System Sensor FAAST Modbus - Manual (Page 3)

User Guide: FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology® Modbus Protocol Schema 1
3 Rev A0
Product Description
The FAAST - Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology® aspirating smoke detector is an advanced particulate detection system
designed for use in early warning and very early warning fire detection applications. FAAST draws air from the environment through
sampling holes in a pipe network and monitors for smoke particulates. FAAST includes a local display which provides a clear
indication of the devices status. Smoke particulate level, alarm level, air flow, and faults can all be discerned with a glance at the
user interface.
FAAST is also enabled by built-in Modbus communications capabilities. The Modbus Protocol utilizes the TCP server. They physical
connection is Ethernet.
Modbus is a communications protocol allowing for connectivity with several building management solutions. Using Modbus, a
FAAST device can be monitored remotely and various device configuration actions and device interactions are facilitated.
PLEASE NOTE: WHILE Modbus CAN BE USED TO SET DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS, THE DESIGN OF ANY NEW FAAST
DEVICE MUST BE VERIFIED USING PipeIQ ® TO ENSURE THAT SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. IF Modbus IS USED
TO MODIFY AN INSTALLED UNIT, ANY CHANGES TO SENSITIVITY SETTING SHOULD ALSO BE VERIFIED IN PipeIQ® TO
ENSURE CONTINUED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.