Vimpex hydrosense HSHWI-100 User manual

Delivering a New Standard in Water Leak Detection
Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Hydrosense Conventional Water Detection System
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Overview'of'the'Hydrosense'Water'Detection'System'..............................................'2!
Detection'Components'.........................................................................................................'3!
Linear!Detection-!Hydrowire!Cable!.........................................................................................................!3!
Linear!Detection!EOL!.....................................................................................................................................!3!
Linear!Detection!Connection!Interface!...................................................................................................!3!
Floor!Probe!Junction!Box!..............................................................................................................................!3!
Point!Detection!Floor!Probe!........................................................................................................................!4!
Control'and'Indicating'Equipment'of'a'Hydrosense'System'...................................'4!
Control!Panel!(2!to!8!Zones)!.......................................................................................................................!4!
Hydrosense!Mimic!Panels!............................................................................................................................!4!
System!components:!.......................................................................................................................................!5!
System!Options!.................................................................................................................................................!5!
Design'&'Planning'..................................................................................................................'5!
Design!Notes!......................................................................................................................................................!5!
Design!Guidelines!............................................................................................................................................!6!
Hydrosense!Floor!Probe:!..............................................................................................................................!6!
Hydrowire!Cable:!.............................................................................................................................................!6!
System!Installation!Notes!.............................................................................................................................!6!
Panel'Installation'...................................................................................................................'7!
Safety!.....................................................................................................................................................................!7!
Panel!Mounting!.................................................................................................................................................!7!
Removing!the!front!facia!...............................................................................................................................!8!
Control!relays!.................................................................................................................................................!12!
Access!level!2!configuration!options!....................................................................................................!13!
Access!level!3!configuration!options!....................................................................................................!14!
Internal!Switches!..........................................................................................................................................!16!
Watchdog!Reset!switch!(W/Dog!Reset)!..............................................................................................!16!
Processor!Reset!.............................................................................................................................................!16!
Internal!Indicators!........................................................................................................................................!17!
Hydrowire'Installation'and'Commissioning'...............................................................'18!
Hydrowire!Installation!HSHWI-100!.....................................................................................................!18!
Hydrowire'Wiring'................................................................................................................'19!
Hydrowire!Remote!Lamp!Connection!.................................................................................................!19!
Hydrowire!Commissioning!–!HSHWC-100!........................................................................................!20!
Hydrowire!Layout!.........................................................................................................................................!21!
Floor'Probes'Installation'and'Commissioning'...........................................................'22!
Floor!Probe!Installation!HSFPI!-100!.....................................................................................................!22!
Floor!Probe!Wiring!.......................................................................................................................................!23!
Floor!Probe!Remote!Lamp!Connection!...............................................................................................!23!
Floor!Probe!Testing!.....................................................................................................................................!24!
Probe!Layout!...................................................................................................................................................!25!
Hydrosense'Commissioning'Record'..............................................................................'26!
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Overview of the Hydrosense Water Detection System
The Hydrosense water detection system is designed to detect the intrusion of water in
concealed areas or any place where water penetration must be identified so that corrective
action can be taken immediately.
It will continuously monitor the potential hazards 24 hours a day and has the facility for 24
hours battery standby in the event of power failures.
Any water penetration detected will be signalled to a control panel that can give audible and
visual alarms.
The detection system comprises of three basic components, water detection cable, localised
probes and a control panel.
Water leak detection systems can be divided into two basic categories:
(a) Linear Detection
(b) Point Detection
The Hydrosense supports both types on the system
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Detection Components
Linear Detection- Hydrowire Cable
Where floor areas, ducts and
suspended ceilings need to be
protected this is usually best achieved
by installing lengths of Hydrowire.
Hydrowire is a highly conductive cable
extremely sensitive to moisture. It is
available in 5 metre lengths (HYDW-05)
or 10 metre lengths (HYDW-10).
Each length of Hydrowire is terminated with a male and female 4 way plug to enable them
to be plugged together up to maximum zone length of 50 metres and terminated with an
EOL. It is connected to the panel through the Connection Interface. As soon as the cable
detects moisture this will trigger an alarm. For the cable to measure water on the surface
then it is recommended that the cable is fixed down with Hydrosense fixing clips (HY-
FXSA)
Linear Detection EOL
Each Hydrowire is terminated by an End of
Line Device (HS-HWCI-EOL), which
enables it to be continuously monitored for
defects.
Linear Detection Connection Interface
Each Zone of linear detection cable is
plugged-in to the Connection Interface
module (HS-HWCI) that allows
connection to the control panel using
standard 1.5mm2 2-core cable HYLCB.
