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Alarmline II Digital Linear
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Content
Important information ii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Overview 2
Regulatory information 4
Technical specifications 5
Chapter 2 Design and installation 9
Design guidelines 10
Installation 12
Chapter 3 Commissioning 19
Passive checks 20
Functional testing 20
Chapter 4 Application guidelines 23
Overview 24
Conveyor belts 25
Escalators and moving walkways 27
Cable trays and racks 28
Floating roof storage tanks and bund areas 29
Cold storage and freezer warehouses 31
Index 33

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Alarmline II Digital Linear Heat Sensor Cable Technical Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides an introduction to the product.
Content
Overview 2
Operation 2
Product range 3
Regulatory information 4
UL/ULC listings 4
FM approvals 5
Technical specifications 5

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Overview
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cables are a flexible durable and cost-effective form of
fire detection, suitable for protecting a wide range of commercial and industrial
applications.
They provide flexibility in installation enabling them to be used for general area
protection or proximity detection close to a specific point of risk. A wide range of
alarm temperatures, protective coatings, and installation fixings ensure system
design and installation is specific to the risk. Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cables
are especially suited for use in confined areas or areas with harsh environmental
conditions where the use of other forms of detection is limited.
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cables can be easily integrated to any fire control
panel through a monitored input (a conventional detection zone, zone monitor
unit, or switch monitor unit, etc.). The Digital Location Control Unit provides
additional functionality to the Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable system by being
able to determine the alarm location along extended lengths of digital sensor
cable (up to 3000 m).
This manual provides technical information, installation guidelines, and design
recommendations for a selection of typical applications (it does not cover all
possible applications – contact Kidde Products Ltd. technical support for further
design and installation advice).
Operation
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cables are constructed from a twisted pair of tri-
metallic conductors covered with an advanced temperature-sensitive polymer. A
protective outer coating is then extruded over the twisted pair.
Figure 1: Cable construction
Tri-metallic cores
Protective coating
Advanced temperature-sensitive polymer

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The two inner cores of the sensor cable are tightly twisted together to provide a
mechanical tension between them. When the temperature-sensitive polymer
reaches a specified temperature it begins to soften, the tension between the two
inner cores forces the two conductors together creating a short circuit.
The simplistic operation of the Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable makes it
compatible with any control equipment capable of accepting contact closure type
initiating devices.
Product range
The Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable range consists of five fixed-temperature
alarm cables, each with a range of protective coatings.
Table 1: Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable product range
Part
number Description Comments
AD68
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 68°C
(155°F) PVC Interior applications, general area coverage
AD68N
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 68°C
(155°F) Nylon Chemical/UV protection, exterior applications
AD68P
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 68°C
(155°F) Polypropylene Increased chemical protection in caustic environments
AD68SS
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 68°C
(155°F) Stainless Steel over PVC Increased mechanical protection
AD88
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 88°C
(190°F) PVC Interior applications, general area coverage
AD88N
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 88°C
(190°F) Nylon Chemical/UV protection, exterior applications
AD88P
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 88°C
(190°F) Polypropylene Increased chemical protection in caustic environments
AD88SS
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 88°C
(190°F) Stainless Steel over PVC Increased mechanical protection
AD105
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 105°C
(221°F) PVC Interior applications, general area coverage
AD105N
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 105°C
(221°F) Nylon Chemical/UV protection, exterior
applications
AD105P
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 105°C
(221°F) Polypropylene Increased chemical protection in caustic environments
AD105SS
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 105°C
(221°F) Stainless Steel over PVC Increased mechanical protection
AD185N
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 185°C
(365°F) Nylon Chemical/UV protection, exterior applications
AD185SS
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 185°C
(365°F) Stainless steel over Nylon Chemical/UV and mechanical protection

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Part
number Description Comments
AD2
18 Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 218°C
(424°F) Silicone Chemical/UV protection, exterior applications
AD2
18SS Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable – 218°C
(424°F) Stainless steel over Silicone Chemical/UV and mechanical protection
Additional coated cables are available for special applications:
• Polypropylene outer coating: Provides increased chemical protection within
caustic environments.
• Stainless steel outer braid: Provides increased mechanical protection.
For further information regarding the specialist coatings, contact your local sales
representative.
Regulatory information
UL/ULC listings
The sensor cables listed below have been tested and approved by UL and ULC
to UTHV Heat actuated devices for special application and UQGS Heat-
automatic fire detectors.
UL and ULC listed, file number S35630. Categories UTHV, UTHV7, UQGS, and
UQGS7: "Heat activated devices for Special applications”.
Table 2: UL/ULC listings
Cable
Alarm temperature Outer coating Spacing
AD68
68°C (155°F) PVC Maximum spacing 10.6 m (35 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD68N
68°C (155°F) Nylon Maximum spacing 4.5 m (15 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD88
88°C (191°F) PVC Maximum spacing 10.6 m (35 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD88N
88°C (191°F) Nylon Maximum spacing 4.5 m (15 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD105
105°C (221°F) PVC Maximum spacing 10.6 m (35 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage

