GAMEWELL-FCI SS-L

SS-L
Features
• Advanced laser light source and
patented optical design.
Laser Smoke Detector
• Sleek low-profile housing (1.66"/
42.164 mm height).
• Sensitivity to 0.03%/foot.
Description
The Gamewell SmartScanTM
SS-L Laser Detector provides a revolutionary advance in early warning
smoke detection technology. The unique design of
this detector, combined
with enhanced algorithms
in the Gamewell — control
panels, allows smoke detection sensitivity that is 10
to 50 times higher than
present photoelectric technology. Because of this
high sensitivity, the SS-L
can provide very early
warning of slow smoldering
fires. Its performance is
comparable to present aspiration technology, at a
substantially lower installed cost.
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The SS-L uses an extremely bright laser diode,
combined with special lens
and mirror optics (U.S.
SS-L with SS-B6 base (top), B501 base (middle),
patent pending), to achieve
and RMK400 recessed mounting kit (bottom).
a signal-to-noise ratio that
is much higher than traditional photoelectric sensors. In addition, the tightly focused light beam, combined with algorithms, allow the system to differentiate between dust and smoke
particles. Because of this differentiation, the SS-L can be set to extremely high
sensitivity, yet can reject false signals caused by larger airborne particles such
as dust, lint, and small insects (U.S. patents pending).
Installation
The SS-L plug-in detector uses a separate base to simplify installation, service,
and maintenance. A special tool allows maintenance personnel to plug-in and remove detectors without using a ladder.
Mount base on a box which is at least 1.5" (38.1 mm) deep. Suitable mounting
base boxes include:
• 4" (101.6 mm) square box.
• 3-1/2" (88.9 mm) or 4" (101.6 mm) octagonal box.
• Single-gang box (except relay or isolator base).
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• Rotary DECADE address
switches. Set 01 – 99.
• Dual bi-color (red/green) LEDs
flash green when Normal and are
steady red in Alarm.
• Compatible with the 602, 610,
632, 654 and 658 with
SmartScan™ SLC.
• Dual LED design provides 360°
viewing angle.
• Built-in magnetic test switch, or
automatic test commanded from
panel.
• Optional relay, isolator, or
sounder bases.
Listings
Listings and approvals below
apply to the SS-L Laser Smoke
Detector. In some cases, certain
modules may not be listed by
certain approval agencies, or
listing may be in process.
Consult factory for latest listing
status.
• UL Listed: file S1195.
Recommended Coverage Per Detector
Specifications
In order to support sophisticated smoke/dust discrimination algorithms (cooperating
multi-detector), it is recommended that at least two SS-L detectors be installed in
each room or enclosed area.
Operating voltage range
15 to 28 VDC.
Recommended coverage per detector is 400 square feet (37.16 square meters).
Ordering Information
SS-L
TM
Laser Detector. Intelligent laser sensor with SmartScan
Mounts to one of the bases listed below.
capabilities.
Maximum standby current
230 µA @ 24 VDC (no communication).
Maximum average standby current
255 µA @ 24 VDC (one communication every 5 seconds with LED blink enabled).
BASES:
Maximum alarm current
6.5 mA @ 24 VDC (LED “ON”).
SS-B6
Standard U.S. low-profile base.
B501BH
Sounder base, includes B501 base.
B224RB
Intelligent relay base.
B224BI
Intelligent isolator base. Isolates SLC from loop shorts.
ACCESSORIES:
RA400Z
Remote LED annunciator. 3 - 32 VDC. Fits U.S. single-gang electrical
box.
MOD400R
Detector sensitivity test tool. Use with most analog or digital multimeters.
Satisfies requirement of NFPA72 for sensitivity testing.
M02-04-01
Test magnet.
M02-09-00
Test magnet with telescope stick.
Operating humidity range
10% to 93% Relative Humidity, noncondensing.
Operating temperature range
0° to 49°C (32° to 120°F).
Dimensions
Height: 1.66 inches (42.16 mm) installed in SS-B6 base. Diameter: 6.1
inches (154.94 mm) installed in SS-B6
base; 4.1 inches (104.14 mm) installed
in B501 base. Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 g).
BASES AVAILABLE:
SS-B6: 6.1 inches (154.94 mm) diameter.
B501: 4.1 inches (104.14 mm) diameter.
B501BH: Sounder base assembly. Includes B501 base.
Wiring Diagram (standard base)
SS-L Design
The SS-L incorporates an extremely bright laser diode and integral lens that focuses
the light beam to a very small volume near the receiving photo sensor. The light then
passes into a light trap and is absorbed. The photo sensor is activated by a scattering
of smoke particles in this small-volume light beam.
In a typical photoelectric detector, the light beam is very wide and can reflect off the
chamber walls into the photo sensor because dust accumulation changes the wall
color from flat black to gray. With the SS-L, the concentrated light beam does not
touch the walls, therefore it is much less susceptible to dust accumulation.
Smoke scatters light in all directions and, in a typical photoelectric detector, only a
small portion of that scattered light reaches the photo sensor itself. In the SS-L, a
special mirror reflects and concentrates most of the scattered light into the photo
sensor. See laser detail drawings on following page.
Compared to smoke, airborne dust particles are very large and very sparse. Since a)
they are in motion; b) the illuminated volume is very small; and c) the SS-L flashes the
laser only every few seconds; then the occasional dust particle cannot remain in the
light volume for more than one or two samples. This transient signal from dust is the
key to the dust discrimination.
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B224RB Relay Base: Screw terminals:
Up to 14 AWG (2.00 mm²). Relay type:
Form-C. Rating: 2 A @ 30 VDC resistive; 0.3 A @ 110 VDC inductive; 1.0 A
@ 30 VDC inductive. Dimensions: 6.2
in. (157.48 mm) x 1.2 in. (30.48 mm).
B224BI Isolator Base: Dimensions:
6.2 in. (157.48 mm) x 1.2 in. (30.48
mm). Maximum: 25 devices between
isolator bases.
TEST LED
SMOKE DIRECTION
BAFFLES
LASER DIODE &
INTEGRAL LENS
ASSEMBLY
SENSING CHAMBER
LASER BEAM
LIGHT TRAP
PHOTO
RECEIVER
MIRROR
(SEE DETAIL AT RIGHT)
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Mirror Detail
PROTECTIVE
HOUSING
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SAFETY INTERLOCKS (4)
RF SHIELD
CHAMBER
COVER
BUG
SCREEN
SMOKE SENSING
CHAMBER COVER/SCREEN
SMOKE SENSINGCHAMBER
BASE
SPRING CONTACT TO BUG SCREEN
CIRCUIT
BOARD
CONTACTS TO MOUNTING BRACKETS
PHOTO
DIODE
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Gamewell
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1610
Phone: 203-484-7161
Fax: 203-484-7118
www.gamewell.com
A Honeywell Company
© 2004 Gamewell
Specifications and wiring information are provided for information only and are believed
to be accurate. Gamewell assumes no responsibility for their use.
Data and design are subject to change without notice. Installation and wiring instructions
shipped with the product shall always be used for actual installation. For more
information, contact Gamewell.
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