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SIEMENS Fire Safety
HFP -11 FireFinder Detector
Intelligent Fire Detector for FireFinder XLS Control Panels
ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS
• Model HFP -11
• Most Sophisticated "Detector Intelligence" available today
• Multi- Criteria fire detection for the price of
a photoelectric detector
• Fi Technology to discriminate between
deceptive phenomena and an actual fire
• Easily programmed to match specific hazard profiles it
from the control panel
• Polarity Insensitive with SureWire
• Pre -Alarm reporting based on fire profile selected
• Remote sensitivity measurement capability
• System logic activation based on any of three inputs
from detector smoke heat or neural network)
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• Detectors are self- testing, completing diagnostics
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every 4 seconds • Field cleanable chamber with replaceable chamber -
parts available
• Multi -color detector status LED
• Two -wire operation
• Compatible Model DPU field device programmer /tester unit
• Supports software based automatic environmental
compensation
• Optional fully programmable relay base, audible base,
and duct housing
• 0 ULC Listed,
CSFM, FM, NYMEAApproved
Introduction
The Siemens Building Technologies, Fire Safety Divi- The HFP -11 intelligent fire detector is compatible with
sion HFP -11 Intelligent Fire Detector provides the life the Fire Safety Model DPU field device programmer/
safety industry with the most highly evolved detection tester unit, which is a compact, portable, menu - driven
system available today. The HFP -11 utilizes advanced accessory for electronically programming and testing
detection technology that allows the detector to detectors, easily and reliably. The DPU eliminates the
distinguish non - threatening deceptive phenomena, need for cumbersome, unreliable mechanical program -
such as cigarette smoke, from actual fire hazards, ming methods, such as dials or switches and reduces
while optimizing detection for the area in which it is installation and service costs by electronically pro-
installed. No other detection system available today gramming and testing the detector prior to installation.
offers a higher level of protection or nuisance alarm The HFP -11 fire detector is compatible with the Fire
immunity. The HFP -11 uses state -of- the -art micropro- Finder XLS series of control panels.
cessor circuitry with error check, detector self- diagnos-
tics and supervision programs. CATALOG NUMBER 6301
Description detector, the HFP -11 will revert to a default setting that
The HFP-11 is a plug-in, two wire, multi sensor detector allows it to operate as an office environment detector.
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with both photoelectric and thermal inputs and is compat- The HFP -11's FirePrint technology monitors input from
ible with Fire Finder XLS series of control panel systems. both the photo chamber and the thermal sensor,
Each detector consists of a dust resistant, field -cleanable evaluating this information with sophisticated math -
photoelectric chamber, a solid state non - mechanical ematical formulas, or algorithms, comparing this input
thermal sensor, and microprocessor based electronics to characteristics of both threatening fires and decep-
with a low- profile plastic housing.The HFP -11 utilizes tive phenomena that would "fool" any ordinary detec-
state-of- the -art ASIC circuitry and surface mount technol- tor. This technology was developed over years of
ogy for maximum reliability. Every HFP -11 fire detector is research and reviewing the results of over 20 years of
shipped with a protective dust cover.The HFP -11 fire fire test data in one of the world's most advanced fire
detector utilizes an infrared light emitting diode (IRLED), research centers.
and light sensing photodiode. Under normal conditions,
light transmitted by the LED is directed away from the The results of this research are the mathematical
photodiode and scattered through the smoke chamber in models that form the algorithms used in FirePrint. No
a controlled pattern.The smoke chamber is designed to other fire detector has this level of intelligence or this
manage light dissipation and extraneous reflections from amount of research and development supporting it's
dust particles or other non -smoke airborne contaminants design. The microprocessor's software can identify
in such a way as to maintain stable, consistent detector and disregard false input caused by radio frequency
operation.When smoke enters the detector chamber, (RFI) and electromagnetic (EMI) interference, and
light emitted from the IRLED is scattered by the smoke validates all trouble conditions before annunciating or
particles and is received by the photodiode. reporting to the control panel. The HFP -11 detector's
microprocessor uses an integral EEPROM to store the
The HFP -11 also utilizes a modern, accurate, shock- detector's address and other critical operating param-
resistant thermistor to sense temperature changes. eters which include the assigned program values for
The "on- board" FirePrint technology allows the detec- alarm and trouble thresholds.