Floor Probe Junction Box
Each floor probe is simply plugged-
in to the Junction Box (HS-WLJB)
that allows connection to the control
panel using standard 1.5mm2 2-
core cable HYLCB
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Point Detection Floor Probe
Where a requirement exists for more localised
detection, such as HVAC plant, drip trays, elevator
shafts and storage areas a floor probe (HS-WLDP) can
be installed.
As with the cable the detection of moisture triggers an
alarm and is also monitored by the line fault circuit of
the control panel. Additionally the probe has an LED
indicator on top to identify exactly which probe has
been activated. Up to 20 detectors can be used in each
zone. The probe is simply plugged into the system
using the Junction Box.
Probe is fitted with a 1m cable.
If the distance from the junction box to where the probe needs to be mounted is more than 1m
then additional Extension leads are available in 1m (HY-ZB01), 3m (HY-ZB03) and 10m (HY-
ZB10) lengths.
Control and Indicating Equipment of a Hydrosense System
Control Panel (2 to 8 Zones)
HSCP Series – This panel is available in 2, 4 and 8 zone
configurations. These are fully programmable and allow the
addition of Ancillary PCBs, repeater panels and a Mimic
Display.
Ancillary PCBs provide a means to extend Alarm, Fault,
coincidence and Zonal alarm volt free contacts to locations
remote from the control panel via a 2-core data bus
(RS485).
Hydrosense Mimic Panels
The Hydrosense Mimic Display uses flexible fibre optic guides to illuminate areas on a floor
plan. This provides a clear, geographical indication of the alarm activation enabling a speedy
identification of the source and location of the alarm.
This unique system dispenses completely with wiring and
enables indicators to be moved, removed or added without the
need for any wiring.
It can only be used with the HSCP range of panels.
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System components:
Hydrowire (5 metre Length) HYDW-05
Hydrowire (10 metre Length) HYDW-10
End of Line Plug HS-HWCI-EOL
Hydrowire Connection Box HS-HWCI
Zone Extender (1 metre length) HY-ZB01
Zone Extender (3 metre length) HY-ZB03
Zone Extender (10 metre length) HY-ZB10
Leader Cable (100m lengths) HYLCB
Hydrowire / Leader Cable Fixing Clips HY-FXSA
Batteries Y7-12
System Options
Floor Mounted Probe HS-WLDP
Probe Junction Box HS-WLJB
Remote Indicator Unit HY-WLRI-F
Remote Indicator with Surface Box HY-WLRI-S
Voice Sounder HSVS
White Sounder (Multi Tone) 892A4A0
Banshee Excel Lite - Combined
white sounder and blue strobe 8581800
Design & Planning
Design Notes
!Water finds its own level so careful consideration must be given to slopes and dips in the
area to be protected.
!Can the cable be installed to avoid doorways and traffic.
!Floor probes can be used to protect wells, cavities or hollows.
!Is the site occupied? If so, will the site require just visible alarms or will there be a need
for conventional or voice enhanced sounders?
!Is a remote signalling device required?
!How is the cable to be fixed to the floor? Are other services going to interfere with it?
!Check with the building owner or manager for future plans or designs that may alter the
requirements or siting of the equipment.
!Will the system require expansion? Give consideration to the possible addition of extra
zones.
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!Maximum length of Hydrosense cable should be kept to 50 metres
!Maximum number of detectors per zone should not exceed 20.
!Only one remote indicator to each Hydrowire Connection Interface or Junction Box.
Design Guidelines
Hydrosense Floor Probe:
Maximum recommended coverage: - 20 sq.m per detector
Maximum detectors per zone - 20
Maximum distance between probes for perimeter detection- 3 metres
Sensor height above finished floor - Fixed
Leader cable (HYLCB) - 1.5mm2 2-core cable
Hydrowire Cable:
Maximum recommended length per zone - 50 metres
Recommended pitch between cable for area protection - 2 metres
Minimum bend radius - 150mm
Note: Do not mix probes and Hydrowire on the same zone
System Installation Notes
1. Check design with the kit and components in hand to check that all materials are on site.
Check the BOM.
2. Store Hydrowire lengths carefully in a dry area.
3. Prepare the installation area. Remove any furniture or equipment that may obstruct
installation. Make sure the area is clean and free from debris.
4. Install the Hydrowire in accordance with the installation procedure HSHWI-100
5. Commission the Hydrowire in accordance with the test procedure HSHWC-100
6. Install and test any floor probes in accordance with the appropriate test procedure
HSFPI-100
7. Test the complete system
8. Commission
9. Train the owner / operator
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Panel Installation
Safety
Suppliers of articles for use at work are required under section 6 of the Health and Safety at
Work act 1974 to ensure as reasonably as is practical that the article will be safe and without
risk to health when properly used.
