam Transmitter only
S4-34741
¨Beam Receiver only
S4-34742
¨Angle bracket with base
S4-34741-01
¨Parallel bracket with base
S4-34741-03
¨Light Shield (5 per pack) Test Cards
S4-34741-99 S4-34741-50
The Beam Sensor pair allows the detection of
smoke over distances from2mto100m,using a
'beam transmitter' and a 'beam receiver', each
mounted on a base fixed to either bracket.
Technical Data
Standards -
designed to meet
EN54 : Part 12 : 2002
EN54 : Part 17 : 2005
Approvals LPCB Approved
STATES 0, 1, 2 and 3
Overall
assembled
dimensions in mm
Transmitter or receiver:
Æ117xd54
Angle bracket with base:
h145xw106xd130
Parallel bracket with base:
Æ152xd27
Light shield:Æ50x75
Assembled weight
(approximate)
Transmitter or receiver:105g
Angle bracket + base: 620g
Parallel bracket + base: 600g
Light shield: 14g
Enclosure ABS
Colour (Sensor) RAL9010
Storage
temperature
-20 to +70ºC
Ambient operating
temperature
-10 to +50°C
Relative Humidity
(Non condensing)
up to 95%
Temperature +5 to +45°C
Emission BS EN61000-6-3: 2007 EMC
for residential, commercial &
light Industry.
Immunity BS EN50130-4: 1996 +
A1:1998 +A2 2003
for alarm systems
Ingress Protection
(estimated)
IP30
IP20 mounted on bracket
Operating voltage 35-41V
Indicators Two Red and Seven Green
LEDs visible at 500LUX
ambient light levels 5m
EN54-17 : 2005
(section 4.8)
data:
Vmax 42V IC max 0.4A
Vnom 40V IS max 1A
Vmin 24V IL max 20mA
VSO max 16V VSO min 8V
ZC max 0.130W
Compatible
Backward compatibility
is possible, refer to
your supplier
Vigilon : MCC ³V4.41 / V3.96
LPC ³V4.39 / V3.96
Nano : MC ³V1.39
LD ³V1.03
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Data and Installation
S4 Beam Sensor & brackets
(for Vigilon and Nano Systems)
by Honeywell
Base
Sleeve
042bh/01

Do's and Dont's
A general guidance on Do's and Dont's is illustrated here, however for full information on siting beam sensor
pair refer to BS5839 Part 1.
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IR Beam
(invisible)
Solid Wall
Floor level
IR Beam projection
Solid Walls
Plan view (flat ceiling)
Receiver
Receiver
Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter Receiver
Shelves and Storage boxes
Solid Wall
Floor level
Ceiling
Building structure support
Solid Wall
Floor level
Ceiling Ventilation duct
0.3m - 0.6m
15m
> 0.15m
Metal Ceiling
Unistrut
25m maximum
15m
2m to 100m maximum
1m minimum
7m maximum
Solid Walls
Plan view (flat ceiling)
Receiver
Receiver Transmitter
Transmitter
15m
3m max.
>0.5m
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Receiver
Transmitter
Metal beam
Solid Wall
2.5 m
17.5 m width
17.5 m width covered by one beam sensor pair within 600mm
vertical of the apex, using the extra coverage of 25% given
by the roof angle of 25o
25o
1.25 m
10 m mounting
height
20 m
600mm
Calculated from
12.5% of 10m
mounting height
Seven beam sensor
pair required
at this height
2.5 m calculated from
twice 12.5% of 10m
mounting height
ATRIUM
Side view (flat ceiling)
Obstructions
Cladding panels / Plaster board
Transmitter
Transmitter
Receiver
Glass Atrium
Heat Source
Receiver
Horizon
Sunlight or Strong light source
Horizon
Sunlight or Strong light source

