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System Sensor FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detector

     
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By Ashley Willis | November 17, 2011
System Sensor FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detector

The FAAST (fire alarm aspiration sensing technology) model 8100 detector by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., eliminates the need for technicians to create a separate parallel data network to identify the location of an initiating device, according to the company.

FAAST's smoke detection performance is built around the company's dual vision sensing technology. The sensor utilizes an extremely sensitive blue LED to provide very early warning fire detection up to 60 minutes before combustion, according to the company. It also uses an infrared laser to identify nuisances like dust that can cause false alarms and downtime.

TCI/IP connectivity is achieved through an onboard Ethernet port. The product allows up to six individuals to receive E-mail notifications that can identify which unit is the initiating device, as well as the location and details of the event.

Additionally, the products interface enables facility managers to monitor the detector from any Internet browser, smartphone or mobile device with VPN capability.

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

External Supply Voltage

18-30 VDC

Remote Reset Time

External monitor must be pulled low for a minimum of 100 ms

Power Reset

1 sec.

Avg. Operating Current

500 mA @ 24 VDC

Alarm

650 mA - All relays active, all alarm levels displayed. Voltage @ 24 VDC

Relay Contact Ratings

3.0 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5 A @ 125 VAC

 

Environmental Ratings

Operating Temperature

32° F (0° C) to 100° F (38° C)

Sampled Air Temperature

-4°F (-20° C) to 140°F (60° C)

Humidity Range

10 to 95% (non-condensing)

IP Rating

IP30

Coverage Area

8,000 sq. ft. (800 sq. m)

Air Movement

0-4,000 ft./min. (0-1,219 m/min.)

 

Physical Specifications

Height

13.25 inches (33.7 cm)

Width

13.0 inches (33 cm)

Depth

5.0 inches (12.7 cm)

Cable Access

4 1-inch (2.54 cm) cable entry holes

on top and bottom of unit

Wire Gauge

12 AWG (2.05 mm)

max. to 24 AWG (0.5 mm) min.

Maximum Single Pipe Length

262 ft. (80 m)

Maximum Branched (2) Pipe Length

165 ft. (50 m) each branch

Maximum Air Inlet Holes

40 holes

Network Outside Pipe Diameter

1.050 inches, IPS (25 mm)

Internal Pipe Diameter

0.591 to 0.827 inches (15-21 mm)

Sensitivity Range

0.00046% Obs/ft to 6.25% Obs/ft

(0.0015% Obs/m to 20.5% Obs/m)

Relays

8 form C, 3 AMP, programmable

latching or non-latching

Event Log

18,000 events stored

Communication Network

Ethernet monitoring,

6 E-mail address alerts

Shipping Weight

8.5 lbs. (3.8 kg),

includes packing material

 

 

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I think this is great. A needed update for one of the most important detectors. And the laser to detect dust and reduce false alarms is a godsend.
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