SYSTEM SENSOR EUROPE

guide to conventional
fire systems


Advanced Ideas. Advanced Solutions

CONTEllTS
1.C:OIVEUIOllAL FIRE Al.IR.M SY'STEMS .......... 3
1.1. PllllCIPL.E OF OPEIATIOl
1.2. COUIOL PAIEL

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3

1.3...................................................................................................FIRE DmCTION AND AL.AIM ZOIES 3

1.4...............................................................................................COIVEMllOIAL SYS11M OPERATIOl 3
2. DE'rECTOR APPLICA.'110N &UIDE..........

2.1. FIRE 8Yl'llM CATEGORIES.

2.2. MANUAL CALL POINTS

2.3. SEl.ECTIM OF ""190MA11C: FIRE IEJECTORS. I

2.4. LOCATIOI AID SP.ACllG OF AUIOMAnc Fl DETECTORS......................................................................................................11

I.I.ALARM SIGIALS.....................................................................................................................................................................14
I.I All'l!llNCI!OF IRI!DRECTORI

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2.7 RDUDNE AINCTIOIAL TESTIIG GF FIRE DErECTORI 11

3. 3CICt SERIES COIVENTIOllL FIRE DETECTOR RAllGE.......................................................................................................................11

DSEllES FEATllES

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SERIES 311SPECIFICAllOIS................................................................................................................................... 11

13111PHOIDELEC1RIC SMID DmCTOR.................................................................................................................17

2311'1! PllOT0-1Hl!lAL IRI!DRECTOR

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5311E RATE OF RISE HEAT DErECTOR

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4311E FIXED HIGH 1EMPERA1UIE HEAT DErECTOR

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4. VISIOll COllVEN110N.AL FIRE DETEC'l'OR RAllGE.............................................................................................................................18

llSION FEARRES.............................................................................................................................................11

llllON UIGI IPICIFICA.TIOIS...............................................................................................................................11

llllP PHOTOll.IClllC IMOll DETECTOL

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2121PT PllGTD-TIEl.MAL HIE DEIECTDI 11

21211 RATE OF RISE HEA.T DEIECTOR

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212DF AID 212DHF FIXED TEMPERAnl IEAT DETECIOR........................................................................................................11

5. CAU. POIJITS 20
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DllDOOR

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WAlEIPROOF

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TCllES............

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KCESSORIES................................................................................................................................................................21
8. AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCIS.
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IOUlllRI ............ 21
DO'EC'l"OI IAIE IOUIBRS

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STlllES............

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SOUllER STlS 21

IASES............................................................................................................................................................................21
1. OTHER INFORMATIOJI 22

7.1. STANDARDS

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7.2. APPlll'Al IDDIEI FOR FllE DO'ECTIOI PIODUCTS 23

FIRE
EOL
FIRE
ALARM
ALARM
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
PANEL

System OK
Zone 1 Alarm
Zone 2 Alarm
Zone 1 Fault
Zone 2 Fault
Alarm Cct Fault

EOL
FIRE
DETECTION
ZONE 1

System Reset

Resistor
EOL
FIRE
DETECTION
ZONE 2

+24V

Contact Closed
when detector
inserted in base

0V

Detection Line
(Open Circuit for
Alarm and Fault)

FIRE
ALARM
CONTROL
PANEL

+24V

E.O.L.
Power Supply
(Nominal 12V
or 24V System)

Contact Closes
when detector

0V

inserted in base

End of Line
Monitoring Relay
C NO NC

C NO NC

- 24VDC
+ 24VDC
BEAM DETECTOR #1
DETECTION CIRCUIT
MAINTENANCE
RELAY (N/C)
+24VDC IN
FAULT
RELAY (N/C)

ALARM
RELAY (N/O)

Resistor

24VDC IN

24VDC OUT

+ 24VDC OUT

BEAM DETECTOR #2
MAINTENANCE
RELAY (N/C)
+24VDC IN
FAULT
RELAY (N/C)

ALARM
RELAY (N/O)