Test Keyswitch
A test keyswitch unit can be connected to the 'beam transmitter' to facilitate simulation of a test fire condition.
The test keyswitch function is supported on Vigilon system only. The keyswitch unit is required to have a
series resistor of value 470Wcoupled with an end-of-line 10KWresistor wired as illustrated below.
There is a maximum cable length
limit of 15 metres from the 'beam
transmitter' base to the external
Keyswitch Unit.
A keyswitch input at the 'beam
transmitter' must be enabled
during commissioning.
The wiring is monitored for open
and short circuit failure.
On operating the keyswitch it will
cause a ramp down signal to
generate a test fire condition.
How to install an Angle bracket and fit a Beam sensor
The installation of the angle bracket and beam sensor are illustrated by steps jto o. Note steps nand
orequire setting of adjusters for sensor to face the opposite sensor assembly, which is normally done
during commissioning.
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EM2
OUT5
IN4 C3
L1 0V
L2
470 W
10 KW
Input
Beam Transmitter base
FIRE
14115-08
or any suitable
keyswitch
O
I
Active
O
I
Normal
O
I
L1
0V
L2
0V
L1 (1)
0V (4)
0V(2)
L2 (3)
EARTH(5)
The numbers in brackets
refer to alternative cable
sleeve markings which may
be used to denote wires.
Metal box
Earth
Cable from the sensor base
Loop - In cable Loop - Out cable
Angle bracket with base
Metal box
mounted on
a solid wall
Beam Sensor
Keyswitch wiring if used
The Test Keyswitch
connects to terminals
EM2 and C3 in the
base.

How to pre-assemble the parallel bracket
The parallel bracket may be pre-assembled as illustrated by steps jto m.
How to install a Parallel Bracket and fit a Beam sensor
The installation of the parallel bracket and beam sensor are illustrated by steps jto q.
Further information about this product can be found in Part 2
of this document available on Gent Expert website.
Data and Installation S4 Beam Sensor & brackets
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At the end of their useful life, the packaging,
product and batteries should be disposed of
via a suitable recycling centre and in
accordance with national or local legislation.
Do not dispose of with your normal household waste.
Do not burn.
WEEE Directive:
At the end of their useful life, the packaging,
product and batteries should be
disposed of via a suitable recycling centre.
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140 Waterside Road,
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Product EC Certification
No. of Conformity No.
S4-34741 0832-CPD-1365
S4-34742 0832-CPD-1365
ARROW
Fixed plate
Adjustable plate
Adjuster
Bush
Lock nut
Bush
Spring
8mm
8mm
Ensure the adjusters are set to provide an 8mm
gap all around between the adjustable and fixed plates.
THIS WAY UP
Pre-assembled
Parallel bracket
Metal
box
Beam Sensor
Base
EM2
OUT5
IN4 C3
L1
0V
L2
LOOP IN
LOOP OUT
Loop Cable
In - Out
Test Keyswitch wiring if used
The Test Keyswitch
connects to EM2 and
C3, see page 3.
Sleeve
Ensure the base is mounted to the bracket such
that the Beam sensor LEDs can be seen from floor level.

This document describes how to adjust the
beam sensor using adjusters on the angle or
parallel bracket, align beam sensor pairs and
test the installation.
Transmitter (red retainer) Receiver (black retainer)
A beam sensor pair consist of a:
¨'beam transmitter' that can be identified by
ared lens retainer and a
¨'beam receiver' that can be identified by a
black lens retainer.
¨each sensor is fitted onto a base that is a
part of an angle or parallel bracket.
Compatibility
The S4 Beam Sensor pair are compatible for
use in Vigilon and Nano systems having the
following panel firmware.
Control
Panel
having card and firmware
Vigilon Main Controller Card
³V4.41 / V3.96
Loop Processor Card
³V4.39 / V3.96
Nano Main Controller
³V1.39
Loop Driver
³V1.03
Backward Compatibility
An S4 Beam sensor pair can be converted to
be a BACKWARD COMPATIBLE Beam
Sensor pair.
The conversion is done using a Programming
base interface for S4 beam sensor pair, see
section headed 'Backward Compatibility'.
Commissioning checks
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Commissioning information
S4 Beam Sensor & brackets
(for Vigilon and Nano Systems)
by Honeywell
Light shield
A light shield is only required to be fitted onto a beam receiver where
direct sunlight or strong light is likely to fall in the path of the ‘beam
receiver’. Where necessary fit the light shield.
Find Beam
Finding the device address of the ‘beam transmitter’ and
‘beam receiver’ on the loop.
Normal indications
Check the operational indications given by the red LEDs on the
beam sensor.
Laser tool
Read the instructions supplied with the recommended laser tool
and roughly align the beam sensor using the tool.
Compatibility
Check the control panel in the system has compatible software for
the S4 beam sensors installed on its loop circuit.
Brackets
If necessary, check the method of adjusting the parallel and angle
brackets.
Select a STATE
Program the required Beam sensor STATE, the factory default
is STATE 0.
Alignment indications
Interpreting the alignment indications given at a beam device.
Align beam sensor pair
Align the ‘beam transmitter’ with ‘beam receiver’.
Time averages
Reading the time averages during beam sensor alignment.
Gain and STATE
Check the Beam STATE selected is applicable.
Check the Gain value after alignment is within the distance range.
Tests
Perform tests on the installed beam sensor pair.
Commissioning tool
Where required, configure the monitored input and working
indication features.
Beam STATES
Determine which Beam sensor STATE is required.

