Inovonics FA202 - Manual (Page 3)

I NSTALLING THE S ENSOR
(1) Remove the cover from the mounting base by turning the sensor counterclockwise about 15 degrees. The sensor should snap off of the mounting base. See
Figure 7. (2) Slide the battery compartment cover away from the sensor to unsnap it and lift it off. See Figure 9. (3) If batteries are not installed, insert the two
lithium batteries provided into the battery compartment (observing correct polarity) and replace the battery compartment cover. (4) Re-assemble the device by
aligning tab on the detector to slot on the basee. See Figure 10.
Important! The control panel alarm and all auxiliary functions should be verified for a complete test of the system.
T ESTING THE FA202
CAUTION: To avoid a fire department dispatch, contact the central monitoring station or put the system into sensor test mode before activating the sensor using
this method.
There are two ways to test the FA202 smoke detector. The procedure described under “Sensitivity Test” should be followed every week. At least once each year it is
recommended that the sensor be tested with an aerosol smoke product, as described under “Smoke Test.” Both procedures activate the alarm sounder and send
alarm signals to the control panel.
The FA202 should also be tested after initial programming and each time the Smoke Chamber is changed or the batteries are replaced. To make wireless signals
from the detector cause an alarm or trouble indication at the control panel, receiver and panel programming must be completed prior to this test.
Smoke Test
Smoke sensors should be tested in place annually using aerosol simulated smoke (ESL Smoke! In a Can® (ESL Part No. SM-200) is a patented formula, UL listed for
all brands and models of photoelectric or ionization type smoke detectors. “Smoke! In a Can” is a registered trademark of ESL. ESL is a brand name of GE
Interlogix.)
The LED should remain on while the built-in transmitter sends an alarm signal to the control panel. The sensor produces a 3-beep pattern until the test/silence
button is pressed. The sensor automatically resets when smoke is no longer present. A sensor that fails to activate with either the sensor or smoke test may require
cleaning. If a sensor still fails to activate after cleaning, return the unit for service.
Sensitivity Test
Each sensor includes a sensitivity level test mode that lets you check the sensitivity using the test button and the LED as follows: (1) Press and hold the test
button for 4 seconds, then release it. The LED flashes one to nine times. (2) Count the number of LED flashes and use the following table to determine the status
of the sensor sensitivity and what action to take, if any.
U NDERSTANDING THE T EST /S ILENCE B UTTON
The test button functions as follows: 1. Sounder/Sensitivity Test - Press the test button until the LED lights or the sounder activates (about 4 seconds) and
release. The sensor performs a sounder test, a sensitivity test and sends an alarm transmission. 2. Silence Low Battery Chirp - Press and release to silence a low
battery chirp. The low battery chirp resumes after 24 hours if the condition is not corrected.
U NDERSTANDING THE LED
The LED indicates the status of the sensor as follows: FLASHING = Flashes every 8 seconds to indicate normal operation. ON = Detects smoke, sending an alarm.
OFF = Trouble. Maintenance is required. Check the control panel to determine what action to take. If the sensor has a hardware fault, it will stop reporting
supervision signals to the panel.
SERVICING PANEL TROUBLE INDICATIONS
In the event that a Low Battery trouble indication appears on the control panel, service the FA202 as described in the following procedure:
(1) Remove the FA202 from its Mounting Base and disassemble the unit as described in Programming the FA202. (The Sensor Cap needs to be removed from the
Detector Body. See Figure 5.)
(2) Perform a wireless sensitivity test on the unit as described in Programming the FA202.
(a) If the results of this test show that the detector does not need cleaning, press the Reset button on the transmitter to update the panel with the
detector’s latest operational status. If the panel trouble indication returns, the batteries need changing. Change the batteries and repeat this step. As
indicated in the WARNING label on the Battery Compartment, wait at least 30 seconds after removing batteries before inserting new batteries.
This is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries. If the panel trouble indication now remains off, servicing has been completed.
(b) If the results of this test shows that the unit does need cleaning, replace the Smoke Chamber and retest the unit. Now, press the Reset button on the
transmitter to update the panel with the detector’s latest operational status. If the panel trouble indication remains off, the unit is performing
normally, the batteries do not need changing, and servicing has been completed. If, however, the panel trouble indication returns, the detector
probably has a secondary Low Battery condition that requires that the batteries be replaced. Change the batteries as described in
Replacing Batteries,
wait about nine seconds until the detector LED begins to flash, and press the transmitter Reset button.
As indicated in the WARNING label on the Battery Compartment, wait at least 30 seconds after removing batteries before inserting new batteries. This
is necessary to force an immediate test of the new batteries.
If the panel trouble indication now remains off, servicing has been completed.
Flashes Sensor Condition/Action
1 Self-d diagnostics failure. Return sensor for service/replacement.
2-3 3 Sensor is becoming insensitive. Clean the sensor (see Maintaining the System) and retest. If error persists, replace sensor.
4-7 7 Sensor is within normal sensitivity range.
8-9 9
Sensor is becoming too sensitive. Verify that the smoke chamber is snapped down securely.
Clean the sensor (see Maintaining the System) and retest.
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