Resistor

+ 24VDC OUT

Standby 24VDC
POWER SUPPLY END OF LINE RELAY COIL

Alarm 24VDC
EOL

24VDC IN

24VDC OUT

EOL

Canteen

down

Paper
Store

Office

Kitchen

Pantry

Kitchen

Pantry

Office

Canteen

down

Paper Store

Office

Office

Example L5 System: L4 protection plus areas of high risk

Kitchen

Canteen

down

Paper
Store

Office

Pantry

Office

Canteen

down

Paper Store

Office

Kitchen

Office

Pantry

Canteen

down

Pantry

Kitchen

Office

Office

Paper Store

Canteen

down

Kitchen

Office
Paper Store

Electric Plant

Pantry

Office

Materials

Storage

down

Computer Equipment

Electrical Plant

down

Computer Equipment

Materials

Storage

Kitchen

Canteen

MAX DISTANCE 45M

Office

Office

Pantry

1.2 to 1.6m

Multi-Criteria Alarm

Optical Alarm

Chamber Value
Chamber Response

Heat Response

Time

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is designed so that light from the IR-LED does not reach the receiver

Smoke Present : Light from the IR-LED is reflected off the smoke particles onto the receiver,
triggering an alarm signal.

Up to 100M

Beam attenuated by smoke plume

Reflector

Up to 25m height
Combined Emitter /
Receiver Unit

7.5m

10.5m

5.3m

Standard Smoke Detector Spacing

13m

Standard Heat Detector

Spacing

3.7m

11.25m
60

60

>10% of Ceiling Height

Minimum 500mm
Treat as separate room

Minimum 500mm

>250mm
<10% of Ceiling Height

Max 600mm

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Normal Detector Spacing, eg. 10.5m max for simple layout.

Height < 250mm

Minimum 2 x height

10.5m
Normal Detector Spacing, eg. 10.5m max for simple layout.

>300mm : No effect
<300mm :Treat as wall

Minimum 500mm Clear

12.39m
=10.5 + 18%

6m

Partition
Racking / Shelving

6.88m

13.75m

40

Note: Detectors are mounted in the centre line of the room

< 10.5M
Maximum 100m

Maximum 7.5m
Minimum 500mm
Transmitter or
Transmitter/Receiver

Receiver or
Reflector

Maximum 15m

1.5M

1.5M

Transmitter or Transmitter/Receiver

Receiver or Reflector

Fire Door Reduces by

30dB(A)

Standard Door Reduces by 20dB(A)

85 - 20 =
65dB(A)

115 - 30 =
85dB(A)

Sounder Volume 115dB(A)

SOUND REDUCTION AGAINST DISTANCE

Based on a sounder rated at 1m

Minimum 65dB(A)
0

Minimum 65dB(A)

dB(A) Reduction

-5

Minimum 65dB(A)
Sound reduction (dB(A)
-10
-15

Minimum 65dB(A)
Minimum 65dB(A)

-20

Area < 60m Min 60dB(A)

Minimum 65dB(A)

down

-25

-30

10

15
Distance (Metres)

20

Stairwell Min 60dB(A)

25m
-16dB

-23dB

69dB(A)

Sounder Minimum 85dB(A)

Machinery Generating 80dB(A)

63 + 3
= 66dB(A)

12.6m
0dB

-16dB

62 + 3
= 65dB(A)

85dB(A)

69dB(A)

Note: dB(A) figures are for example only. Left side represents attenuation; right side indicates typical sound pressure level

Volume at Bed Head 75dB(A)

2.1 All1EllANCE OF FIRE DETECTORS

Clutlon: Prior to canylng out anr maintenance or 1atlng on a ftre alarm srstam.

Ille relevant autllorttl llld staff 1hould be notlfted.

OVer time, 1he sensltlvHy of asmoke de1ector can change owing to abulld-up of dirt

In1hede1ector chamber. Inmost modem detectors this effect Isslowed by the lncfuslon
of drift compensation functions, however 1he build up can stIll lead10 a risk of false alarms or
change In1he de1ector sensltlvHy.
The frequency of maln1enance requirements on adetector wlll depend on site condHlons,
obviously the dirtier the sHe the more frequen1 maln1enance wfll be required. Tiie optimum
frequency for a given sHe should be determined over a period of time after the
commissioning of 1he11re system.
All System Sensor detectors (smoke, heat, or muHi-criteria) are designed such that they
can be easily dismantled for main1enanc:e. Instructions are given for rnain1enance in1he
instruction manual supplied with each detector. Normally it issufficient1o use compressed
air or avacuum cleaner to remove dust from 1he detector chamber.

Once maintenance on afire detection system has been completed, itshould be re-tested.

