Linear Heat Detection Cable - Monitor

LDM-519-DDL /-Z/-G Digital LHDC Interface with Distance Display

MODEL LDM-519-DDL SHOWN

The module is designed to monitor a length of Digital (Non-resettable) Linear Heat Detecting Cable (LHDC) for
both Fire condition, and Fault status (open circuit).
The unit has a 3½ digit LCD which activates on fire condition and displays the distance into the zone that the
alarm has occurred. Digital LHDC may be employed in lengths up to 2Km (1999m) with an adjustment to
accommodate interposing cables.
The unit is designed such that it may be configured to operate in a ‘two wire’ mode that emulates the operation
of conventional smoke & heat detectors. The unit may therefore be directly interfaced with fire control panels by
connection to fire zone trigger circuits or addressable interface modules.
If a separate power supply is employed, signalling of the fire and fault status, by means of volt free relay
contacts and a 4 to 20mA output are also available.
The DIN rail modular form of the unit enables it to be installed in a variety of housings and readily integrated into
multi zone control panels.
The primary features of the control unit are:-
• Operable from two wire fire panel Trigger Circuits. Line / Low Power.
• Analogue address loop interface-able - Loop Powered.
• Display of Alarm Location - Distance in metres.
• 4mA to 20mA instrumentation current loop output.
• Versions of this unit are available for use with Intrinsically Safe Zener Barriers (LDM-519-DDL-Z)
and Galvanic Isolators (LDM-519-DDL-G) for connecting to LHDC within Hazardous Areas. - All
are SIL 2 Certified.
• Fault monitoring of LHDC for open circuit conditions.
• LED indication of Fire, Fault & Supply status.
• Test & Reset push-buttons.
• Volt free contact outputs for Fire & Fault conditions - when connected to a separate power
supply.
• DIN Rail mounting.

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Principles
The unit is operated in conjunction with a length of Digital (Non-resettable) Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC)
and an end of line (EOL) terminator. The Digital LHDC is a twisted pair twin core cable. When the trigger
temperature of the LHDC is reached the heat reactive polymer causes the cores to connect and a Fire alarm is
registered. The LDM-519-DDL units automatically determine the distance to the point of operation and displays
this by means of the LCD. The current loop output provides an analogue value of the ’distance’. This o/p is 0mA
when normal, and scaled 4mA = 0m to 20mA = 2000m on LHDC operation.
Reference should be made to the (separate) Sales Information Sheet D1179 on the Linear Heat Detection Cable
for the specification of their performance.
There are three principle modes of supply & signalling operation :-
Figure 1 shows a typical minimum system where a separate 24Vdc supply is employed.
The repeat contacts may be employed to signal an alarm panel and/or initiate control systems.
LDM-519-DDL
Figure 1 4 to 20mA

CURRENT LOOP

FIRE
REPEAT
CONTACTS
ALARM (2 SET)
LINEAR HEAT DETECTOR INTERPOSING FAULT
REPEAT
FAULT
CONTACTS
CABLE (2 SET)
EOL TERMINATOR JB 24Vdc
SUPPLY PSU

Figure 2 shows a simple configuration with the unit directly connected to a fire panel trigger circuit.
Note: Values of trigger and EOL resistors may vary depending on the Fire Panel.

Figure 2 LDM-519-DDL
CONVENTIONAL
CIRCUIT
FIRE
CONTROL
PANEL
ALARM
LINEAR HEAT DETECTOR INTERPOSING TRIGGER
CIRCUIT
FAULT EOL &
CABLE ALARM
EOL TERMINATOR JB SUPPLY
RESISTORS

Figure 3 shows the configuration when an ADDRESS LOOP interface / zone monitor unit (ZMU) module is
fitted.
Connection between the LDM-519-DDL and the addressable loop module is as the trigger circuit connection of
Figure 2.
Note: Values of trigger and EOL resistors may vary depending on the Fire Panel loop interface/Zone Monitor Unit.

Figure 3 LDM-519-DDL

ALARM
LINEAR HEAT DETECTOR INTERPOSING
FAULT 2 WIRE ADDRESS LOOP
CABLE
EOL TERMINATOR JB SUPPLY

ADDITIONAL ANALOGUE
LOOP ADDRESSABLE
INTERFACE FIRE ALARM
CIRCUIT CONTROL PANEL

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Module Arrangement 105 58

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

LED's

SUPPLY
FIRE
LINEAR HEAT DETECTION CABLE FAULT LCD 3½ DIGIT
DISTANCE (m)
90 FIRE FAULT
TEST TEST

RESET
LDM-519-DDL

PUSH BUTTONS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

DIN RAIL - 35mm

SYMMETRICAL

Enclosures
The LHDC Monitor can be mounted in a variety of enclosures.
For the example shown :- HEIGHT INCLUDING LID 115.6
Rating :- IP 65 82 164

