INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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FSP-951 and FSP-951-IV 12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1653
Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Sensors Phone: 203.484.7161
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage Range: 15 to 32 VDC
Operating Current @ 24 VDC: 200 uA (one communication every 5 seconds with green LED blink on communication)
Maximum Alarm Current: 2 mA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with red LED solid on)
Maximum Current: 4.5 mA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with amber LED solid on)
Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 93% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Air Velocity: 0 to 4000 ft./min. (0 to 1219.2 m/min.)
Height: 2.0˝ (51 mm) installed in B300-6 Base
Diameter: 6.2˝ (156 mm) installed in B300-6 Base; 4.1˝ (104 mm) installed in B501 Base
Weight: 3.4 oz. (95 g)
Isolator Load Rating: 0.0063*
*Please refer to your isolator base/module manual for isolator calculation instructions.
UL 268 listed for Open Air Protection. WIRING GUIDE
UL268A listed for Duct Applications. All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code,
This sensor must be installed in compliance with the control panel system applicable local codes, and any special requirements of the Authority Having
installation manual. The installation must meet the requirements of the Au- Jurisdiction. Proper wire gauges should be used. The installation wires should
thority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Sensors offer maximum performance when be color-coded to limit wiring mistakes and ease system troubleshooting. Im-
installed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); proper connections will prevent a system from responding properly in the
see NFPA 72. event of a fire.
Remove power from the communication line before installing sensors.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Wire the sensor base (supplied separately) as shown in the wiring
Models FSP-951 and FSP-951-IV are plug-in type smoke sensors that combine
diagram. (See Figure 2.)
a photoelectronic sensing chamber with addressable-analog communications.
2. Set the desired address on the sensor address switches. (See Figure 1.)
The sensors transmit an analog representation of smoke density over a com-
munication line to a control panel. Rotary dial switches are provided for set- 3. Install the sensor into the sensor base. Push the sensor into the base while
ting the sensor’s address. (See Figure 1.) turning it clockwise to secure it in place.
4. After all sensors have been installed, apply power to the control panel and
FIGURE 1. ROTARY ADDRESS SWITCHES activate the communication line.
6 7 89 6 7 8 9 5. Test the sensor(s) as described in the TESTING section of this manual.
5 10 5
4 11 4
3 12 3 CAUTION
2 13 2
1 0 1514 10 Dust covers provide limited protection against airborne dust particles during
TENS ONES C0162-00 shipping. Dust covers must be removed before the sensors can sense smoke.
Remove sensors prior to heavy remodeling or construction.
Two LEDs on the sensor are controlled by the panel to indicate sensor status.
An output is provided for connection to an optional remote LED annunciator
(P/N RA100Z). FIGURE 2. WIRING DIAGRAM
Notifier panels offer different features sets across different models. As a result, Remote CAUTION: Do not loop wire under
certain features of the photoelectric sensors may be available on some con- Annunciator terminal 1 or 2. Break wire run to
trol panels, but not on others. FSP-951 will support only FlashScan® protocol + - supervise connections.
mode. FSP-951-IV will support either FlashScan or CLIP (Classic Loop Inter-
face Protocol) mode. The possible features available in the photoelectric sen- (+)
UL Listed Compatible

sors, if supported by the control panel are:

Control Panel

1. The sensor’s LEDs can operate in three ways—on, off, and blinking–and + + + +
2
+ +
2
2 – – –
they can be set to red, green, or amber. This is controlled by the panel. RA
1
RA
3
1
RA
1
3 3
2. The remote output may be synchronized to the LED operation or con-
trolled independent of the LEDs.
(–)
3. Devices are point addressable up to 159 addresses.
Please refer to the operation manual for the UL listed control panel for specific (–) CLASS A OPTIONAL WIRING
(+)
operation. The photoelectric sensors require compatible addressable com- C0129-10
munications to function properly. Connect these sensors to listed-compatible
control panels only. TAMPER-RESISTANCE
Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors include a tamper-resistant capability
SPACING that prevents their removal from the base without the use of a tool. Refer to
Notifier recommends spacing sensors in compliance with NFPA 72. In low air the base manual for details on making use of this capability.
flow applications with smooth ceilings, space sensors 30 feet apart (9.1 m).
For specific information regarding sensor spacing, placement, and special ap-
plications, refer to NFPA 72 or the System Smoke Detector Application Guide,
available from Notifier.
Duct Applications: FSP-951 and FSP-951-IV are listed for use in ducts. See
Duct Smoke Detectors Applications Guide HVAG53 for details on pendant mount
applications. NOTE: Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors are also listed for
use inside DNR(W) duct smoke detectors.