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2.7 ROUTllE FUICTIONAL 1111111OF FlDE'IECTORS

BS5839Part1: 2002 gives a range of recommendations regarding

routine testing of a11re detection system.
A weekly test should becarried out on a11re detection system by activating a
manual call poln1toensure1hat allfire alarm signals operate correctly, and that
the 111proprlate alarm signals are dearly received. This test should be carried
out at approximately the same time each week, using adlfferen1call
poln1Inrotation.
Inorder to comply wHh BS5339 Part 1:2002, periodic Inspections, servicing
and functional tes1s of1he fire alarm system should be carried out at
Intervals de1ermlned by
an assessment of the sHe andtype of system Installed, not
normally greater 1han six months.
Itis recommended 10 perform regular functional 1ests on all fire
de1ectors annually. These annual tests may be carried out over 1he
course of two or more service visits during the 1welve-mon1h period.
System Sensor detectors incfude various means of testing the system without
using smoke, dependent on the detector range being1estad, incfuding magnet
switches and laser test tools.
Codes and standards (in the UK BS5839Part 1:2002, Section
6) now require functional tests tD introduce amoke 1hrough 1he smoke
detector vents and in1o the sensing chamber. Halso calla for heat detectors tD
ba tested by means of asuitable heat source, and n01by a live flame. CO fire
detectors now
also need10 befunctionally teated by a method that confirms 1hat carbon
monoxide can enter 1he chamber.
Many Installers use aset or equlprnen1that consists ar a complete range of
test1ools 1hat locate on1he end of1he pole such as 1hose available from No
Cllmb Products L1d (www. nocllmb.com) In order to aid compllance with
codes. Tools
exist for 1estlng smoke, heat. and coftre detectors, whilst
also enabling them to be accessed and removed at heigh1s up
109 metBrs from the ground.
Using tunctlonal test equipment, along wHh 1hose maintenance tDols
available from System Sensor, should enst1re that1he system remains at Hs
optimum operation for many years.

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3. 300 SERIES CONVENTIONAL FIRE DETECTOR RANGE

The 300 Series range of detectors is produced using the latest in manufacturing and design techniques, pushing out the boundaries of existing conventional detector mchnology. W-rth a
muHitude of innovative features, Series 300 detectors 'act conventionally, think intelligently'.

300 Series detectors can be used inconjunction with the S300RPTU remote hand-held programming unit to gain access b> many advanced features incfuding: read/write last maintenance date; read
chamber contamination level; read value of the smoke or thermal element and perform an alarm test. Each unit can be programmed with a unique address. When used inconjunction with the
S300ZDU and acompatible control this address will be displayed on the S300ZDU whenever the detector is in alarm.
All the features \lfa the hand-held programming unit are achieved el'fectlvely and effortlessly without the needto remove the detector or having to gain direct physIcal access (other than
by the use of 'No Climb Products' or similar servicing tool), saving valuable commissioning I maintenance dme. They provide an end user with the conftdence to know that the nresystem
Isbeing regularly serviced and that ItIsoperating at It's optimum level, with minimum disruption 10business activities.
OSERIES FEATURES

Low praftla dllllgn

Low currant draw
Backwlrd campatlbla wltll 100s.ra detector range at ltales
Wida apal'lllng voltage 8to 30V
Bl-colour LED datactor 11atu1Indicator (Rid -Alllrm; Amber Faun; Dptlanal &nan Flalllllng - Sbll'llil1)
Aulanudlc drnt campenullDn (2351E and 23511EM only)
Pragrarnmlllllla ...tllvlty (2351Eand 2351TEM Giiiy)

Addreaabla flalan
Advancad maintenance faebll'll lfaremote hlndllald tell unit

Range at cllt8ctor lllelel aYllllllllla

ASIC (AppllcallDn Spacmc lntegl'llad Circuit) Controllad
SERIES 300 SPECIFICATIONS
Eaclrlcal
Operadng YoHage Range Standby Current
Maximum Alann Current
Operadng Temperature Range
Humidity Height Diameter
Weight
Max Wire Gauge for Terminals

8to 30VDC (Nominal 12/24VDC) See lndlvfdual Devices

BOmA (Umlted by control panel and detector base)
-3oc to +1oc
5 to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) See lndlvfdual Devices
102mm
See lndlvfdual Devices 1.5mm2

