Engineering Product Guide

Ionisation Smoke Detectors

Optical Smoke Detectors
Resettable Heat Detectors

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SERIES 60 CONVENTIONAL FIRE DETECTORS
Series 60 is a range of conventional fire detectors, designed for the highest effectiveness by utilis-
ing the latest technology. The range comprises ionisation, integrating ionisation and optical smoke
detectors and a series of combined rate-of-rise and fixed heat detectors.

These detectors have been carefully researched by the Apollo design team and the range has
undergone rigorous testing to ensure that it meets not only the European standards but also the
demands of today’s high-technology environments.

This Product Guide aims to provide engineers with the fullest information on Series 60, in order to
be able to design optimum solutions to fire protection problems.

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd, part of the Halma plc group of companies, operates from one site at
Havant, near Portsmouth, England. All departments - Research and Development, Sales and Mar-
keting, Manufacturing and Finance - are located here. Apollo applies the most modern production
techniques and has invested in sophisticated manufacturing equipment to ensure consistent high
quality of product and fast response to customer requirements. Through planned expansion Apollo
has reached a leading position in the market for professional fire detectors and exports over half of
its production to countries around the world.

Information in this guide is given in good faith, but Apollo Fire Detectors Limited cannot be held
responsible for any omission or errors. The company reserves the right to change specifications of
products at any time and without prior notice.

Apollo Fire Detectors was one of the first companies in the fire protection industry
to be successfully assessed to the standard BS 5750, part 2 (ISO 9002/EN 29002)
for quality assurance. In 1999, Apollo gained BS EN ISO: 9001: 1994 certification
from the Loss Prevention Certification Board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Series 60 Ionisation Smoke Detector

Operating Principles Page 4
Electrical Description Page 5
Environmental Characteristics Page 5
Technical Data Page 7

Series 60 Optical Smoke Detector

Operating Principles Page 8
Electrical Description Page 9
Environmental Characteristics Page 9
Technical Data Page 10

Series 60 Heat Detector

Operating Principles Page 12
Electrical Description Page 12
Response Times Page 12
Technical Data Page 14

Mounting Base Page 16

Series 60 Relay Base Page 16

Other Base Variants Page 16

Mechanical Construction Page 17

Interchangeability Page 17

Control Panel Compatibility Page 17

Approvals Page 17

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Series 60 Ionisation Smoke Detector Part no. 55000-200
SERIES 60 IONISATION
SMOKE DETECTOR
Operating Principles
The Series 60 detector head has a moulded
self-extinguishing white polycarbonate case with
wind resistant smoke inlets. Stainless steel wiper
contacts connect the detector to the terminals in the
mounting base. Inside the detector case is a printed
circuit board which has the ionisation chamber
system mounted on one side and the signal
processing electronics on the other.
The ionisation chamber system is an inner reference
chamber contained inside an outer smoke chamber
(Fig. 1). The outer smoke chamber has smoke inlet
apertures which are fitted with an insect resistant
mesh.
The radioactive source holder and the outer smoke
chamber are the positive and negative electrodes
respectively. An Americium 241 radioactive source
mounted within the inner reference chamber
irradiates the air in both chambers to produce
positive and negative ions. On applying a voltage
across these electrodes an electric field is formed.
The ions are attracted to the electrode of the
opposite sign, some ions collide and recombine, but
the net result is that a small electric current flows
between the electrodes. At the junction between
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the reference and smoke chambers is the sensing
electrode which is used to convert variations in the
chamber currents into a voltage.
When smoke particles enter the ionisation chamber
ions become attached to them with the result that
the current flowing through the ionisation chamber
decreases. This effect is greater in the smoke
chamber than in the reference chamber and the
imbalance causes the sensing electrode to go more
positive.
The voltage on the sensing electrode is monitored
by the sensor electronics and is processed to
produce a signal which latches the detector into
the alarm state when a preset threshold level is
reached. At this point the supply current taken by
the detector increases by a factor of 1,000.
The ionisation detector is available in standard and
integrating versions, each version having the same
sensitivity. The integrating version has modified
signal processing circuitry which allows an alarm
threshold to be present for up to 20 seconds without
initiating an alarm. It is most suitable for use in
areas where transient high levels of smoke may
be expected. The part number for the integrating
detector is 55000-210.
10V ON FOIL HOLDER RADIOACTIVE FOIL
REFERENCE CHAMBER CHIP
CASE MOULDING
PCB
LID MOULDING
SENSING ELECTRODE LED
INNER COVER
SMOKE CHAMBER
0V
Fig. 1 Sectional View – Series 60 Ionisation Smoke
Detector
 CASE MO U LD IN G
W IPER
Electrical Description
The detector is designed to be connected to a two
wire monitored supply of between 17 and 28 volts TEST PO IN T
dc.