tor to gather smoke and thermal data, and to analyze
this information in the detector's "neural network" By Communications within the detector itself and be-
comparing data received with the common characteris tween the HFP -11 and the control panel, or with the
tics of fires, or fire fingerprints, the HFP -11 can com- DPU field device programmer /tester unit, are super -
pare these "Fire Prints" to those of deceptive phe- vised and safe - guarded against disruption by reliable,
nomena that cause other detectors to false alarm. The microprocessor based error checking routines. Addi-
advanced FirePrint technology allows the HFP -11 to tionally, the micro - processor supervises all EEPROM
accurately determine a true fire hazard from a non- memory locations and provides a high degree of
threatening deceptive phenomena WITHOUT needing EEPROM failure fault tolerance.
to use alarm delaying verification and confirmation The HFP -11 determines its operating status to be
techniques, which can increase the probability of normal, in alarm, or in trouble depending on the
losses due to fire. The HFP -11 provides the highest difference between the alarm threshold values stored
level of detector intelligence available today with a in the detector's memory and the detector's latest
detector /control panel link that allows the user to analog measurement.The detector then communicates
program the detector for the specific hazard profile changes in its status to the control panel. In addition,
using a simple software menu selection. Detectors the FireFinder XLS control panel will sample the value
are optimized by selecting one of the following eleven of the HFP -11's analog signal over a period of time in
applications: order to determine if those values indicate excessive
• Office /Retail buildup in the photo chamber; if so, the FireFinder XLS
• Lobby control panel will indicate that the particular detector
requires maintenance.
• Computer Room
• Dormitory The HFP -11 is listed as a self- testing device.The
• Healthcare HFP -11's visible light emitting diode (LED) flashes
green every 4 seconds to indicate it is communicating
• Parking Garage with the control panel and that it has passed its
• Utility/Transformer Room internal self -test. Should the detector sense a fault or
• Hostile Environment failure within its systems, the LED will flash amber
• Precious Storage and the detector will transmit that information to the
• Air Duct control panel. A quick visual inspection is sufficient to
• Warehouse /Light Manufacturing indicate the condition of the detector at any time. If
more detailed information is required, a printed report
The software does the rest; no guessing on detector can be provided from the Fire Finder XLS panel
sensitivities or alarm verification; the control panel indicating the status and settings assigned to each
programs the HFP -11 detector for the protected area individual detector. When the HFP -11 moves to the
without hassle and without confirmation delays. Once alarm mode, it will flash red and to continue flashing
optimized for the hazards in the protected area, the until the system is reset at the control panel. At that
HFP -11 provides the best detection you can buy. same time, any user defined system alarm functions
Should the operator or installer forget to program the
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programmed into the system are activated. detectors. Should questions arise regarding detector
Detector sensitivity, calibration, and identification placement, observe NFPA 72 guidelines. Good fire
are dynamically supervised by the control panel. protection system engineering and common sense
Detector sensitivity and pre -alarm levels are a function dictate how and when fire detectors are installed and
of the application chosen at the control panel and are used. Contact your local Siemens Fire Safety distribu-
controlled by the panel. If an alternate, non - FirePrint tor or sales office whenever you need assistance
mode is selected, then the sensitivity can be changed applying FirePrint in unusual applications. Be sure to
from the control panel. follow NFPA guidelines and UL/ULC approved installation
instructions, which are included with every Siemens
The DPU Device Program/Test Unit accessory is used Fire Safety detector, and local codes as for all fire
to program and verify the detector's address. The protection equipment.
technician selects the accessory's program mode
to enter the desired address. The DPU automatically
sets and verifies the address and tests the detector. Dimensions
The DPU operates on AC power or rechargeable
batteries, providing flexibility and convenience in s" Diameter Base
programming and testing equipment almost anywhere.