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Cable
Alarm temperature Outer coating Spacing
AD105N
105°C (221°F) Nylon Maximum spacing 4.5 m (15 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD185N
185°C (365°F) Nylon Proximity detection only
AD2
18 218°C (424°F) Silicone Proximity detection only
FM approvals
The sensor cables listed below have been tested and approved by FM (Fire
Detection, Heat Activated).
Table 3: FM approvals
Cable
Alarm temperature Outer coating Spacing
AD68
68°C (155°F) PVC Maximum spacing 9 m (30 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD88
88°C (191°F) PVC Maximum spacing 9 m (30 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD105
105°C (221°F) PVC Maximum spacing 7.6 m (25 ft.)
between sensor cable runs for
general area coverage
AD218
235°C (455°F) Silicone Proximity detection only
Technical specifications
Table 4: AD68 range
AD68 AD68N AD68P AD68SS
Alarm
temperature
68°C (155°F)
Outer coating
PVC Nylon Polypropylene Stainless steel
over PVC
Outer colour
Red Black Red Red
Outer diameter
3.6 mm
(±0.12 mm)
0.142 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.44 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.175 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.5 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.177 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.1 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.161 in.
(±0.005 in.)
2 × tri-metallic conductors Ø 0.912 mm (0.036 in.)
Ambient
temperature
45°C (113°F) max.
Installation
temperature
−10°C (14°F) min.

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AD68 AD68N AD68P AD68SS
Operating
temperature
−40°C (−40°F) min.
Bend radius
50 mm (2 in.) min., extended to 100 mm (4 in.) for low temperature
environments
Voltage rating
30 VAC, 42 VDC max.
Insulation rating
1 kV tested protective outer coat
Resistance
90.5 Ω/km (27.6 Ω/1000 ft.) max. per conductor at 20°C
Capacitance
<120 pF/m (<37 pF/ft.)
Inductance
<1.6 µH/m (<0.49 µH/ft.)
Table 5: AD88 range
AD88 AD88N AD88P AD88SS
Alarm
temperature
88°C (190°F)
Outer coating
PVC Nylon Polypropylene Stainless steel
over PVC
Outer colour
White Black White White
Outer diameter
3.6 mm
(±0.12 mm)
0.142 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.44 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.175 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.5 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.177 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.1 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.161 in.
(±0.005 in.)
2 × tri-metallic conductors Ø 0.912 mm (0.036 in.)
Ambient
temperature
69°C (156°F) max.
Installation
temperature
−10°C (14°F) min.
Operating
temperature
−40°C (−40°F) min.
Bend radius
50 mm (2 in.) min., extended to 100 mm (4 in.) for low temperature
environments
Voltage rating
30 VAC, 42 VDC max.
Insulation rating
1 kV tested protective outer coat
Resistance
89.5 Ω/km (27.3 Ω/1000 ft.) max. per conductor at 20°C
Capacitance
<85 pF/m (<26 pF/ft.)
Inductance
<1.72 µH/m (<0.52 µH/ft.)

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Table 6: AD105 range
AD105 AD105N AD105P AD105SS
Alarm
temperature
105°C (221°F)
Outer coating
PVC Nylon Polypropylene Stainless steel
over PVC
Outer colour
White Black White White
Outer diameter
3.6 mm
(±0.12 mm)
0.142 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.44 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.175 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.5 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.177 in.
(±0.005 in.)
4.1 mm
(±0.12 mm)
(0.161 in.
(±0.005 in.)
2 × tri-metallic conductors Ø 0.912 mm (0.036 in.)
Ambient
temperature
69°C (156°F) max.
Installation
temperature
−10°C (14°F) min.
Operating
temperature
−40°C (−40°F) min.
Bend radius
50 mm (2 in.) min., extended to 100 mm (4 in.) for low temperature
environments
Voltage rating
30 VAC, 42 VDC max.
Insulation rating
1 kV tested protective outer coat
Resistance
91 Ω/km (27.7 Ω/1000 ft.) max. per conductor at 20°C
Capacitance
<73 pF/m (<22 pF/ft.)
Inductance
<1.65 µH/m (<0.5 µH/ft.)
Table 7: AD185 range
AD185N AD185SS
Alarm
temperature
185°C (365°F)
Outer coating
Nylon Stainless steel over PVC
Outer colour
Red White
Outer diameter
4.44 mm (±0.12 mm)
(0.175 in. (±0.005 in.) 5 mm (±0.12 mm) (0.197 in. (±0.005 in.)
2 × tri-metallic conductors Ø 0.912 mm (0.036 in.)
Ambient
temperature
125°C (257°F) max.
Installation
temperature
−10°C (14°F) min.
Operating
temperature
−40°C (−40°F) min.
Bend radius
50 mm (2 in.) min., extended to 100 mm (4 in.) for low temperature
environments