Connection to the supply is made in the mounting

base between L1 and L2 and is polarity insensitive.
Terminal L1 IN is a supply input terminal and it is
connected to Terminal L1 OUT via the detector
when fitted. L1 OUT and L2 provide the supply
output to the next detector on the zone or to the end
of line device. This method of connection permits
continuous monitoring of the supply through the Fig. 2 Back View – Series 60 Ionisation Smoke
detector and the end of line device. Detector.

A remote alarm indicator may be connected

Environmental Characteristics
between the positive supply line and -R terminal.
The -R terminal is diode gated to protect it against
The Series 60 ionisation smoke detector has been
accidental connection to the negative supply and to
designed to operate over the temperature range
permit the connection of more than one detector to
–20°C to +60°C See Fig 3.
a single remote indicator. The current taken through
the -R terminal should be externally limited to
Continuous wind speeds of up to 2m/s are
23mA. The Apollo remote indicator part no. 53832-
permitted, and gusts of up to 10m/s can be tolerated
070 typically sinks 8mA and is suitable for direct
without risk of false alarm. It is not recommended
connection between the positive supply and the -R
that the detector be installed in environments where
terminals. It is not polarity sensitive and provides
a constant wind speed of greater than 2m/s is
constant brightness over the supply range 8 to 28
present.
volts to the detector.
Ionisation detectors can also be affected by
The control unit must be arranged to supply a
variations in atmospheric pressure due, for example,
maximum of 28 volts and a minimum of 6 volts
to the differences in height above sea level at which
(10mA) in the alarm condition to ensure correct
they are installed. Series 60 detectors show very
operation of the detector. To ensure effective
little change in performance at heights up to 2,000
illumination of the indicator LED the supply to the
metres above sea level (Fig 5).
detector should exceed 12 volts (25 mA).

To restore the detector to the quiescent condition it Typical Quiescent and Alarm Currents
is necessary to expel the smoke and interrupt the Detector Status
supply to the detector for a minimum of one second. Supply Quiescent Alarm Alarm
Voltage Current Current (LED Fault)
(V) (µA) (mA) (mA)
The application of a slowly increasing voltage
28 43 61 54
between the test point (Fig. 2) and negative supply 24 38 52 46
line affects the ionisation chambers and causes the 17 32 37 33
voltage at the sensing electrode to rise towards the 10 N/A 18 16
6 N/A 8 7
preset reference voltage. This provides a test facility
Table 1
for use with an Apollo Series 60 test set.

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 Change in calibrated delta V (%)
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Safety Note
20 In the United Kingdom ionisation smoke detectors
are subject to the requirements of the Radioactive
Substances Act 1993 and to the Ionising Radiations
0 Regulations 1999 made under the provisions of the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

-20 The detectors have been independently tested by

the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB)
and found to conform to all the requirements
-40 specified in the “Recommendations for ionisation
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
chamber smoke detectors in implementation of
Temperature (Deg. C)
radiation protection standards” published by the
Fig. 3 Typical Temperature Response – Series 60 Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for
Ionisation Smoke Detector Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Change in calibrated delta V (%) 1977.
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In summary, Apollo Series 60 ionisation detectors
conform to all the requirements. There is no
20 limit to the quantity that may be installed in any
fire protection system. Up to 500 detectors may
be stored in any premises, although there are
0 stipulations on storage facilities, if more than 100
ionisation detectors are to be stored in any one
building. At the end of their useful life of 10 years
-20 Series 60 ionisation smoke detectors should be
returned to Apollo for safe disposal.