Cover :- Dark Grey R746A

Key-lockable hinged window
Material :- Shock Resistant Polystyrene
Base :- Light Grey L750A
M20

Material :- Shock Resistant Polystyrene

SUPPLY
FIRE
LINEAR HEAT DETECTION CABLE FAULT

190
DISTANCE (m)
FIRE FAULT
TEST TEST

LDM-519-DDL Part Numbers LDM-519-DDL

RESET

Standard 700-451
M20

For use with Zener Barrier 700-451(Z)

e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 44 (0) 1189 701701

For use with Galvanic Isolator 700-451(G)

Enclosure 700-801

Operational Specification

Two Wire Mode Relay Mode

Supply Voltage: 14 - 30Vdc 20 - 30Vdc

<1.7mA
Current - Normal: <11.5mA - (with Fault Relay)
Plus user defined monitoring (EOL) current
<12mA <29mA - (with Both Relays)
Current - Fire:
Plus user defined Fire (Trigger) load Plus 4 to 20mA loop current if used

Current - Fault: <700µA

3½ Digit LCD : 0 to 1999 - Character Height : 8.5mm

Unit Accuracy : +/- 1%
Display:
LHDC Tolerance : +/- 3%
Hold Time : 3 sec

Fire - changeover - 2 sets

Relay Contacts: 1A @ 24Vdc / 120Vac
Fault - changeover - 2 sets

Environment: 0-60°C @ 95% max Humidity

LHDC Resistance: Nominal 0.18 Ω /m

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Direct Powered Configuration - Relay Mode

In this mode both fire & fault relays are enabled by links at 7/8 & 9/10. The fault relay is energised in normal
condition. A 24Vdc power supply is required as the fault relay coil current requirement is greater than can be
obtained from most trigger circuits whist maintaining the required voltage.
Both fire & fault relays have twin contacts enabling both local control and repeat signalling.
The 4 to 20mA analogue current loop output may be employed to signal to PLC’s etc.

Figure 4 shows in more detail a typical minimum system where a 24Vdc supply is employed.
The repeat contacts may be employed to signal an alarm panel and/or initiate control systems.

ALL CONTACTS ENABLED

JUNCTION
EOL BOX
LHDC INTERPOSING CABLE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
A A
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling
M
4K7

A B 4 -20mA Site Zero

B B Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

REMOTE
Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote DISPLAY
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test Zero
0V 24V
Reset
Enable Enable Resistor Resistor Resistor Adjust OR PLC
- - + + - s c + c + s + s + s + Pot.

Figure 4
17/18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

R
RELAY ENABLED
+24Vdc -
POWER
Details on how to install the calibration
SUPPLY + resistor are available in the Site
Adjustment section of this manual

Figures 5 shows in more detail a typical connection to a conventional panel or One Input Zone Monitor
similar to Hochiki CHQ-SZM, CHQ-SIM, CHQ-POM; Apollo 55000-812, 55000-845, 55000-833.
Other zone monitor manufacturers may also work .

1 INPUT
ZONE MONITOR
TYPICAL VALUES
470R

JUNCTION
4K7

EOL BOX
LHDC INTERPOSING CABLE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
A A
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling
M
4K7

A B 4 -20mA Site Zero

B B Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

REMOTE
Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote DISPLAY
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test
0V 24V
Reset
Enable Enable Resistor Resistor Resistor Not Used OR PLC
Figure 5 - - + + -
1 2 3 4 5
s
6
c
7
+
8
c
9
+ s + s
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
+ s +
17/18

R
RELAY ENABLED
+24Vdc -
POWER Details on how to install the calibration
SUPPLY + resistor are available in the Site
Adjustment section of this manual

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Figures 6 shows in more detail a typical connection to a Two Input Zone Monitor similar to Hochiki CHQ
-DZM, CHQ-DIM, CHQ-POM
Other zone monitor manufacturers may also work .

2 INPUT
ZONE MONITOR
TYPICAL VALUES
INPUT 1 INPUT 2

470R

4K7
470R
JUNCTION

4K7
EOL BOX
LHDC INTERPOSING CABLE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
A A
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling
M
4K7

A B 4 -20mA Site Zero

B B Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

REMOTE
Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote DISPLAY
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test
Reset OR PLC
Figure 6 -
0V
- + + -
24V
s
Enable
c +
Enable
c +
Resistor Resistor Resistor Not Used
s + s + s +
17/18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

R
RELAY ENABLED
+24Vdc -
POWER Details on how to install the calibration
SUPPLY + resistor are available in the Site
Adjustment section of this manual

Figure 7 shows in detail a typical Zener Barrier system where the LHDC is located in a Hazardous Area.
Hazardous Area principles used in the installation of Zener Barriers need to be closely adhered to. Those
principles will vary depending on the Hazardous Area, equipment, type of installation and site. As in the
examples above the repeat contacts may be employed to signal an alarm panel and or initiate control systems.