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AD185N AD185SS
Voltage rating
30 VAC, 42 VDC max.
Insulation rating
1 kV tested protective outer coat
Resistance
91 Ω/km (27.7 Ω/1000 ft.) max. per conductor at 20°C
Capacitance
<90 pF/m (<27 pF/ft.)
Inductance
<1.62 µH/m (<0.49 µH/ft.)
Table 8: AD218 range
AD218 AD218SS
Alarm
temperature
UL/ULC approval at 218°C (424°F)
FM approval at 235°C (455°F)
Outer coating
Silicone rubber Stainless steel over silicone
Outer colour
Green Green
Outer diameter
5 mm (±0.1 mm)
(0.196 in. (±0.004 in.) 5.5 mm (±0.11 mm) (0.216 in. (±0.04 in.)
2 × tri-metallic conductors Ø 0.912 mm (0.036 in.)
Ambient
temperature
170°C (338°F) max.
Installation
temperature
−10°C (14°F) min.
Operating
temperature
−40°C (−40°F) min.
Bend radius
63.5 mm (2.5 in.) min., extended to 127 mm (5 in.) for low temperature
environments
Voltage rating
70 VAC, 100 VDC max.
Insulation rating
5 kV tested protective outer coat
Resistance
90 Ω/km (27.4 Ω/1000 ft.) max. per conductor at 20°C
Capacitance
<85 pF/m (<26 pF/ft.)
Inductance
<2.00 µH/m (<0.61 µH/ft.)

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Chapter 2
Design and installation
Summary
This chapter provides design guidelines and installation information for your
product.
Content
Design guidelines 10
Proximity detection 10
Area coverage 11
Installation 12
Jointing 14
Connecting sensor cable to a monitored input 14
Interposing or leader cable 16
Digital Location Control Unit 16
Hazardous area installation 17

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Design guidelines
The design and installation of an Alarmline II Digital Linear Heat Detection
system is unique to every site and application, therefore it is recommended that
this work is only undertaken by trained and competent persons following the
guidelines in this chapter.
There are two main types of protection that can be provided by the Alarmline II
Digital Sensor Cable:
Proximity detection: The sensor cable is installed close to the point of risk,
generally around the equipment to be protected. There is no specific design
criteria for these applications but there are guidelines to be considered.
Area coverage: The sensor cable is distributed throughout the risk area allowing
protection of the general area as opposed to specific points. Alarmline II Digital
Sensor Cable offers an alternative to point type heat detectors in this type of
application.
Proximity detection
• Selection of the appropriate sensor cable type is critical to ensure correct
performance of the system. The cable selection will be based on the
maximum possible ambient temperature within the risk area and the required
alarm temperature.
• The sensor cable should be installed close enough to the point of risk to give
an acceptable response, but not in a position where it can be damaged or
obstruct any moving parts. The location of the sensor cable should not restrict
access to any parts of the equipment which require maintenance.
• The thermal path to the sensor cable should not be obstructed and a
minimum distance of 25 mm should be left between the sensor cable and any
surface it is being mounted to.
• In outdoor applications, shield the sensor cable from direct sunlight to control
the ambient temperature around the cable and to prevent the risk of false
alarms.
• In hazardous areas, galvanic isolators or intrinsically safe (IS) barriers are
required to provide an IS circuit.
• Fixing of the cable will be determined by the application and the location at
which the cable is installed. Support the cable to prevent sagging. The
environmental conditions and clips to be used must considered.

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Area coverage
In applications where the sensor cable is installed for general area coverage (as
an alternative to point type heat detectors), the positioning of the sensor cable
typically follows the applicable local standards or approvals. The sensor cable is
typically installed at ceiling height and laid out so that sufficient coverage is
provided (see Figure 2 below).
Maximum spacing between cable runs typically follows the same limits as normal
point type heat detectors and as defined by applicable local standards, as shown
in the table below.
Table 9: Maximum spacing between cable runs
Standard
Maximum spacing
BS
5839 7.5 m (24.5 ft.)
UL/ULC
9 m (30 ft.)
FM
9 m (30 ft.)
Figure 2: Distributed sensor cable for general area coverage
Other design recommendations for general area coverage systems:
• Selection of the appropriate sensor cable type is critical to ensure correct
performance. The selection of the cable will be based on the maximum
possible ambient temperature within the risk area and the alarm temperature
of the cable.
• The recommended total area coverage for a single Alarmline II Digital
detection zone shall be no more than 2000 m2(21,528 ft2).
d1 –Spacing of sensor cable from the wall (d1= (d2/2))
d2–Spacing between sensor cable runs
d2
d1

