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601H-R/601H-R-M/611H-F/631H-F HEAT DETECTORS

PRODUCT APPLICATION AND DESIGN INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION values of the bridge components are chosen such that, if a

particular rate of change of temperature is sustained for
The 601H-R/611H-F/631H-F Heat Detectors form part of the sufficient time, the comparator will change state and the
Series 600 range of plug in detectors for ceiling mounting. The detector will signal an alarm condition.
detector plugs into a 5B 5" Universal Base or 5BD 5"
Conventional Continuity Base and are intended for two-wire If the rate of temperature increase is very slow, then the
operation with the majority of control equipment currently temperatures of the sensing and reference thermistors will be
manufactured by the company. more nearly equal. Under these conditions the bridge
components ensure that the comparator changes state when the
The 601H-R-M is the Marine versions of the 601H-R. predetermined fixed temperature is reached.
The Rate-of-Rise detector has a rate sensitivity and fixed
2. OPERATING PRINCIPLE (static) temperature setting to suit a particular type of
application.
The 600 range of heat detectors includes both Rate-of-Rise and
Static (fixed temperature) types. These detect abnormally high
rates of rise of temperature and abnormally high temperatures 2.2 FIXED TEMPERATURE
respectively. One of each type is offered within the range to EN54-5 CLASSIFICATION A1S/CS
cater for differing applications. The basic operating principles
and construction are described below. The Fixed Temperature detectors 611H-F ‘A1S’ are similar to
the ‘A1R’ detector except that the reference thermistor is
replaced by a fixed resistor. The detector, therefore, responds
2.1 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION - more slowly to Rate-of-Rise of temperature. The bridge
EN54-5 CLASSIFICATION A1R components are chosen instead to cause the comparator to
change state when the sensing thermistor reaches a
A simplified block schematic of the 601H-R Rate-of-Rise predetermined temperature irrespective of the rate of change.
detector is given in Fig. 1.
The static temperature is 54oC to 65oC for A1S.
Two negative temperature coefficient thermistors, Rsens and
Rref are used in a bridge configuration as shown. One The 631H-F is similar to the A1S but the static temperature is
thermistor, Rsens, is exposed to the air whilst the other, Rref, is 84oC to 100oC.
thermally lagged inside the detector body. If the temperature of
the air around the detector rises quickly, a temperature
difference will be established between Rsens and Rref. The

BASE
REMOTE LED
R
VOLTAGE LINE A IN
L1
REGULATOR
L2
-T LINE A OUT
R ref

-T
R sens

BRIDGE

OUTPUT
COMP
LATCH

LED

LINE B IN/OUT
L

Fig. 1 Simplified Block Schematic Diagram

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2.3 WIRING 3.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY

The detector circuit requires a positive and negative supply The sensor housing is fitted to the body assembly. Finally,
and these are wired to terminals L1 and L on the base (see the outer cover is snapped into position on the body to
Fig. 1). The bridge circuit in the detector makes the detector provide mechanical protection to the otherwise exposed
polarity insensitive. Base terminal L1 is connected to base sensing thermistor.
terminal L2 when the detector is fitted to provide continuity
monitoring through the detector. Base terminals L2 and L
provide outputs to the next detector or EOL device. 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
A drive is provided for a remote indicator connected The detectors in the 600 range differ mainly in their
between supply +ve and terminal R, therefore, at a detector response characteristics. Unless otherwise specified, the
where a remote indicator is connected, the polarity of the information given below applies to all types.
supply must be known.

4.1 MECHANICAL
3. MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION Dimensions
The major components of the detector are: The overall dimensions are shown in Fig. 2
• Body Assembly
Material
• Printed Circuit
Body and cover: FR110 ‘BAYBLEND’
• Thermistors fire resistant
• Light Pipe
Weight
• Inner Cover
Detector: 0.08kg
• Outer Cover
Detector plus Base: 0.13kg

3.1 ASSEMBLY
4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL
The body assembly consists of a plastic moulding which has
Storage Temperature: -25oC to +80oC
four embedded detector contacts aligning with contacts in
the 5B or 5BD base. The moulding incorporates securing Temperature Long-Term: -20oC to +70oC
features to retain the detector in the base. Temperature Short-Term (<3min.): -40oC to +120oC
Four PCB mounted spring contacts provide electrical
connection between the detector contacts and the PCB. Note: The maximum temperatures quoted are those
at which the detector may sustain permanent
The light pipe is slotted into the inner cover which is then
damage. Maximum ambient temperatures at
clipped to the body. Finally, the outer cover is clipped to the
which detectors may be used, without high
body.
false alarm rates, are dependent upon
detector type.

