icam E Series User manual

E-Series Manual
Revision 2.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
Principle of Operation
Flow Monitoring
Alarms
1 SYSTEM CONTROLS
1.1 The E-Series Display Panel
User Functions
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting Diagrams
2.2 Connection of Cables
2.2.1 FT1, 4, 6, 8, 15 Connections
2.2.2 PICO Connections
2.2.3 Standby Battery (optional)
2.2.4 Operation of the FireTracer e-series from 24 Volts DC only
2.3 Connection of Sampling Tubes
2.4 Power-Up
2.5 Flow normalisation (Wide bore systems Pico, FT1, 4, 6)
2.6 Connecting the e-series Display Panel remotely
2.7 Configuring the e-series to drive a remote display panel
3 SETUP AND BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY
3.1 User Functions (No Access Code required)
3.2 Main Menu & Access Code Entry
3.3 Operator Functions (Operator Code or above required)
3.4 Main Menu
3.4.1 Engineering (No Code Required)
Engineering Values
3.4.2 Configure
3.4.3 Set Sector Day/Night Alarms
3.4.4 Set Time and Date
3.4.5 Set IP Address and IP Mask
3.4.6 Set-up Menu
3.5 I/O Modules
3.5.1 4 Channel Relay Module
3.5.2 8 Channel 4-20mA Output Module
3.5.3 12 Channel Analogue Input Module
3.5.4 2 Extinguisher Module
4 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR RS 485 EQUIPMENT
4.1 Electrical Supply
4.2 Cable Material
4.2.1 Common Mode
4.2.2 Interference Induced on to Cable
4.2.3 Terminating Cables
5 E-SERIES WEB SERVER
6 E-SERIES MONITOR SOFTWARE
6.1 PC Connection
6.2 Software Installation
6.3 Software Set-up
6.4 Using the Software
6.4.1. E-series display panel emulator
6.4.2. E-series Configuration Utility
6.4.3. Engineering and Maintenance
6.4.4. Data Logger
6.4.5 Logging Extraction Application
6.4.6 Flow Diagnostic Log
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INTRODUCTION
The ICAM e-series is available in several versions, depending on the number of sample tube inlets and build options fitted. All types, except
the FT1 and Pico, incorporate a rotary valve enabling individual sample pipes to be selected. Under normal conditions, the FireTracer will
monitor all tubes simultaneously. Once smoke has been detected, it will go into Trace mode, sampling each pipe in turn until the source
has been located. The FT1 has an inlet manifold which combines samples from up to four inlet pipes and the Pico uses a single inlet which
samples from a T-piece giving two inlet pipes. All models, except the Pico, have flow monitoring on each inlet.
Two fundamentally different methods of aspiration are used. The Pico, FT1, FT4 and FT6 use an internal fan and depend on relatively high
flow rate sampling through wide-bore rigid sample tubes at near ambient pressure. These are referred to as low pressure systems. The
FT8 and FT15 have an internal vacuum pump capable of drawing air samples down small bore tubes. These are referred to as high
pressure systems. Where installations need to be unobtrusive, small bore systems will often be preferred. Wide bore tubes generally have
holes drilled at intervals within the protected area. Small bore tubes normally sample at their open end points.
The FIRETRACER 4/6/8/15 has an optional reference channel using a dedicated sample tube. Monitoring the fresh air to the protected
area, the system automatically adjusts measurements for changes in the ambient level.
Other features can be added as options to the basic system, including a high intensity warning beacon, ethernet and Web capability, and
environmental features such as temperature, humidity, flood and security. High pressure systems may also incorporate monitoring of up to
four gases.
E-Series Model Pico FT1 FT4 FT6 FT8 FT15
Number of Sample Tubes 2 4 4 6 8 15
Individual Sampling (rotary valve) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Individual Flow Monitoring No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flow Monitoring System Thermal Pressure
Sample tube inlet diameter 25mm O.D 21.4mm or ½”BSP 6mm O.D/4mm ID
Aspirator system Fan Pump
Area Coverage 850m22000m22000m22000m22000m22000m2
Available with Beacon Option No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available with Ethernet Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available with Gas Detection Option Yes No No No Yes Yes
Available with Environmental Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Principle of Operation
The smoke detector itself has a laser beam directed across an optical chamber, through which the air sample flows. A photo-detector built
into the optical chamber measures the amount of light scattering. A clean air sample will cause very little scattering. As the smoke density
of the sample increases, the amount of light directed onto the detector will also increase. The light signal is processed to become a direct
measurement of obscuration.
