Comprehensive Instruction Manual

I56-3621-000
FAAST™ 3825 Ohio Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174

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PipeIQ Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bill of Material Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pipe Layout Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE PIPE WIZARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MONITORING THE DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PipeIQ User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mimic View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trend Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TREND MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logging Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Live Trend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CREATING A PROJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Stored Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Building Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Floor Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DEVICE CONFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CLOSE TREND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SITE CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LOG VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Project Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Live Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Stored Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detection Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Button Lock-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Web Browser Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Button Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Device Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SYSTEM LOGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RELAYS AND THRESHOLD SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alarm/Fault Relay Latching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RELAYS AND THRESHOLDS CONFIGURATION SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Acclimate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Night Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LIVE VIEW SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ALARM DELAY AND THRESHOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EVENTS VIEW SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Threshold Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Log off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rules Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Device Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Roles of Each Party in the Commissioning Process. . . . . . . . 17
Web Access Passcode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Commissioning Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Owner/Building Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Device Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 COMMISSIONING PROCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Device Mail Server Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pre-Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Email Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ON-SITE PRE-COMMISSIONING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONFIGURING a New FAAST System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NETWORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Re-Configuring or Updating a FAAST System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Create Configuration Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TEST system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Send Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparation for Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Get Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Pressure Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Device Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Relay Function Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Archive Events Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Documenting Test Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DESIGNING A PIPE LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Customer Acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THE TOOLBAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FAAST System Commissioning Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ADDING A DETECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FAAST System Commissioning Form (CONT.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ADDING A PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FAAST System Commissioning Form (CONT.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Modifying the Pipe Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding Additional Pipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TESTING THE PIPE DESIGN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FIELD MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pipe Design Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FILTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RECOMMENDED STOCK LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Application and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PipeIQ FAAST Connection Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Checking Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Site Layout And Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Site Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PIPE NETWORK COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LANGUAGE CARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Pipe System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SAMPLING METHODS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Standard Pipe Network Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
INSTALLATION STAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Capillary Tube Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PIPE NETWORK COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OPEN AREA PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ceiling Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FITTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Concealed Pipe Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Couplings and Unions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inter-Beam Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 UNDER FLOOR PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Floor Void Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
End Caps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OBJECT PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CAPILLARY TUBES AND SAMPLING POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cabinet Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mounting Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 In-Cabinet Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Above Cabinet Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PIPE NETWORK INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LARGE AREA PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cutting Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 COLD AREA PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Joining Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 HIGH AIR EXCHANGE AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mounting the Pipe Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Return Air Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pipe Bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 IN-DUCT SAMPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drilling Sample Holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Design Considerations for In-Duct Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DILUTION IN ASPIRATION SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Small Duct Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Large Duct Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hole Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MONITORING VOIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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PipeIQ Operation
SCOPE TABLE 2. PIPEIQ INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
This section provides information for pipe network designers and administra- OBJECT DESCRIPTION
tors on the use of the PipeIQ program for the FAAST system. It describes the
use of the PipeIQ software to configure system settings, design pipe networks, Title Bar The Title Bar is the standard Windows title bar. The appli-
and monitor the FAAST system. In support of the FAAST system there are also cation can be minimized, maximized or closed.
trend graphs, reports and data storage options available as part of the PipeIQ Menu Bar Contains pull-down menus that enable various tasks, such
software. as creating a new design, opening an existing design,
Pipe design and system settings may be created using the PipeIQ software saving a design, logging off, changing the view, etc.
on a computer without connecting to the FAAST system. Once created, the Tool Bar Contains the buttons to create, open and save projects.
system settings can be downloaded using the Ethernet connection directly to
Left Pane Displays all the objects in a project structure.
the FAAST unit. System monitoring is done either through the PipeIQ software
over a LAN, via a Web Server (refer to Web Server Access section) or via a Fire Right Pane Displays the detailed information about the item selected
Alarm Control Panel. in the left pane.
There are several levels of password access to maintain a secure environment. Project These three tabs provide Configuration, Pipe Design and
PipeIQ connects in either Administrator or Read Only mode. Administrator Tabs Monitoring functions for the project.
mode requires a password and is required to make configuration changes to Status Bar Displays the purpose of the selected menu, as indicated
a FAAST system. Read Only does not require a password and restricts the by the appropriate color, green for successful tasks and
user from making configuration changes. The Web Server monitoring system red for failed tasks.
requires a password and is also a view only type of operation. Additionally,
the User Interface offers interactive buttons, which can be locked out through Menu Options
a separate password within PipeIQ. Tables 3 through 8 list the Menu Choices available on the various menus.
PipeIQ is a Windows® based application. A CD containing PipeIQ is included
TABLE 3. FILE MENU
with each FAAST system or the latest version may be downloaded from Sys-
temSensor.com\FAAST. MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION
GETTING STARTED New Creates a new project.
User Profile Open Opens an existing project.
Table 1 itemizes the responsibilities of the various PipeIQ users.
Close Closes the current project.
TABLE 1. PIPEIQ USER RESPONSIBILITIES Save Saves the current project.
USER RESPONSIBILITIES Save As Saves the current project under a different project name.
Pipe Network Designer Designing the floor plans using AutoCAD Exit Closes the PipeIQ application.
and other tools.
Field Commissioning Commissioning of the system at the site TABLE 4. EDIT MENU
Engineer or Administrator location with the pipe design and configura-
MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION
tion of the system.
Cut With the proper authorization level, content can be
Facilities Manager or Monitoring the area and taking the necessary
cut, copied, pasted, and deleted to buildings, floors or
Distributor actions in the event of faults and alarms. Copy
devices in the project. After an action has been com-
Field Technician Resolving technical flaws at the site. Paste pleted, such as adding a floor or building, the location
Users Monitoring of the system Delete sensitive menu choices for adding a building, floor or
device appear on the drop down menu to allow for ad-
Add Building ditional objects in the project.
PipeIQ User Interface
The PipeIQ user interface, as shown in Figure 1, includes a title bar, a menu Add Floor
bar, a tool bar, left and right panes. Project tabs and a status bar. Table 2 de- Add FAAST
scribes the uses of these objects. system
FIGURE 1. PIPEIQ USER INTERFACE SCREEN/OPENING SCREEN Navigate Navigate between the various levels of the project
and displays the appropriate information for that
level. Highlighting an object (i.e., floor) and selecting
Navigate, opens the configuration information for that
object in the right pane.
Rename With the proper authorization level the highlighted
project, building, floor or device can be renamed.
Add an Object This level sensitive button allows the addition of new
objects to the next level down with the proper autho-
rization. For example, on the building level, the menu
allows the addition of more floors to the project.
When higher level objects are added, the objects
below them in the project hierarchy are also added
(i.e. if a floor is added, an additional detector is also
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TABLE 5. VIEW MENU Logging On
There is no user information required to log on to the PipeIQ application. The
MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION
only instances a password is required is to establish administrator level com-
Monitoring Changes the view of the project to the monitoring munication with the FAAST system, to establish Web communication with the
screen. (For object levels above the device level, the FAAST system or to activate or deactivate the Button Lock-Out on the User
right pane shows the event record for the project.) Interface panel.
Pipe Design Changes the view of the project to the pipe design screen. The administrator has full read/write capabilities within the application. It is
Configuration Changes the view of the project to configuration screen. highly recommended that the administrator password is changed when con-
figuring a FAAST system.
TABLE 6. SETTINGS MENU To log on to PipeIQ, select Start > Programs > System Sensor > PipeIQ
MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION Tool or double click on the PipeIQ Tool icon on the desktop. The application
opens and a new project may be started or an existing project may be moni-
Application Settings When active, allows selection of the units tored or modified.
in different measurements, such as US and
Metric, depending on the site. Logging Off
To exit the PipeIQ application, but allow the application to continue running,
Archive Events Data Archives the list of events generated by the choose File > Close.
FAAST system to the database file on the PC.
To quit the PipeIQ application completely, select the X at the upper right cor-
View Archived Events Opens a report window and shows the archived ner of the application window, or select Exit from the File menu.
Data events for the FAAST system.
CREATING A PROJECT
TABLE 7. TOOL MENU Typically, a project consists of a site with buildings, floors and devices. When
a new project is created, the Site, Building, Floor and Device objects are au-
MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION
tomatically created. These objects must be configured before designing the
Connect Device Connects a FAAST system to PipeIQ. It is only ac- pipe network.
tivated in the Configuration mode when the FAAST
When the program begins and a new project is selected, the Application Set-
system is not already connected to the PipeIQ ap-
tings window opens, choose either US Customary System or Metric units of
plication.
measure for the project.
Send In the Configuration mode, PipeIQ sends updated
To create a project, start the PipeIQ application and select File > New, or se-
Configuration configuration information to the connected FAAST
lect the project icon at the upper left of the PipeIQ main window, as shown in
system.
Figure 2. The New Project window opens, as shown in Figure 3.
Get Remote In the Configuration mode, PipeIQ receives updated FIGURE 2. INITIAL PIPEIQ OPENING SCREEN
Configuration configuration information from the connected FAAST
system.
Configuration In the Configuration mode, PipeIQ opens the PipeIQ
Reports report viewer and generates a configuration report.
Event Log In the Monitor mode, the PipeIQ report viewer is
Report opened and a timeframe for viewing the event log
can be selected.
Create In the Configuration mode, it creates the configura-
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Configuration tion information in a text (.txt) file
Text FIGURE 3. NEW PROJECT WINDOW

Device In the Configuration and Monitor modes, when the

Information FAAST system is highlighted, it opens the Device
Information window and text information (notes)
about the specific device can be added.
Disconnect Disconnects the network communication between
Device PipeIQ and the connected FAAST system. It is only
activated in the Configuration mode when the FAAST
system is connected to the PipeIQ application.
Upgrade In the Monitor mode, the PipeIQ Firmware Download
Firmware window opens, which allows authorized users to
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MENU CHOICE DESCRIPTION In the File Name box, type the name chosen for the project and select Save. A
new PipeIQ project is created and displayed.
About Opens a window containing the Version
Number of the PipeIQ software. When a new project is selected, the Application Settings pop-up window
opens, as shown in Figure 4. Note that this popup window opens automati-
Tool Help Opens the PipeIQ help menu.
cally as the first item when the new project is named. The application setting
allows the Administrator to choose the units of measurement.
To configure the setting, select the unit of measurement from the Unit list (US
Customary System or Metric). When the choice is complete, select OK to save
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FIGURE 4. APPLICATION SETTINGS POP-UP WINDOW Floor Configuration
After finishing the building configuration, the floor must be configured by
providing the necessary information. To configure the floor, double click on
the Floor name in the left pane. The Floor screen opens in the right pane.
Highlight the current name and type in the appropriate floor name, then click
the OK button at the bottom of the window to accept the new name.
Additional devices can be added to a floor, if required. To add devices to a floor,
right click on the floor icon and then select Add FAAST Device or highlight the
floor name and select Add FAAST Device from the Edit menu.
DEVICE CONFIGURATION
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General Tab
The General tab section contains information related to general information about
SITE CONFIGURATION the site, date and time, the detection category, and button lock-out options.
When a new project is created, the factory default settings are used to create To view the General tab, double click on the device you wish to configure
all of the objects. Any number of buildings, floors, and devices can be created while the Configuration tab in the lower left corner of the window is high-
for a project. The settings can also be modified, depending on the values re- lighted. The configuration information opens in the right pane, as shown in
quired to meet local codes and regulations. Figure 6. The General tab is displayed. Using the General tab, the details, such
Using PipeIQ, the site can be configured to install the pipe network for the as name of the facility, the location of the site, the device location, the contact
FAAST system. Before installing the pipe network, the environment must be person, the altitude and the nominal temperature of the area are provided.
created where the pipe network is to be installed by configuring some of the FIGURE 6. GENERAL CONFIGURABLE PARAMETERS FOR FAAST SYSTEM
general parameters, such as device name, location altitude and so on. After
configuration is complete, the information is sent to the FAAST system via the
Ethernet connection. Default settings can be used for installer and application
requirements.
Project Configuration
In the left pane, select the Configuration tab near the bottom of the window
and double-click on the name of the project, located near the top of the win-
dow. For example: New Project. The New Project screen appears in the right
pane, as shown in Figure 5.
FIGURE 5. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SCREEN

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To configure the general device options, fill in the information specified in

Table 10.
TABLE 10. GENERAL DEVICE OPTIONS
FIELDS DESCRIPTION
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Facility Name Enter the name of the facility where the device is
Fill in the fields shown in Table 9: installed.
TABLE 9. PROJECT CONFIGURATION FIELDS Facility Location Enter the address of the facility.
FIELDS DESCRIPTION Device Location Enter the name of the location where the detector
Name Specify the name of the project. device is installed.