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Fig. 2 600H Series - Overall Dimensions

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80
75
70
65
60
55
50
Current (mA)

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Detector Voltage
alarm latch current

Fig. 3 611H-F/631H-F

80
75
70
65
60
55
50
Current (mA)

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Detector Voltage
alarm latch current

Fig. 4 601H-R
Relative Humidity: 98% condensing for 611H-F 4.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
and 631H-F, 95% non-
condensing for other models The detector complies with the following:
Product family standard EN50130-4 in respect of
Shock: Conducted Disturbances, Radiated Immunity,
Vibration: Electrostatic Discharge, Fast Transients and Slow High
Impact: To EN54-5 Energy
Corrosion:
EN61000-6-3 for Emissions

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4.4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 5. DETECTOR IDENTIFICATION

Table 1 shows the electrical characteristics. These are taken The detector is identified by the logo label as shown in
at 25oC with an operating voltage of 24V unless otherwise Fig. 5.
specified. The alarm load presented to the controller by the
detectors is shown in Figs. 3 & 4. ADT Variants

4.5 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS GREEN

4.5.1 GENERAL
The performance of Heat Detectors is normally specified in
two ways. These are: 601H-R

a) The 601H-R meets the requirements for the

EN54-5 classification for A1R.
Thorn Variant
b) The 611H-F meets the EN54-5
classification A1S.
c) The 631H-F meets the EN54-5 classification
CS. RED

CHARACTERISTIC MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT

Operating Voltage (dc) 10.5 24 33 V
Quiescent Current 57 65 82 μA Tyco Variant (Tyco Blue)
Switch-on Surge 90 μA
Stabilisation Time 1 sec
tyco
Alarm Current See Fig. 4 mA
Holding Current 3 mA
Holding Voltage 5 V
Reset Time 2 sec
Remote Led Drive via 1k resistor
Tyco Marine Variant (Black)
Table 1: 601H-R Electrical Characteristics

CHARACTERISTIC MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT tyco

Operating Voltage (dc) 10.5 24 33 V
Quiescent Current 57 61 82 μA
Switch-on Surge 90 μA Fig. 5 Detector Identification
Stabilisation Time 1 sec
Alarm Current See Fig. 3 mA
Holding Current 3 mA
Holding Voltage 5 V
Reset Time 2 sec
Remote Led Drive via 1k resistor
Table 2: 611H-F/631H-F Electrical Characteristics

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6. CPD INFORMATION

0832 0832

Tyco Safety Products Tyco Safety Products

Dunhams Lane Dunhams Lane
Letchworth SG6 1BE Letchworth SG6 1BE
UK UK
05 09

0832-CPD-0244 0832-CPD-0949

EN 54-5: 2000 + A1: 2002 EN 54-5: 2000 + A1: 2002

Conventional Class A1R rate of rise Conventional Class CS fixed temperature

point type heat detector for use in fire point type heat detector for use in fire
detection and alarm systems in buildings detection and alarm systems in buildings
601H-R
601H-R-M (Marine) 631H-F
601H-R (VdS)

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Installation Instructions 01C-02-I1 Installation Instructions 01C-02-I1
Service Instructions 01C-02-S1 Service Instructions 01C-02-S1

0832 7. ORDERING INFORMATION

Tyco Safety Products Heat Detector Type 601H-R
Dunhams Lane (A1R): 516.600.003.A/T/Y
Letchworth SG6 1BE Heat Detector Type 631H-F
UK (CS): 516.600.033
09 Heat Detector Type 611H-F
(A1S): 516.600.214
0832-CPD-0948
Heat Detector Type 601H-R-M
EN 54-5: 2000 + A1: 2002 (A1R) (Marine) 516.600.203
5B 5" Universal base: 517.050.017
Conventional Class A1S fixed temperature 5BD 5" Conventional Continuity Base: 517.050.600
point type heat detector for use in fire
detection and alarm systems in buildings
JM/jm
611H-F 5th May 2010

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Service Instructions 01C-02-S1

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