-40 Guidance on storage and handling can be given

(m/s) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(ft/min) 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 by Apollo Fire Detectors and full details may be
(km/h) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
5 10 15 20 22.5
requested from:
(mph)

Fig. 4 Typical Wind Speed Response – Series 60 Radioactive Substances Regulation Function
Ionisation Smoke Detector Environment Agency
Change in calibrated delta V (%) Rio House
40 Waterside Drive
Aztec West
Almondsbury
20 Bristol BS32 4UD

Outside the UK, please contact the relevant agency.

0

Note that Series 60 detectors are supplied in

individual packing, with the red lid serving as a dust
-20
cover which can be left on the detector after fitting to
prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.
-40
-500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 The dust covers must be removed immediately prior
Height (m) to commissioning the system.
Fig. 5 Typical Pressure Response – Series 60
Ionisation Smoke Detector

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Technical Data - Ionisation Design Alarm Load:
Specifications are typical and given at 23°C and 450Ω in series with a 3V drop (LED open circuit).
50% relative humidity unless specified otherwise.
Holding Voltage:
Detector Type: 6V (min).
Products of combustion (smoke) detector.
Holding Current:
Detection Principle: 10mA (min)
Ionisation chamber.
Minimum Voltage Required to Illuminate
Chamber Configuration: Indicator:
Twin compensating chambers using one single 12V
sided ionising radiation source.
Alarm Reset Voltage:
Radioactive Isotope: 1V
Americium 241.
Alarm Reset Time:
Activity: 1 second
33.3 k Becquerels, 0.9 µCie.
Remote Output Characteristics:
Supply Wiring: 900Ω in series with a 3V drop at 24V with 500Ω line
Two wire monitored supply, polarity insensitive. impedance gives:
1mA at 9V
Terminal Functions: 4.5mA at 5V
L1 IN and L2: supply in connections (polarity 8.0mA at 1V
insensitive).
L1 OUT and L2: supply out connections (polarity Calibration:
insensitive). Factory set to ΔV of 1.3V.
–R: remote indicator negative connection.
Sensitivity:
Supply Voltage: Nominal threshold Y value of 0.7 to EN54 Part 7
17 to 28V DC. 1984; (BS 5445 Part 7 1984).

Ripple Voltage: Temperature Range:

2V peak to peak maximum at 0.1Hz to 100kHz. Maximum continuous
operating temperature 60°C
Quiescent Current: Minimum continuous
30 to 45µA at 24V operating temperature 0°C
Minimum operating temperature –20°C
Switch-on Surge Current: (no condensation or icing)
80µA
Temperature Compensation:
Alarm Voltage: Automatic compensation by dual chambers to
6 to 28V comply with EN 54 Part 7 1984; (BS 5445 Part 7
1984) across the operating temperature range.
Normal Alarm Current:
61mA at 28V Humidity:
52mA at 24V 0% to 95% relative humidity.
18mA at 10V
Atmospheric Pressure:
Alarm Indicator: Automatic compensation by dual chambers to
Red Light Emitting Diode (LED) maintain sensitivity up to a height of 2000m.

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Wind Speed:
2 m/s maximum (constant)
10 m/s maximum (transient)

Vibration:
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984).

Impact:
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984).

Shock:
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984).

Static:
IEC 801-2 (BS 6667 Part 2 1985) Severity Level 3.
Tested to 12,000V positive and negative to the case
and supply terminals from a 250pF capacitor. Series 60 Optical Smoke Detector Part no. 55000-300

Radiated Emissions: SERIES 60 OPTICAL SMOKE

BS 6527 Class B.
DETECTOR
Radiated Susceptibility:
IEC 801 Part 3 Class 3 (10V/m). Tested to 90V/m Operating Principles
from 27MHz to 1GHz.
The Series 60 optical smoke detector comprises a
IP Rating: sensing chamber and a printed circuit board within a
43. white polycarbonate housing.

Dimensions: The sensing chamber is a black moulding

Detector: 100mm x 42mm (diameter x height) configured as a labyrinth which prevents ambient
Detector in Base: light penetrating into the chamber. The labyrinth
100mm x 50mm (diameter x height) has a fine gauze cover to prevent insects from
migrating into the chamber.
Weights:
Detector: 102 grams. Within the chamber is an optical arrangement
Detector in Base: 153 grams. consisting of two main parts: an infra-red light
emitting diode and a photo-diode (Fig. 6). The
Materials: LED is positioned at an obtuse angle to the photo-
Detector housing: White polycarbonate V-O diode, which has an integral daylight filter for further
rated to UL 94. protection against ambient light.
Terminals: Stainless steel.
The LED emits a burst of collimated light every 10
seconds. In clean air conditions the photo-diode
marked will not receive light particles – photons – due to the
collimation of the light and the angle at which the
light is travelling relative to the photo-diode.