INTERPOSING CABLE

ALL CONTACTS ENABLED

JUNCTION ZENER BARRIER
EOL BOX 700-702
LHDC 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
A A A A
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling
M
4K7

A B 4 -20mA Site Zero

B B B B Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

E E REMOTE
Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote DISPLAY
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test Zero
0V 24V
Reset
Enable Enable Resistor Resistor Resistor Adjust OR PLC
- - + + - s c + c + s + s + s + Pot.

I.S. EARTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17/18

Figure 7 R
RELAY ENABLED
+24Vdc -
POWER Details on how to install the calibration
SUPPLY + resistor are available in the Site
Adjustment section of this manual

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Figure 8 shows in detail a typical Galvanic Isolator system where a length of LHDC is located in a
Hazardous Area. Hazardous Area principles used in the installation of Galvanic Isolator need to be closely
adhered to. Those principles will vary depending on the Hazardous Area, equipment, type of installation and site.
The main advantage in using a Galvanic Isolator over a Zener Barrier is that a special IS Earth is not required.
GALVANIC ISOLATOR
ALL CONTACTS ENABLED
JUNCTION 700-705
EOL BOX 700-706
LHDC INTERPOSING CABLE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
A A 470R A A
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling M
4K7

SEE NOTE A B 4 -20mA Site Zero

B B B B Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

REMOTE
Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote DISPLAY
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test Zero
Figure 8. 0V
- - + + -
24V
Reset

s
Enable
c +
Enable
c +
Resistor Resistor Resistor Adjust
s + s + s + Pot.
OR PLC

17/18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Note:
For the Galvanic Isolator to work correctly with the R
RELAY ENABLED
LDM-519-DDL-G, a 470Ω, 250mW resistor is required +24Vdc -
in series with the positive terminal on the hazardous POWER Details on how to install the calibration
side of the Isolator and the LHDC connection in the
Junction Box.
SUPPLY + resistor are available in the Site
Adjustment section of this manual

As in the examples above the repeat contacts may be employed to signal an alarm panel and or initiate control
systems.

Line Powered Configuration - 2 Wire Mode

This 2 wire mode can be used with any of the previous Hazardous Area circuits. In this mode the relays are
disabled and the unit’s quiescent current is very low. By connection of appropriate value resistors at terminals
11/12 and 13/14 , the unit replicates the characteristics of smoke and heat detectors and may be directly
connected to, and powered from, most conventional fire system trigger circuits.
The EOL resistor at terminals 13/14 is connected to the trigger circuit when the unit is in normal condition.
Should a LHDC open circuit fault or low voltage condition occur the resistor is “switched out” and the unit draws
less than 700µA from the trigger circuit. Systems employing an end of line Zener diode should operate
satisfactorily with the Zener connected at 13/14 instead of a resistor. It may be necessary to use a lower value
device than normal as there is a 0.7-1.0V loss through the unit.
The alarm resistor at terminals 11/12 is connected to the trigger circuit on fire detection. The alarm resistor value
should be compatible with the conventional panel/zone monitor trigger circuit. The value of resistor may be less
than the 1KΩ shown below.

Figures 9 shows a typical connection to a conventional panel or Two Wire Mode Zone Monitor similar
to Hochiki CHQ-SZM, CHQ-POM; Apollo 55000-812, 55000-845, 55000-833
Other zone monitor manufacturers may also work .

CONTACTS AND LOOP O/P NOT EMPLOYED

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35/36
- + NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM NO NC COM + - Cabling
A B 4 -20mA Site Zero
Loop Adjust
LHDC Fire Relay -Norm. De-energised Fault Relay -Norm. Energised Output Pot.

REFER TO FIGURES 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8

FOR LHDC CONNCTIONS Supply Fault Fire Trig. Cct. Trig. Cct. Calibrate Calibrate
Remote
Relay Relay Alarm EOL/Mon. Test Test Zero
Reset
0V 24V Enable Enable Resistor Resistor Resistor Adjust
- - + + - s c + c + s + s + s + Pot.
17/18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Details on how to install the calibration

10K
1K

R
resistor are available in the Site
FIRE CONTROL PANEL Adjustment section of this manual
Figure 9. TRIGGER CIRCUIT INPUT
OR TYPICAL VALUES
ADDRESSABLE LOOP
INTERFACE MODULE INPUT

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Operation
It should be noted that in order for the unit to operate at very low supply currents, as is necessary for connection to
Fire System trigger circuits, the Supply & Fault LEDs illuminate in a ‘flashing’ mode. The ‘flash’ cycle is
approximately 2s (0.5Hz) with an ON : OFF ratio of approximately 1:5.
The relay & resistor o/p conditions described in the following are appropriate to the configured mode detailed in
the previous section.