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TESTING 5. Use a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to remove dust and debris from
Before testing, notify the proper authorities that the system is undergoing the sensing chamber.
maintenance, and will temporarily be out of service. Disable the system to 6. Reinstall the chamber cover/screen assembly by sliding the edge over the
prevent unwanted alarms. sensing chamber. Turn until it is firmly in place.
All sensors must be tested after installation and periodically thereafter. Test- 7. Replace the cover using the LEDs to align the cover and then gently push-
ing methods must satisfy the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Sensors ing it until it locks into place.
offer maximum performance when tested and maintained in compliance with
8. Reinstall the detector.
NFPA 72.
9. Test the detector as described in TESTING.
The sensor can be tested in the following ways:
10. Reconnect disabled circuits.
A. Functional: Magnet Test (P/N M02-04-01 or M02-09-00)
This sensor can be functionally tested with a test magnet. The test magnet 11. Notify the proper authorities that the system is back on line.
electronically simulates smoke in the sensing chamber, testing the sensor SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING SMOKE DETECTOR GUARDS
electronics and connections to the control panel. Smoke detectors are not to be used with detector guards unless the combina-
1. Hold the test magnet in the magnet test area as shown in Figure 3. tion has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
2. The sensor should alarm the panel.
Two LEDs on the sensor are controlled by the panel to indicate sensor FIGURE 3. FEATURES OF THE PHOTO DETECTOR
status. Coded signals, transmitted from the panel, can cause the LEDs to Magnet
blink, latch on, or latch off. Refer to the control panel technical documen- Test Base Alignment Notch
tation for sensor LED status operation and expected delay to alarm. Marker

B. Smoke Entry
Sensitivity readings are available through the FACP. Refer to the manufac-
turer’s published instructions for proper use. Base
Alignment
Additionally, canned aerosol simulated smoke (canned smoke agent) may Notch
LED
be used for smoke entry testing of the smoke detector. Tested and ap-
Magnet Test Marker LED
proved aerosol smoke products include: C2021-00
Manufacturer Model FIGURE 4. CLEANING THE PHOTO DETECTOR
HSI Fire and Safety 25S, 30S (PURCHECK)
SDi SMOKE CENTURIAN, SOLOA4, Sensor Cover
SMOKESABRE, TRUTEST
No Climb TESTIFIRE 2000
Sensing Chamber
When used properly, the canned smoke agent will cause the smoke detec- Cover Cover and Screen
tor to go into alarm. Refer to the manufacturer’s published instructions for Removal
proper use of the canned smoke agent. Tabs Sensing Chamber

CAUTION
Canned aerosol simulated smoke (canned smoke agent) formulas will vary C2022-00
by manufacturer. Misuse or overuse of these products may have long term
adverse effects on the smoke detector. Consult the canned smoke agent manu- SPECIAL APPLICATION
facturer’s published instructions for any further warnings or caution statements. When configured at the fire alarm control panel, this detector is capable of op-
erating in a special application mode such that it has a higher sensitivity than
A sensor that fails any of these tests may need to be cleaned as described is normally allowed by UL 268 for areas where early warning is important. In
under CLEANING, and retested. this mode, the detector does not comply with the Cooking Nuisance Smoke
When testing is complete, restore the system to normal operation and notify Test. Detectors (Sampling ports) set to the special application mode are not
the proper authorities that the system is back in operation. suitable for use in areas where cooking appliances may be used. If cooking
appliances are used within the protected space, a normal application detector
CLEANING or normal application mode must be used for that area.
Before removing the detector, notify the proper authorities that the smoke Special application mode is not for general use and the detector may be more
detector system is undergoing maintenance and will be temporarily out of prone to false alarms if used in unsuitable environments. While no list is
service. Disable the zone or system undergoing maintenance to prevent un- all-inclusive, some examples of unsuitable environments for special applica-
wanted alarms. tion mode are areas with airborne particulate or aerosols including sawing,
1. Remove the sensor to be cleaned from the system. drilling, and grinding operations, textile or agricultural processing, or areas
2. Remove the sensor cover by pressing firmly on each of the four removal with engines that are not vented to the outside. A complete list of aerosol and
tabs that hold the cover in place. (See Figure 4.) particulate sources is available in the Annex of NFPA 72.
3. Vacuum the screen carefully without removing it. If further cleaning is Suitable environments for special application mode could include early warn-
required continue with Step 4, otherwise skip to Step 7. ing for hospitals, museums, assisted living and other areas that do not have
airborne particulate or aerosols.
4. Remove the chamber cover/screen assembly by pulling it straight out.
Refer to the fire alarm control panel documentation for information on how to
configure the detector for special application mode.

Please refer to insert for the Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems

FCC STATEMENT DEVICE AND SYSTEM SECURITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, Before installing this product ensure that the
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. tamper seal on the packaging is present and
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits unbroken and the product has not been tampered
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio with since leaving the factory. Do not install this
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there product if there are any indications of tampering.
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, If there are any signs of tampering the product
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following should be returned to the point of purchase.
measures: It is the responsibility of the system owner to
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ensure that all system components, i.e. devices,
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. panels, wiring etc., are adequately protected to
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. avoid tampering of the system that could result
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. in information disclosure, spoofing, and integrity
violation.
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