Installer Specify the name of the person who is installing the system. Contact Person Enter the name of the person who is responsible for
the system.
Pipe Type Specify the type of pipe material being used.
Altitude[Ft] Enter the altitude of the system above sea level in
Address Specify the site address. feet.
Units Verify the units of measure, either US Customary System Note: The altitude above sea level affects the air
or Metric. pressure in the detector view. The thinner air at
Note: This value is selected when creating the project. higher altitudes reduces the transportation time to
get a smoke sample to the detector.
Select the OK button at the bottom of the window to accept the information.
Pressure[Pa] Enter the average pressure in Pascals of the system
Note: To add a new building at a later date, right click on the project icon and based on the altitude above sea level. (The pressure
then select Add Building or highlight the project name and select Add Build- at sea level is equal to 101.325 kPa = 1 atmosphere
ing from the Edit menu at the top. or 29.9 in. of mercury.) The default value is the pres-
Building Configuration sure at sea level.
Provide a name for the default building or any new building that is created. Temperature[F] Enter the average temperature of the environment in
To name the building, double click on Building1 in the left pane. The Build- which the FAAST system must work.
ing1 screen opens in the right pane. Highlight the current name and type in
the appropriate building name, then select the OK button at the bottom of the
window to accept the new name.
Floors can also be added to a new building, depending on the requirements
of the project. To add floors to a building, right click on the building icon and
select Add Floor or highlight the building name and select Add Floor from
the Edit menu.
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OTHER FIGURE 8. RELAYS AND THRESHOLDS SCREEN FOR FAAST SYSTEM
Under the Other section, select one of the required Detection Categories for
the system.
Detection Category
The system is capable of three preset categories of detection. The three cat-
egories are as follows:
• VEWFD: The VEWFD setting programs the FAAST system for activation
of an alarm within 60 seconds of detecting an alarm condition. The
VEWFD setting within PipeIQ will generate a warning for any transport
times that are greater than the required 60s.
• EWFD: The EWFD setting programs the FAAST system for activation of
an alarm within 90 seconds of detecting an alarm condition. The EWFD
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RELAYS AND THRESHOLD SETTINGS
that are greater than the required 90s.
The Relays and Thresholds tab, as shown in Figure 8, provides access to
• Non-EWFD: The Non-EWFD setting programs the FAAST system for ac- alarm levels, the Acclimate® mode, night mode, thresholds and delay times for
tivation of an alarm within 120 seconds of detecting an alarm condition. alarm activation. To access these settings, click on the Relays and Thresholds
The Non-EWFD setting within PipeIQ will generate a warning for any tab at the top of the right pane while having the Configuration tab in the lower
transport times that are greater than the required 120s. left corner of the window highlighted.
The airflow required by the FAAST system is 2 liters/min. at all sampling holes Alarm/Fault Relay Latching
and the minimum pressure at all sampling holes is 25 Pascals. These specifica- This section of the window provides access to the alarm relay settings. To
tions are used by the program when determining size of the sampling holes activate an alarm relay, the associated checkbox must be selected.
in the pipe network.
Acclimate Mode
Button Lock-Out The Acclimate Mode section enables or disables the Acclimate feature. It au-
Under Button Lock-Out, select the following options. tomatically adjusts alarm levels within specified parameters to reduce nui-
• Select the Test check box to disable the TEST button on the User sance alarms. It continually adapts to current environmental conditions when
Interface while performing normal operations. activated.

• Select the Reset check box to disable the RESET button on the User To activate Acclimate Mode, select the Enable checkbox. This enables mini-
Interface while performing the normal operations. mum and maximum values in the Alarm Delay and Threshold section. The
day, night and weekend settings located in the Alarm Delay and Threshold
• Select the Disable check box to disable the ISOLATE button on the User
Interface while performing normal operations. section are disabled. Additionally, the start and end times for the night mode
do not apply when the FAAST system is running in Acclimate Mode.
Button Activation
Button Activation is the section where the passcode for the User Interface is Acclimate Mode allows the FAAST system to automatically adjust the alarm
stored. This can only be changed with Administrator access. To change the points between the specified minimum and maximum sensitivities selected.
passcode, select the passcode text box, delete the existing passcode and type a Choose the boundaries for each alarm level and the system starts as close to
new passcode. The default Passcode is 1111. the upper boundary of the alarm setting as it can, based on the local back-
ground environment. The system monitors the environment for the first 24
• Passcode -Type the four-digit code to make the buttons available on the hours of operation and then adjusts the alarm level based on the readings
User Interface. over the initial 24-hour period. By allowing the system to operate in Acclimate
• Confirm Passcode - Type the code again to verify it. mode, its susceptibility to nuisance alarms is reduced. This provides maxi-
Device Date and Time mum protection for an area that may have a higher than normal particulate
Under Device Date and Time, specify the information shown in Table 11. background levels.

When the information on this screen is complete, select the save icon to save After the initial 24-hour period, the FAAST system adjusts the alarm point
the changes. based on the particulate level over a 1 hour period. The sensitivity of the
system continues to slowly and continuously adjust over time, increasing and
TABLE 11 DEVICE CALENDAR DATA decreasing as the local environment changes.

FIELDS DESCRIPTION Acclimate Mode can only be initiated through the PipeIQ software.

Device Date Specify the date of configuration of the device. Select Night Mode
the down arrow to the right of the date. This opens the Night Mode allows separate threshold levels for day and night operation when
calendar, as shown in Figure 7. Acclimate mode has been disabled. The start and end times are determined by
the settings in this section.
Device Time Specify the time of configuration of the device. The time
is adjusted by highlighting the hour segment and click- To configure the Night Mode, select each segment of the time shown in the
ing the up or down arrows at the right of the time. Start Time display and use the up and down arrows to set the segment to the
This increments the hour display up or down. Repeat desired time. Repeat the process for the End Time display.
this for the minute, seconds and AM/PM segments. If Night Mode operation is not required, set the Start Time and End Time
fields to the same time and set the Day and Night Threshold fields to the same
FIGURE 7. CALENDAR POPUP MENU value. This disables the Night mode.
ALARM DELAY AND THRESHOLD
Threshold Levels
There are two ways to configure the Threshold Levels:
1. Standard mode:
This mode allows you to configure the threshold levels for daytime,
nighttime and weekends separately.
2. Acclimate mode:
In this mode, the daytime, nighttime and weekend settings are not used. You
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mate Mode section located at the top center of the window. Under Threshold
Levels, specify the required threshold values for the system according to local
codes and regulations or use the default values in Table 12.
TABLE 12. DEFAULT NORMAL MODE THRESHOLD VALUES
ALARM SPECIFY THE THRESHOLD LEVEL IN %FT
FOR NORMAL MODE
Day Night Weekend
Alert 0.012 0.012 0.012
Action 1 0.05 0.05 0.05
Action 2 0.1 0.1 0.1
Fire 1 0.25 0.25 0.25
Fire 2 0.5 0.5 0.5

To configure the system in the Acclimate mode, check Enable in the Accli-
mate Mode section, located at the top center of the window. Under Threshold
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according to local codes and regulations or use the default values in Table 13. Device Details
Configure the Device Details by selecting the Identification Number. This
TABLE 13. ALARM THRESHOLD LEVELS
number can range from 1-255 and represents the device number.
ALARM SPECIFY THE THRESHOLD LEVEL IN %FT
Web Access Passcode
FOR ACCLIMATE MODE
Each passcode is set to a default value when the FAAST system is shipped.
Minimum Maximum The default Web Access Passcode is 1234. It is highly recommended that the
Alert 0.012 0.00138 passcode is changed to provide network security for the device. Passwords can
only be changed with Administrator access. To change the passcode, select the
Action 1 0.05 0.0028 Passcode text box, delete the existing passcode and type a new passcode. The
Action 2 0.075 0.1 passcode can be up to 8 characters in length.
Fire 1 0.25 0.5 • Password -Type the passcode.
Fire 2 0.5 0.75 • Confirm Password - Type the passcode again to verify it.
Administrator Password
Delay Each password is set to a default value when the FAAST system is shipped.
Delays are used to avoid false alarms from rapid transient conditions that The default Administrator Password is “password”. It is highly recommended
are not actually alarm conditions. Delays are set in seconds and suspend the that the password is changed to provide network security for the project. Pass-
activation of the appropriate alarm level when the air sample reaches the words can only be changed with Administrator access. To change the pass-
threshold level for that alarm. By using the delay, a particulate will need to word, select the Password text box, delete the existing password and type a
be present in the sensing chamber for the specified delay before an alarm is new password. The password can be up to 16 characters in length.
activated.
• Password -Type the password.
To configure the delay, under the Delay [Secs] column, specify the time in
seconds that you want the alarm activation to be delayed after the air sample • Confirm Password - Type the password again to verify it.
reaches the threshold level of the alarm. Device Connection
Rules Button In the Device Connection box, select either the DHCP option or a static IP
The Rules button displays the appropriate rules. An example is shown in Fig- Address.
ure 9. These rules are used for Standard or Acclimate thresholds. To close the If a static IP address is used, type in the IP Address of the FAAST system, the
Rules pop-up, select the red X to the right of the Rules button. Subnet Mask, the Default Gateway, the Primary DNS Server and the Sec-
FIGURE 9. THRESHOLD RULES ondary DNS Server IP Addresses if used.
Device Mail Server Configuration
Determine the e-mail account being used for Email communications and type
the Email address of the sender account in the Sender Account text box.
Determine the SMTP Server used for Email communications and type the
SMTP server name into the SMTP Server Name text box.
Email Notification
In the Email Notification text boxes, enter the Email addresses requiring noti-
fication into the field and select the appropriate alarm checkboxes for the level
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of notification. Up to six Email addresses may be added.
NETWORK
The Network tab sets up a variety of network parameters for the system. Iden- When this pane is complete, select OK to accept the information and close
tification numbers, passwords, Email configurations and IP addresses are all the pane.
configurable from this screen. Connect
From the main project window, select the Configuration tab in the left pane. Connect provides a means to connect a computer to the FAAST system,
Then in the right pane, select the Network tab at the top of the pane. The through the network port on the detector. Once connected to the FAAST sys-
Network screen opens, as shown in Figure 10. tem, information can be transferred between PipeIQ and the FAAST system.
To connect to the FAAST system, select the Configuration tab, in the left pane,
right-click on the detector and select Connect. Alternatively, select Tools >
Connect from the main menu bar at the top of the window. Selecting the
Connect button opens the Connection popup window, as shown in Figure 11.
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When information is added to the system, the status icon changes, as shown
Enter the IP address of the Host (FAAST detector), select either Read-Only or in Table 15.
Administrator from the User list. If Administrator is selected, the Password TABLE 15. FAAST SYSTEM STATUS ICONS
text box is activated. Enter the administrator password and select the Connect
button. SYSTEM STATUS DESCRIPTION
If connection to the detector is successful, the icon for the detector changes Detector is connected to PipeIQ
as shown in Table 14. with additional information.
Detector is not connected to
TABLE 14. DEVICE STATUS
PipeIQ with additional information.
DETECTOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Detector is connected to the Archive Events Data
PipeIQ application. Live Event information generated by the FAAST system can be archived to the
Detector is not connected to the database file.
PipeIQ application. To archive event data, select the Configuration tab, select a detector, select
Create Configuration Text Settings > Archive Events Data on the main menu bar at the top of the
The PipeIQ application facilitates creation of a configuration text file for each window, then select OK.
FAAST system in the project. The configuration file is saved with a .txt extension. DESIGNING A PIPE LAYOUT
To create the configuration file, select the Configuration tab, from the left To begin the design process, highlight the FAAST system using the project lay-
pane, right-click on the FAAST system and select Create Configuration Text out in the left pane and select the Pipe Design tab. This opens the Pipe Design
or from the main menu bar, select Tools > Create Configuration Text. A mes- window in the right pane, as shown in Figure 13.
sage appears indicating that the file has been created.
FIGURE 13. PIPE DESIGN SCREEN
Send Configuration
Upload data allows you to upload the saved configuration and other settings
from a computer to the FAAST system. Before uploading the configuration
information, ensure that the correct FAAST system is connected to the com-
puter.
To upload configuration information, select the Configuration tab. From the
left pane, right-click on the FAAST system, then choose Send Configuration,
or from the menu bar select Tools > Send Configuration. Then select OK.
Get Remote Configuration
Get Remote Configuration allows the download of a saved configuration and
other settings from the FAAST system to a computer. Before downloading con-
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figuration information, make sure that the FAAST system is connected to the
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THE TOOLBAR
computer.
To accomplish an effective and efficient design, the designer must have
To download configuration information from the FAAST system, select the knowledge of the local codes and standards for the site, as well as pipe net-
Configuration tab, and from the left pane, right-click on the detector and work design for creating the different layouts in formats, such as (.dxf) using
choose Get Remote Configuration, or from the menu bar choose Tools > Get the AutoCAD and other related tools.
Remote Configuration. Then select OK.
The following section describes the different tool buttons used to design a
Device Notes pipe network. It also provides other options that help the designer speed up
Additional information can be provided using the Device Notes feature. By the design process. Table 16 displays the various buttons on the toolbar and
providing this information, administrators may help other users to understand an explanation of their usage.
the status of the FAAST system.
To create device notes, select the Configuration tab, in the left pane, right-
click on the detector and choose Device Notes. An alternative way to access
this window is to choose Tools > Device Notes on the main menu bar at the
top of the window. Selecting these items opens the Device Notes window, as
shown in Figure 12.

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BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Import an existing floor plan in (.dxf) format.

Changes the view of the pipe layout to isometric.

Changes the view of the pipe layout to the front view of the design.

Changes the view of the pipe layout to the top view of the design.

Changes the view of the pipe layout to the right side view of the design.

Scales the pipe layout to a particular value.

Detector (FAAST system) icon, selecting this icon adds a detector to the layout.

Used to add a vertical or horizontal pipe.

Used to add an angle pipe, either right or left.

Opens the Pipe Wizard tool for step-by-step instructions through the pipe network design.

Zooms the pipe layout design display.

Starts the Pan pipe design. This allows for different views of the network.