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2351E PHOTOELECIRIC SMOKE DETECTOR

The 2351E photoelectrtc detector Includes a state o1the art optical chamber, which, combined with ASIC control, provides efficient
and acct1rate detection of fires with a high level of reslllence to non-fire envlronmental Influences.
Tested and Approved to EN54-7 (2000)
Standby Current: 50pA at 24VDC
Height:
38mm (plus 9mm for 8401 base)
Weight
105g (plus 60g 1or 8401 base)

2351TEM PHOTO-THERMAL RRE DDECTOR

The 2351TEM photoelectric smoke/thermal detector Incorporates an optlcal chamber and athermal element, which Intum are
contlnually monitored by the ASIC using algortthms developed specifically for the unit. An alarm signal is only
enabled Inthe detector once the processor Issatisfied lhat an Incipient tire has been detected. By using a combination of
inputs, the incidence of nuisance alarms is reduced whilst the
response time to an actual fire IsImproved.

Tested and Approved to EN54-7 (Optlcal Smoke Sensor); EN54-5 (2000} Class A1R (Rate of Rise lhermal Sensor1and CEA 4021
(Requirements for Multi-Criteria Detectors)
standby Current: 65pA a124VDC
Height:
48mm (plus 9mm for 8401 base)
Weight:
105g (plus 60g for 8401 base)

5351E RATE OF RISE HEAT DETECTOR

The 5351Ethermal detector Incorporates the latest Inthermal element technology the detector to provide efficient and accurate
detection of fires, especially inenvironments such as bars or kHcllens where smoke detectors are Inappropriate due to the high level
of airborne eontamination.
Approved to EN54-5:200D Class A1R
Standby Current: 60pA 024VDC (LED no bllnk) Height:
Weight:
105g (plus 60g 1or 8401 base)

48mm (plus 9mm for 8401 base)

Note: To avoid unwanted alarm condnlons being triggered

by class A1S and A1Rdetectors maximum ambient operating temperawre should not exceed 45C.

4351E FIXED HIGH lEMPERATURE HEAT DETECTOR

The 4351E thermal detector Incorporates the latest Inthermal element technology, which combines with the ASIC to
provide amclent and accurate detection of fires, espaclally In environments such as boller houses or kitchens where smoke
detectors are inappropriate due to the high level of airborne contamination.
Tested and approved to EN54 part 5 (2000) Class BS Standby Current: &SpA at 24VDC
Height:
48mm (plus 9mm for 8401 base)

Weight:

105g (plus 60g 1or 8401 base)

Note: To avoid unwanted alarm conditions beingtriggered by class BS detectors maximum ambient operating temperature
should not exceed esc.
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4.

VISION CONVENTIONAL FIRE DETECTOR RANGE

System Sensor's Vision range of detectors is a range of conventional detectors, which have bean produced usingthe latest in manufacturing technology and supplied with an amry of advanced
features, making them 'better by design'.

A laser-based hand held Remote Test Unit can be used InconJunctlon with Vision detectors for alann test purposes. The unit transmits acoded message, preventing spurious alarms being
generated by other laser-based devices. With a range of several metres, the hand held test unit provides an effortless way of remotely alann testing the range of Vision detectors and removes the
needfor any direct physical access to the detector by the user.
VISION FEA1URES

Low protlle dlllgn

Low c:u1T1nt draw
Automatic drm compen11llon
Remote ala.rm test feature
Eay maintenance

Range of d8t8ctor lllratel IYlllMle

Remote LED Option
Extended wana.ntJ
ASIC (Appllcallon Specmc Integrated ClrcuH) Controlled

VISION RAIGE SPECIFICATIOIS

Operatfng Voltage Range Standby Current Maximum Alann Current

14to 28VDC (Nomlnal 24VDC)

See lndMdual Devices

80rnA (current llmlted by control panel)
.3oc10+1oc
5 to 95% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
See lndMdual Devices 102mm
See lndMdual devices 1.5mm'

Operatfng Temperature Range Humidity

Height (excluding base) Diameter

Weight
Max Wire Gauge for Terminals

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202CIP PHDTOB.EC'IRIC SMOKE DmCTOR