Samples from all inlets (sectors) are combined as an overall sample, filtered, and fed to the smoke detector. Systems incorporating a rotary
valve have an Overall position which draws air equally from all sectors. The FT1 has an inlet manifold which performs the same function. If
smoke is detected, one or more Alarm relays, preset to activate at incremental smoke densities will signal the host panel after a preset
time delay. There are four stages of Alarm: ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2. Systems with a rotary valve (FT4 and above) have an
additional preset trigger level, TRACE, usually set below the ALERT level. When TRACE is activated, the rotary valve will sequentially scan
the sectors, in order to determine the source of the event. While in TRACE mode, the default levels for ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2
are the same as used for OVERALL monitoring. If required, different levels for ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2 may be set for each
sector in the SECTOR ALARMS menu. The OVERALL Alarm levels can also be changed as can all delay times. Alarm states are shown on
the display panel, and an audible warning is given. An optional Alarm beacon can also be fitted.
Flow Monitoring
The control system monitors for blockages or disconnection of tubes on an individual sector basis. High pressure systems must have equal
pipe lengths for all sectors. Low pressure systems normalise flow readings to nominally 100% for each sector; a calibration sequence to set
this up must be performed at the installation stage. The unit has default high and low limits and associated delay times, but these may be
changed if necessary in the CONFIGURE menu.

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Alarms
The default behaviour of the four Alarm states (ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 and FIRE2) and TRACE (applicable to FT4 and above) is shown
below:
IF LATCHED LEVEL DELAY BEACON
ON;OFF (sec) SOUNDER
TRACE LATCHED 0.03% 3 Seconds Continuous
ALERT LATCHED 0.04% 3 Seconds 0.5:2 Continuous
ACTION LATCHED 0.06% 3 Seconds 0.5:1 Continuous
FIRE1 LATCHED 0.08% 3 Seconds 0.5:0.5 Continuous
FIRE2 LATCHED 0.1% 3 Seconds Continuous Continuous
TRACE parameters apply when the rotary valve is in the OVERALL position, and all sectors are being monitored. If it is latched, the TRACE
indicator will remain illuminated after the initiating event has ceased. It does NOT mean that the unit will continue indefinitely in TRACE
(scan) mode. The ALERT relay may be functionally changed to act as a TRACE relay instead. Its action will then follow that of the TRACE
indicator.
If ALERT, ACTION, FIRE1 or FIRE2 are unlatched, all resultant actions (Relay contacts, panel indicators, sounder and beacon) will clear if
and when the causative event ceases. If it is latched, all the warning mechanisms are maintained until action is taken by the user (see
below - User Functions). These Alarm states are global - that is, they will be set depending on the smoke density being measured,
regardless of which sector is being sampled. If the smoke density is high enough, they can be set while in OVERALL sampling. Once in
TRACE mode (FT4 and above), each sector has an alarm indicator associated with it. These individual sector alarms pulse progressively,
depending on the degree of Alarm status, in the same way as the Beacon (see above).
In the event of an ASPIRATOR FAULT coincident with any ALARM event, the ALARM indicators that would be ON will flash.

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1 SYSTEM CONTROLS
1.1 The E-Series Display Panel
All of the e-series range, except for the Pico, has a full display panel as seen below. The Pico has no display but instead uses PC based
software that emulates the panel and can be used for all monitoring and calibration procedures. This software, detailed in the e-series
monitor section (page 37), can be used with all of the e-series and is supplied in all cases.
User Functions
ACCEPT Acts only on the internal sounder. Acknowledges all current Alarm states. All other warning mechanisms
continue unchanged. Sounder operation changes from continuous to 1 second ON: 15 seconds OFF. New
Alarm events cause the sounder to revert to continuous operation.
SOUNDER SILENCE (Operator Code required). Acts only on the internal sounder. The Sounder is switched off until one or more
new Alarm events.
RESET (Operator Code required). Clears down all latched Alarms and Faults. Current Alarms or Faults will remain.