Stops the Pan pipe design.

Zooms in on the design.

Zooms out on the design.

Displays the pipe design calculations.

Zooms the pipe network in or out to fit on the screen and displays the full network on the screen.

Displays a report identifying the materials required for the particular pipe layout being designed. It provides informa-
tion regarding the part number of the devices, joints and fittings, and the schematic layout of the design.
Displays the report regarding the pipe layout. The report provides information about the site, such as name, location,
device information, configuration settings of a pipe design, different views of the pipe design, transportation time,
sampling pressure, and so on.
Duplicates the selected FAAST system, pipe or other component. It helps to build the design rapidly and consistently.

Cuts the selected FAAST system, pipe or other component.

Pastes the selected FAAST system, pipe or other component.

Deletes the selected FAAST system, pipe or other component.

Deletes the entire pipe design.

Auto-balances the pipe design.

ADDING A DETECTOR FIGURE 14. PIPE DETAILS WINDOW

To add a FAAST system to the design, select the Pipe Design tab in the left
pane. Then, select the Detector (FAAST system) icon on the toolbar in the
right pane. A FAAST system must be the first item created in a pipe network
design.
ADDING A PIPE
NOTE: Before adding a pipe to the system, always highlight the FAAST system
or pipe that will be connected to the pipe section. This keeps the components
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Next select the pipe orientation icon (horizontal or vertical ) from the toolbar
that is desired to connect to the system. It is important to specify the direction
the pipe will be extending. For example, If a vertical pipe is chosen for connec-
tion to an existing horizontal pipe at its base, the “bottom to top” pipe should
be selected. The Pipe Details window opens, as shown in Figure 14. Fill in the
fields described in Table 17.

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TABLE 17. PIPE DETAILS DESCRIPTION OF FIELDS Adding Additional Pipes
To add additional pipes to the design, orient the view, then highlight the sec-
FIELDS DESCRIPTION
tion the pipe will be connected to. The receiving section will turn yellow.
Total Length Specify the total length of the pipe. Select and drag the pipe to the proper location and connect it to the existing
Pipe Diameter Specify the diameter of the pipe. pipe. The new pipe color changes from yellow to green to indicate the proper
connection between components.
Bottom to Top Select the bottom as the starting point for a
vertical pipe. TESTING THE PIPE DESIGN
After creating a pipe design, test it to ensure that the design meets the speci-
Top to Bottom Select the top as the starting point for a fied criteria, such as transportation time, pressure, and flow. The values can
vertical pipe. be corrected by auto balancing them. This may be done by selecting the Auto
Left to Right Select the left side as the starting point for Balance button on the toolbar.
a horizontal pipe. Pipe Design Calculation
Right to Left Select the right side as the starting point To calculate the pipe design, select the calculator symbol. The Calculated Re-
for a horizontal pipe. sults window, as shown in Figure 15 opens.
Add End Cap Check the box if an end cap is required. If the calculated result for the Hole Sensitivity shown in the window is red it
is because it does not meet the design criteria. This may be corrected using
Distance of Starting Hole Specify the distance of the hole from the front end.
the Auto Balance feature. Select the Auto Balance button on the toolbar and
Hole Diameter Select the diameter of the holes. then select OK.
Insert Hole Use to manually insert a hole in the pipe segment. FIGURE 15. CALCULATED RESULTS WINDOW
Delete Hole Use to manually remove a hole from the
pipe segment.
Distance Between Holes Specify the distance between holes.
Calculate and Place Applies settings entered into the system.
Holes
Pipe without Holes Use to create a pipe with no sample holes.

Enter the pipe sampling hole details shown in Table 18 or use the Calculate
and Place Holes button to automatically place the holes in the pipe. To create
a pipe without any holes, select the Pipe without Holes button on the right
side of the window.

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FIELDS DESCRIPTION REPORTS
Hole Diameter Select the diameter of the hole from the pull- Once the pipe design is complete, Bill of Material and Pipe Layout Reports can
down menu by selecting the down arrow to be generated to provide consolidated information about the project.
the right of the field. Bill of Material Report
Relative Distance Specify the relative distance of the hole from The Bill of Material report provides information regarding a particular site. It
other holes. gives detailed information regarding the materials to be used, the pipes, seg-
ment details (i.e., joints and fittings) and a schematic layout of the design.
Capillary Select the check box to use a capillary tube
at the location where a hole is created. To create a bill of material for the specific site, select the Pipe Design tab, fol-
lowed by create the pipe layout, and select the Bill of Material button on the
Capillary Length Specify the length of the capillary.
toolbar. The PipeIQ Report Viewer opens allowing the report to be viewed. A
Capillary Diameter Specify the interior diameter of the capillary. sample report is shown in Figure 16.
FIGURE 16. BILL OF MATERIAL REPORT EXAMPLE
If the Calculate and Place Holes button is selected, the Pipe Details window
opens and displays the hole size and placement details chosen by the system,
as shown in Figure 14.
To make manual modifications to the hole spacing or size, select the check
box in the left column and modify the hole diameter or relative distance be-
tween holes for the selected hole.
When all the information is complete, select the OK button to close the window.
Highlight the pipe (pipe turns from red to yellow) then select and drag the
pipe to the proper location and connect it to the FAAST system. The pipe
color changes from yellow to green to indicate the proper connection between
components.
Modifying the Pipe Information
Once the pipe information has been input, the pipe diameter and/or hole
diameter can be modified.
To modify the pipe information, double-click on the pipe that needs changing.
The Pipe Details window shown in Figure 14, opens for the pipe. In the Pipe
Diameter text box, enter the new value. In the Hole Diameter text box, enter
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Pipe Layout Report Verify that the Installation Classification shown in the window is correct. If
The Pipe Layout Report generates a report about the site, including informa- a change is necessary, select the down arrow located on the right side of the
tion, such as name, location detector information, configuration settings of field and select the desired type.
the pipe design, different views of the pipe network, transportation times, If the Non-EWFD Install Type is selected, the area per sample hole field is enabled
sampling pressure, etc. A sample report is shown in Figure 17. and the value may be changed depending on local codes and regulations.
FIGURE 17. PIPE LAYOUT REPORT EXAMPLE
When all settings are correct, select the Next button to move to the next page
of the wizard, the Room Screen, as shown in Figure 19.

FIGURE 19. PIPE WIZARD ROOM SCREEN

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To generate a Pipe Layout Report, select the Pipe Design tab, followed by cre- This screen prompts to enter the length, the width and the height of the area
ate the pipe network layout, and select the Pipe Layout button. The PipeIQ being protected. If the area is wide enough to require two or more branches,
Report Viewer window opens. the Pipe Type section of the window is activated and one of the branch types
USING THE PIPE WIZARD available may be selected. Select the radio button for the type of network
The easiest way to design a pipe network is by using the Pipe Wizard feature desired.
of the PipeIQ software. The wizard walks through the design of the pipe net- When all settings are correct, select the Next button to move to the next page
work in accordance with the system parameters created in the Configuration, of the wizard, the Pipe Network Screen, as shown in Figure 20.
Relay and Thresholds and Network tabs completed during the configuration
portion of the design. FIGURE 20. PIPE WIZARD PIPE NETWORK SCREEN
To use the Pipe Wizard, the Top view must be selected. Choose the location
on the layout where the FAAST system is to be located by clicking within the
right pane. Start the Pipe Wizard by selecting the Pipe Wizard button on the
Pipe Design toolbar. The Pipe Wizard window opens, as shown in Figure 18.

FIGURE 18. PIPE WIZARD INITIAL SCREEN

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The Pipe Network screen prompts to enter the location of the pipe network
within the protected area. To change the location of the network, select the
down arrow to the right of the Pipe Location field and select the appropri-
ate location (Below Ceiling, Above Ceiling or Below Floor). Next enter the
distance below or above the ceiling or floor where the pipe network will be
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If the pipe network is located above the ceiling, the screen shown in Figure 21
opens. This is where the use of capillary tubes and the diameter of the tubes
can be specified. Uncheck the check box if capillary tubes are not being used.
Next determine the Pipe Network Direction and select the appropriate radio
button (Left to Right, Top to Bottom, Right to Left or Bottom to Top).
When all settings are correct, select the Next button to move to the next page
of the wizard, the Pipe Screen, as shown in Figure 22.

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FIGURE 21. PIPE WIZARD PIPE NETWORK SCREEN WITH CAPILLARY TUBES The Detector Location screen prompts for the location of the detector, either
inside or outside the protected area and for the height of the detector above
the floor.
To select the location of the detector, select the appropriate radio button (In-
side Room or Outside Room).
CAUTION: When detectors are located outside the protected area, the air flow
should be exhausted back into the protected area, if possible, to avoid issues
with pressure differentials between the locations.
To enter the distance from the floor where the detector will be installed, high-
light the default value and type in the desired value.
When all settings are correct, select the Next button to move to the next page
of the wizard, the Details Screen, as shown in Figure 24.
FIGURE 23. PIPE WIZARD DETECTOR LOCATION SCREEN

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The Pipe screen prompts for the type of pipe material being used, the pipe
diameter, and the sample hole size.
To select the pipe material being used, select the down arrow to the right of
the Pipe material field and select the appropriate material.
The available options for pipe materials are:
• CPVC
• PVC
• UPVC
• ABS
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• Other
To select the Pipe Diameter being used in the network, select the down arrow The Details screen provides a listing of all the parameters created for the pipe
to the right of the Pipe Diameter field and select the appropriate diameter. If network design as shown in Figure 24. Review the information carefully and
Other is chosen, the ID field is enabled and the diameter may be changed by press Finish to complete the wizard. The pipe network design is displayed in
highlighting the default value and typing in the value. the right pane of the PipeIQ screen.
To select the proper Sample Hole Size, select the down arrow to the right of
FIGURE 24. PIPE WIZARD DEsign SCREEN
the Sample Hole Size field and select the appropriate size.
When all settings are correct, select the Next button to move to the next page
of the wizard, the Detector Screen, as shown in Figure 23.

FIGURE 22. PIPE WIZARD PIPE PROPERTIES SCREEN

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MONITORING THE DEVICES
Using the PipeIQ software, users and administrators can monitor the network of
FAAST systems. The FAAST system may be monitored directly using PipeIQ soft-
ware or remotely using an Ethernet connection and a Web Browser (see the Web
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Browser Access section instructions relating to the Web Access function).
PipeIQ offers the ability to check the status of the FAAST system, track events,
view message logs and look for trends. The user has access to stored and live
events. Graphs can be generated for the smoke level of the selected FAAST
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Note: This section will describe the administrator access monitoring functions TREND MODE
using a direct PipeIQ connection. To connect PipeIQ to a FAAST system refer The trend mode indicates whether the graph is viewed live or as stored data.
to the Connect section of this manual. In the Read Only mode, some operating If a live trend is chosen the Date field defaults to the current date. If a stored
functions are restricted. trend is chosen then the Date field requires an entry.
Mimic View Live Trend
Select the Monitoring tab in the lower left corner of the window to view a To review current events in the system, select Live in the Trend Mode field on
Mimic View of the FAAST system status, as shown in Figure 25. This view the right side of the window. To toggle between viewing live events and stored
shows the User Interface panel of the FAAST system. In this mode the screen events, select the down arrow to the right of the field, then select Live, as
refreshes every 15 seconds. Therefore, there may be a slight delay from real shown in Figure 27.
time system status to what is read on the screen itself.
Stored Trend
In this view the Test, Reset and Isolate buttons are live and can be used to To review stored events in the system, select Stored in the Trend Mode field
activate the FAAST system (as noted this applies only in administrative access on the right side of the window. To toggle between viewing live trends and
in the PipeIQ software mode). stored trends, select the drop down arrow to the right of the field, then select
Trend Graphs Stored.
The system also allows the viewing of trend graphs. Trend graphs represent FIGURE 27. MONITOR TREND OPTIONS
obscuration over time so that the live and stored trends of the system can be
reviewed to ensure proper operation and find potential problems in the pro-
tected environment.
Select the View Trend Graph link to view the Trend Graph. This creates a
split screen with the trend graph on the lower portion of the screen, the live
view on the upper half and setting adjustments on the lower right, as shown
in Figure 26.
The trend graph can be viewed as either live or stored events. The settings can
be modified through the settings on the lower right panel. The Date, Trend
Mode, colors, update rates and other settings can be modified.
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Date
If a stored event is chosen under the Trend Mode, then a date must be entered
in the date field. Use the drop down arrow to initiate a calendar and select
the desired date.
Settings
The settings for monitoring trends may be adjusted. Alarm Settings, Threshold
Scaling, Data Settings and Trend Update Rates are modified from the Settings
window, as shown in Figure 28. Select the Settings button to open the window.
The Alarm Settings area of the window displays the alarm levels that can be
selected to be monitored. Choose the appropriate Alarm Settings by selecting
the check box next to the Alarm level. To change the color of the Alarm Level,
click on the color sample next to the level. The custom color palette shown
in Figure 29 opens. This is where the color of each individual alarm level can
be selected.
Threshold Scaling can be monitored dynamically which automatically ad-
justs the scale to fit the range or by using a Maximum Obscuration level,
which allows scale adjustment of the graph. If Maximum Obscuration is cho-
sen, identify the level in the field to the right of the radio button. Select the
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FIGURE 26. MONITORING THE TREND GRAPH
The Trend Update Rate can be set in one second increments up to a maximum
of five minutes and 59 seconds. Use the up and down arrows or enter numbers
directly to set the number of minutes and seconds to the desired time.
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Additionally the report is sorted by Ascending or Descending order by choos-
START ing the corresponding radio button, as shown in Figure 34. Once the report
The Start button begins the process of recording the data for the trend graph. parameters have been determined, select Show to create the report.
When the button is selected, the label changes to Stop. To stop recording data
for the trend graph, press the Stop button. FIGURE 32. PIPEIQ REPORT VIEWER SCREEN
The Plus button gives the option to zoom in on the trend graph to view it in
greater detail. The Minus button gives the option to zoom out on the trend
graph and view it over a longer period of time.
CLOSE TREND
The Close Trend link closes the trend graph display displaying only the User
Interface Panel.
LOG VIEW
The Log View presents the events that have occurred, such as alarm activa-
tion, fault triggers or password changes. The system can store up to 18,000
events. Arrows allow for quick forward or backward movement within the
event log. To enter the Log View, select the Log View tab located at the lower
left corner of the right pane. There are three tabs within the Log View: Live
Events, Stored Events and Messages. Within the Live Events tab there is
also a Reports button, which opens the PipeIQ Report Viewer, as shown in
Figure 30. This screen provides calendar fields and sort selection buttons for
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FIGURE 30. LOG VIEW OF FAAST SYSTEM Stored events can be reviewed by selecting the Stored Events tab at the top of
the right pane. This shows the events stored in memory of the FAAST system
and allows reports to be generated showing past activity. The Reset button
clears the Stored Events log. An example of a Stored Events report is shown
in Figure 33.
FIGURE 33. STORED EVENTS REPORT EXAMPLE

