Mircom MIR-65 Series Conventional Smoke and Heat Detectors Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Mircom
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Mircom MIR-65 Series Conventional Smoke and Heat Detectors
Description
The MIR-65 Series incorporate proven sensing technologies, together with advances in materials and electronics technology. Having a wide operating voltage of 9-33VDC, the MIR-65 Series detectors can be integrated into most Fire/Security systems. The MIR-65 Series wide voltage range family consists of photoelectric smoke, ionization smoke, and heat detectors.
Ionization Smoke Detector Head (MID-65I)
The sensing part of the ionization detector consists of two chambers – an open
outer chamber with a second semi-sealed reference chamber within. Mounted in
the reference chamber is a low activity radioactive foil of Americium 241
which enables current to fl ow between the inner and outer chambers when the
detector is powered up. As smoke enters the detector, it causes a reduction of
the current fl ow in the outer chamber and, hence, an increase in voltage
measured at the junction between the two chambers. The voltage increase is
monitored by the electronic circuitry which triggers the detector into alarm
state at a preset threshold. A highly visible external red LED fl ashes when
the detector is in operational standby and changes to steady in alarm state.
Photoelectric Smoke Detector Head (MPD-65P)
The photoelectric detector incorporates a pulsing infra-red LED located in a
chamber within the housing of the detector. The chamber is designed to exclude
light from any external source. At an angle to the LED is a photo-diode which
normally does not register the column of light emitted by the LED. In the
event of smoke from a fi re entering the chamber, the light pulse from the LED
will be refracted into and registered by the photo-diode. If the photo-diode
“sees” smoke on the two following pulses (alarm confi rmation), the detector
changes into the alarm state. A highly visible external clear LED fl ashes red
when the detector is in operational standby and changes to steady red in alarm
state. The clear LED allows for easy fl oor level detector type identifi cation.
Features
- Wide operating voltage range
- Advanced electronics technology
- Flashing standby/steady alarm LED
- Magnetic test switch
- Low profi le (1 5/8”H x 4”Dia.)
- Can be used on security systems
- Locking feature reduces tampering
- Designed to meet approvals worldwide
- Large range of bases available
- Separate head/base design allows interchangeability and ease of installation
- High RF, noise and insect immunity
- Available in 2 and 4 Wire Kits
Fixed and Rate-of-Rise Heat Detector Head (MHD-65-135/MHD-65-200)
The heat detector operates by using a matched pair of thermistors to sense
heat. One thermistor is exposed to the ambient temperature, the other is
sealed. In normal conditions the two thermistors register similar
temperatures; but, on the development of a fi re, the temperature recorded by
the exposed thermistor will increase rapidly, resulting in an imbalance that
causes the detector to change into the alarm state. Rate-of-rise detectors are
designed to detect a fi re as the temperature increases, but they also have a fi
xed upper limit at which the detector will go into alarm if the rate of
temperature increase has been too slow to trigger the detector earlier. A
highly visible external red LED fl ashes when the detector is in operational
standby and changes to steady in alarm state.
MIR-65 Series Bases
All MIR-65 Series bases have a “one-way-only” fi t. The detectors are polarity
sensitive and the bases are easy to wire. All bases have an earth ground
connection and accept the provided standard head locking screw. MIR-65 Series
relay bases are for use with control units having resetable 4-wire detector
power supply and alarm initiating circuits. Where local codes allow, they may
also be used in 4-wire circuits to provide volt-free control signals to
auxiliary systems such as automatic door closers.
Specifications
Features| Flashing Red LED in Standby
/ Magnetic Test Switch
---|---
Supply Voltage| 9 to 33VDC
Average Current
Standby| 24VDC| 55μA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 50μA
Alarm| 24VDC| 52mA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 17mA
Alarm Indication| Steady On Red LED
Ambient Temperature| -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
(No Condensation or Icing)
Nominal Sensitivity| 1.2%/ft.
Max. Wind Continuous| 32ft./sec.
Radioactive Element| Americium 241; 0.9 Micro- Curie. Do Not Expose to
Corrosive Atmospheres
MPD-65P Photoelectric Smoke Detector
Features
| Red Flashing Clear LED in Standby / Magnetic Test Switch
---|---
Supply Voltage| 9 to 33VDC
Average Current
Standby| 24VDC| 45μA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 40μA
Alarm| 24VDC| 52mA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 17mA
Alarm Indication| Steady on Red LED
Ambient Temperature| -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
(No Condensation or Icing)
Nominal Sensitivity| 2.5%/ft.
Max Wind Continuous| Not Affected
MHD-65-135/MHD-65-200 Fixed
Features
| Flashing Red LED in Standby / Magnetic Test Switch
---|---
Supply Voltage| 9 to 33VDC
Average Current
Standby| 24VDC| 55μA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 50μA
Alarm| 24VDC| 52mA
(Without accessories)| 9VDC| 17mA
Alarm Indication| Steady on Red LED
Ambient Temperature| -4°F to 195°F (-20°C to 90°C)
(No Condensation or Icing)
Max Wind Continuous| Not Affected
4-Wire Standard/Auxiliary Relay Bases (MSB-65B-4/MSB-65B-4R)
| Supply Voltage | *9 to 33VDC |
|---|
Ambient Temperature
(No Condensation or Icing)
| 4°F to 158°F
(-20°C to 70°C)
Max. Switching Power| 30W, 50VA
Max. Switching Current| 1A (Resistive Load)
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Max. Switching Voltage| 50VAC, 75VDC
Min. Capability| 10μA, 10mVDC
Dropout Voltage| <6V
Ordering Information
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| MID-65I | MIR-65 Series Ionization Smoke Detector Head |
| MPD-65P | MIR-65 Series Photoelectric Smoke Detector Head |
| MHD-65-135 | MIR-65 Series Fixed Temperature and Rate-of-Rise Heat Detector |
Head 135°F (57°C)
MHD-65-200| MIR-65 Series Fixed Temperature and Rate-of-Rise Heat Detector
Head 200°F (190°C)
MSB-65B| MIR-65 Series 2-Wire E-Z Fit Base
MSB-65B-4| MIR-65 Series 4-Wire Standard Relay Base c/w Low Profile Skirt and
Spanner Bar
MSB-65B-4R| MIR-65 Series 4-Wire Auxiliary Relay Base c/w Low Profile Skirt
and Spanner Bar
MIR-65 Series Smoke Detector Kits
MPD-65PK| MIR-65 Series Photoelectric Detector Kit c/w Photoelectric Detector
Head and 2-Wire E-Z Fit Base
MID-65IK| MIR-65 Series Ionization Detector Kit c/w Ionization Detector Head
and 2-Wire E-Z Fit Base
MPD-65PK-4| MIR-65 Series Photoelectric Detector Kit c/w Photo Detector Head
and 4-Wire Standard Relay Base
MPD-65PK-4R| MIR-65 Series Photoelectric Detector Kit c/w Photo Detector Head
and 4-Wire Auxiliary Relay Base
Canada
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905-660-4655 Fax:
905-660-4113
U.S.A.
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888-660-4655 Fax Toll Free:
888-660-4113
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