When smoke enters the chamber, it scatters

photons onto the photo-diode to excite it into activity.
The LED then emits two further bursts of light, this
time at 2-second intervals. If light is scattered onto
the photo-diode on both these pulses – due to the
presence of smoke – the detector will change to the

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alarm state when a silicon controlled rectifier on the
printed circuit board is switched on and the current
drawn by the detector is increased from an average
of 40 microamps to a maximum of 61 milliamps.
To ensure maximum reliability, the LED emits light
modulated at about 3kHz and the photo-diode will
react only on receiving light at this frequency.
OPTICAL CHAMBER
sensitive and provides constant brightness over the
supply range 8 to 28 volts to the detector.
The control unit must be arranged to supply a
maximum of 28 volts and a minimum of 6 volts (10
mA) in the alarm condition for correct operation
of the detector. To ensure effective illumination of
the indicator LED the supply to the detector should
exceed 12 volts (25 mA).

To restore the detector to the standby condition it

PHOTO-DIODE
is necessary to expel the smoke and interrupt the
PCB COVER
supply to the detector for a minimum of one second.

Environmental Characteristics
The Series 60 optical smoke detector is unaffected
by wind or pressure and operates over the
CASE MOULDING INFRA-RED LED
temperature range –20°C to 60°C (Fig. 7).

Change in calibrated gain (%)

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Fig. 6 Top Section – Series 60 Optical Smoke
Detector
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Electrical Description
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The detector is designed to be connected to a two
wire monitored supply of between 17 and 28 volts
dc.
-20

Connection to the supply is made in the mounting

base between L1 and L2 and is polarity insensitive. -40
Terminal L1 IN is a supply input terminal and it is -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

connected to Terminal L1 OUT via the detector Temperature (Deg. C)

when fitted. L1 OUT and L2 provide the supply Fig. 7 Typical Temperature Response – Series 60
output to the next detector on the zone or to the Optical Smoke Detector
end of the line device. This method of connection
permits continuous monitoring of the supply through
the detector and the end of line device.

A remote alarm indicator may be connected

between the positive supply line and the –R
terminal. The –R terminal is diode gated to protect
it against accidental connection to the negative
supply and to permit the connection of more than
one detector to a single remote indicator. The
current taken through the –R terminal should be
externally limited to 23 mA. The Apollo remote
indicator part no. 53832-070 typically sinks 8mA and
is suitable for direct connection between the positive
supply and the –R terminals. It is not polarity

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Technical Data - Optical Alarm Voltage:
Specifications are typical and given at 23°C and 6 to 28V.
50% relative humidity unless specified.
Normal Alarm Current:
Detector type: 61 mA at 28V.
Products of combustion (smoke) detector. 52 mA at 24V.
18 mA at 10V.
Detector Principle:
Photo-electric detection of light scattered in a Alarm Indicator:
forward direction by smoke particles. Clear Light Emitting Diode (LED) emitting red light.

Chamber Configuration: Design Alarm Load:

Horizontal optical bench housing an infra-red emitter 450Ω in series with 3V drop (LED open circuit).
and sensor arranged radially to detect forward
scattered light. Holding Voltage:
6V (min).
Sensor:
Silicon PIN photo-diode. Holding Current:
10mA (min).
Emitter:
GaAs Infra-red light emitting diode. Minimum Voltage Required to Light Alarm
Indicator:
Sampling Frequency: 12V.
Once every 10 seconds.
Alarm Reset Voltage:
Confirmation Frequency: 1V.
Once every 2 seconds.
Alarm Reset Time:
Number of Consecutive Sensed Alarm Signals 1 second.
Needed To Trigger Detector Alarm:
3. Remote Output Characteristics:
900Ω in series with a 3V drop at 24V with 500Ω line
Supply Wiring: impedance gives:
Two-wire monitored supply, polarity insensitive. 1mA at 9V
4.5mA at 5V
Terminal Functions: 8.0mA at 1V
L1 IN and L2; supply in connections (polarity
insensitive). L1 OUT and L2; supply out Sensitivity:
connections (polarity insensitive). –R; remote Nominal threshold of 3.0% light grey smoke
indicator negative connection. obscuration per metre to EN 54 Part 7 1984; (BS
5445 Part 7 1984).
Supply Voltage:
17 to 28V DC. Temperature Range:
–20° to +60°C (no condensation or icing).
Ripple Voltage:
2V peak to peak maximum at 0.1Hz to 100kHz. Temperature Compensation:
Negative temperature coefficient thermistor.
Quiescent Current:
30 to 45μA at 24V. Humidity:
0% to 95% relative humidity (no condensation)
Switch on Surge Current:
90μA at 24V. Wind Speed:
Insensitive to wind.