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Live Events
Live Events allows the viewer to see current activities at a specific FAAST
system. The system provides the device ID, a description of the event and the
time it occurred. The Live Events sections can generate a Report.
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The report can be generated by selecting the Report button, which opens the
Messages
PipeIQ Report Viewer. This screen as, shown in Figure 32, provides calendar fields
System Messages can be reviewed by selecting the Messages tab at the top of
and sort selection buttons. The report itself is first sorted by a start and end date.
the right pane. This shows any messages (notes) generated by selecting the
To adjust the Start Date, select the down arrow to the right of the Start Date Add Message button. When the Add Message button is selected, a small text
field. This opens an interactive calendar, as shown in Figure 31. Select the day box opens at the bottom of the Messages area. Any notes may be added and
and month for the start of the report. To set the Hour, Minute, Second and stored on the FAAST system. When the message is complete, select the Send
AM/PM time for the Start Date, highlight each element and type the required button to store the message. To clear the messages from memory, select the
time. Follow the same process to create the End Date. Clear Messages button.

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COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Web Browser Access

SCOPE RELAYS AND THRESHOLDS CONFIGURATION SCREEN
This section describes how to access the FAAST system over the local network To view the Relays and Thresholds settings for the FAAST system, select
(LAN) via the Web interface. the Relays & Thresholds tab. This opens the Relays and Thresholds screen
as shown in Figure 3, and displays the relays and threshold settings for the
The Web interface allows various personnel the ability to monitor the FAAST
FAAST system.
system from almost any location. Each of the tabs (General, Relays and
Thresholds and Network) that are configured using PipeIQ are accessible. In All of the information displayed on the Relays & Thresholds screen is the same
addition, the Live View screen provides status updates of the monitored en- information that is shown on the Relays & Thresholds tab when connected
vironment as represented by the User Interface Display Panel. The Web inter- via PipeIQ. This includes the Alarm levels chosen, the Acclimate Mode, Night
face is read-only. Therefore, configuration changes cannot be made using a Mode and all of the Alarm Thresholds and Delay settings.
browser.
SYSTEM LOGIN FIGURE 3. RELAYS AND THRESHOLDS CONFIGURATION SCREEN
Access to the system is different for each site installation. Typically, each loca-
tion has its own unique security precautions. To access the FAAST system,
first consult with the local site or building manager to determine how to gain
access to your local network. Once access is obtained, the FAAST system can
be monitored by opening a Web browser window and typing in the IP address
of the FAAST system (the default address is 192.168.1.10). The Log In screen
shown in Figure 1 opens.
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NETWORK CONFIGURATION SCREEN
The Network settings for the system are viewed by selecting the Network tab.
This opens the Network screen, as shown in Figure 4, and displays the Net-
work Configuration settings for the FAAST system.
The screen displays the same information as when connected via PipeIQ including
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Device Identification Numbers, Device Connection settings and E-mail Notification
Enter the password for the FAAST system (the default password is 1234) and information.
select Submit. It is recommended that the default password be changed during
FIGURE 4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION SCREEN
initial FAAST system setup on the Network tab. The procedure for changing
the Web access password is described in the Commissioning section of this
manual. The password can be up to 16 characters in length.
GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN
When the password is accepted, the General Configuration screen, as shown
in Figure 2, opens and displays the General tab for the FAAST system.
All of the information displayed on the General Configuration screen is the
same information that is shown on the General tab when connected via Pi-
peIQ. This includes General information about the FAAST system: Device Lo-
cation, Device Date & Time setting and Button Lock-Out information for the
FAAST system.
FIGURE 2. GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN

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LIVE VIEW SCREEN
A live view of the User Interface Display Panel may be obtained by selecting
the Live View tab, as shown in Figure 5.
The Live View screen automatically refreshes every 10 seconds. To manually
refresh more often, select the Live View button again. Any changes to the User
Interface Display Panel on the actual panel are displayed in the Live View
screen.
NOTE: Computer settings may need to be adjusted to ensure updates get
refreshed. (refer to Troubleshooting section)
FIGURE 5. LIVE VIEW SCREEN

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EVENTS VIEW SCREEN
FAAST system events may be monitored by selecting the Events tab. This
opens the Events View screen, as shown in Figure 6. The Events View pro-
vides the user with a complete history of the events for the FAAST system
being monitored.
The arrows at the bottom of the Event Type list allow the user to move through
the information one screen at a time by using the buttons, or
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Log off
To log off and close the connection to the FAAST system, select Log Off in the
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COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Commissioning
Scope
As an overview of the commissioning process for the FAAST system, this sec- Roles of Each Party in the Commissioning Process
tion explains the commissioning process for a system and describes how the Commissioning Agent
commissioning papers should be completed. The commissioning agent functions as the central contact point to dissemi-
nate information. The commisioning agent assists the design and construction
The purpose of the commissioning process is to provide the owner and/or teams in completion of the construction process. This includes system veri-
building manager with a high level of assurance that the FAAST system has fication, functional performance testing and conformance with the intended
been installed in the prescribed manner and is operating within the perfor- design of the system. The commissioning agent’s duties include document-
mance guidelines set in the design documents and local codes. ing construction activities, verifying functional testing and documenting the
To use this section properly, the commissioning agent should be familiar with proper performance and operating information to the owner and/or the build-
the FAAST system, as well as all local codes and regulations necessary to ing manager.
commission the system. A typical commissioning process is shown in Table 1. The commissioning agent verifies that all prevailing local codes and regula-
Commissioning is intended to enhance the quality of system start-up and to tions are met or exceeded, along with industry standards.
aid in the orderly transfer of systems for use by the owner or building man- The commissioning agent also observes and coordinates testing, as required,
ager. The commissioning agent is normally a member of the construction to assure system performance meets the design intent. Results of the commis-
team that administers and coordinates commissioning activities with the de- sioning test are documented directly or by appropriate technicians. Another
sign team, general contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers and equipment responsibility is compiling the commissioning forms to be used, as well as
suppliers. The commissioning agent provides the owner with an unbiased, ensuring the testing process and the type of information being recorded.
objective view of the systems’ installation, operation, and performance.
Owner/Building Manager
The commissioning process validates all of the required operational functions The owner or building manager assigns maintenance personnel and schedules them
of the FAAST system. It provides benchmarks for all of the individual site set- to participate in any meetings, required training sessions and inspections.
tings and generates the documents required for local codes. The documents
produced by the commissioning process also provide baseline information for COMMISSIONING PROCESS
future maintenance and service of the system. Commissioning a system is the final stage of the installation process. It en-
sures that design criteria are met for the pipe network installation and that
Table 1 Commissioning process the FAAST system is correctly monitoring the proper alarms and levels for the
Step Action individual installation site.

Pre-Commissioning Gather site information; Obtain re- Pre-Commissioning

quired design records; Obtain pipe Pre-commissioning is a set of tasks that should be performed before visiting
network installation form; Obtain site the actual site. Assemble the following list of documents and necessary items
plans and pipe network as built draw- before making a site visit.
ings; Begin filling in Commissioning • Obtain the original site layout drawings
Forms and local regulatory forms
• Obtain the “as built” drawings from the site
On-Site Pre-Commissioning Check cables Power up System;
• Obtain the pipe network design records
Verify System Idle Operation
• Obtain the pipe network installation records
Configure the System Begin initial configuration; Set sys-
tem thresholds; Record required in- • Obtain a set of the system installation documents
formation on Commissioning Forms • Obtain a set of commissioning forms for the FAAST system
Test System Perform a smoke test on the system; • Obtain all required local code forms
Perform pressure tests on sampling
holes (if required); Verify all Alarm • Obtain a PC with the PipeIQ software application installed
Relay functions; Record required in- • Obtain all materials to conduct smoke testing on the system
formation on Commissioning Forms • Obtain a digital manometer to measure sample hole pressures
Document Test Results Fill in all required information on (if required)
Commissioning Forms; Forward To save time at the site, portions of the commissioning forms may be filled out
copies of all required forms to the in advance with the customer information and any other information that can
appropriate personnel be completed ahead of the site visit.
ON-SITE PRE-COMMISSIONING
Before beginning the actual commissioning process, check the electrical and
signal cabling of the FAAST system. Verify that all electrical and signaling
wiring is correct. Refer to the Installation, Wiring and Cabling Requirements
sections of the Installation Guide for detailed information on wiring. In addi-
tion to correctness, ensure that all wiring is in compliance with local electrical
codes and standards.
Verify connection between the PipeIQ application on the PC and the FAAST
system either through a local network cable or through an internet network
connection to the system.
Also inspect the pipe network to ensure that it is complete and properly con-
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CONFIGURING a New FAAST System 9. Connect the PipeIQ to the detector by selecting the device in the left pane,
If the FAAST system has never been configured before, when initially powered right-clicking and selecting “Connect Device.” This opens the Connect
it indicates a configuration fault. Begin the configuration process by perform- Screen, shown in Figure 4. The text box should contain the default Host IP
ing the following procedure. address of 192.168.1.10. Choose Administrator from the drop-down menu
1. If the system fails to power up, re-check that all power wiring is securely in the User field and type in the password for the system. The default pass-
and correctly connected. word is “password.” Select the Connect button and confirm that the icon
changes to green, showing that the device is connected.
2. When the system is powered, the Configuration fault is illuminated and
the Urgent Fault relay is set, indicating that the system has never been figure 4. connect screen
configured.
3. Open the PipeIQ application.
4. Create a project using an appropriate title, as shown in Figure 1, by select-
ing File>New from the menu in the upper left corner of the window, or by
selecting the icon for a new project.
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5. The PipeIQ window on the PC shows the opening pop-up screen, as shown
in Figure 2 after a new project is created.

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10. Double click on the Device icon in the left pane to open the Configuration
window in the right pane. Fill in the appropriate General information, as
shown in Figure 5. Be sure that all of the information selected and entered
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is in accordance with local codes and regulations. Tables 2 through 7 ex-
plain the information contained in the fields of the General tab.
6. Select either US Customary System or Metric and select OK.
7. Double click on the project name to open the project window in the right figure 5. general configuration tab
pane, as shown in Figure 3.
8. Fill in the Name, Installer, Pipe Type and Address information on the form.
The name shown is the name of the project. The name is automatically
created using the project name when it is created. You may change it, if
desired. Enter the name of the system installer in the Installer field. Enter
the pipe type in the Pipe Type field. The type of pipe is the type used in
the pipe network (pvc, copper, etc.) Enter the address information for the
project into the address field.

