Edwards Signaling ReadySet - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 2: Product description
6 ReadySET Aspirating Smoke Detection System Installers Handbook
Introduction
The ReadySET detector is a highly sophisticated “next generation” aspirating smoke
detection product that provides early detection and warning of smoke. Designed for
easy installation and commissioning, the ReadySET incorporates a patented “artificial
intelligence” known as ClassiFire, which allows the detector to configure itself to
optimum sensitivity, alarm thresholds, and minimum nuisance alarms for various
environments. The ReadySET detector can monitor an area of up to 2,500 sq. ft.
(232 sq. m).
The ReadySET detector is a smoke detector intended to provide localized fire
detection. It is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, such as
small noncompartmentalized rooms, warehouse racking, or pieces of electronic or
electromechanical equipment where it is desirable to achieve individual fire reporting. In
compartmentalized rooms, each compartment would normally use individual detectors.
The ReadySET detector operates by drawing air from a protected space via a
supervised piping network in relatively small areas. The sampled air is passed through
a "dust separator" to remove dust and dirt before entering the laser detection chamber.
Sophisticated, state-of-the-art electronics are used to analyze the sampled air and
generate a signal representing the level of smoke present.
ClassiFire intelligence also monitors the detector chamber and dust separator (filter) for
contamination, continually adjusting the appropriate operating parameters to counteract
the negative effects of any contamination. The ReadySET detector is unique in being
able to provide a consistent level of protection in a very wide range of environments by
continuously making minor adjustments to sensitivity.
The ReadySET can easily be installed without any specialized tools or software.
An optional communications card can be fitted inside the ReadySET detector to provide
an RS-232 serial port and RS-485 network communication. There is also a ReadySET
model that is shipped with the communications card factory installed. Refer to
Appendix A “Communications card” on page 43.
Features
The following is a list of major features of the ReadySET detector:
• Patented “artificial intelligence” known as ClassiFire (automatically learns
environment)
• Laser dust discrimination (LDD)
• Quick and easy installation
• Self-adjusting between the range of 0.4% and 2.0% obscuration
• Pre-engineered sampling pipe network designs
• Up to 2,500 sq. ft. (232 sq. m) area coverage