How to align a Beam Sensor pair
Overall process to align Beam sensor pair
During the alignment process all the LEDs on the 'beam transmitter' and 'beam receiver' act as a simple level
meter to indicate the ADC bit level. An increase in level causes the intensity of the particular LED to
increase, until the level is enough to turn on the next LED to the right.
The illumination of red LEDs on a beam sensor will indicate the level is either too low or too high and it is
important to carry out a sensor [Auto Gain] after adjustment of the bracket.
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[Align] the ‘beam sensor pair’
[Autogain] the ‘beam receiver’
Adjust the ‘beam transmitter’
[Autogain] at the device
Adjust the ‘beam receiver’
[Autogain] the ‘beam receiver’
at the panel.
Check Gain value matches the distance
as stated on page 13.
Repeat the process if required.
k
j
l
m
n
o[Autogain] at the device
Move on to align the next beam
sensor pair
This Red LED illuminates during
alignment to indicate the sensor
has reached Saturation.
This Red LED illuminates during
alignment to indicate a low level
signal, which means the sensor
is Out of Specification.
These Green LEDs are lit during the alignment process to indicate the ADC bit level.
140 bits 180 bits
Less than 140 bits More than 180 bits
Make adjustments in the X axis and Y axis, using adjusters on the beam sensor
bracket to let the highest Green LED to illuminate. The LEDs update
every 2 seconds, so make small adjustments and wait for the indication to refresh.

"On first power up of the system having beam sensors a light indication of 'Sensor out of Specification' is
given at each beam sensor, with the left most Red LED on the beam sensor lit.
jAssuming the beam sensor pair are in rough alignment at the control panel activate the [Autogain]
function on the 'beam receiver' of the beam sensor pair to be commissioned. You will need to know the
device address of the 'beam receiver' and the loop number on which it resides.
Procedure for Vigilon panel (Access level 3)
Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 4)
kUsing the options in [Test/Eng] menu put the required beam pair into [Align] mode.
Procedure for Vigilon panel (Access level 3)
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{}
Params
1-207 [Device]
{}
Params
1-207 [Loop]
{}
Params
1-8 [C] [Q]
[E]
[Align]
<etc>
[Test/Eng] [UserCode] [Loop]
Enter the ‘ device addressBeam receiver’
Enter the on which the Beam sensor pair are installedloop number
The Alignment function is activated.
Enter the ‘ device addressBeam transmitter’
The alignment function will timeout after 1 hour.
Select Select
Engineering
Menu
Beams >
Select
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Warning! Selecting this option will
initiate the beam autogain procedure.
Enter Beam RX Address [ 1]
Accept Quit
Autogain
Select
Accept
To scroll the range 1-127
Loop >
Enter the ‘beam
receiver’ device
address
Enter the on which
the ‘beam receiver’ is installed
loop number
[AutoGain]
[Loop]
{}
Params
1-207
{}
Params
1-8
[C] [Q]
[E]
<etc>
[Test/Eng] [UserCode] [Loop]
Enter the ‘beam receiver’ device address
Enter the on which the ‘beam receiver’ is installedloop number
An ‘Auto Gain’ is carried out at the ‘beam receiver’.

Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 4)
lUsing the adjustments at the bracket of the 'beam transmitter' align this device with the 'beam
receiver' and obtain a best bit level indication by getting an illumination of the highest green LED.
mTo auto gain at the device press and hold on the Autogain button. This will actually perform an
autogain on the 'beam receiver' of the beam sensor pair. At the device all the LEDs turn off and after a
delay the green LEDs indicate the new ADC bit level. If necessary make further bracket adjustment and
perform an autogain again by a press and hold of the Autogain button on the device.
nUsing the adjustments at the bracket of the 'beam receiver' align this device to face the 'beam
transmitter' and obtain a best bit level indication by getting an illumination of the highest green LED.
oAuto gain at the device by a press and hold of the Autogain button. At the device all the LEDs turn
off and after a delay the green LEDs indicate the new ADC bit level. If necessary make further bracket
adjustments and perform a further autogain by a press and hold of the Autogain button on the device.
pFinally perform an Auto gain at the 'beam receiver' using the PANEL CONTROLS
ONLY. After performing an auto gain at the panel the green LEDs will turn off.
Now move on to align the next beam sensor pair by carrying out procedures jto pabove.
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Make adjustment to the ‘X’ and ‘Y’ axis
settings of the bracket to get the highest
Green LED on the sensor to illuminate.
140 bits 180 bits
Sweep
Press using a ball point pen or a suitable
small screw driver to perform a Sensor Auto Gain
Pen
Select
Loop >
Select
Engineering
Menu
Beams >
Select
Start Align
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Warning! Selecting this option will
initiate the beam alignment procedure.
Enter Beam TX Address [ 1]
Enter Beam RX Address [ 1]
Accept Quit
Enter the loop address of the Beam receiver
Enter the loop address of the Beam transmitter
Accept
SelectSelect
To scroll the
range

Brackets
How to adjust the Parallel bracket
To adjust the parallel bracket follow these procedures:
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X
Y
Y
X
To
In small movements unscrew the
and at the same time screw down the
tilt the ‘adjustable plate’ in the ‘Y’ axis towards the bottom:
To tilt the ‘adjustable plate’ in the ‘Y’ axis towards the top:
In small movements screw down the
and at the same time unscrew the
On completion secure the adjustment by the two
top adjuster
bottom adjuster
j
k
top adjuster
bottom adjuster
lock nuts
j
k
#
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y,
using a 7mm nut driver.
To tilt the ‘adjustable plate’ towards the left hand side:
In small movements screw down the
and at the same time unscrew the
in the ‘X’ axis
To tilt the ‘adjustable plate’ in the ‘X’ axis towards the right hand side:
In small movements unscrew the
and at the same time screw down the
On completion secure the adjustment by the two
left adjuster
right adjuster
l
m
left adjuster
right adjuster
lock nuts
l
m
#
X
X
X
X
X,
using a 7mm nut driver.
Adjustable
plate
Ensure the lock nuts are opened out.
TxTx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Adjusters
Lock nuts
The parallel bracket shown is without
the base and sensor fitted for clarity
Metal box
adjuster
#Hold the in place to prevent movement while it is being
locked to retain the setting.
‘Y’ axis
‘X’ axis
Up to ± 8 adjustment is
possible in the X and Y axis.
o

