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
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Electrical Specifications |
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External Supply Voltage |
18-30 VDC |
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Remote Reset Time |
External monitor must be pulled low for a minimum of 100 ms |
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Power Reset |
1 sec. |
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Avg. Operating Current |
500 mA @ 24 VDC |
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Alarm |
650 mA – All relays active, all alarm levels displayed. Voltage @ 24 VDC |
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Relay Contact Ratings |
3.0 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5 A @ 125 VAC |
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Environmental Ratings |
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Operating Temperature |
32° F (0° C) to 100° F (38° C) |
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Sampled Air Temperature |
-4°F (-20° C) to 140°F (60° C) |
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Humidity Range |
10 to 95% (non-condensing) |
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IP Rating |
IP30 |
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Coverage Area |
8,000 sq. ft. (800 sq. m) |
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Air Movement |
0-4,000 ft./min. (0-1,219 m/min.) |
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Physical Specifications |
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Height |
13.25 inches (33.7 cm) |
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Width |
13.0 inches (33 cm) |
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Depth |
5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
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Cable Access |
4 1-inch (2.54 cm) cable entry holes on top and bottom of unit |
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Wire Gauge |
12 AWG (2.05 mm) max. to 24 AWG (0.5 mm) min. |
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Maximum Single Pipe Length |
262 ft. (80 m) |
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Maximum Branched (2) Pipe Length |
165 ft. (50 m) each branch |
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Maximum Air Inlet Holes |
40 holes |
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Network Outside Pipe Diameter |
1.050 inches, IPS (25 mm) |
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Internal Pipe Diameter |
0.591 to 0.827 inches (15-21 mm) |
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Sensitivity Range |
0.00046% Obs/ft to 6.25% Obs/ft (0.0015% Obs/m to 20.5% Obs/m) |
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Relays |
8 form C, 3 AMP, programmable latching or non-latching |
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Event Log |
18,000 events stored |
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Communication Network |
Ethernet monitoring, 6 E-mail address alerts |
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Shipping Weight |
8.5 lbs. (3.8 kg), includes packing material |
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