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Atmospheric Pressure: Typical Quiescent and Alarm Currents
Insensitive to atmospheric pressure.
Detector Status
Supply Average Pulse Smoke Smoke
Vibration: Voltage Standby Current Alarm Cur- Alarm
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984). (V) Current (µA) Maximum rent (mA) (LED Fault)
(µA) (mA)

Impact: 28 38 110 61 54
24 37 90 52 46
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984). 17 35 60 37 33
10 N/A N/A 18 16
6 N/A N/A 8 7
Shock:
To EN 54 Part 7 1984 (BS 5445 Part 7 1984). Table 2

Static:
IEC 801-2 (BS 6667 Part 2 1985).
Severity Level 3.
Tested to 12,000 Vpositive and negative to the case
and supply terminals from a 250pF capacitor.

Radiated Emissions:
BS 6527 Class B.

Radiated Susceptibility:
IEC 801 Part 3 Class 3 (10 V/m).
Tested to 65 V/m from 27MHz to 1GHz.

IP Rating: 43.

Dimensions:
Detector: 100mm x 42mm (diameter x height).
Detector in Base:
100mm x 50mm (diameter x height).

Weights:
Detector: 99 grams.
Detector in Base: 150 grams.

Materials:
Detector housing: White polycarbonate V-O
rated to UL 94.
Terminals: Stainless steel.

marked

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Series 60 Heat Detector Part no. 55000-100 Grade 1
55000-101 Grade 2
55000-102 Grade 3
55000-103 Range 1
55000-104 Range 2
SERIES 60 HEAT DETECTOR
Operating Principles
The Series 60 heat detector contains a pair
of matched negative temperature coefficient
thermistors mounted on a printed circuit board within
a white polycarbonate housing. One thermistor is
exposed and is therefore in good thermal contact
with the surrounding air and responds quickly to
changes in air temperature. The other thermistor
is insulated from the surrounding air and responds
more slowly.
Under stable conditions, both thermistors are in
thermal equilibrium with the surrounding air and
will have the same resistance value. If the air
temperature increases rapidly then a temperature
difference develops between the thermistors and
the resistance of the exposed thermistor becomes
less than that of the insulated thermistor. The ratio
of the resistances of the thermistors is monitored
electronically and a fire alarm is initiated if the ratio
exceeds a factory preset level. This feature of the
operating principle determines the ‘rate of rise’
response of the detector.
If the air temperature increases slowly, no significant
temperature difference develops between the
thermistors. However, at high temperatures a fixed
value resistor, connected in series with the insulated
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thermistor becomes significant. When the sum of
the resistances of the insulated thermistor and fixed
resistor compared to the resistance of the exposed
thermistor reaches a preset ratio, an alarm is
initiated. The value of the fixed resistor is selected
so that the detector goes into the alarm state at a
specified ‘fixed temperature’ value.
Electrical Description
The detector is designed to be connected to a two
wire monitored supply of between 17 and 28 volts
dc.
Connection to the supply is made in the mounting
base between L1 and L2 and is polarity insensitive.
Terminal L1 IN is a supply input terminal and it is
connected to Terminal L1 OUT via the detector
when fitted. L1 OUT and L2 provide the supply
output to the next detector on the zone or to the end
of line device. This method of connection permits
continuous monitoring of the supply through the
detector and the end of line device.
A remote alarm indicator may be connected
between the positive supply line and the –R
terminal. The –R terminal is diode gated to protect it
against accidental connection to the negative supply
and to permit the connection of more than one
detector to a single remote indicator. The current
taken through the –R terminal should be externally
limited to 23mA. The Apollo remote indicator part
no. 53832-070 typically sinks 8mA and is suitable
for direct connection between the positive supply
and the –R terminals. It is not polarity sensitive and
provides constant brightness over the supply range
8 to 28 volts to the detector.
A one-second interruption of the supply to a detector
will reset the detector’s alarm circuit and restore
it to the standby condition, provided that normal
temperature conditions have been restored.
Response Times
The European Standard EN 54 (BS 5445)
categorises heat detector according to their
response times and fixed upper limits.
Detectors are classified as being Grades 1, 2 or 3
(for most normal applications) or Ranges 1 or 2 (for
high temperature environments).
 The fixed upper temperatures for Grades 1, 2 and 110 G rade 3 75°C H eat D etector
3 are 60°C, 65°C and 75°C respectively and for EN 54 (Part 5) U pper Limit