How to adjust the Angle bracket
To adjust the angle bracket follow these procedures:
a. Slacken both ‘Y’ adjuster lock nuts on the bracket and then unscrew the ‘Y’ adjuster screws.
b. Adjust the base in the ‘Y’ axis to roughly face the opposite beam sensor bracket assembly.
c. Where a large angle adjustment is required, then it may be necessary to move the pivot stop from the
‘Y’ Pivot and fit it in the appropriate screw hole on the ‘Y’ pivot to assist alignment.
d. Once the base is facing the opposite beam sensor bracket secure this position by locking the pivot stop
using the ‘Y’ adjuster screws.
e. Now secure the ‘Y’ adjuster screws by their lock nuts. To do this ensure each ‘Y’ adjuster screw is
locked in the set position by its lock nut to prevent movement of adjuster screw.
f. Similarly make adjustments in the ‘X’ axis using the 'X' adjuster screws and lock the settings using the
lock nuts.
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Pivot stop
Lock nut for upper ‘Y’ adjuster screw
Lower ‘Y’ adjuster screw
Upper ‘Y’ adjuster screw
Lock nut for lower ‘Y’ adjuster screw
‘Y’ Pivot
‘Y’ axis
‘X’ axis
Left ‘X’ adjuster screw
Lock nut for left ‘X’ adjuster screw
‘X’ Pivot
Base
The bracket shown is without the sensor fitted for clarity
Up to ± 25 adjustment is possible
in the X and Y axis using pivot stop
in centre position (factory setting).
Wider adjustment is possible using
other pivot stop positions.
o

Alignment Angles
The table below shows the maximum misalignment angles at the medium sensitivity setting of 25% (and the
default sensitivity of 50%).
Transmitter Receiver
Measurable signal during installation ±3 degree ±5 degree
Maximum movement after installation ±1 degree (± 2) ± 2 degree (± 3)
Movement claim for EN54-12 ±0.5 degree ±1 degree
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Light Shield
How to fit a Light Shield
A'light shield' must only be fitted to the 'beam receiver' to prevent sunlight or strong light affecting signals
received at the 'beam receiver'.
jAlign the 'light shield' with lens retainer on the 'beam receiver'.
kPress the 'light shield' onto the 'lens retainer' of the 'beam receiver' until it locks into place, a 'click'
sound can be heard when there is a positive lock.
Indicators
How to interpret operational indications at a Beam sensor
The two red end LEDs on a beam sensor provide Working indication, Fire indication, Device found
indication.
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Description
‘beam receiver’ onlyOn the
On the ‘ or
On the ‘ or
(The working indication is optional and must
be set at the commissioning tool)
beam receiver’ ‘beam transmitter’
beam receiver’ beam transmitter’
Frequent Short flashes
Continuous Long flashes
Flashing
Indicates
FIRE Event
Found device
Device working
beam receiver
or
beam transmitter
red LED
red LED
Receiver
Light Shield
Black lens retainer
Transmitter
Glass Atrium
Receiver
Horizon
Sunlight or Strong light source

Find Device
How to find a 'Beam receiver' or 'Beam transmitter'
You can find a 'beam transmitter' or 'beam receiver' device on a loop circuit by using the Find Device
function at the control panel.
To speed up the search to find the location of a Beam sensor you must first refer to the 'as fitted wiring
drawings' which provides the address or approximate address of the device on the loop circuit. Enter the
device address at the panel and [Start] the 'find device' function. When the beam sensor is found then its red
LEDs flash.
Procedure for Vigilon panel (Access level 3)
Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 4)
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[FindDev]
{}
Params
1-8 [Start]
{}
Params
1-207 [C] [Q]
[E]
<etc>
[Test/Eng] [UserCode] [Loop]
Enter the loop number on which the
beam sensor is installed
Enter the device address from where
to START ‘find’
Both red LEDs give long flash on either the
‘beam receiver’ or ‘beam transmitter’
to indicate a found device.
Beam Sensor
[N] [Q]
[P]
To ‘find’ the previous device select [P] or to
find the next device select [N]. An audible and/or
visual indication will be given at the found device.
Both red LEDs give long flash on either the
‘beam receiver’ or ‘beam transmitter’
to indicate a found device.
Beam Sensor
Select
Loop >
Select
Engineering
Menu
Control >
Select
Fast Find
Select
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Fast Find
Fast Find Enabled: [NO ]
Device Number: [ 1]
WARNING: Find will action relay outputs!
Back
Back
To scroll the
range
To move to
next setting
Enter a ‘Device’ from a range 1 to 127
and then scroll to the required device.