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• The cable should be installed no closer than 25 mm and no further than
150 mm from the fixing surface.
• Fixing of the cable will be determined by the application and the installation
location. The cable must be supported at 1 m intervals (min.), with additional
supports where there are bends in the cable. The environmental conditions
and clips to be used must considered.
• The minimum bend radius when installing AD68, AD88, AD105, and AD185
sensor cables in ambient conditions of 0°C (32°F) and above is 50 mm (2 in.)
or 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) for AD218 sensor cables.
For areas where ambient conditions are likely to be less than 0°C (32°F) the
minimum bend radius for AD68, AD88, AD105, and AD185 sensor cables is
100 mm (4 in.) or 127 mm (5 in.) for AD218 sensor cables.
In hazardous areas, galvanic isolators or intrinsically safe (IS) barriers are
required to provide an IS circuit.
Installation
Caution: This product must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel
adhering to all local or national installation requirements and any other applicable
regulations.
As well as the installation of the sensor cable within the risk area this section also
provides details on interfacing the sensor cable into the fire alarm monitoring
equipment.
Installation guidelines
Note: Perform a continuity test on the reeled cable prior to installation to ensure
that no damage has occurred during transit.
It is not possible to provide definitive installation instructions as each application
will be uniquely different. The following points outline general requirements for
installation.
• Sensor cable must only be installed in the area to be protected. If the
equipment monitoring the sensor cable is not installed within the risk area
then a suitable interposing/leader cable can be connected between the
sensor cable and the monitoring equipment.
• Sensor cables can be provided with various outer sheaths to suit the
environment (PVC, nylon, polypropylene, and stainless steel braid). Be sure
to select the correct protective outer sheath to suit the environment.
• Sensor cables should be terminated in junction boxes that are suitable to the
environment.

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• Sensor cable fixing clips should be suitable for the environment and the
surface they are being fitted to. There is no requirement for the sensor cable
to be tensioned, however on straight runs it is recommended to support the
cable at a distance of 1 m to prevent sagging.
• When using metal fixing clips, protect the cable at the fixing points by using
the silicone sleeve around the sensor cable.
• The minimum bend radius for AD68, AD88, AD105, and AD185 sensor cables
is 50 mm (2 in.) or 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) for AD218 sensor cables.
For areas where ambient conditions are likely to be less than 0°C (32°F) the
minimum bend radius for AD68, AD88, AD105, and AD185 sensor cables is
100 mm (4 in.) or 127 mm (5 in.) for AD218 sensor cables.
• Sensor cable is supplied on drums of 100 m, 500 m, and 1000 m and can be
easily jointed to create the required sensor cable length.
• Do not paint the sensor cable.
• Where possible, fixing of the sensor cable should be the last stage in the
installation to prevent any damage to the cable during other installation tasks.
• Pull the sensor cable from the reel using a reel stand. Do not pull the cable off
the reel vertically as this may damage the cable.
Chemical resistance
Table 10: Chemical resistance comparison
PVC coating Nylon coating Polypropylene
coating Silicone coating
Ammonia liquid
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ***
Butane
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ∗**
Copper nitrate
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ *****
Fuel oils
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗ ***
Gasoline
∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗ ***
Hydrofluoric acid
∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ *
Kerosene
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ∗***
Diesel fuel
∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ***
Acetic acid
∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗∗ ****

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Jointing
One of the advantages of the Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable is that damaged
sections of cable can be cut out and replaced without having to replace the entire
cable run. When a cable has been activated or has been damaged, the section of
the cable can be cut away and a new section of cable can be jointed into the
existing cable run.
Joint the cable using suitable junction boxes and ensure that it is jointed correctly
to prevent any problems from bad connections, etc.
Connecting sensor cable to a monitored input
Caution: Before connecting the sensor cable to any control equipment, consult
the technical documentation provided by the equipment manufacturer.
The sensor cable can be connected directly to any control equipment with a
monitored input which can detect the operation of a switch changeover. The most
common types of system would be either a conventional fire alarm control panel
or an addressable fire alarm control panel.
For a conventional fire alarm panel, the sensor cable can be connected directly
to a detection zone input. Any detection zone used would be specific to the
Alarmline II Digital Sensor Cable with no other detection devices attached to the
zone.
For an addressable fire alarm panel, the sensor cable can be connected to the
control panel:
• Via the control panel monitored inputs (if available), or
• As a device on the addressable loop using a suitable loop interface (for
example, a Zone Monitor Unit or Switch Monitor Unit)
Regardless of whether the sensor cable is fitted to a conventional detection zone
or a loop interface on an addressable fire alarm control panel, the configuration is
the same (see Figure 3 on page 15).