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Siemens FDOOT241-A9-Ex User Manual

Siemens FDOOT241-A9-Ex
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Modernizing fire detection
installations with multiple
protocol detectors in areas at
risk of explosion
Technical Manual
A6V10443621_a_en_--
Building Technologies
2014-09-01 Control Products and Systems
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Siemens FDOOT241-A9-Ex Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFlame Detector
Power Supply24 VDC
CertificationATEX, IECEx
Intrinsically SafeYes
Detection PrincipleOptical
Operating Temperature-25 to +70 °C
Output SignalRelay
Ingress ProtectionIP66
Protection ClassII
Hazardous Area CertificationATEX, IECEx
Field of View90°
Housing MaterialStainless Steel

Summary

About this document

Goal and purpose

Information on modernizing existing collective Ex detector lines with multiple protocol detectors.

Target groups

Identifies the intended audience for the information in this document.

Reference document and source language

Details about the source language, reference version, and document designation.

Document identification

Explains the structure of the document ID code.

Date format

Specifies the date format used in the document.

Conventions for text marking

Explains the special markups and symbols used in the document.

Technical terms

Defines key terms used in the document, such as EMC, EOL, Intrinsically safe, FDnet/C-NET, etc.

Applicable documents

Lists documents relevant to the fire alarm signal in areas at risk of explosion.

Download center

Provides information on where to download various types of documents via the internet.

History of changes

Details the history of changes and published language versions of the document.

Principles and conditions of modernization

Using multiple protocol detectors

Explains how multiple protocol detectors can replace existing point detectors on collective Ex detector lines.

Characteristics of multiple protocol detectors

Describes the communication capabilities of FDOOT241-A9-Ex and OOH740-A9-Ex detectors.

Step-by-step modernization

Outlines the process of modernizing detectors and replacing the fire control panel.

General limitations on modernization

Lists limitations to consider when planning modernization, including device compatibility and topology.

Limitations on the collective Ex detector family

Addresses specific limitations and warnings for replacing intrinsically safe point detectors in explosion risk areas.

Point detectors and base adapters

Undertaking modernization

Step 1: Detector modernization

Details the steps for modernizing detectors, including base replacement and configuration.

Base replacement

Explains how to switch to a Sinteso detector base when replacing detectors on collective Ex lines.

Configuration of detector type

Describes how to set the detector type using parameter set resistors for replacement.

Test the detectors

Lists the tools and methods for testing various detector types.

Testing detectors without detector exchanger and tester/detector tester

Explains detector testing procedures for collective Ex detector lines without specific equipment.

Setting the detector zones to 'Test'

Describes how setting detector zones to 'Test' affects collective Ex detector lines.

Starting up from collective mode

Outlines the steps for starting up for the first time from collective mode.

Step 2: Replacing the control panel and changing over to FDnet-Ex/C-NET-Ex protocol

Details replacing the control panel or installing a line card for the new protocol.

Replacing the control panel or installing a line card

Recommendations for replacing fire control panels or adding line cards for FDnet/C-NET.

Replacing the remaining peripheral devices

Explains the replacement of peripheral devices like manual call points and alarm indicators.

Converting collective Ex detector lines

Provides points to observe when switching collective Ex detector lines to FDnet-Ex/C-NET-Ex.

Starting up for the first time under FDnet-Ex/C-NET-Ex

Outlines the steps for initial startup after changing to FDnet-Ex/C-NET-Ex mode.

Configuration

Information on configuring multiple protocol detectors using control panel software.

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