Beam sensor STATES
The Beam Sensor is designed to operate in any one of the following sensor STATES.
&Do not use beam sensor STATES that are not listed below, as selecting an UNUSED STATE will be
interpreted by the panel as STATE 0.
States verses distance
Sensor STATES Ideal range
minimum to maximum
4 or 5 2m to 30m
2 or 3 5m to 100m
0 or 1 12m to 100m
LPCB approval
The Beam sensor STATES 0, 1, 2 and 3 are approved test at LPCB.
Beam Sensor STATES
STATES Definition Application
STATE 0 Default detection Afire is detected when there is a 50% (3dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than 1second and is
maintained for 40 seconds, then a fault is registered. This allows the
Control panel to differentiate between a fire and a fault signal caused
by accidental obscuration.
STATE 1 Normal sensitivity Afire is detected when there is a 50% (3dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than 1 second and is
maintained for 40 seconds then a fire is registered.
STATE 2 Medium Sensitivity Afire is detected when there is a 25% (1.3dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than
1 second and is maintained for 40 seconds then a fault is registered.
STATE 3 Medium Sensitivity Afire is detected when there is a 25% (1.3dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than
1 second and is maintained for 40 seconds then a fire is registered.
STATE 4 High Sensitivity Afire is detected when there is a 10% (0.5dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than
1 second and is maintained for 40 seconds then a fault is registered.
STATE 5 High Sensitivity Afire is detected when there is a 10% (0.5dB) fall in signal level,
however if the fall is by 90% (10dB) in less than
1 second and is maintained for 40 seconds then a fire is also
registered.
STATE 15 No detection. This is a total disablement of the sensor.
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How to set up a Beam sensor STATE
The Beam Sensor is factory set to operate at STATE 0. To configure the beam sensor to operate in a
different STATE you will need to change the device setup of the 'beam receiver'.
The STATE setting of a 'beam receiver' is usually done during commissioning of the system using the
commissioning tool, however it is possible to use the panel menus to change the sensor operating
STATE. Enter the required STATE number for both Enable (Day) and Disable (Night) time periods.
You will need to know the 'beam receiver' device address and loop number on which it is installed.
Procedure for Vigilon panel (Access level 3)
Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 3)
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[Device]
[Loop]
{}
Params
1-207
[C] [Q]
[E]
{}
Params
0-15
{}
Params
0-15 [State]
disable
[Set Up] [UserCode] <etc> [Set Up]
<etc>
{}
[State]
enable
Params
1-8
Enter the numberEnable STATE
Enter the numberDisable STATE
Enter the of the deviceloop number
Enter the of the ‘device address beam receiver’
The entered are setup at the ‘beam receiver’.STATES
You can check the STATE setting of a ‘beam receiver’
by viewing the device ‘Status’ of the ‘beam receiver’.
The ‘Enable’ and ‘Disable’ STATES must be the same
if the beam sensor is to continuously operate in the
same state throughout each day.
Enter the Day and Night sensitivity STATES
Enter the ‘beam receiver’
device address
Select
Loop >
Settings
Menu
To scroll the range To move to next setting
Select
Devices
Save
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Device:[ 24] Settings Find:[OFF]
Label:[Device Label ]
Type: Beam Receiver
Assigned to Zone:[ 1] Sect:[ 2]
Sensitivity States Night:[ 0] Day:[ 0]
Gain:[63]
Save Quit
Typical example of Beam Receiver form

