Startup procedure, Troubleshooting – Det-Tronics X3302 Multispectrum IR Flame Detector User Manual

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9.2

STARTUP PROCEDURE

When installation of the equipment is complete, perform

the “Fire Alarm Test” below.

FIRE ALARM TEST
1. Disable any extinguishing equipment that is

connected to the system.

2. Apply input power to the system.
3. Initiate an

oi

test (see “Magnetic

oi

/ Manual

oi

under Optical Integrity in the Description section of

this manual).

4. Repeat this test for all detectors in the system. If

a unit fails the test, refer to the “Troubleshooting”

section.

5. Verify that all detectors in the system are properly

aimed at the area to be protected. (The Q1201C

Laser Aimer is recommended for this purpose.)

6. Enable extinguishing equipment when the test is

complete.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNINg

The sensor module (“front” half of the detector)
contains no user serviceable components
and should never be opened. The terminal
compartment is the only part of the enclosure that
should be opened by the user in the field.

1. Disable any extinguishing equipment that is

connected to the unit.

2. Inspect the viewing windows for contamination

and clean as necessary. The detector is relatively

insensitive to airborne contaminants, however, thick

deposits of ice, dirt, or oil will reduce sensitivity.

(Refer to the “Maintenance” section for complete

information regarding cleaning of the detector

viewing windows.)

3. Check input power to the unit.
4. If the fire system has a logging function, check the

fire panel log for output status information. See Table

3 for information regarding 0 to 20 mA output.

5. Turn off the input power to the detector and check all

wiring for continuity. Important: Disconnect wiring

at the detector before checking system wiring for
continuity.

6. If all wiring checks out and cleaning of the

oi

plate/

window did not correct the fault condition, check for

high levels of background IR radiation by covering

the detector with the factory supplied cover or

aluminum foil. If the fault condition clears within 6

minutes or less, extreme background IR is present.

Re-adjust the view of the detector away from the IR

source or relocate the detector.

If none of these actions corrects the problem, return the

detector to the factory for repair.

NOTE

It is highly recommended that a complete spare
be kept on hand for field replacement to ensure
continuous protection.

Table 3—Current Level Output Troubleshooting Guide

Current Level

(±0.3 mA)

Status

Action

0 mA

Power Fault

Check system

wiring

1 mA

General Fault

Cycle power

1

2 mA

oi

Fault

Clean windows

2

3 mA

Hi Background IR Fault

Remove IR source

or aim detector

away from IR

source

4 mA

Normal Operation

20 mA

Fire Alarm

1

If fault continues, return device to factory for repair.

2

See “Maintenance” section for cleaning procedure.

NOTE

:

For additional troubleshooting guides, refer to the Flame Inspector

Monitor manual (95-8581).

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