Honeywell Fire Sentry SS4 Fire and Flame Detector Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Honeywell

Table of Contents

The Fire Sentry SS4 Electro-Optical Digital Fire and Flame Detectors
Operation
Tri-Mode Plot Shown on Computer Display
Honeywell Analytics Lines of Business
High Tech/Government
Technical Services
References
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Honeywell Fire Sentry SS4 Fire and Flame Detector Instruction Manual

Fire Sentry SS4 Detector

Fire Sentry SS4-A and SS4-AS Features:

Multi-Spectrum™: senses ultraviolet, visible and Wide Band Infrared™
Built-in test for optical “through the lens” testing
False alarm immunity
Detects hydrocarbon and nonhydrocarbon based fires
Wide field-of-view and solar-blind
Adjustable detector sensitivity
Microprocessor based algorithms: FirePic™, Snapshot™ and Tri-Mode Plot™
Wide temperature range of operation
Compatible with standard approved fire alarm panels
Explosion-proof housing
Time programmable alarm verification

Fire Sentry SS4-AUV Features:

Senses solar-blink ultraviolet band
Built-in test for optical “through the lens” testing
Utilizes long-life, ruggedized UV sensors
Detects hydrocarbon and nonhydrocarbon based fires
Wide field-of-view and solar-blind
Adjustable detector sensitivity
Microcomputer based algorithms: FirePic™, Snapshot™ and UV Plot
Wide temperature range of operation
Compatible with standard approved fire alarm panels
Explosion-proof housing
Time programmable alarm verification

Applications include:

Petrochemical Facilities and Refineries
Co-Generation Plants
Aircraft Hangars
Silane and Hydrogen Gas Storage
Gas Turbines & Power Plants
Gas Compressor Stations
Warehouses

The Fire Sentry SS4 Electro-Optical Digital Fire and Flame Detectors

represent leading edge UV and UV/IR technology.

Fire Sentry SS4-A
The Fire Sentry SS4-A represents the world’s pre-eminent UV/IR technology for Electro-Optical Flame Detectors with tens of thousands successfully operating in a multitude of installations worldwide. This multi-spectrum detector senses radiant energy in the ultraviolet (UV), visible and Wide Band Infrared™ (IR) spectrum. The radiant energy from all types of flaming fires will alert the detector to their presence.

To eliminate common nuisance false alarms that occasionally occur with UV- only, IR-only, Dual IR or Dual Mode UV/IR detectors, the Fire Sentry SS4 detectors’ Fire Logic signal processing requires that UV, visible and Wide Band IR radiant energy all be evaluated before declaring a fire. The smart detector utilizes real-time signal processing algorithms that are optimized to alarm on all types of fires, while virtually eliminating the possibility of false alarms

Fire Sentry SS4-AS
The Fire Sentry SS4-AS processes UV, IR and Visible (VIS) spectral ranges from ruggedized solar-blind UV, “Quantum-Effect” IR and VIS sensors correspondingly. It is optimized for detection of hydrogen, ethanol, methanol and methane (natural gas) fires and like the other detectors in its family, it responds to Type A, B and C flaming fires.

Fire Sentry SS4-AUV
The Fire Sentry SS4-AUV represents the leading edge technology UV optical flame detectors. This flame detector senses radiant energy in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum. The radiant emissions of flaming fires will alert the detector to their presence.

Fire Sentry SS4 Detector

The field of view for the Fire Sentry SS4 detectors is the widest in the industry with a 120° cone of vision. This means more hazard area can be covered by each detector. Greater sensitivity also increases the volume covered by each detector, up to four times more than some other detectors.

Using sophisticated microprocessor signal processing algorithms, false alarm rejection is maximized – with virtual immunity to false alarms from arc welding, corona discharge and other common non-fire sources.

Operation

The Fire Sentry SS4 detectors operate from standard 24 Volt DC power and interfaces to approved fire alarm panels or standard PLC’s. When power is applied, a self-test is performed and the fault relay resets to show no faults. The front LED lights flash every ten seconds to indicate power is on.

The continuous spectral data stream of information from the sensor array is analyzed by the microprocessor. Upon alarm, the detector activates the alarm relay and stores all the pre-fire spectral data in non-volatile memory for retrieval and evaluation. This Fire Pic™ data can be used to postulate the cause of the fire.

As part of the FS2000™ System, the SS4 family of detectors communicate with CM1-A Controller via a four wire bi-directional RS-485 FireBus™.

Tri-Mode Plot Shown on Computer Display

Computer Display

Honeywell Analytics Lines of Business

Lines of Business

Commercial
Gas detection from standalone units to fully engineered, multi-point systems, all offering cost-effective regulatory compliance

Applications: parking structures, chillers, mechanical rooms, office towers, commercial buildings, shopping centers, swimming pools, golf courses, schools and universities, laboratories

Industrial
Renowned Sieger and Manning gas detection systems with advanced electrochemical, infrared and open path sensing technologies

Applications: oil and gas, cold storage, water/wastewater treatment, chemicals, engine rooms, plastics and fibers, agriculture, printing and light industrial

Portables
Single or multi-gas Lumidor and other premium detectors with compact, lightweight designs ranging from simple alarm only units to advanced, fully configurable and serviceable instruments

Applications: underground utility and electricity ducts, boiler rooms, post-fire sites, sewers, industrial plants, industrial hygiene, first responder teams, remote fleets.

High Tech/Government

A complete portfolio of gas and chemical detection instrumentation including infrared spectroscopy (MST) with no cross interference, to Chem cassette pa perbased solutions (MDA Scientific) offering detection down to parts per billion

Applications: semiconductor manufacturing and nanotechnology, aerospace propulsion and safety, specialty chemicals industry, research laboratories, emergency response

Technical Services

24/7 global network includes post-sales service and Systems Integration teams

Emergency call out, service contracts, on/off-site repair, training and commissioning
Complete range of spares, consumables and accessories

Europe, Middle East, Africa
Life Safety Distribution AG Wei herallee 11 aCH-8610 Uster Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)44.943.4300
Fax: +41 (0)44.943.4398
gasdetection@honeywell.com

Asia Pacific

Honeywell Analytics, Asia Pacific #508, Kolon Science Valley (1) 187-10 Guro- Dong, Guro-Gu Seoul, 152-050 Korea
Tel: +82 (0)2.2025.0307
Fax: +82 (0)2.2025.0329
analytics.ap@honeywell.com

Fire Sentry Corporation is now part of Honeywell Analytics. As we begin to fully integrate our companies, you might notice some small changes. This integration is about bringing together two of the best in life safety. We are focused on putting our customers first and making the right decisions to guarantee Honeywell Analytics continues to remain the experts in fire and gas safety.

Find out more
www.honeywellanalytics.com
Contact Honeywell Analytics:

Americas
Honeywell Analytics, Inc. 405 Barclay Blvd. Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA
Tel: 847.955.8200
Toll-free: 800.538.0363
Fax: 847.955.8210
detectgas@honeywell.com

23311 La Palma Avenue Yorba Linda, CA 92887 USA
Tel: 714.694.2700
Fax: 714.694.2701
sales@firesentry.com

Technical Services
ha.service@honeywell.com
www.honeywell.com

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