Time averages
How to read the time average values of a beam sensor
Where two people are available for commissioning beam sensor pairs, then it may be appropriate to view the
time average readings to get the best bit value setting during fine adjustment.
Procedure for Vigilon panel
Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 4)
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Obtain the highest bit reading (between 140-180) for optimum alignment.
Select to refresh the display with the latest values.[Update]
Select
Loop > Select
Select
Engineering
Menu
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Loop Map
1 Device 1
2 Device 2
3 Device 3
4 Device 4
Select Quit
9
9
9
9
Map Select
View Select
Select
Averages Select View Averages
DEVICE
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Time Average Values
[Device 1 Channel 1 ]
Latest: 163
T1->T5: 252 252 252 252 252
T6->T11: 163 163 163 163 163 163
Update Back
Select
Select
Update
Yes
To scroll to the
next channel.
Settings
Make adjustment to the ‘X’ and ‘Y’ axis
settings of the bracket to get the highest
Green LED on the sensor to illuminate.
140 bits 180 bits
Sweep
[Info] [UserCode] [TimeAvg]
[Loop]
{}
Params
1-207
[Device]
{}
Params
1-6
{}
Params
1-8
[C] [Q]
[E]
Enter the ‘beam receiver’ channel to be read ‘channel number 1’
Enter the of ‘beam receiver’device address
Obtain the highest bit reading (between 140 - 180) for optimum alignment.
Select to refresh the display with the latest values.[Repeat]
<etc>
Enter the on which the ‘beam receiver’ is installedloop number
Averages Channel 1 Device 1 Loop 1
163 252 252 252 252 252 162 162 162 162
163 163
[ Repeat ] [ Previous ] [ Next ] [ Cancel ]
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Make adjustment to the ‘X’ and ‘Y’ axis
settings of the bracket to get the highest
Green LED on the sensor to illuminate.
140 bits 180 bits
Sweep

Gain Value
How to view the 'Status' of a Beam sensor and check the set Gain value
At the control panel use the Device Status function to view the beam sensor STATUS. You will need to
know the device address of the 'beam transmitter' or 'beam receiver' and the loop number on which the
devices are installed.
The Gain value read from 'beam receiver' device status should approximately correspond to the value in the
table for typical distances between the 'beam transmitter' and 'beam receiver'.
Distance between
beam transmitter and
receiver (path length)
2m 6m 10m 15m 20m 30m 45m 60m 70m 80m 90m 100m 110m 120m
Gain Value (± 4) 619253338414446474951 5355 56
&
If a beam sensor pair path length is greater than 100m then the requirements of EN54: Part 12 will not be met.
Procedure for Vigilon panel
Procedure for Nano panel (Access level 3)
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S4 Beam Sensor & brackets Commissioning information
[Info]
[Loop]
{}
Params
1-207
[Device]
{}
Params
1-8
[C] [Q]
[E]
[Display] [Status]
Enter the Beam Sensor device address
Enter on which the beam
sensor is installed.
loop number
Loop 1 No. 1 Beam receiver
LB1:C End1:Hi End2:Hi
I/O:...O Anal:1-3 StE:2
Condition2200000000 Gain:21
2Nd:241 3rd:0 Short delay:0
Zone n Zone n
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Loop 1 No. 2 Beam transmit
LB1:C End1:Hi End2:Hi
I/O:...O Anal:2,3
2nd:241 3rd:0 Short delay:0
Zone n Zone n
15:45
Beam Transmitter
This line shows the device as being a
‘beam receiver’ having address 1 and is
located on loop 1.
This beam receiver device is shown
as having a Gain value of 21
The Beam sensor is operating
at STATE 2
Beam Receiver
This line shows the device as being a
‘beam transmitter’ having address 2 and is
located on loop 1.
This device is a beam receiver
having a device address of 24.
Select
Loop >
Settings
Menu
Select
Devices
Quit
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Device:[ 24] Settings Find:[OFF]
Label:[Device Label ]
Type: Beam Receiver
Assigned to Zone:[ 1]
Sensitivity States Night:[ 0] Day:[ 0]
Gain:[63]
Save Quit
Beam Receiver
16:59 Fri 26/04/08
Device:[ 25] Settings Find [OFF]
Label:[Device Label ]
Type: Beam Transmitter
Save Quit
Beam Transmitter
Beam sensor is operating
at STATE 0
Quit
This example shows a
Beam receiver Gain value of 63