NORMAL LHDC OK & Supply Voltage Present

• Green ‘Supply’ LED - Flashing
• Liquid Crystal Display - Off / Blank
• 4-20mA output - 0 mA
• Fire & Fault LEDs - Off
• Fire relay & Trigger circuit Alarm resistor o/p (terminals 11/12) - De-energised
• Fault relay & Trigger circuit EOL resistor o/p (terminals 13/14) - Energised

FAULT LHDC Open Circuit or Supply Voltage Low

• Yellow ‘Fault’ LED - Flashing
• Fault relay & Trigger circuit EOL resistor o/p (terminals 13/14) - De-energised
• Supply current - < 700 µA
The unit will automatically return to Normal on rectification of the Fault condition

FIRE LHDC Activated

• Red ‘Fire’ LEDs - On
• LCD - Activated - Displaying distance to ‘Alarm Point’ in metres.
• 4-20mA output - Current gives distance to ‘Alarm Point’ - Scaled 4mA=0m 20mA=2km
• Fire relay & Trigger circuit Alarm resistor o/p (terminals 11/12) - Energised

FIRE TEST Module Fire Test push-button operated

• Indications, Fire relay and alarm resistor output operate as for Fire above. Please note
terminals 15/16 must be linked by wire or a resistor of less than 320Ω or this function is
disabled or may display beyond range (1---).
• LCD - Display distance as defined by calibrate resistor (terminals 15/16). Details below
Note : The Test push-button must be depressed until the LC Display stabilises (3s).
• On PB release the unit will remain latched to ‘Fire’ but the LCD will go beyond range (1---).
Note : The output is only valid during push-button operation. On push-button release before
module reset the 4 to 20mA output will drive over scale - 40mA.

FAULT TEST Module Fault Test & Reset push-button operated

• A LHDC Fault condition is simulated during push-button operation

RESET Module Fault Test & Reset push-button operated

• The unit is normalised after a ‘Fire Test ’ push-button operation
• On LHDC activation Reset push-button operation causes refresh of the LCD indication.
• Reset after a true Fire can only occur after replacement of the ‘operated’ LHDC

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Site Adjustments - Interposing Cable

When a fire condition is detected the distance in metres from the start of the LHDC zone to the “hot spot” is
displayed by the LCD. The mechanism employed is the resistance characteristic of the LHDC.
In some circumstances the LHDC may be connected to the monitoring unit by interposing cables and
Hazardous Area intrinsic safety barriers. A re-zero adjustment control (VR2) located at terminal positions 35/36
is provided to negate the resistance of the interposing cable and where used, barriers. The procedure is as
follows:-
a) With the unit connected to a power source, place a short circuit (s/c) at the start of the LHDC at
the Junction Box terminals. This will place the unit into a Fire mode.
b) The LCD will show a figure which will stabilise after a few seconds. The decimal points between
digits will appear if the reading is ‘negative’.
c) The resistance of the Interposing Cable and if used, IS Barriers can be cancelled out by adjusting
VR2 until Zeros (000) are shown on the display. If the LHDC is directly connected at the controller,
i.e. no interposing cable or barrier. Place the temporary s/c at terminals 19/20 and adjust VR2 to
Zeros (000) in the display.
d) When a zero reading is achieved, the short circuit should be removed from the LHDC signal and
the Controller Reset using the FAULT TEST / RESET green push-button (PB) on the right of the
display.
e) The red FIRE TEST push-button is a configured option as part of the Maintenance Test
programme and is referred to in the Operation Section of this Manual. It is important to understand
that its use will place the controller into Alarm. Ensure the connected Fire Panel / Zone is isolated
before operating the Fire Test. To enable this function install a shorting link across terminals
15/16. Keep the button pressed down and adjust the Variable Resistor (VR3) at terminals 17/18
until zeros (000) are displayed. On release of the Fire Test push-button the LCD will display (1---)
until the reset button is operated. (Note that in this condition the unit may provide more than 40mA
current at the 4 to 20mA output terminals 33/34).
f) If a different reading in the display is required, for example “1000” metres, replace the Shorting
Link with a 160Ω resistor (>250mW).

Disclaimer :-
The information contained in this document (D1137) is intended as guidance notes only, and do not take precedence over
any applicable on site policies or Hazardous Area regulations. We recommend that you always closely follow the
manufacture’s own applicable datasheets when installing any Hazardous Area Technology.

Notes.

Contact Details:
Patol Limited
Archway House
Bath Road
Padworth, Reading,
Berkshire.
RG7 5HR
Tel: +44 (0)1189 701 701
Fax: +44 (0)1189 701 700
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.Patol.co.uk

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