The 2020P photoelectric smoke detector uses a state of the art optlcal chamber combined with ASIC control tu provide quick
and accuratB drtectlon of fires. A combination of the unique chamber d86lgn and other technlcally advanced
feabUes significantly extends service intervals before cleaning
of the detectur becomes necessary. Approved to EN54-7:2000
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Standby Current: 4S11A 024VDC

Height:
32.5mm (plus 9.Smm for standard base) Waight:

75g (plus 4Sg for standard base)

2020PT PllOT0-111ERMAL ARE DETECTOR

The 2020PT mu1t1-crner1a detector uses astate of1he an optical chamber and athennal element combined with an ASIC, running
sophisticated algorithms ID provide quick and accurate detection of fires. The combination of photuelectric and thennal
charactertstlcs provides afaster response to 'real fire' situations, whlle at Iha same time reducing the risk of unwanted
envlronmentally generated alanns.
Approved to EN54-7:2000 {Opdcal Smoke Sensor) EN54-5:2000 Class A1R(Rate of Risa Heat Sensor') CEA 4021
(Muhicriteria Detector)
Standby Current: &011A 024VDC
Haight:
4-0.5mm {plus 9.5mm for standard base) Waight:

78g (plus 45g 1orstandard base)

Note: To avoid unwanted alarm conditions being triggered by class A1S and A1R detecturs maximum ambient operadng
temperature should not exceed 45C.

202CIR UTE OF RISE HEAT DETECTOR

The 2020R thermal drtector uses astate of the art thermal element ID provide quick and accurate detection of fires. The detector
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incorporataa both rate of risa and static elemanll and is suitable for all areas where the ambient conditions do not normally exhibit
rapid changes intemperature.
Approved to EN54-5:2000 Class A1R Standby Current: 551JA 024VDC
Height:
4-0.5mm {plus 9.5mm for standard base)
Weight:
70g (plus 45g 1orstandard base)
Note: To avoid unwanted alarm conditions beingtriggered by class A1R and A1S detecturs the maximum ambient operating
temperature should not exceed 45C.

202CIF AID 202DHF FIXED TEMPEUTURE HEAT DETECTOR

The 2020F (58C) and 2020HF (78C) thermal detector uses a state of the artthermal element to provide quick and accurate
detection of ftras. The detector Incorporates astatic element and is suitable where ambient conditions do normally exhibit
rapid changes intemperature e.g. kitchens.
2020F approved tu EN54-5:2000 Class A2 2020HF approved tu EN54-5:2000 Class BS
Standby Current: 551JA 024VDC
Haight:
4-0.5mm {plus 9.5mm for standard base) Weight:
Note: To avoid unwanted alarm conditions being triggered
by class A2 detecturs the maximum ambient operating

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70g (plus 45g 1orstandard base)

5.

CAll POINTS

KAC's range of call Points compr1se Indoor, outdoor and special environment products suitable for all applications. They are
available inavariety of colour and marking options for a wide range of appllcatlons, lncludlng redfor use Intire systems.

An extensive range of adaptor trays Isavallable, allowlng easy lnstallatlon anywhere InIha world.
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The majority of Iha KAC product range IscarUftad to EN54 Pan

11,and other approvals are available.

INDOOR
KAC Indoor call Points are available to satisfy all system types from conventional swib:h only manual systems, through to
lntelllgent addressable systems.
Produc1s are surface mounted usingthe ftxlngs Inthe rear enclosure. The back-box Is supplled punched with centres to assist
drllllng of cable enb1es.
Indoor products are generally rated at IP24D.

OU11MJOR

KAC Outdoor Clll Points are available to satisfy all system types from conventional switch only manual systems, through to
lntelllgent addressable systems.
Produc1s are surface mounted usingthe ftxlngs Inthe rear enclosure. The back-box Is supplled punched with centres to assist
drllllng of cable enb1es.
Outdoor products are generally rated at IP55.

WATERPROOF

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KAC Waterproof Call Points are available to satisfy all system types from conventional switch only manual systems, through to
intelligent addressable systems. Waterproof products are rated at IP67.
Waterproof products for Marine Appllcallons are cerUfted with Lloyds Register.
Products of this type are avallable which are certtned for use In Hazardous Areas.

SWITCHES
KAC Clll Point Switching Devicea provide aHernative methods of manual activation of systems, rather than the traditional break
glass prlnclple. There are both Indoor and outdoor models avallable Inthe famlllar KAC housings.