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Table 2. General field descriptions Table 7. alarms check box descriptions
Field Description check box Description
Facility Name Enter the name of the facility where the Alert Selecting this box latches the Alert alarm
system is installed Action 1 Selecting this box latches the Action 1 alarm
Facility Location Enter the address of the facility Action 2 Selecting this box latches the Action 2 alarm
Device Location Enter the area or location in the facility where Fire 1 Selecting this box latches the Fire 1 alarm
the system is located
Fire 2 Selecting this box latches the Fire 2 alarm
Contact Person Enter the name of the person responsible for
operating and maintaining the system Minor Selecting this box latches the Minor alarm

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above sea level in feet
Pressure Enter the average pressure in Pascals of the
system based on the altitude above sea level
(The pressure at sea level is equal to 101.325
kPa = 1 atmosphere or 29.9 in. of mercury)-
The default value is the pressure at sea level
Temperature Enter the average temperature of the environ-
ment where the system is operating

Table 3. device date and time field descriptions

Field Description
Device Date Allows the user to set the system clock to the
current date. Select the arrow to the right of ASP-24
the date. A calendar appears allowing the user
to choose the correct month, date and year 11. When the information on this screen is complete, select the Apply button
to make the changes. PipeIQ will inquire if you wish to download the
Device Time Allows the user to set the system clock to the changes to the device. If this is not desired, select No and select the save
current time. Highlight the hour and click on icon to save the changes.
the up or down arrows to set the hour. Repeat
12. Select the Relays and Thresholds tab at the top of the window and select
for the minute, second and AM/PM settings
the appropriate relay and threshold settings for the system. Next, select
Table 4. alarm condition button descriptions the Acclimate™ mode or the start and end times for the Day, Night and
Weekend modes, if desired, as shown in Figure 6.
button Description
Be sure that all of the information selected and entered is in accordance with
VEWFD The VEWFD Very Early Warning Fire Detection local codes and regulations.
button creates parameters within PipeIQ pipe de- The Acclimate Mode area of the screen allows the user to enable or disable the
sign to meet the 60 second code requirement of Acclimate feature. This feature automatically adjusts alarm levels within user
VEWFD (NFPA 76) specified parameters to reduce nuisance alarms.
EWFD The EWFD Early Warning Fire Detection button cre- Acclimate mode allows the system to automatically adjust the alarm points
ates parameters within PipeIQ pipe design to meet between the specified minimum and maximum sensitivities that are selected
the 90 second code requirement of EWFD (NFPA 76) by the user. The user chooses the boundaries for each alarm level and the
Non-EWFD The Non-EWFD Non Early Warning Fire Detection system starts as close to the upper boundary of the alarm setting as it can,
button creates parameters within PipeIQ pipe de- based on the local environment. The system monitors the environment for
sign to meet the 120 second code requirement of the first 24 hours of operation and then adjusts the alarm level based on the
standard fire detection (NFPA 72) readings over that initial 24-hour period. By allowing the system to operate
in Acclimate mode, the system’s susceptibility to nuisance alarms is reduced.
Table 5. Button deactivation check box descriptions This provides maximum protection for an area that may have a varying or
check box Description higher than normal background level.

Button Deactivation The Test, Reset and Isolate button settings After the initial 24-hour period, the system adjusts the alarm point based on
allow the user to activate or de-activate the the particulate level over a 1 hour period. The sensitivity of the system contin-
Test, Reset or Isolate buttons on the user in- ues to slowly and continuously adjust over time, increasing and decreasing as
terface the local environment changes.

Table 6. passcode field descriptions The user can select the boundaries for each alarm level. It is also possible
to have a static alarm level by adjusting the high and low boundaries for an
field Description alarm to the same level. This allows the flexibility to have acclimate levels for
Passcode Enter a 4-digit code to the Test, Reset and some alarms and static levels for others. Table 8 shows the various levels that
Disable buttons to password protect these are available.
functions on the user interface In Acclimate mode, the Day, Night and Weekend settings are disabled and the
Confirm Passcode Enter the same 4-digit code again to confirm it minimum and maximum threshold levels are enabled to control the alarms.
The start and end times for the system to enter night mode does not apply
when the system is running in Acclimate mode.
If the Disable setting is selected under Acclimate Mode, then the Day/Night/
Weekend settings must be completed in the Threshold Levels section. Values can
be entered for each alarm level with a respective delay in seconds. Refer to the
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Table 8. ALARM LEVEL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS Tables 9 through 11 provide descriptions of the password and E-mail accounts.
Note that the password character strings are case sensitive. Passwords may be
alarm threshold threshold current Level changed in any of the password fields by typing and confirming a password
level high low once Administrative access has been acquired.
sensitivity sensitivity
Table 9. Web access password field descriptions
Alert Alert High Alert Low Acclimate Alert
Level field Description
Action 1 Action 1 High Action 1 Low Acclimate Action 1 Passcode User can input up to a 16-character string
Level
Confirm Passcode User must enter the same character string again
Action 2 Action 2 High Action 2 Low Acclimate Action 2 to confirm it
Level
Table 10. administrator password field descriptions
Fire 1 Fire 1 High Fire 1 Low Acclimate Fire 1
Level field Description
Fire 2 Fire 2 High Fire 2 Low Acclimate Fire 2 Passcode Administrator can input up to an 8-character
Level string
Confirm Passcode User must enter the same character string again
The Alarm Delay and Threshold area of the window contains default values to confirm it
set at the factory. These settings may be modified to meet local codes and reg-
Table 11. Device E-Mail Server Configuration Field
ulations. To modify these settings, select the field, highlight the value shown
Descriptions
and enter the desired value.
The Alarm Delay fields are set to a default value of zero. To modify this value, field Description
highlight the value and enter the desired value. Sender Account E-mail address from which the device
In normal operation, the Night mode allows separate start and end times, messages originated
which can be set for day, night and weekend operation. To set the Night mode, SMTP Server Name Determine the SMTP server being used and type
highlight the hour and click on the up or down arrows to set the hour. Repeat the SMTP server name in the field. Contact sys-
for the minute, second and AM/PM settings for both the start and end times. tem administrator if necessary
13. When the information on this screen is complete, select the save icon to The Device Connection area allows the user to choose either DHCP or static IP
save the changes. addresses for system communication. Choosing the DHCP button deactivates
14. Select the Network tab at the top of the window and complete the neces- the IP settings. If a static IP address is selected, enter the IP Address, Subnet
sary information for the system, as shown in Figure 7. Be sure that all of Mask and the Default Gateway fields with the proper information (contact
the information selected and entered is in accordance with local codes and system administrator if necessary). Primary and Secondary DNS Server ad-
regulations. dresses are required if address resolution of the SMTP server is desired.
The Device Details area contains the serial number of the system and an iden-
tification number (1 – 255). The user may choose any identification number The E-mail Notification area allows the user to type in up to six E-mail ad-
within the number range. The serial number is assigned at the factory and dresses. These addresses are notified when an alarm is triggered. The alarm
cannot be changed. levels reported to each E-mail address can be chosen by selecting the appro-
priate alarm level checkboxes for each address.
figure 7. network configuration tab
15. When the information on this screen is complete, a dialog box appears
asking to download the configuration changes. Select Yes to begin the
download.
16. When the download is complete, the system automatically resets and be-
gins to take baseline measurements. At this time the system should be
allowed to run undisturbed for at least five minutes to ensure it calculates
valid air flow and filter monitoring baselines. When the system stabilizes,
the front panel indicators are illuminated, as shown in Figure 8. The par-
ticulate level indicators illuminate along with the Test, Reset and Isolate
buttons. The indicators at the bottom of the display indicate the air flow
through the detector. If the system has normal air flow, these indicators
are illuminated in green, near the center of the display.
17. If the location contains more than one FAAST system, repeat this proce-
dure for each system being commissioned at the location.
Re-Configuring or Updating a FAAST System
When a FAAST system has been configured for a particular pipe network or is
being updated, the startup sequence changes from the startup sequence of a
new system. When the system is powered with a different pipe network con-
ASP-25 nected, the system detects different readings and the new information must
be input to re-configure the system. Perform the following procedure to re-
commission or update a system.
1. If the system fails to power up and stabilize, re-check that all power wiring
is securely and correctly connected.
2. Apply power to the system and open the PipeIQ application. Make sure that
the PipeIQ application is connected to the system either through a local
network cable or through an internet network connection to the system.

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Figure 8. typical stabilized front panel indicators FAAST System, starting with Step 11 found on page 3.
Table 12. Approved Simulated Smoke PRODUCTS
Manufacturer Model
Home Safeguard Industries 25S
SDi CHEK02 and CHEK06
SDi SOLOA4
SDi SMOKESABRE-01

Table 13. Canned Smoke Test

Step Action Verification
1 Make sure that the local
fire panel and any automatic
extinguishing or suppressant
systems are either discon-
nected or isolated from exter-
nal reporting equipment
2 Establish that the system is Observe the user interface
working normally
3 Release simulated smoke Use a stopwatch to measure
(Home Safeguard Industries the elapsed time between the
Model 25S or equivalent) release of the simulated smoke
near the sampling hole at and the first indication of an in-
the furthest point from the crease in the particulate level
FAAST unit. Release simu- as indicated on the Particulate
lated smoke for a period of 2 Level display. Record the time
seconds within a distance of on the Commissioning Form
ASP-34 6 inches directly at the sam-
3. Create a project using an appropriate title, as shown in Figure 9, by select- pling hole.
ing File>New from the menu in the upper left corner of the window, or 4 Verify that the alarm relays Observe the user interface
by selecting the icon for a new project. To retain information from a previ- activate when the alarm
ous project, open the project file associated with the system by selecting indicators illuminate
File>Open and then choosing the appropriate project name.
5 Make sure to re-connect the
figure 9. new project screen local fire panel and any auto-
matic extinguishing or suppres-
sant systems after successful
completion of the test

TEST system
All FAAST systems must be tested after installation and periodically thereafter.
Testing methods must statisfy the authority having jurisdiction. Systems of-
fer maximum performance when tested and maintained in compliance with
NFPA 72.
Preparation for Testing
Prior to any test of a building’s fire alarm system, all occupants should be
notified, in accordance with NFPA 72. This ensures that everyone is aware of
what is going on and the testing can be conducted efficiently. Typically, a team
of two performs testing of a FAAST system, with one technician remaining at
the detector to verify test results, while the other technician introduces the
canned smoke into the farthest sensing hole of the system.

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Before these tests are carried out, ensure that the room or area being protected
is in its operational state in terms of airflow, temperature and cleanliness.
4. Connect to the system by right clicking on the device in the left pane and Any air handling units should be running, all floor and ceiling tiles should be
selecting “Connect Device.” For an existing device, the text box should have installed and any equipment producing a heat load should be in its normal
the Host IP address that was assigned to that device when it was originally operating mode.
configured. Select Administrator from the drop down menu in the User text
For proper testing, one of the simulated smoke products listed in Table 12
box and enter the password for that device in the Password text box. Select
must be used. A canned smoke test procedure is indicated in Table 13.
the Connect button and the icon should change from a red X to a green con-
nect icon showing the device made a successful connection. System Pressure Testing
5. Double click on the Device icon in the left pane to open the Configuration Pressure testing should be performed on as many sample holes as possible
window in the right pane. Fill in the appropriate General information, as during the initial commissioning tests. This establishes a good baseline to use
shown in Figure 6. Be sure that all of the information selected and entered at a later date. During maintenance testing, only a few holes need to be tested
is in accordance with local codes and regulations. if they continue to be close to the initial results.
Refer to tables 2 through 7 that explain the information contained in the fields During normal system maintenance, verify the current pressures versus the
of the General tab. original pressures for the same sample holes. Any significant differences
6. Continue by doing the same steps described in the Commissioning a New should be immediately investigated to determine the cause and potential re-
pair of the system.
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Relay Function Testing
The Relay function can be verified by setting the system into Test mode. The
Test mode is initiated through the PipeIQ mimic tab or by depressing the TEST
button on the user display when the button is enabled. The Test mode simu-
lates a fire condition by activating all ten segments in the Particulate Level dis-
play and each segment in the Alarm display. Each corresponding alarm relay
is also activated after any programmed delay associated with that relay. Acti-
vation of the RESET button removes the system from Test and resets the relays.
Documenting Test Results
All test results must be recorded in accordance with local codes and regula-
tions. There is a Commissioning Form attached to this document to aid in
documenting these tests.
Customer Acceptance
Both the team doing the testing and the customer/owner representative
should be completely satisfied with all the results from the commissioning
tests. They should also agree that all testing results meet the local codes and
regulations for the type of system being tested. The final acceptance of the
system should be a completed with a signed copy of the Commissioning Form
and any other relevant documentation required.

