Carrier 50TCA04-A07 - Manual (Page 14)

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operation are factory--provided and mounted. The unit is
factory--configured for immediate smoke detector
shutdown operation; additional wiring or modifications to
unit terminal board may be necessary to complete the unit
and smoke detector configuration to meet project
requirements.
System
The smoke detector system consists of a four--wire
controller and one or two sensors. Its primary function is
to shut down the rooftop unit in order to prevent smoke
from circulating throughout the building. It is not to be
used as a life saving device.
Controller
The controller (see Fig. 16) includes a controller housing,
a printed circuit board, and a clear plastic cover. The
controller can be connected to one or two compatible duct
smoke sensors. The clear plastic cover is secured to the
housing with a single captive screw for easy access to the
wiring terminals. The controller has three LEDs (for
Power, Trouble and Alarm) and a manual test/reset button
(on the cover face).
Duct smoke sensor
controller
Fastener
(2X)
Controller cover
Conduit nuts
(supplied by installer)
Conduit support plate
Cover gasket
(ordering option)
Conduit couplings
(supplied by installer)
Terminal block cover
Controller housing
and electronics
Alarm Power
Test/reset
switch
Trouble
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Fig. 16 -- Controller Assembly
Sensor
The sensor (see Fig. 17) includes a plastic housing, a
printed circuit board, a clear plastic cover, a sampling
tube inlet and an exhaust tube. The sampling tube (when
used) and exhaust tube are attached during installation.
The sampling tube varies in length depending on the size
of the rooftop unit. The clear plastic cover permits visual
inspections without having to disassemble the sensor. The
cover attaches to the sensor housing using four captive
screws and forms an airtight chamber around the sensing
electronics. Each sensor includes a harness with an RJ45
terminal for connecting to the controller. Each sensor has
four LEDs (for Power, Trouble, Alarm and Dirty) and a
manual test/reset button (on the left--side of the housing).
Duct smoke sensor
See
Detail A
Exhaust tube
Plug
Sampling tube
(ordered separately)
Intake
gasket
Cover gasket
(ordering option)
TSD-CO2
(ordering option)
Sensor housing
and electronics
Exhaust gasket
Coupling
Sensor cover
Detail A
Magnetic
test/reset
switch
Alarm
Trouble
Power
Dirty
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Fig. 17 -- Smoke Detector Sensor
Air is introduced to the duct smoke detector sensor’s
sensing chamber through a sampling tube that extends into
the HVAC duct and is directed back into the ventilation
system through a (shorter) exhaust tube. The difference in
air pressure between the two tubes pulls the sampled air
through the sensing chamber. When a sufficient amount of
smoke is detected in the sensing chamber, the sensor
signals an alarm state and the controller automatically
takes the appropriate action to shut down fans and
blowers, change over air handling systems, notify the fire
alarm control panel, etc.
The sensor uses a process called differential sensing to
prevent gradual environmental changes from triggering
false alarms. A rapid change in environmental conditions,
such as smoke from a fire, causes the sensor to signal an
alarm state but dust and debris accumulated over time
does not.
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