Technical Data Bulletin

SD 30198

Spark Detector
Easy Installation uses the same mounting holes
commonly used in the industry
Demountable for sensitivity checking
Extremely fast - 5 milliseconds - response time
Sensitivity variance of less than 10% over
full temperature operating range of 32EF to 140EF (0EC
to 60EC)
Suitable for pneumatic systems moving material at
speeds between 5 and 15 meters per second
NEMA-12 Dust Resistant enclosure
Spectral range: 800nm to 1000nm

Product Description
The Chemetron Fire Systems SD-941 Infrared
Spark/Ember Detector is housed in an attractive, compact,
dust resistant enclosure containing a detection cell, a red
LED that illuminates on alarm, a 24 volt output for remote
LED, and an aluminum mounting plate.
The detector can be used with the Chemetron family of
Micro panels Micro 1-EV, 400 and 1002 series.
The panels can supervise up to twelve detectors on a
single smoke detector (Class B Style B or Class A Style D)
circuit. When supplied with 24VDC, the detectors draw a
maximum of 175FA of current in the standby mode and a
minimum of 45mA in the alarm mode. The current varies
through the supply voltage range of 18 to 28 volts. A lamp
terminal is provided and can source up to 25mA of current
to drive a remote graphic lamp.
The Chemetron SD-941 Spark/Ember Detector has its peak
response at a wavelength of 950 nanometers (nm). It
provides an alarm response within 5 milliseconds and has
a Half Power Cone of Vision (HPCV) of 90E. The sensitivity
of the detector varies less than 10% over its full operating
temperature range of 32EF to 140EF (0EC to 60EC). Systems
employing the Chemetron SD-941 must be designed con-
sistent with these performance criteria.

APPLICATION For most applications, a single pair of detectors can cover

Spark/Ember detectors are most commonly used to round ducts up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) in diameter and
monitor a single point along a length of a pneumatic square ducts up to 4.6 feet (1.4 meters). Maximum duct
conveyance system duct and are intended to detect wall thickness is .25 inches (6.3mm).
glowing embers from ignited material traveling at speeds
between 5 and 15 meters per second through ducts in
hazardous manufacturing environments. Usually mounted
in a ring around the duct, the 90E HPCV allows complete
coverage of most pneumatic systems employing either
round or square ducts with 2 detectors. There are limita-
tions on the maximum duct diameters that can be moni-
tored based upon the size of fire that the system must
detect and the optical obscuration of the air within the duct.
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SD 30198

INSTALLATION 4. Detector Wiring Note: If no conduit fitting is

installed in the second
The Chemetron SD-941 Detector is intended to be installed in The National Electrical code, local conduit hole, a plug must be
compliance with the design criteria established in the National building codes, and the control
used to close it up.

Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-1993, and the Chemetron Spark/ panel manual should be con-
Ember Detection Applications Manual. sulted to determine the wire size
and type to be used. The Micro
1. Mounting Holes series of panels as well as the
Carefully locate the holes for detector terminal block will
mounting the detector. Center accommodate from 12 to 22AWG
punch and drill 3 holes using wire. The conductors must be
either the mounting plate as shielded from EMI and RFI; either
a template or the di- a foil shielded or a braid shielded
mensions shown here. cable is acceptable when the
shield is terminated to ground at
2. Mounting Plate Installation the control panel end. The
detector has two 1/2 inch NPT
Install the button head screws with angle
threaded holes for conduit fittings
jaw pliers, one at a time. With the nuts only finger tight, fit the
or cord locks, depending on how
plate over the screws and adjust their position in the holes to
the unit is installed. If only
accommodate the plate. Now tighten the nuts with a box
one of the two holes is
wrench. Slide the mounting plate back down and install the
used, the second must be
second pair of nuts and lock washers.
closed with a threaded cap
or plug.
IMPORTANT: On round ducts, failure to install the first pair of
nuts and washers may result in over compression of the
IMPORTANT: Do not place
gasket. Also, install the mounting plate with the two threaded
system wires in conduit car-
inserts on the side people will see so the Alarm LED will be
rying AC voltages or other
facing the viewer when the detector is mounted.
control circuit wiring.
3. Detector Installation
Maintenance
Place the detector against the mounting plate, taking care that
If system servicing or maintenance is required, the releasing
the hex key cap screws on the bottom plate of the detector fit
device for the agent MUST be disconnected and placed out of
into the holes provided. Screw down the three knurled thumb
service. Detector sensitivity should be checked on a biannual
screw assemblies. When they are finger snug, tighten the
basis with a factory approved device. The detector lens should
screws a further 1/4 to 1/2 turn to ensure they are tight.
be cleaned free of debris and the mounting plate and gasket
should be inspected for fatigue, corrosion and loose fasteners.
If needed, a fine brass brush can be used to clean the lens.

IMPORTANT: Do not paint the detector, use strong solvents

to clean it, or submerge the detector. Doing so could damage
the detector or severely impair its operation.

Ordering Information
Part Number Description Shipping Weight
70500012 Detector Assy 1.5 lbs (.69 kg)
40500001 Detector - Only 1.0 lbs. (.45 kg)
40500002 Mounting Plate 0.5 lbs. (.23 kg)

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