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FAAST System Commissioning Form
Customer Name:
Project Name:
Site Address:

Installer Name/Contact information: Date:

Commissioning Agent/Contact information: Date:
Client Representative/Contact information: Date:
Witness/Contact information: Date:
Wiring Checked: Date: Yes/No
Detector Settings: Date: Yes/No
Test Relays: Date: Yes/No
Required Documents

Copy of Commissioning Form Yes/No

FAAST system Bill of Material Yes/No
Commissioning Form for each system Yes/No
Smoke Test results Yes/No
Locally required forms Yes/No
Customer’s Signature: Date:

Commissioning Agent Signature: Date:

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FAAST System Commissioning Form (CONT.)
Air Handling Yes/No Duct Sampling Yes/No
Number of Sample points: Number of Cabinets:
Temperature:
Conditions: Humidity:
Other:
As-Built Installation Drawings Yes/No Is the system installed in accor- Yes/No
Available? dance with the design?
Is the power supply installed Yes/No Is the pipe network installed and Yes/No
properly? labeled properly?
Describe any Variations:

Sensitivity: % Obscuration/ft.:
Detector Address: Detector Address:
Threshold Time Delay Threshold Time Delay
Day Alert: Day Alert:
Action 1: Action 1:
Action 2: Action 2:
Fire 1: Fire 1:
Fire 2: Fire 2:
Night Alert: Night Alert:
Action 1: Action 1:
Action 2: Action 2:
Fire 1: Fire 1:
Fire 2: Fire 2:
Weekend Alert: Weekend Alert:
Action 1: Action 1:
Action 2: Action 2:
Fire 1: Fire 1:
Fire 2: Fire 2:
Acclimate Alert: Acclimate Alert:
Action 1: Action 1:
Action 2: Action 2:
Fire 1: Fire 1:
Fire 2: Fire 2:
Air Flow Fault Low: Air Flow Fault Low:
Thresholds Thresholds
High: High:

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FAAST System Commissioning Form (CONT.)
Predicted: Actual:
Transport Times
Predicted: Actual:

Predicted: Actual:

Alarm Outputs Verified:

Fault Outputs Verified:

Isolate Function Verified:

Air Flow Blockage Verified:

Air Flow Readings:

Pressure Readings:

Comments:

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COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

SCOPE FIGURE 2. REMOVABLE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY:
This section provides guidance through maintenance and troubleshooting for
the FAAST system.
FIELD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the FAAST system is quick and easy. The only field mainte-
nance item recommended is the replaceable filter. The filter is located behind
the Display Door under the User Interface Card, as shown in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1. F
 RONT VIEW OF DETECTOR WITH DISPLAY DOOR OPEN
AND USER INTERFACE CARD IN PLACE:
USER INTERFACE CARD
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FIGURE 3. FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS WITH LANGUAGE CARD REMOVED:

FILTER
MOUNTING SCREWS

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FILTER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Over a period of time this filter collects environmental dust and dirt that even-
tually inhibits proper air flow within the system. If blockage is detected by the
system, a minor filter fault is activated. If the filter is not replaced within 72
hours, the status is changed to an urgent fault.
The filter should be replaced when the system indicates that air flow has ASP-91
reached the specified minimum level.
To replace the filter perform the procedure in Table 1. RECOMMENDED STOCK LEVEL
Filters should be kept on site so that they may be changed either on a regular
TABLE 1. FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE schedule, or as needed. This keeps system down time to a minimum. Filters
STEP ACTION have an average life expectancy of 4 years.
1 Before performing maintenance, notify the proper authorities that TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
the system is undergoing maintenance, and will temporarily be This section is intended for additional troubleshooting guidance. For general fault
out of service. Disable the system to prevent unwanted alarms. conditions, wiring and start up guidelines, refer to the Installation and Mainte-
nance Instructions. Table 2 gives recommended action to possible conditions.
2 Turn off the system by removing the 24 Volt power connector from
the unit or by unplugging the converter from its power outlet.
NOTE: If power is not removed, the unit automatically enters
Service Mode when the screws are removed from the filter.
This removes power from the fan and the sensing chamber. In
addition, the filter fault indicator is illuminated and the urgent
relay is set.
3 Open the Display Door, as shown in Figure 1, and remove the
User Interface card in front of the filter.
4 Remove the two Philips head screws securing the filter to the
unit, as shown in Figure 3.
5 Replace the entire filter assembly, as shown in Figure 2, with
a new unit by pulling the old filter out and sliding a new filter
assembly back into position.
6 Reinsert the two Philips head screws and tighten.
7 Carefully reinstall the User Interface card.

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TABLE 2. TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK GUIDE

TYPE CONDITION RECOMMENDED ACTION

Fault Warning External Monitor Fault signals, but nothing is con- Attach the 47 K-Ohm resistors, included with FAAST system, to the External
nected to the external monitor relay. Monitor terminal when the external monitor relay is not being used.
Fault Warning Flow fault signals after power initialization. Check for broken pipe connections or blocked sample holes. Repair any dam-
age to the pipe network.
Fault Warning Flow fault signals after power initialization. If the FAAST system pipe network has changed or the FAAST system was
moved to another pipe network, the system must be re-configured to reset its
reference baseline.
Fault Warning Filter fault signals after power initialization. If the FAAST system pipe network has changed or the FAAST system was
moved to another pipe network, the system must be re-configured to reset
its reference baseline. If changes have not been made to the pipe network,
replace the filter.
Pipe Network Transport time is significantly longer than the Set ALERT and ACTION 1 delay to zero.
PipeIQ design indicates.
Pipe Network Transport time is significantly longer than the Be certain that caps are installed in the two ports not being used.
PipeIQ design indicates.
Pipe Network Transport time is significantly longer than the Check pipe integrity. Use electrical tape to close all sample holes and check
PipeIQ design indicates. the pipe for leaks. This can be accomplished by applying 2 psi of compressed
air and measuring with a pressure gauge. The gauge should not drop more
than 1 psi in 15 sec.
Pipe Network The pipe network prevents the FAAST device from Loosen pipe mounting brackets enough to allow the pipe to bend and remove
being removed from the mounting bracket. the pipe from the top of the detector.
Pipe Network The pipe network prevents the FAAST device from Cut a ½ inch (13 mm)section of pipe approximately 6 inches (15 cm)above
being removed from the mounting bracket. the detector. Remove the detector and steel plate from the wall. Fit a 5/8 (16
mm)inch spacer behind the steel mounting plate. Permanently connect a
union at the location where the ½ inch (13 mm) section of pipe was removed. 
The spacer behind the back plate will allow the larger diameter union to clear
the wall.
PipeIQ The web server isn't refreshing every 10 seconds. Update settings in the computer to allow for the system to refresh.
PipeIQ Unable to connect to the device. Verify the TCP/IP settings of your network adapter. Ensure the IP address
matches the IP address of the FAAST system. The IP address can be deter-
mined by using the blink IP address mode.
PipeIQ Pipes and fittings do not connect on the design There are two things to be aware of prior to specifying the next component in
page of PipeIQ. the design. First, orient the view to either FRONT, TOP or RIGHT view. Second,
highlight the component to be connected such that it shows yellow. Then,
specify the new component. Always use one of the three views to move the
new component on the screen.
PipeIQ Cannot edit pipe. Try using one of the three views (FRONT, TOP or RIGHT) to edit.
PipeIQ Cannot disconnect element. Only components with a single connection can be disconnected. In order to
disconnect a component from within an assembly, all later components must
be disconnected first.
Note: Making all component moves/disconnect from a single view will make
these components easier to reassemble.
User Interface Front panel buttons do not work. Buttons may be configured as locked. Follow procedure to unlock buttons or
configure them in the unlock mode.

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PipeIQ FAAST Connection Troubleshooting Take note of current adapter settings. They will be needed if you wish to re-
In order to connect to a FAAST device at its default IP address (192.168.1.10) store your existing network connection later. To configure a direct connection
the PC network adapter must be configured to operate in the correct address to a FAAST device choose:
range. Below are the steps required to make a direct connection to a FAAST • Use the following IP address
device.
• IP address: 192.168.1.15
Windows XP
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Go to Start->Control Panel Select OK to close the dialog box. Select OK again to close the Connection
Properties window and apply the changes.

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Open Network Connections

ASP-66

Choose the Wired Network Adapter that will be used to

connect to the device.

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Checking Connectivity
To verify that your network settings are correct and you can communicate
with the FAAST device perform the following:
Choose Start->Run

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Type cmd and choose OK to open a command prompt window

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Right-click and select Properties.

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Type ping 192.168.1.10 and select OK. The ping application will attempt to
make contact with the FAAST device 4 times. The first or second request may
time out, but if a reply is received your network adapter is configured cor-
rectly. If a reply is not received check the Ethernet cable. Also verify that the
correct network adapter was configured and that it has the correct TCP/IP
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settings described above.
Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties

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COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Parts and Accessories

SCOPE TABLE 3. AVAILABLE LANGUAGES FOR USER INTERFACE CARD
This section provides information on the parts and accessories available for
Part No. Language
the FAAST system.
F-LCARD-EN Language Card – English
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Table 1 lists additional Parts and Accessories available for use with the FAAST F-LCARD-SP Language Card – Spanish
system.
The User Interface Card can be easily replaced. To remove and replace the User
TABLE 1. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Interface card, follow the procedure outlined in Table 4.
Part No. Item Description
TABLE 4. USER INTERFACE DISPLAY CARD REPLACEMENT
CMKT00100 FAAST Binder Provides key documents
for the FAAST system in- Step Procedure
cluding the Comprehensive
1 Grasp the top of the card and gently lift the center of the card.
Instruction Manual.
2 Carefully remove the card from the 6 mounting tabs, as shown
I56-3621-000 Installation and Describes the installation,
in FIGURE 1, from bottom to top.
Maintenance Instructions features and basic opera-
tion of the FAAST system. 3 When the card is removed from all of the tabs, remove the bot-
tom of the card from the pocket.
F-A3384-000 Air Filter Disposable system filter.
PIPE NETWORK COMPONENTS 4 Install a new card by sliding the card into the pocket. Moving
TABLE 2 shows a list of the pipe fittings and accessories available for constructing from bottom to top, insert the card under each tab. If neces-
a pipe network for the FAAST system. sary, use a flathead screwdriver to gently press the card in
place beneath each of the mounting tabs. The card is moder-
TABLE 2. PIPE NETWORK PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ately flexible to allow for some bending during installation.
Part No. Item Image Description
FIGURE 1. USER INTERFACE CARD MOUNTING
P-PIPE-210 CPVC Pipe 15 ft. lengths, 3/4"
Orange CPVC pipe, 14
pieces, 210 ft. Total
Length
P-ELB-90 90 degree 90 degree CPVC Elbow,
Elbow 3/4", Socket to Socket,
qty. 20
P-ELB-45 45 degree 45 degree CPVC Elbow,
Elbow 3/4", Socket to Socket,
qty. 10 MOUNTING MOUNTING
TABS TABS
P-TEE Tee 90 degree CPVC Tee,
3/4", Socket to Socket,
qty. 15
P-COUPLING Coupling CPVC Coupling, 3/4",
Socket to Socket, qty.
15
P-UNION Union CPVC Socket Union,
3/4", qty. 10
P-ENDCAP End Cap CPVC End Cap, 3/4",
qty. 25
P-LABEL-P Sampling Sampling Point Labels,
DO NOT PAINT

DO NOT PAINT

POCKET
DETECTION

DETECTION
SAMPLING

SAMPLING
SYSTEM

SYSTEM
POINT

POINT
FIRE

FIRE

Point Labels roll of 100 ASP-65

P-LABEL-T Pipe Label SMOKE DETECTOR SAMPLING TUBE Pipe Labels, roll of 100
DO NOT DISTURB

Note: Pipe and Fittings are listed to UL 1887.

LANGUAGE CARDS
In addition to the standard English User Interface card, there are other lan-
guages available for use with the FAAST system.
Table 3 lists the part numbers for ordering User Interface Cards and the lan-
guages that are available.