ISOLATE (Operator Code required). Used when diagnosing faults, testing new installations etc. All fault relays are
disabled, so that Alarm and/or Fault conditions will not be reported back to the Host Panel. The ISOLATE
button toggles the Unit between ISOLATED and NORMAL operation, as shown by the ISOLATED indicator, but
see note below.
Note 1: When the OPERATOR CODE is entered (default = 0), thereby enabling SOUNDER SILENCE, RESET and ISOLATE, the unit is placed
in the UNLOCK state, as shown by the flashing UNLOCK indicator. To reduce the possibility of leaving the unit in this condition, GENERAL
FAULT is also shown. If the unit is isolated, then returned to the Normal, LOCKED state (by pressing MAIN MENU) the Operator will need
to re-enter OPERATOR CODE in order to cancel the ISOLATED state.
Note 2: If the unit is set for battery backup and the mains supply fails (or is removed) the displays will extinguish in order to conserve
battery power. See note 2 on following page.
TEST Successive presses of the TEST button show first the Date; then Time; then LED TEST (All LED segments
illuminated); then back to normal display.

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Individual SAMPLE, ALARM and FAULT indicators for each sector. The ALL Alarm is the TRACE indicator.
Function and Fault indicators as follows:
POWER Indicates that the power supply is ON
GENERAL FAULT The FireTracer has one or more faults, which will also be shown by other specific fault
indicators. The FAULT relay contacts always follow the state of this indicator.
ISOLATED will also show as GENERAL FAULT
GENERAL FAULT will flash if the detector EEPROM is faulty
PROCESSOR RESET The processor has been reset
MAINS FAULT The primary a.c. supply has been absent for a programmable period of time. See Note 2 below.
FLOW FAULT The flow rate for any sector is outside the bounds set by the High and Low flow limits. On low
pressure systems all sectors are normalised by a run-time sequence; on high pressure systems,
the pipe lengths should be balanced.
BATTERY FAULT The battery is either disconnected, or has discharged to below 21.6 volts. Systems without
battery standby should have this function disabled in configuration by setting STANDBY to 0.
See Note 2 below.
ASPIRATION FAULT The rotary valve has a fault. See Note 1
DETECTOR FAULT The laser smoke detector has developed a fault
ISOLATED This has been put into ISOLATED mode when the unit functions normally, but fault reporting via
the relays is disabled.
NB: GENERAL FAULT will also be shown.
COMMS FAULT An element of the internal RS485 communication link is faulty.
HOLD The FireTracer has been set to sample from only one sector.
UNLOCK The Panel is unlocked - meaning that an access code has been entered. It will clear when
normal operation is resumed.
ALERT, ACTION, FIRE 1 and FIRE 2 operate in tandem with corresponding relays on the I/O board to indicate progressive levels of
smoke. They are programmable for both obscuration level and time delay. See Note 1
Smoke density bar graph. It is logarithmic enabling a range of 0 - 20% obscuration per meter with a resolution of 0.01% at the
lower end (0 – 6.09% Obs/ft).
Alternate button function indicators. When the unit is in a mode accessed by the MAIN MENU or ENVIRO MENU, the five right-most
buttons can change to Scroll and ENTER functions.
Status display. Will normally show the smoke density value. Also used for all SETUP and CONFIGURE procedures.
Control and configuration buttons. All local user-interface operations are done using these buttons. Note: The Display may be
operated remotely. Also, the unit may be accessed through ethernet (if ethernet is fitted).
EnviroTracer display option for auxiliary sensor inputs.
NOTE 1: In the event of an ASPIRATOR FAULT coincident with any ALARM event, the ALARM indicators that would be ON will flash.
NOTE 2: When the MAINS FAULT appears, the system will work normally but the display starburst will be switched off in order to save the
battery power. It will return to normal mode by pressing either the MAIN MENU or the TEST buttons. If the AC supply returns, the display
will revert to normal mode. When the BATTERY FAULT appears (i.e. in the event of actual Battery Supply failure or if the Battery output
voltage falls to below 21.6 volts), the system will enter an hibernation mode to avoid damaging the battery where everything (laser
detector, fan, I/O modules etc) except the BATTERY FAULT indicator will be switched off.

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2 INSTALLATION
The units should be installed in accordance with the following installation instructions and in a manner acceptable to the local inspection
authority having jurisdiction. The units are also intended to be installed in accordance with NFPA No. 72 Standard - titled “National Fire
Alarm Code”.