Ranges 1 and 2 80°C and 100°C. 100

All have a rate of rise element, but this differs

according to the response time, Grade 1 being 90

fastest responding.

Alarm Temperature (°C)

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Typical Response
EN 54 lays down upper and lower response limits
for each detector grade or range and Apollo has set 70

limits for the response of Series 60 detectors within *

RO R
EN 54
Lower Limit
Apollo Series 60
G rade 3
EN 54
U pper Limit
60 °C/min Mins : Secs Mins : Secs Mins : Secs
these parameters. 1
3
29
7
:
:
00
13
51
16
:
:
12
31
54
18
:
:
00
40
5 4 : 09 9 : 10 11 : 36
10 0 : 30 4 : 25 6 : 18
20 0 : 22.5 2 : 24 3 : 37
50
Figures 8–12 show the EN 54 limits for each type 30 0 :

* Initial Temperature 25°C

15 1 : 46 2 : 42

of detector, in terms of the temperature at which the

40
detector will change to alarm at different rates of EN 54 Lower Limit
increase in temperature, and the time taken to reach 30
the alarm level. 0 1 3 5 10 20 30
Rate of Rise of Temperature (°C/min)
Fig. 10
The response of Series 60 heat detectors is shown
within these limits. 110 EN 54 (Part 8) U pper Limit
Range 1 80°C H eat D etector

80 G rade 1 60°C H eat D etector 100

Typical Response
Alarm Temperature (°C)

EN 54 (Part 5) U pper Limit

70 90
* EN 54 Apollo Series 60 EN 54
Typical Response RO R Lower Limit Range 1 U pper Limit
Alarm Temperature (°C)

°C/min Mins : Secs Mins : Secs Mins : Secs

1 29 : 00 37 : 07 45 : 40
60 80 3 7 : 13 11 : 47 15 : 40
5 4 : 09 7 : 06 9 : 40
10 2 : 00 3 : 51 5 : 10
20 0 : 59 2 : 11 2 : 55
30 0 : 39 1 : 38 2 : 08
50 * EN 54 Apollo Series 60 EN 54 70 * Initial Temperature 45°C
RO R Lower Limit G rade 1 U pper Limit
°C/min Mins : Secs Mins : Secs Mins : Secs EN 54 Lower Limit
1 29 : 00 34 : 11 37 : 20
3 7 : 13 9 : 33 12 : 40
40 5 4 : 09 5 : 24 7 : 44
60
10 0 : 30 2 : 52 4 : 02
20 0 : 22.5 1 : 42 2 : 11 0 1 3 5 10 20 30
30 0 : 15 1 : 17 1 : 34 Rate of Rise of Temperature (°C/min)
*Initial Temperature 25°C
30
EN 54 Lower Limit
Fig. 11
20
0 1 3 5 10 20 30
130 EN 54 (Part 8) U pper Limit
Rate of Rise of Temperature (°C/min) Range 2 100°C H eat D etector
Fig. 8
Alarm Temperature (°C)

120
90 G rade 2 65°C H eat D etector Typical Response

110 * EN 54
EN 54 (Part 5) U pper Limit EN 54 Apollo Series 60
RO R Lower Limit Range 2 U pper Limit
80 °C/min Mins : Secs Mins : Secs Mins : Secs
1 29 : 00 35 : 15 45 : 40
3 7 : 13 12 : 01 15 : 40
100 5 4 : 09 7 : 24 9 : 40
10 2 : 00 3 : 59 5 : 10
70 20 0 : 59 2 : 15 2 : 55
Alarm Temperature (°C)