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The Pipe System

SCOPE FITTINGS
This section provides details on the physical installation of the pipe network Fittings are used to connect sections of pipe together on longer network runs
for the FAAST system. Knowledge of local codes and regulations is required in and are made from the same material as the pipe. There are several types of
addition to this manual. fittings to allow for various bends, straight runs, branches and connections.
Common fittings are described in the following sections.
INSTALLATION STAGES
Table 1 lists the standard installation stages for an aspiration pipe network. Couplings and Unions
Couplings and unions are used to connect two sections of pipe in a straight
TABLE 1. TYPICAL PIPE NETWORK INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
line. A coupling is used when the section is not intended to be taken apart.
STEP ACTION A union offers the ability to screw the two pipe sections together for future
1 Verify design documents are accurate and obtain the size and access, such as areas of the pipe network that have to be periodically dis-
configuration of the pipes in the network. assembled for maintenance or cleaning. Unions can also be used to orient
sample holes correctly in a specific section of the pipe network, such as over
Note: If PipeIQ was used to design the network, a bill of ma-
return air grilles. Figure 1 shows a typical union and coupling.
terials can be generated from the application.
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL UNION AND PIPE REDUCER
2 Mark off the area where the system is to be installed and
identify the location where the FAAST system is to be
mounted.
3 Select and mark the locations for the pipe clips in accordance
with the design.
4 Install the FAAST system in its permanent location. (See
Installation and Maintenance Guide for details.)
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5 Mount the pipe clips according to the previous markings.
6 Dry mount and assemble the pipe network according to the Elbows
pipe network design documents. Elbows are used to change the direction of the pipe network. Both 45 degree and
90 degree elbows may be used. Both elbow fittings are shown in Figure 2.
CAUTION: Do not permanently connect the pipes at this time.
7 Measure and mark the sampling holes on the pipe network. FIGURE 2. 45 AND 90 DEGREE ELBOWS
Make sure that the spacing of the sampling holes is in accor-
dance with the network design. Based upon the application, 45° 90°
ensure that the sampling holes are at the correct orientation
to the air flow, as recommended in the section on network
pipe design.
8 Verify the sampling-hole positions and orientations and drill
the sampling holes.
9 Drill and install end caps on all appropriate pipe ends. ASP-77 ASP-78
10 Modify the design documents to agree with the actual net-
Tees
work, if the physical network is significantly different from the
Tees are used for attaching drop tubes or sampling pipes in the network.
original design documents.
A specialized tee can be used to attach a capillary tube and a sampling point.
11 When testing is complete and the system performance is veri- A tee is shown in Figure 3.
fied, permanently bond the pipe network together.
FIGURE 3. TEE
CAUTION: Never bond the pipes to the detector. The detector
inlet and outlet are tapered to accept the piping without any
bonding and provide an air tight seal.
12 Label all portions of the system according to local codes and
regulations. Pipe and Sampling Point labels are available –
refer to the Accessories section.
13 If additional changes are made, ensure that design docu-
ments are updated accordingly.
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PIPE NETWORK COMPONENTS
The FAAST system uses standard aspiration fire detection pipe network com- End Caps
ponents, such as pipes, elbows and couplings. The components listed in this The end of the pipe should be terminated with an end cap. The end cap may
section are not an all inclusive list of components used for fire protection sys- have a sampling hole depending upon the system design. The size of the hole
tems. However, they represent the most commonly used items. in the end cap is determined by the PipeIQ software. An end cap is shown in
Figure 4.
PIPES
The pipes used in the pipe network can be made of various materials includ- FIGURE 4. end cap
ing copper, PVC, ABS, UPVC and CPVC. The internal pipe diameter used with
the FAAST system can range from 0.591 to 0.827 in. (15 to 21 mm). Ideal
dimensions vary depending on system design requirements, as well as local
codes and regulations. The FAAST system has a built in tiered insertion point
for the pipes, which allows for an outside tube diameter of either 1.050 in. or ASP-79
25 mm to accommodate U.S. Customary System and Metric System sized pipe.
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CAPILLARY TUBES AND SAMPLING POINTS Labels
A capillary tube is a length of flexible tubing that is connected to the main Labels are available to identify the pipe network as a fire detection system,
sampling pipe with a sampling point at the end. The purpose of these tubes both at the sampling points and along the pipe itself. NFPA 72 states that the
is to extend the placement of the area being sampled away from the main pipe should be labeled:
pipe network. This may be necessary to reach into an enclosed space, such 1. At changes in direction or branches of piping
as a cabinet, or for aesthetic and security reasons. This allows the core pipe 2. At each side of penetrations of walls, floors, or other barriers
network to be hidden, while only a small sampling point is located in the 3. At intervals on piping that provide visibility within the space, but no
main space. Figure 5 shows the capillary tube extending down from the main greater than 20 ft. (6.1 m)
sampling pipe with a sampling point on the end. The sampling hole is located PIPE NETWORK INSTALLATION
in the sampling point. PipeIQ allows for capillary tubes and sampling points This section provides the basics to installing a pipe network. Keep in mind
to be added to the pipe network design and will calculate the appropriate air that each system will have different characteristics, and will have variations
flow through the system. to accommodate. The most common issues are described in the following
The maximum length for capillary flexible tubing is 26 ft. (8 m). When mul- sections.
tiple capillary tubes are used in a network, the length of each capillary tube Cutting Pipe
should be approximately equal. A sampling hole is required at the end of each Proper tools must be used when cutting pipe. Pipe shears or a wheel type
capillary tube. PipeIQ will provide direction when designing capillary tubes plastic tubing cutter can be used for PVC or CPVC pipe. Always keep the cut-
into the pipe network. ting edge of the tools sharp. Ensure that cuts are made perpendicular to the
figure 5: capillary tubes with sampling points pipe length keeping the cuts square. Square cuts ensure maximum bonding
area and help provide a good seal when joining the components.
Remove all loose material and any burrs from the end of the pipe after a cut.
Debris and shavings from cuts must be removed in order to keep sampling
holes free of obstructions.
Joining Components
The pipe network must be permanently connected once the system has been
installed and tested. The method to accomplish a permanent connection de-
pends upon the material of the pipe and fittings.
NOTE: The immediate connections between the inlet pipe and exhaust pipe
and the FAAST system SHOULD NOT be permanently connected.
When bonding components together, never place solvent on the inside of a
pipe or other component. Apply the solvent only to the outside of the pipe
that is being inserted into a coupling or other component. If solvent is ap-
ASP-83 plied to the inside of a pipe or other component, the solvent can build up.
This build-up can affect the air flow within the pipe network and may cause
Mounting Brackets abnormal behavior within the pipe network.
The pipe network is mounted to the ceiling or other appropriate location us-
Make sure that pipes are inserted completely and butted against the lip of the
ing pipe mounting brackets. A large variety of brackets are available. Typical
coupling or other component. If this is not done, turbulence can be created due to
brackets include clips, saddle clamps or tie wraps, as shown in Figure 6. The
the gaps, which can cause problems with system pressures and air flow.
mounting choice will depend upon the material being mounted to, environ-
mental conditions, as well as local codes and regulations. Mounting brackets Mounting the Pipe Network
are usually centered 5 ft. (1.5 m) apart when using ¾ inch sch40 pipe at 70°F The following recommendations should be taken into consideration when
(21°C). Open style mounting clips should not be used in an inverted position mounting the pipe network.
with the open section facing downward such that the pipe could drop from • Minimize flexing of the pipes by securing them at proper intervals with
the clip. appropriate mounting brackets.
FIGURE 6. TYPICAL PIPE MOUNTING BRACKETS Maximum support spacing

Pipe Diameter 60°F 100°F 140°F

½ in. (15mm) 4½ft. (1.3m) 4ft. (1.2m) 2½ft. (0.7m)
¾ in. (20mm) 5ft. (1.5m) 4ft. (1.2m) 2½ft. (0.7m)
• Typically, the pipe network should be mounted between one and four
inches (25 – 100 mm) below the ceiling, subject to local codes and
regulations.
• Allow for expansion and contraction of the pipe network in areas of ex-
treme temperature fluctuations, especially on long straight runs of pipe.
• In areas of extreme temperature fluctuations, never place mounting
brackets adjacent to couplings, unions or tees. This can lead to interfer-
ence with expansion or contraction of the pipe network.
• To minimize the effect of pressure differentials, the sampled air should
be returned to the protected environment wherever possible. This
eliminates any pressure differentials that might reduce the air flow in
the pipe network.
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Pipe Bends
Never bend pipes, unless absolutely necessary. Use elbows, tees or other fit-
tings to change the direction of the pipe.
If bending is necessary, determine how much bending the pipe can tolerate
before beginning the process. Always use bending springs and pipe benders.
Never heat the pipe or bend it around sharp objects. If a pipe is kinked while
bending, replace it with a new section of pipe. Conform to all local codes and
regulations for bending of pipes.
Drilling Sample Holes
Each hole in the sampling pipe represents a smoke detection location. Hole
placement and size are determined using PipeIQ software. Sample holes
should be drilled after the pipe network has been installed. To prevent sam-
pling holes from being blocked by dust and dirt, place the holes on the bottom
side of the sampling pipes, not on the top of the pipe. This ensures that any
falling debris does not clog the sampling holes. This hole positioning should
also be followed for voids in the ceiling or floor.
The following guidelines should be followed when drilling the sample holes
in the pipe network.
• Holes must be drilled perpendicular (90 degrees) to the pipe. If the drill
is not held perpendicular, the hole is not round and may affect air flow.
• Sampling holes must be drilled exactly at the positions marked on the
pipe with the exact size determined by the PipeIQ software.
• Holes must not be drilled through both sides of the pipe.
• Holes should be drilled with a slow speed drill with a sharp drill bit. This
minimizes dust and burrs entering the pipe network.
It is always good practice to blow compressed air through the pipe after drill-
ing to clear any debris before final connection to the FAAST system. Alter-
nately, a shop vacuum can be used to remove debris from the pipe network.
Remove the end cap and use the vacuum to draw the debris through the end
of the pipe near the FAAST system connection.
DILUTION IN ASPIRATION SYSTEMS
Air from an aspiration system is drawn in from several sampling points along
the pipe network. Because of this, air from a single point in the system is
diluted by the combination of air from the entire system. This affects the con-
centration of smoke particles in the air that reaches the detector. The dilu-
tion effect must be accounted for when designing the overall FAAST system.
PipeIQ automatically calculates the primary factors contributing to the effects
of dilution on the system.
A general guideline for the effect of dilution on the pipe network is given in
the following example. A smoke source of 2% obscuration/ft is introduced at
the far end of a pipe having 10 sampling holes. No other smoke is entering any
of the other sampling holes. As the smoke passes each hole, the smoke filled
air is added to with clean air. When the sample reaches the detector it is now
at 0.2% obscuration/ft. or 1/10th of its starting density. Therefore if the first
alarm threshold is set at 0.2% obs/ft., the smoke outside the hole must exceed
2%/ft. to sound the alarm.
The longer the pipe and the greater the number of sampling holes, the more
susceptible the system will be to dilution. It is better to operate on the conser-
vative side of the situation due to the variable influences on the system. In ac-
tuality, the calculation of dilution is not as straightforward as above and more
factors are involved. Each system will have different characteristics, meaning
precise calculation is complicated. Issues that will affect the dilution rate in-
clude size, location and number of holes, tees, elbows and joints, diameter of
the pipe itself, as well as, outside elements such as air temperature, pressure
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Application and Design

SCOPE In locations that are normally subjected to difficult environmental conditions,
This section is intended to provide general design and application guidelines such as loading docks or warehouse spaces, the FAAST system is typically
for designing pipe networks in conjunction with the FAAST system. It contains located within a controlled environment, while the pipe network is located in
relevant design considerations and recommendations on how the FAAST sys- the harsh environment.
tem may be installed in various applications. System Design
DESIGN PipeIQ is designed to take the information gathered during this initial phase
There are basic requirements that must be followed for a good site design. The and assist in designing the pipe network. There are two design methods
more information that is obtained up front, the easier the process will be. The within the PipeIQ software. One offers a design wizard to create a simple
following items are provided to aid the design process. layout based on the parameters provided. The other allows for customization
throughout the process. Both methods provide the opportunity to go back
• Understand local codes and standards.
and modify the system as needed to accommodate the environment being
• Gather all relevant information about the site, including the floor plan protected. For complete directions on the operation of PipeIQ refer to the sec-
for the protected space. The floor plan must also include existing or tion titled PipeIQ.
proposed fixtures, fittings, air handlers, vents and other equipment that
SAMPLING METHODS
requires special consideration.
There are two general types of sampling methods: standard pipe network
• Determine the uses of the protected area to establish any special requirements. sampling and capillary tube sampling. From these sampling methods several
• Verify the protection level required for the area, i.e. standard fire detec- design configurations can be used to meet the needs of a particular site en-
tion, early warning fire detection, very early warning fire detection. vironment. Local codes and standards along with site requirements will help
determine the best air sampling method.
• Use the PipeIQ™ software to design the pipe network for the FAAST system.
Standard Pipe Network Sampling
Regulatory Requirements
The following guidelines are used for any pipe network design. Also, some ad-
Local codes and regulations can determine the size and spacing between the
ditional guidelines specific to different sampling methods may apply.
sample holes in a network, making them a critical part to any pipe design.
These requirements change depending on the type of environment being 1. Local codes and standards always take precedence over any values speci-
monitored. Local codes and standards take precedence over any parameters fied in this documentation.
suggested by this document for the FAAST system. 2. Recommended pipe network material is nominal ¾ in. schedule 40 inter-
Site Layout And Measurements nal diameter (25 mm OD) CPVC, PVC, ABS or UPVC pipe.
Planning of fire protection zones and relevant FAAST system locations are 3. There should be a minimum of 20 in. (500 mm) of straight pipe at the
needed to begin the planning process. The plan should include measurements FAAST system input.
of the area to be protected and any areas designated for a different use. The 4. Sharp bends decrease airflow and performance.
plan should also show any obstacles to the free flow of air in the space, i.e. 5. All pipe designs must have an end cap.
partitions or other large objects. Areas requiring special protection should also 6. Multiple shorter pipes provide better performance than a single longer
be noted. length pipe.
Locations of large machinery, equipment, cabinets or any other large items 7. Symmetrical designs both in pipe length and hole size and distribution
that may affect the pipe network design also need to be indentified on the are preferred to optimize FAAST system performance.
plan. The pipe design can be overlaid onto an existing CAD drawing of the site 8. To prevent sampling holes from being blocked by dust and dirt, place the
plan using the PipeIQ software. holes on the bottom side of the sampling pipes, not on the top of the pipe.
Site Details This ensures that any falling debris does not clog the sampling holes.
When designing the fire protection system, there are a number of site details 9. To minimize the effect of pressure differentials, the sampled air should
that need to be taken into account: be returned to the protected space wherever possible. This eliminates
any pressure differentials that might reduce the air flow in the pipe net-
• Air flow and the location of air handling units, returns, exhaust systems, etc.
work.
• Construction of areas being monitored – high ceilings, ceiling and floor voids Capillary Tube Sampling
• Obstructions to the pipe layout – beams, walls, furniture Capillary tube sampling is a method of locating sampling points remote from
the main sampling pipe. This is particularly useful where the main sampling
• Placement of equipment requiring any special protection – electrical
pipe cannot be routed through the area requiring protection for either techni-
cabinets
cal or aesthetic reasons. Capillary tubes are also used to sample equipment
• Monitoring requirements – on site, remote cabinets or enclosures within the protected area.
• Activities within the environment – public space, office space, clean In the absence of any other guidance, it is recommended that a minimum
room, warehouse, etc.
of two capillary sampling points are sited in a room. This allows a degree of
Environmental Conditions redundancy should any one hole become obstructed. PipeIQ will allow sam-
Identify as many ambient conditions that exist within the protected area of pling points and capillary tubes to be added as part of the design parameters.
the site. Typically different areas have different conditions. This includes in- Local codes and standards differ on issues, such as the minimum distance
formation such as temperature, humidity and altitude. The more accurate the detection points that can be positioned from walls and ceilings. It is important
information about the protected areas, the better the FAAST system can be that the specific local regulatory requirements are observed.
designed to meet those needs.
The following guidelines are recommended for capillary tube use.
The environment, both internally and externally of the protected environment 1. Try to keep the length of capillaries the same.
(especially if air is being pulled in for heating or cooling), may have an ef- 2. Capillary tube length should not exceed 26 ft. (8 m).
fect on the operation of the FAAST system. High pollution levels may cause 3. When sampling equipment cabinets or other enclosures, the sampling point
background levels of particulate matter in the protected area. The Acclimate is typically placed at or close to the top of the interior of the enclosure.
feature of the FAAST system helps to compensate for this background level.
This setting may be chosen during configuration. Or, if the environmental
changes are better defined by days of the week, the FAAST system offers a
day/night/weekend mode.
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OPEN AREA PROTECTION LARGE AREA PROTECTION
Ceiling Sampling Large volume areas and areas with high ceilings require special design con-
In typical ceiling installations, the pipe network is suspended from 1 in. to 1 siderations for the pipe network design. Stratification occurs when smoke is
ft. (25 mm to 300 mm) below the ceiling level in the protected area. This type heated by smoldering or burning materials and becomes less dense than the
of installation is the most common installation. It could be used in offices, surrounding cooler air. The smoke rises until there is no longer a difference in
warehouses, equipment rooms and a variety of other types of installations. temperature between the smoke and the surrounding air. (See NFPA 72-2007,
The pipes and hence the air sampling holes are exposed to the protected envi- A.5.7.1.10.) Stratification, therefore, may occur in areas where air tempera-
ronment. The PipeIQ software can also provide guidance for the design. ture may be elevated at the ceiling level, especially where there is a lack of
ventilation. When stratification is likely to occur, conventional pipe network
Concealed Pipe Networks
sampling may not be effective.
Capillary tubes are typically used for concealed pipe networks. This type of
network is normally used for either aesthetic or security purposes. The main One method to overcome the stratification problem is to create a vertical sam-
pipe network is installed in a ceiling void and capillary tubes are branched off pling pipe in addition to the horizontal pipe network on the ceiling. The verti-
at regular intervals. These capillary tubes are used to monitor the protected cal sampling pipe has sampling holes at various heights to sample within any
area by projecting through the ceiling covering while the main pipe network stratification layers present in the area, as shown in Figure 1.
remains hidden. FIGURE 1. VERTICAL SAMPLING PIPE
Inter-Beam Sampling
When large ceiling beams are used in construction, pockets of space are
created between the beams. In normal circumstances, the pipe network is
mounted on the bottom of the beams and does not sample the large spaces be-
tween the beams. If it is necessary to cover this space, a rigid pipe in the shape
Sampling Pipes
of an inverted “L” can be extended vertically from the pipe network up into
the area between the beams so that the pipe reaches up towards the ceiling in
these locations. The sampling hole should be drilled just before the end cap
Smoke Stratification Layer
on the horizontal portion of the pipe. The ends of these sampling pipes should

