New Infrared Beam Detectors Protect Open Spaces

New conventional infrared beam detectors, designed to protect open spaces such as shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic building, warehouses and other large open spaces.

System Sensor Europe has announced the new 6500RS and 6500R conventional infrared beam detectors, designed to protect open spaces such as shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic building, warehouses and other large open spaces.

The 6500RS features Asuretest, a unique patented remote test capability that fully tests both the optics and the electronics of the device without having to physically access the unit.

An optical filter is introduced into the optical path, attenuating the beam and causing the unit to go into alarm.

Unlike other test methods, this test process provides a complete check of every component in the alarm path without the need for access at high level.

The filter is activated from ground level by a hard-wired connection to a servo motor; given that the majority of beam detectors are likely to be installed a considerable height, the time saving during routine maintenance is considerable.

The 6500R consists of transmitter and receiver contained in a single enclosure, the emitted infrared beam is returned to the detector from a reflector panel located between 5 and 100 metres away.

A special setup mode makes alignment and setup a simple operation for one man; the unit can be adjusted by +/-10 degrees in both the horizontal and vertical planes and brackets are available where greater adjustment is required.

The unit has four fixed and two automatically variable sensitivity settings to enable it to be characterised to the operating environment.

Automatic drift compensation to offset the effects of dust settling on the optics is provided; the design of the enclosure also ensures that settling dust attenuates the optical path as little as possible.

It is externally powered, operating from either 12 or 24VDC.

The 6500R is very versatile; it is compatible with any conventional control panel and, by using it in conjunction with a suitable interface control module, it can be added to any intelligent system irrespective of the communication protocol between the control panel and detectors.

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