A variety of different colours and switch types can be chosen, key-switches and push buttons being the most popular. lhare isalso a
large choice of text mar1<ings to identify Iha purpose of the device.
ACCESSORIES

An extensive range of acc:essories supports KAC calls points, lncludlng a number of mounting accessories, allowlng easy
lnstallatlon throughout the world.
Mora Information about call points and their accessorlea ls avallable on Iha KAC website.
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&. AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTS

KAC Sounders and Strobes from slmple tone se1conventlonal products to fully featured
fourteen-tone intalligent units, a range of sounders, strobes and combined sounder-strobe
products sultable for all appllcaUons.
The range meets the requirements of EN54 Part 3; key products are LPCB and VdS
Approved. All are fully tast&d under slmulatad cllmatlc condHlons to ensure real-world
conformance to the published specifications.

SOUNDERS
KAC Sounders are available infour or fourteen-tone versions. They operate at 9-33VDC,
optimised for use at 12and 24 volts. Four tone sounders have a high, medium and low
volume selectlon, whllst the fourteen tone sounder has avolume

control.

The sounders have adlsUncUve, acoustlcally efficient low profile shape, producing
high sound output at low currant levels. The shape provides awide-angle uniform
sound distribution providing good audibility inall directions.
The sounders are of rugged construcUon with solld-state electronlcs providing high rellablltty
and stable performance. Three bases are avallable: low proflle IP44, IP55 or IP66.
DmCTDR IASESOUNDERS

KAC De1ector Base Sounders are for use enher underneath smoke d8tactors or fitted with
a rad or white lidas a low profile wall mounted sounder. They are available infour or
fourteen tone versions. They operate at 9-33VDC (nominally 12and 24 volt). Four tone
sounders have a high, medium and low volume selection, whllst the fourteen tone sounder
has a volume control.
The package Is acousdcally very effldent, producing omni directional high sound output with
low currant levels. The detector base sounder can be used under any smoke detector With
60mm moundng centres and an external diameter of up
to 102mm.

SlROBES
The KAC Range of stand-alone Strobes Is designed to provide visual slgnalllng for use
Inawide range or appllcatlons. There are both standard and high intensity output strobes
available. A variety of different coloured strobe lenses are available.
This variety of colours pnwldes a range of products for different appllcattons.

SOUNDER SIROBES
The KAC Sounder Strobe combines afull feature fourteen-tone sounder with an Integral
strobe mountad onthe horn. The design providaa an efficient combination of audible and
visual warning, in a package taking up no more surface areathan a standard sounder.
A variety of different coloured strobe lenses are avallable and
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the product housing Isavallable Ineither red or whne.

BASES
Three bases are avallable tor KAC Sounders and Sounder Strobes. The standard base Isan IP44 ratad low
proftle unit. The base has rear and side cable accaaa suitable for u88 with standard trunking and has mounting
holes suitable for the

majority of back boxformats.

A deeper proftle base with knockouts and marked drllllng positions for rear
and side entry allows for an IP55 rating, when used with appropriate
glands.
The IP66 base has the same features as the IP55, but includes
a seallng kitto Increase the protection rating.

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7.

OTHER INFORMATION
7.1.

STANDARDS

To ensure that afire alarm syatam provides adequate prot8ction, itia advisable to ensure that itmeata all relevant standards.
The system should be designed in accordance with relevant national and local standards. Useful standards and ref'arences
include:
British Standard Code of Pracdce for ftre detection systems BS 5839 pan 1:2002
European Standard for Fire Detecdon and Alarm Systems:
CGntral and Indicating Equant BS EIH part 2: 1811
Sounders
BS EIH part 3: 2001

Point HHt Detactan

BS EIH part S: 2001
Point Smoke Detectors
BS EIH part 7: 2001
Manual can Points
BS EIH part 11:2001
Optlcal Beam Detectors

BS EIH part 12:2002

These are all available from:
British Standards Institution 389 <Jllswlck High Road London

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APPROVAL BODIES FOR FIRE DETECllOI PRODUC'n

All components of the tire alann system should be certlfted to a European standard by an Independent certlftcatlon bodythat specialise Inthe certification of
tire and sec:urtty systems. These Include:
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England

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50732 KOln,

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75008 Puts. Fnnce

111: +331 5319 00 40
Din Jemholman 121
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Dlnm1rk
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