Test
How to test a beam sensor pair
After all the beam sensor pairs are fully commissioned use the appropriate test card (S4-34741-50) to
obscure the beam to simulate a FIRE or FAULT condition.
If a Test Keyswitch unit is connected to a 'beam transmitter' of a beam sensor pair then, if appropriate,
operate the switch to test the beam sensor pair. A test using a Test Keyswitch is not applicable for S4 beam
sensors converted to be backward compatible.
STATE FIRE test using a test card FAULT test using a card
0 Use the 50% obscuration Test card in the beam path Use a piece of cardboard to block the
beam path for 40 seconds
1 Use the 50% obscuration Test card in the beam path
Use cardboard to block the beam path for 40 seconds
N/A
2 Use the 25% obscuration test card in the beam path Use a piece of cardboard to block the
beam path for 40 seconds
3 Use the 25% obscuration test card in the beam path
Use a cardboard to block the beam path for 40
seconds
N/A
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Test Card
Adhesive tape
Smoke pole
Floor level
Transmitter
Flashing
Flashing
A fire indication is given at the ‘
and not at a ‘Beam transmitter’.
Also a fire indication is given at the panel.
Beam
receiver’ only
Transmitter Receiver
Beam

Commissioning tool
Vigilon - Commissioning tool
The S4 Beam sensor pairs connected to the loop circuits of a Vigilon panel be configured using
Commissioning tool (³V1.26). Ensure the 'working indicator' operation and 'monitoring type' are correctly
configured for each beam sensor pair.
Nano - Commissioning tool
The Nano Commissioning tool V1.2 does not allow for 'working indicator' operation and 'monitoring type'
functions.
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1b
1
Select a beam sensor from the list
Check the working indicator box if required.
(The factory default is unchecked,
ie working indication is not given)
Select the monitoring type which is
applicable for the ‘beam Transmitter’ only.
The options include:
Monitored test input must be selected for
‘beam transmitter’ having a Test Keyswitch
connected to its base.
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Unmonitored repeat LED
Monitored test input
3
4
2
5
Menu selection
Beam Config.
Configuration
Icon selection
The selected device in the beam list
had its settings changed the last time
on the date shown here.
L1 - loop circuit 1
Dev 6 - device number 6
‘Beam Tx’ - is the device label

Backward compatibility
The S4 Programming tool (S4-BASE-PROGRAM) and S4 Programming Base Interface for S4 Beam
sensor pair software is used to convert an S4 Beam Sensor pair to be compatible with the older type 34740
Beam sensor pair.
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1. You will need to program BOTH S4 beam transmitter and S4 beam receiver for backward compatibility.
2. When installing a backward compatible S4 beam sensor pair to replace an existing 34740 beam sensor pair you will
also need to replace the brackets, use either S4-34741-01 (angle bracket) or S4-34741-03 (parallel bracket).
2. The monitored test input for test fire is NOT applicable on a S4 beam sensor pair that is made backward compatible.
3. The sensor working indicator function on the backward compatible S4 beam sensor pair is NOT applicable.
4. The Autogain function button on a backward compatible S4 beam sensor pair is NOT applicable, use
instead the Autogain function at the Control panel.
How to determine backward compatibility of S4-34740 Beam Sensor pair
How to connect the S4 Programming tool and how to fit a beam sensor to the tool
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RED LED
RED LED
RED LED
IR LED
With panel having
BS version equal to or
greater than V3.40
EN version equal to or
greater than V4.00
Local Controller Card &
Loop Processor Card:
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ONot Supported
Type 1 Beam Sensor
pair build
Supported
Type 2 Beam Sensor
pair build
Type 3 S4-34740 Beam Sensor pair
Before converting the S4-34740 beam
sensor pair (Type 3) to a backward
compatible beam sensor pair, check the
type of beam sensor build installed in your
system to ensure it is supported to
accept a backward compatible S4-34740.
BEAM-TX
OR
Red ring
Insert the correct plug (polarity does not matter)
+
-
INPUT 100-240V ~ / 180mA / 50 - 60Hz
OUTPUT 9V / 670mA Plug
COMM port
9-way
D type
Damage will occur if you fail to align
sensor markings to the markings on
the programming base .j
Beam Sensor
Programming base
Computer with S4 Programming
base interface application