30 0 : 39 1 : 41 2 : 08
Typical Response * Initial Temperature 65°C
90
60
* EN 54 Apollo Series 60 EN 54 EN 54 Lower Limit
RO R Lower Limit G rade 2 U pper Limit
°C/min Mins : Secs Mins : Secs Mins : Secs
80
50 1 29 : 00 38 : 41 45 : 40 0 1 3 5 10 20 30
3 15 : 40
5
7
4
:
:
13
09
10
6
:
:
29
03 9 : 40
Rate of Rise of Temperature (°C/min)
10 0 : 30 3 : 01 5 : 10
20
30
0
0
:
:
22.5
15
1
1
:
:
46
20
2
2
:
:
55
08 Fig. 12
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* Initial Temperature 25°C
EN 54 Lower Limit

30
0 1 3 5 10 20 30
Rate of Rise of Temperature (°C/min)

Fig. 9

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Technical Data - Heat Remote Output Characteristics:
Specifications are typical and given at 23°C unless 900Ω in series with a 3 V drop at 24V with 500Ω line
otherwise specified. impedance gives:
1mA at 9V
Detector Type: 4.5mA at 5V
Rate of rise heat detectors 8.0mA at 1V

Supply Wiring: Storage Temperature Range:

Two wire monitored supply, polarity insensitive. –30°C to 120°C.

Terminal Functions: Operating Temperature:

L1 IN and L2; supply in connections (polarity –20°C to +90°C (no icing)
insensitive). L1 OUT and L2; supply out
connections (polarity insensitive). –R; remote Humidity:
indicator negative connection. 0% to 95% relative humidity.

Supply Voltage: Atmospheric Pressure:

17 to 28V Unaffected.

Ripple Voltage: Vibration:

2V peak to peak maximum at 0.1Hz to 100kHz. To EN 54 Part 5/8 (BS 5445 Part 5/8).

Quiescent Current: Impact:

All types: 51µA +/– 2µA, at 24V. To EN 54 Part 5/8 (BS 5445 Part 5/8).

Switch-on Surge Current: Shock:

As per Quiescent Current To EN 54 Part 5/8 (BS 5445 Part 5/8).

Alarm Voltage: Static:

6 to 28V. 12,000V positive or negative to case and supply
terminals from 250pF capacitor at 50% relative
Alarm Current: humidity.
50–52mA at 24V.
Radiated Emissions:
Alarm Indicator: To BS 6527 Class B.
Red Light Emitting Diode (LED).
Radiated Susceptibility:
Design Alarm Load: To IEC 801 (BS 6667) Part 3 Class 3.
450Ω in series with a 3V drop (LED open circuit). Tested to 75 Volts/metre from 27 MHZ to 1 GHz.

Holding Voltage: IP Rating:

6V. 54

Holding Current: Dimensions:

10mA. Detector: 100mm x 42mm (Diameter x Height).
Detector in Base:
Minimum Voltage Required to Light Alarm 100mm x 50mm (Diameter x Height).
Indicator:
12V. Weights:
Detector: 80 grams.
Detector in Base: 131 grams.

marked

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Typical Quiescent and Alarm Currents
Detector Status
Supply Voltage (V) Quiescent Current µA Alarm Current mA
G1 G2 G3 R1 R2
28 55 56 56 56 57 62
24 50 51 51 51 52 52
17 42 43 43 43 44 36
10 26 26 26 27 27 19
6 12 13 13 13 13 10
Table 3

Heat detectors are readily distinguished from smoke

detectors by having open webs to allow the free
movement of air around the exposed thermistor. For
ease of identification Series 60 heat detectors are
colour or number coded (see Table 4).

Heat Detector Identification Coding

Detector Identification
Grade 1 Green label
Grade 2 Yellow label
Grade 3 Red label
Range 1 80
Range 2 100
Table 4

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 For conventional systems that are designed to
operate correctly when one or more detector heads
have been removed, a base fitted with a diode on
line 1 is available, part no. 45681-201.