Careful consideration should be given to the mounting location of the FireTracer unit to ensure that:
•It is positioned at an accessible height to facilitate commissioning, routine testing and maintenance.
•It is positioned in an area where the exhaust air pipe will remain clear of obstacles at all times.
•It is not installed above a heat source such as a radiator or in direct air flow source such as Air Conditioners.
•It will be secure and free from operation by unauthorised personnel.
The following steps should be carried out in order to correctly install the FireTracer system.
•The FireTracer back box should be securely fitted to a suitable wall or support using the three points shown in the fixing diagrams
in section 2.1. M6 or M8 screws are suitable.
•The cables for the power supply, battery and any I/O modules should be fitted.
•The pipe network is fitted to the system. For details on how to design and install a pipe network, see Pipe Installation Manual
(ICAM Part No. 09-0003-10)
2.1 Mounting Diagrams
Pico Fixin
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FT 1/4/6/8/15 Fixings
308.00
308.00±
0.30mm
0.30mm
(355.00
(355.00±
0.40mm)
0.40mm)
(20.40mm)
(20.40mm)
40.00
40.00±
0.10mm
0.10mm
320.00
320.00±
0.30mm
0.30mm
(490.00
(490.00±
0.50mm)
0.50mm)
282.00
282.00±
0.25mm
0.25mm
FT1
Horizontal and vertical configurations
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2.2 Connection of Cables
All units in the product range are powered by an External 24 V DC Supply. Alternatively, all the units (except for the PICO) can be fitted
with either a 110v or 230v ‘AC Mains PSU/ Battery Charger Option Module’ which is fitted internally.
2.2.1 FT1, 4, 6, 8, 15 Connections
When the ‘AC Mains PSU/ Battery Charger Option’ is fitted, emergency back-up batteries (up to 17 AH) can also be fitted internally, or
larger batteries can be housed separately and connected to the unit to provide extended back-up duration. When external back-up
batteries are employed, it is important to extend the ‘Battery Thermistor’ sensor to the battery location (See section 2.2.3 for further
details).
To gain access to the interior of the FireTracer unit, first remove the front cover. It is secured by two screws underneath and “hinged” at
the top, allowing complete removal. If the beacon option is fitted, a cable-loom is attached; this may be unplugged at either end, but it will
be found easier to reconnect the plug connecting to the main unit.
To access the Fault Relay and other I/O Module connections, the front panel must be dropped down by loosening the two knurled screw
fixings at either side.
As shown in the diagram on page 10, knock-out cable entry points are provided at the top and left-hand side of the metal Back-Box. Where
the field wiring to the unit is not via conduit tubing, cable glands of a suitable size to fit the 20mm diameter holes must be fitted to all used
cable entry holes.
A M5 chassis earthing stud is provided for the grounding of the unit, using a suitable gauge of wire or earth braiding, to a primary earth
point (i.e. copper water pipe or an earth-stake etc.). This chassis earth should be connected on all DC powered installations, and can be
utilised on AC installations if required.
The fuses used are: for the Battery, an 8 Amp Fast; for the Mains, a 2 Amp Time Delay.
The diagram on page 10 also shows where to connect:
•The 24 V DC supply
•The AC power supply (as an alternative to an DC supply)
•Standby battery connections (if fitted).
•The temperature sensor (supplied). This must be connected if back-up batteries are fitted.
•Fault Relay contact connections
•Auxiliary 24 V output supply (fused to 1 A) for powering an external sounder, addressable I/O units etc.
•Remote Reset input line; Activated by applying 24 V.
•RS485 Communications; Used for operating the display panel remotely, or for ICAMnet where multiple units can be connected to
a host PC running WinTracer or other software.
•Ethernet connection – Used for connecting to a host computer. The Unit can be monitored and driven remotely.
•RS232 connection – Used for conducting Test/Configuration functions and interrogation of the ‘Fault Log Data’ when connected
to a Remote User Panel or a PC running ICAM Detmon program
The mains power lead should be connected as per the drawing below.
Note: All colour coded installation wiring for the FireTracer Smoke Detector Unit MUST BE in accordance with the appropriate Local
Regulations. i.e.: UK – IEEE 16th Edition USA – NFPA 72