Sampling Holes
Aspirating
be capped with an end cap. The end cap may or may not have a sample hole, Detector
depending on the pipe network design.
UNDER FLOOR PROTECTION
Floor Void Sampling
The FAAST system is well suited to protect concealed voids, either in the ceil-
ing or under the floor. Some locations use either ceiling and/or under floor
voids as return air plenums (ducts). To monitor the return air in these areas, a
pipe network must be designed to monitor the flow through these areas. Some
ceiling and floor voids are used for cable runs or for small equipment instal-
lation. Monitoring of these areas must be done using a pipe network designed
for operation in these areas. When installing pipe in a floor void, keep in mind
that the air sampling holes are still located at the bottom of the pipe. This
means that the pipe would be located towards the upper portion of the void.
OBJECT PROTECTION
Cabinet Sampling
Equipment cabinet sampling may be accomplished in two ways: pipe net-
works and sampling points can be installed directly inside the equipment cab-
inet or directly over the equipment cabinets being monitored, if the cabinets ASP-35
have ventilation grills.
COLD AREA PROTECTION
In-Cabinet Sampling The FAAST system is approved for operating temperatures ranging from
For in-cabinet sampling, capillary tubes can be used to enter the equipment 32°F (0°C) to 100°F (38°C) and sampled air temperatures ranging from -4°F
cabinet. The capillary tube is connected to the pipe network via a tee connec- (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C). However, special considerations should be taken
tion with an adapter. The maximum length of these capillary tubes is 26 ft. (8 when operating at the extreme end of these ranges, especially the cold end.
m). PipeIQ can help create an appropriate design. Refer to the section titled The Pipe System for recommendations on handling
An alternative to capillary tubes is a rigid drop tube. In this application, the the pipe itself in cold environments.
pipe network is run over a row of cabinets and drop tubes are run down to The temperature in a cold area is typically just at or above 32°F (0°C). In
each cabinet. This tube or pipe should be less than or equal to the network designing a pipe system, the pipes should be kept out of the immediate airflow
pipe diameter and is connected to the top of the cabinet and to the pipe net- from a chiller unit, if used, as its air is often significantly colder than the room
work via a tee connection. Or the pipe could come up from under a floor void itself, in order to maintain the correct temperature. In a cold room application
into the cabinet. it is not usually necessary to use a heater element, but only a water trap to
Cabinets with extractor fans may cause sampling problems when the sample remove condensation.
point is on top of the cabinet. The extractor fan creates a low pressure area
within the cabinet that can stop air from being drawn into the detector system
at the sampling point. This type of installation must be checked carefully for
proper sampling operation. This can be accomplished using canned smoke at
the sample point location.
Above Cabinet Sampling
In above cabinet sampling, the pipe network should be installed directly over
the cabinets that will be protected. Sampling holes are placed over the cabinet
ventilation grills. Holes should be oriented so that they face into the air stream
coming from the cabinet. If there is more than one exhaust from a cabinet, a
sampling hole should be installed over each opening.
NOTE: With either application it is best to locate the sampling hole in the path
of the air flow, near the top of the cabinet.
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HIGH AIR EXCHANGE AREAS FIGURE 2. IN-DUCT PIPE ORIENTATION
Typically, high air exchange areas have some form of mechanical ventilation
to maintain constant or cyclical air flow for heating, cooling or maintaining
some other sort of special environment. Smoke tends to travel with the air
flow, so positioning sampling pipes near the return of an air handling unit or Direction of
heating/air conditioning unit ensures early detection of particulate in the area. Air Flow
NFPA classifies air exchange area as: medium – 6 air exchanges per hour; high
– 12 air exchanges per hour.
Normal sampling methods for high air exchange areas are a combination of Air Supply to
return air and ceiling sampling. The return air sampling provides protection FAAST Device
when the air flow is present. The ceiling network provides protection when
the air flow is off. Local codes typically require smaller sample areas (closer Exhaust Pipe from
spacing of sample holes) as the air flow rate increases. FAAST Device
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Return Air Sampling
sealed at the far end with an end cap.
Return air sampling provides an effective means of very early warning in a
high air velocity environment, such as a mechanical air conditioned area or an 4. Position the sampling hole at either end of the sampling pipe at least 2
area equipped with an Air Handling Unit. Placing the pipe network sampling in. (50 mm) from the duct walls.
holes directly in the air stream at a return air grill allows the system to monitor 5. Holes on the inlet and exhaust pipes should be placed facing the air flow, as
air that has circulated throughout the protected area. shown in Figure 2, with the holes concentrated at the center of the duct.
The following guidelines should be reviewed and followed to ensure proper 6. The exhaust pipe must have 4, 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) holes. Holes should be
sampling by the detector system. concentrated in the middle of the duct’s width and spaced evenly.
7. Air filters may collect lint and debris, therefore, sampling pipes should be
1. More than one sampling location may be required for large air grills.
located on the downstream side of filters.
NFPA 76 recommendations specify that each sampling hole can cover a
maximum of 4 sq. ft. (0.4 m2). Small Duct Sampling
For ducts with a width less than 3 ft. (1 m), the inlet pipe should be in-
2. Sampling holes should be aligned at an angle of 20 to 45 degrees to the
stalled at the midpoint of the duct height or diameter. Exhaust pipes should
direction of the maximum air flow.
be inserted 18 in. (0.5 m) downstream from the input pipe. The exhaust pipe
3. Sampling pipes should be placed in the path of greatest air flow. should be at one quarter of the duct height or diameter, as shown in Figure
4. The number of bends in the pipe network should be kept to a minimum. 3. To avoid dilution, sampling pipes should be located before fresh air intakes
5. Pipe ends should be capped with an end cap. Depending on the pipe and before the exhaust air output.
design and PipeIQ recommendations, the end caps may or may not have
a sampling hole. FIGURE 3. SMALL DUCT SAMPLING PIPE PLACEMENT
6. Socket unions should be used in locations where the pipe network requires Small Diameter Duct
the removal of the pipes on a regular basis for maintenance purposes.
7. Use standoff fittings to keep the pipe network at least 2 to 8 in. (50 to 200
mm) in front of the grill for high velocity air flow locations. Installing the
Air Flow H
network any closer to the input grill locates the sample point in an area
of negative air pressure. Inlet Pipe H/2
8. Always keep in mind that the monitored environment should still ensure Outlet Pipe H/4

coverage if the manufactured air flow gets disrupted. ASP-36

Generally, the FAAST system should not monitor more than one air handler.
The number of air handlers monitored is limited by the maximum length of TABLE 1. HOLE SIZES FOR SMALL DUCTS
the pipe network runs. However, the degree of particulate dilution and air DUCT WIDTH NO. OF HOLE SIZE NOMINAL PIPE
movement that occurs with multiple air handlers can adversely affect sys- HOLES FLOW RATE (CFM)
tem response times. Final system testing should be done to confirm actual
response times. 12 in. 2 1/4 in. 1.84 cfm
(300 mm) (6.5 mm) (52.0 L/min)
IN-DUCT SAMPLING
The FAAST system is approved for in duct applications. National and local 20 in. 3 1/4 in. 1.83 cfm
safety standards and codes recognize the ability of air duct systems to transfer (500 mm) (6.5 mm) (51.9 L/min)
smoke, toxic gases, and flame from area to area. Sometimes smoke can be of 28 in. 4 11/64 in. 1.70 cfm
such quantity as to be a serious hazard to life safety unless blowers are shut (700 mm) (4.5 mm) (48.1 L/min)
down and dampers are actuated. The primary purpose of duct smoke detec-
36 in. 5 5/32 in. 1.81 cfm
tion is to prevent injury, panic, and property damage by reducing the spread
(900 mm) (4 mm) (51.2 L/min)
(recirculation) of smoke. Duct smoke detection also can serve to protect the
air conditioning system from fire and smoke damage, and can be used to
assist in equipment protection applications, for example, in the ventilation/
exhaust duct work of mainframe computers and tape drives. For additional in- Large Duct Sampling
formation relating to duct applications refer to the System Sensor Applications For ducts with a width of 3 ft. to 7 ft. (1 m to 2 m), two branch pipes are rec-
Guide: Duct Application Smoke Detectors. ommended for the inlets. Inlet pipes should enter a quarter of the way from
the top and bottom of the duct, as shown in Figure 4.
Design Considerations for In-Duct Sampling
The following guidelines are necessary to obtain the best installation results. The exhaust pipe should be inserted approximately 18 inches (0.5 m) from the
inlet pipes and half way up the height of the duct.
1. Pipes should always be supported at both duct walls – rubber grommets
can be used. Silicon sealer must also be used to ensure an airtight seal in To avoid dilution, sampling pipes should be located before fresh air intakes
the duct walls. and before the exhaust air output.
2. Inlet pipes must be inserted between six and ten duct widths or diam-
eters (for round ducts) from any disturbances to the flow generated by
sharp bends, plenums, nozzles or branch connections, etc.
3. The inlet and exhaust pipes must have the same length. They must be

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FIGURE 4. LARGE DUCT SAMPLING PIPE PLACEMENT
Large Diameter Duct

Air Flow Inlet Pipe

3H/4
Outlet Pipe

H/2

H/4

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TABLE 2. HOLE SIZES FOR LARGE DUCTS

DUCT WIDTH NO. OF HOLE SIZE NOMINAL PIPE

HOLES FLOW RATE (CFM)
3 ft. 4 in. (1 m) 6 9/64 in. 1.77 cfm
(3.5 mm) (50.2 L/min)
5 ft. (1.5 m) 8 1/8 in. 1.80 cfm
(3 mm) (50.9 L/min)
6 ft. 6in. (2 m) 10 1/8 in. 2.10 cfm
(3 mm) (59.6 L/min)

The information shown in Table 1 and Table 2 applies to a 15 ft. (4.6 m) inlet
pipe and a 10 ft. (3 m) exhaust pipe. Always check with local codes and stan-
dards for hole size and spacing.
Hole Orientation
Sampling response time can also be improved by avoiding low and high veloc-
ity air flows. Holes on the inlet and exhaust pipes should be facing into the
airflow.
MONITORING VOIDS
In these high air exchange environments, detection systems should be in-
stalled in any void, unless the void is completely empty and presents no
fire risk. If the void contains cabling and/or equipment that can initiate or
contribute to a fire, monitoring for combustion is highly recommended. The
sampling-hole spacing for these areas is the same as the requirements for the
rest of the area, in accordance with the relevant local codes and standards.
When sampling pipes are installed in shallow voids having poor ventilation,
special care should be taken to position the piping as close to the top of the
void as possible. This gives the best early warning due to the likelihood of the
initial smoke layer taking up only the top 10% of the void height.
Local codes and standards normally recommend the area of coverage per sam-
pling hole. Most standards define different pipe and hole spacing, depending
on certain criteria, such as air exchange rates, etc. Careful adherence should
be made to relevant local codes and standards.

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