Remote LED

+ L1 IN L1 IN L1 IN
–R –R –R

From control panel L1OUT L1OUT L1OUT End-of-line

device
EARTH L2 EARTH L2 EARTH L2

Fig. 13 Schematic Wiring Diagram of Series 60

Monitored Detector Circuit

+ L1 IN L1 IN L1 IN
–R –R –R
Series 60 Mounting Base Part no. 45681-200
From control panel L1OUT L1OUT L1OUT End-of-line
device
EARTH L2 EARTH L2 EARTH L2

SERIES 60 MOUNTING BASE –

Fig. 14 Schematic Wiring Diagram of Series 60

All detectors in the Series 60 range will fit into a new Monitored Detector Circuit with a Common Remote
design of mounting base with a diameter of 100mm. Indicator.

The base has five terminals: Line 1 in, Line 1
out, Line 2 in and out, Remote LED negative and
ground. The detectors are polarity insensitive, so
that identification of the positive and negative lines
is required only when connecting a remote LED. A
ground connection is not required either for safety
or the correct operation of detectors. The grounded
terminal is provided only for the tidy termination
of grounded conductors and maintaining ground
continuity between cables which contain a grounded
conductor. All terminals are marked as to their
function.
Series 60 bases have a wide interior diameter for
ease of access to wires and terminals and two slots
for fixing screws such that two screws may be fitted
at any distance between 51mm and 69mm from
each other.
The design of the base is such that the detector
will fit in one way only, without snagging, and that
a simple clockwise motion without push force is
required to plug in a detector.
When fitting a detector to a base in a confined
space, 110mm of space, measured from the surface
to which the base is fitted, should be allowed for
fitting and removal.
Note: Polarity should be observed on detectors
beyond the one driving the remote indicator.
Earth terminal is provided for easier installation and
is not required by the detector head.
SERIES 60 RELAY BASE
The Series 60 relay base part no. 45681-360
is an extended version of the standard Series
60 base and incorporates a single-pole voltage-
free changeover contact for switching ancillary
equipment. The maximum contact switching voltage
is 50V.
When the detector changes to the alarm state, the
relay is energised, causing the contact to change
state from normally open to closed or from normally
closed to open. The contact will remain in this
condition until the detector is re-set.
OTHER BASE VARIANTS
A number of mounting accessories and base
variants, including 150mm (6 inch) bases are
available. Details are provided in Apollo publication
PP1089, which is available on request.

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MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION
All detectors in the Series 60 range have the
same external dimensions, with the housing of the
ionisation and optical detectors being identical. The
material used to mould the housings is a UL 94 V-O
grade of polycarbonate in a pure white finish.
The external alarm indication is by means of a light-
emitting diode (LED) mounted on the printed circuit
board within the housing and protruding through the
housing to be easily visible.
The LED on the ionisation smoke detector is red,
whereas the optical smoke detector is distinguished
by having a clear LED which emits red light on
changing to the alarm state.
All detectors in the Series 60 range have four
stainless steel wipers at the top of the housing
which make electrical contact with the double
terminals when the detector is fitted to the standard
Series 60 base.
Both ionisation and optical smoke detectors have an
interior shield fitted for increased protection against
radio frequency interference emitted by external
electronic devices.
INTERCHANGEABILITY
Any detector in the Series 60 range may be
replaced with any other type in the range. If, for
example, a smoke detector proved unsuitable for
a particular application, it could simply be replaced
with a heat detector.
CONTROL PANEL
COMPATIBILITY
Series 60 has been designed to be connected to
any conventional control panel that will operate
existing ranges of Apollo conventional detectors.
Guidelines for proving compatibility between control
panels and Apollo detectors may be obtained from
Apollo.
When engineering systems with Series 60, it should
be borne in mind that the alarm impedance of a
detector be considered as 450 Ohms in series with
a 3 volt drop with LED open circuit.
Typical current against voltage characteristics for
quiescent and alarm states are shown in Tables 1, 2
and 3.
APPROVALS
Series 60 detectors have been designed to comply
with EN54 (BS 5445) as well as UL standards. They
comply with EMC directive 89/336/EEC and are CE
marked.
The detectors have been approved by a number
of approvals bodies throughout the world including
LPCB in the UK and VdS in Germany.
Series 60A detectors are UL Listed.

The bases are designed specifically for Series 60

detectors and will not accept devices from other
Apollo product ranges, including earlier Apollo
models.

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