Analogue Detectors and Devices

Analogue Fire Detectors

XP95
XP95

The Apollo XP95 range of analogue addressable fire detectors is advanced in design, and has unique features that benefit
the installer and end user. The range includes ionisation and optical smoke detectors, and a heat detector, all of the
detectors are available as Intrinsically Safe and marine grade.

Analogue and Digital Pr otocols

The term ‘analogue’ is used to describe a signal which goes up and down steplessly. Signals that record phenomena
such as the increase of smoke or heat are necessarily analogue at source and this is why fire detectors are described as
analogue. For example, a heat detector will record stepless increases in temperature from a typical starting point of 20–
21°C (comfortable room temperature) to an alarm level of 55°C, however fast the increase. Each point on the analogue
signal indicates a particular value. The problem with analogue signals, however, is that, if, during transmission, electrical
corruption affects the signal, a ‘2’ might appear as a ‘3’, for example.

FIRE DETECTORS
Digital Signals

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The word ‘digital’ describes a signal that consists of a series of ‘0s’ and ‘1s’ or ‘offs’ and ‘ons’ which go to make up a
message in binary arithmetic. The advantage of this system is that there is a much lower risk of the signal being poorly
transmitted and hence giving wrong information. Each degree of a heat detector can be expressed in digital form (ie,
binary arithmetic). ‘30’ degrees Celsius would then be ‘11110’ and this is what Apollo detectors would transmit. Apollo
fire detectors have always used a digital protocol, which has remained basically unchanged since its inception in 1986.

Detector Selection
The choice of detector from the XP95 range follows the well established system design principles. That is, the optimum
detector type will depend on the type of fire risk and fire load, and the type of environment in which the detector is sited.
For general use, smoke detectors are recommended since these give the highest level of protection. Smoke detectors from
the XP95 range may be ionisation or optical types. It is generally accepted that ionisation types have a high sensitivity to
flaming fires whereas optical detectors have high sensitivity to smouldering fires. As a result of this, ionisation types are
widely used for property protection, and optical types for life protection. Where the environment is smoky or dirty under
normal conditions, a heat detector may be more appropriate. It must be recognised, however, that any heat detector will
respond only when the fire is well established and generating a high heat output. Unless otherwise specified, devices
described in this section are suitable for indoor use only.

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IONISATION OPTICAL HEAT

Overheating / thermal combustion Poor Very Good Very Poor

Smouldering / glowing combustion Moderate / Good Good Very Poor
Flaming combustion Very Good Good Poor
Flaming with high heat output Very Good Good Moderate / Good
Flaming - clean burning Poor Very Poor Moderate / Good

Features
FIRE DETECTORS

• High Level Integration: • Latest Data Reported:

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ASICs technology for lower component count. As well as free running data update, device will
update data when the preceding device is being
• Zero Insertion Force Base: interrogated.
For easier installation and maintenance.
• XPERT Card Addressing:
• Ease of Maintenance: For fast reliable installation and service.
Snap lock chambers for easy cleaning.
• Unobtrusive Design:
• Surface Mounted Components: For elegant designs in modern buildings.
For long life and high reliability

Branding
All LPCB approved XP95 detectors are branded AMPAC.

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Heat – XP95

Features Voltage 17-28 VDC

Quiescent current 250μA at 24 VDC
• Rate of rise and fixed temperature alarm point Alarm current 2.5mA at 24 VDC
• Single thermistor technology Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC
• Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm
Operating temp. -20°C to +70°C (no icing)
• Resettable operation Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
• Lockable security fitting IP rating IP53
• White finish Weight inc base 157 grams

Order Code Compliance Approved By

201-0001 Type A / B AS1603:Pt1 SSL
55000-420AMP Normal Temp EN54:Pt5 LPCB
55000-401AMP High Temp EN54:Pt5 LPCB

REFER TO DATA SHEET: PDS201-0001

Photo Optical Smoke – XP95

FIRE DETECTORS
Features Voltage 17-28 VDC

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Quiescent current 340μA at 24 VDC
• Detects a wide range of fires Alarm current 4.3mA at 24 VDC
• Insensitive to wind Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC
• Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm
• Fine gauze insect protection Operating temp. -20°C to +60°C (no icing)
Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
• Simple construction allows IP rating IP43
detection chamber to be cleaned Weight inc base 157 grams
• Lockable security fitting Sensitivity 2.4%/m light grey smoke
• White or Black finish
Order Code Compliance Approved By
201-0003 White AS1603:Pt2 SSL
201-0092 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL
55000-620AMP EN54:Pt7 LPCB

REFER TO DATA SHEET: P D S 201-0003

Ionisation Smoke – XP95

Features Voltage 17-28 VDC

Quiescent current 280μA at 24 VDC
• Detects super heating and Alarm current 2.3mA at 24 VDC
flaming combustibles Remote o/p current 4mA at 5 VDC
• Dual chamber technology Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm
• Wind resistant smoke inlets Operating temp. -20°C to +70°C (no icing)
• Transient voltage protection Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
IP rating IP43
• Fine gauze insect protection
Weight inc base 161 grams
• Lockable security fitting
• White finish
Order Code Compliance Approved By
201-0002 AS1603:Pt2 SSL
201-0091 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL
55000-520AMP EN54:Pt7 LPCB

REFER TO DATA SHEET: P D S 201-0002

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Detector Base – XP95

Features Size
Operating temp.
100Dia x 8H mm
-20°C to +60°C (no icing)
• Wide cable entry Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
• Contains no electronic parts Weight 57 grams
• ‘One way only’ fit
• Low insertion force
• Large terminations
• Lockable security fitting
• White finish

Order Code Compliance Approved By

201-0004 White AS1603:Pt1&2 SSL
201-0093 Black AS1603:Pt2 SSL
45681-210AMP EN54:Pt5,7&8 LPCB

Heat – Intrinsically Safe

FIRE DETECTORS

Features Voltage 14-22 VDC

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Quiescent current Current is dependant

• Rate of rise and fixed temperature alarm point Alarm current on the type of
• Single thermistor technology Remote o/p current safety barrier used
• Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm
Operating temp. -20°C to +40°C
• Resettable operation Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
• Lockable security fitting IP rating IP53
• Detectors must be connected to a suitable Weight inc base 157 grams
safety barrier and protocol translator

Order Code Compliance Approved By

55000-440 EN50014, EN50020 BASEEFA

Photo Optical Smoke – Intrinsically Safe

Features Voltage 14-22 VDC

Quiescent current Current is dependant
• Detects a wide range of fires Alarm current on the type of
• Insensitive to wind Remote o/p current safety barrier used
• Transient voltage protection Size inc base 100Dia x 50H mm
Operating temp. -20°C to +40°C
• Fine gauze insect protection Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity
• Simple construction allows detection chamber IP rating IP43
to be cleaned Weight 157 grams
• Lockable security fitting
• Detectors must be connected to a suitable
safety barrier and protocol translator
Order Code Compliance Approved By
55000-640 EN50014,EN50020 BASEEFA

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