When in the test mode, the DPU will perform a series
of diagnostic tests without altering the address or
other stored data, allowing technicians to determine
if the detector is operating properly. The HFP -11 fire —�
detector may be installed on the same initiating
2.3° Overall
circuit with HMS series manual stations, HTRI series Height r
interfaces, HCP output control devices, or HZM series
of addressable, conventional zone modules. All HFP -11
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detectors can be cleaned in the field, when required,
by simply removing the detector cover and unsnapping
the photo chamber. There is also the option of cleaning
the interior of the detector with a clean, soft cloth Technical Specifications
or brush, or replacing the labyrinth and bug screen Operating Temperature: +32 °F (0 °C) to 100 °F (38 °C)
included in the detector maintenance kit, model per UL 268/268A
DMK -11.
Humidity: 0 -93% Relative Humidity
The HFP -11 uses the low- profile surface mounting Non- Condensing
base, model DB -11. This base mounts on a 4 -inch
octagon, square, or a single gang electrical box. Maximum spacing: 30 foot centers (900 sq. ft.)
The base utilizes screw clamp contacts for electrical per NFPA 72 Chapter 5 and
connections and self- wiping contacts for increased CAN /ULC -S524
reliability. The base can be used with the optional
LK -11 detector locking kit which contains 50 detector
locks and an installation tool, to prevent unauthorized Part
removal of the detector head. The DB -11 base has Model Description Number
integral decorative plugs to cover the outer mounting HFP.11 Addressable FirePrint Fire Detector 500 033290
screw holes. All HFP - 11 detectors are approved for DB - 11 Detector Mounting Base forSeriesll 500 - 094151
operation within the UL specified temperature range DB - 11E DetectorBase(small) 500 094151E
of 32 to 100 degrees F (0 to 38 degrees C). AD -11P Air Duct Housing for Series ll 500 - 095656
AD -HR Air Duct Housing w/Relay for H- Series 500- 033280
Application Data Intelligent Detector
DB -HR Relay Base for H- Series Intelligent Detectors 500- 033220
Installation of the HFP - 11 series of fire detectors ADBH - 11 Audible base 500 - 033210
requires a two - wire circuit. In many retrofit cases, RL-HC Remote (red) alarm indicator- 4' octagon box mount 500- 033230
existing wiring may be used. "T - tapping" is permitted RL-HW Remote (red) alarm indicator- single gang box mount 500 - 033310
only for Style 4 (Class B) wiring. The HFP - is polarity LK -11 Base Locking Kit for Series lldetectors 500- 695350
insensitive. This feature can greatly reduce installation DMK -11 Series 11 Maint Kit (replacement labyrinth and bug 500 - 695338
an debugging time. HFP -11 fire detectors can be bug screen)
applied within the maximum 30 foot center spacing In Canada Order
(900 sq. ft. areas) as referenced in NFPA 72. This HFP-11C AddressableFirePrintFireDetector (ULC) 500- 095112C
applications guideline is based on ideal conditions, DB -11C Detector Mounting Base forSeriesll (ULC) 500-095687
specifically, smooth ceiling surfaces, minimal air AD - 11PC Air Duct HousingWIC) 500 095984
movement, and no physical obstructions between DB -HRC Relay Base for Series 11 Intelligent Detectors WIC) 500- 033220C
potential fire sources and the detector. Do not mount ADBH -11C Audible Base for Series ll Intelligent Detector (ULC) 500- 033210C
detectors in close proximity to ventilation or heating
and air conditioning outlets. Exposed joints or beamed
ceilings may also affect safe spacing limitations for
NOTICE: The use of other than Fire Safety detectors and bases with Fire Safety equipment will
be considered a misapplication of Fire Safety equipment and as such void all warranties either
expressed or implied with regard to loss, damage, liabilities and/or service problems.
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