An article is not regarded as properly used if it is used ‘without regard to any relevant
information or advice’ relating to its use made available by the supplier.
This product should be installed, commissioned and maintained by trained service personnel
in accordance with the following:
(i) IEE regulations for electrical equipment in buildings
(ii) Codes of practice
(iii) Statutory requirements
(iv) Any instructions specifically advised by the manufacturer
According to the provisions of the Act you are therefore requested to take such steps as are
necessary to ensure that you make any appropriate information about this product available
to anyone concerned with its use.
The control panel is designed to be operated from either 110V or 230V 50Hz mains supplies
depending upon model and is of class 1 construction. As such it must be connected to a
protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the installation and a readily accessible
double pole disconnect device meeting the requirements of EN60950/IEC950 which
disconnects live and neutral simultaneously shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Switch
disconnect devices such as MK Sentry 63A or similar are suitable for this.
Failure to ensure that all conductive accessible parts of this equipment are
adequately bonded to the protective earth will render the equipment unsafe.
The control panel is designed for indoor use only and at temperatures between -50C (+/-
30C) and +400C (+/- 20C) and with a maximum relative humidity of 95%.
The IP rating for the enclosure is IP30.
Operation outside of these limits may render the equipment unsafe.
Panel Mounting
The control panel should be mounted on a dry, flat surface, at eye height to the display and
in a level position such that the enclosure is not distorted.
Screws or bolts of a minimum of 5mm diameter must be used to mount the enclosure in all
three mounting positions.
The panel can be semi or deep recessed using the bezel kit (HYCP-Bezel)
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It should be positioned in an accessible place as agreed with the end user.
Suitable fixings should be used at all fixing points such that the control panel is securely
mounted and is not liable to move once fixed.
The control panel should not be mounted in another enclosure or near sources of excessive
heat.
Cables should be connected using suitable cable glands fitted to the knockouts provided. If
additional cable entry points are required, all swarf and debris caused by drilling of additional
cable entries must be cleared before power is applied to the panel.
Figure 1
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5mm DIAMETER SCREWS
FIX TO FLAT SURFACE USING
SUITABLE WALL PLUGS
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
Sufficient room should be available to the left of the panel to allow the front door to be
opened as per diagram below;
Removing the front facia
Open the cabinet with the supplied key, before the fascia can be removed it will be
necessary to unplug the three way terminal block on the left hand side of the PCB. The
fascia of the control panel is held in place by countersunk screws. Undo the two screws and
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lift the fascia gently away from the box towards you. With the fascia removed there is much
more room inside the panel for making off and dressing cables. When cabling work is
complete the fascia can be re-fitted with the two countersunk screws and the red,
green/yellow and black wires re-connected to the three way terminal block
NOTE: It is most important that the polarity of the red and black wires are observed as
wrong connection of these will damage the control panel.
Connecting to the circuit board
All connections for field wiring are to a single row of terminals along the top of the circuit
board. The connections for the power cables are to a pluggable terminal block, which may
be pulled off of the board to remove the plate/PCB assembly. Remove this pluggable
terminal only with mains power off. For Zone connections twin PVC cable with conductors of
.75mm to be used and plastic or metal cable glands can be used for all connections to the
panel.
The resistance of any core of any cable must not exceed 25 ohms.
Wiring should enter the enclosure at the top of the panel using the knockouts provided and
be formed tidily to the appropriate terminals leaving enough wire to ensure that there is no
strain on the PCB. Terminals are capable of accepting wires of up to 2.5mm
Figure 2
Terminal designations
Wiring must not go across the front of the circuit board plate or between the plate and the
circuit board. If cable entries need to be in positions other than at the knockouts provided,
wiring must be fed behind and well away from the surface of the circuit board. The space at
the bottom of the enclosure is occupied by the standby batteries so this must be borne in
mind when considering cable entries.
Remote Inputs
Some functions of the control panel can be controlled externally from the panel if required.
Operation of these inputs should be restricted to access level 2 control. These are
abbreviated at the terminals block as follows:
a) Remote 0V supply - ROV d) Fault – FLT
b) Silence Alarm – SIL e) Reset – RST
c) Sound Alarm – AL
To activate these inputs, the remote 0 Volt (R0V) supply must be connected to the input via
a normally open switch or contact and via a resistance of no greater than 100 ohms.
All of the remote control inputs are non-latching.
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