System Sensor BEAM1224, BEAM1224S User Manual
System Sensor Equipment

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
BEAM1224, BEAM1224S
Single-ended Reflected Type
Projected Beam Smoke Detector
3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
800/736-7672, FAX: 630/377-6495
www.systemsensor.com
D400-73-00
1 I56-2294-006R
SPECIfICATIONS
GENERAL
Range:
16 to 230 Feet (5 to 70m); 230 to 328 Feet (70 to 100m) using optional accessory BEAMLRK
Sensitivity:
25% to 50% Total Obscuration in 6 levels
Level 1 = 25%
Level 2 = 30%
Level 3 = 40%
Level 4 = 50%
Level 5 = 30% to 50% (Acclimate)
Level 6 = 40% to 50% (Acclimate)
Spacing:
30 to 60 Feet (9.1 to 18.3m)
Response Time:
ALARM - 20 seconds typical; TROUBLE - 30 seconds typical
Trouble Conditions:
Beam Blockage (96% or More Obscuration)
Improper Initial Alignment
Self-compensation limit reached (service needed)
In Alignment mode
Test/Reset Features:
Integral Sensitivity Test Filter (BEAM1224S only)
Sensitivity Filter (Incremental scale on reflector)
Local Alarm Test Switch
Local Alarm Reset Switch
Remote Test and Reset Switch Capability
Indicators:
ALARM - Remote Output, Local LED (red)
TROUBLE - Remote Output, Local LED (yellow), Blink Pattern Indicates Trouble Diagnostics
NORMAL OPERATION - Local LED (flashing green once every 5 sec.)
ALIGNMENT AIDS - Optical Gunsight (coarse adjustment), 00 to 99 Digital Display (fine adjustment)
RELAYS - Alarm; Trouble
SENSITIVITY - Digital Display Readout in Percent Obscuration
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature:
–22°F to 131°F (–30°C to 55°C); NOTE: For applications below 32°F (0°C), see Special Applications on page 2
Humidity:
10% to 93% RH Non-condensing
MECHANICAL
Shipping Weight:
Complete unit: 3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg)
Shipping Size:
15˝Ч10.5˝Ч6.5˝ (381mm × 267mm × 165mm)
Mounting:
Wall only without optional accessories
Wiring:
Plug-in Terminal Blocks (12 to 22AWG)
Adjustment Angle:
±10° Horizontal and Vertical
Paintable Trim Ring:
May be painted using enamel or acrylic type paints
ELECTRICAL
Voltage:
10.2 to 32 VDC (BEAM1224); 15 to 32 VDC (BEAM1224S)
Maximum Ripple Voltage:
6.0 volts (Peak-to-peak); NOTE: ripple must not fall below minimum operating voltage specification
Current (24 VDC):
Avg. Standby -
17mA Max.
Avg. Alarm -
38.5mA Max.
Avg. Trouble -
8.5mA Max.
Avg. Alignment -
28mA Max.
Current (Test Mode, BEAM1224S only):
Peak Test-
500mA Max.
Relay Contacts:
0.5A at 30 VDC
Reset Time:
0.3 Seconds Max.
Start-up Time (after 2 min. reset):
60 sec. Max.
Alarm Verification Time:
5 sec. Max.
Remote Output (Alarm & Trouble):
VOLTAGE - 15 to 32 VDC; NOTE: Output voltage same as device input voltage
CURRENT - 15mA maximum; 6mA minimum; NOTE: Output current is limited by 2.2Kohm resistor
I56-2294-006R
BEfORE INSTALLINg
Please thoroughly read this manual and applicable sections of System Sensor’s
Projected Beam Detector Application Guide. Copies of this manual are avail-
able from System Sensor.
gENERAL DESCRIPTION
System Sensor Model BEAM1224/BEAM1224S is a long range projected beam
smoke detector designed to provide open area protection. It is to be used
with UL-listed, separately supplied power (4-wire) control panels only. The
detector consists of a transmitter/receiver unit and a reflector. Smoke entering
the area between the transmitter/receiver and reflector causes a reduction in
signal. When the obscuration reaches alarm thresholds (chosen at the trans-
mitter/receiver unit), the detector generates an alarm signal. Complete block-
age of the beam causes a trouble signal. Slow changes in obscuration due to
a build up of dirt or dust on the lens of the detector are compensated for by