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Series 65
Optical Smoke Detector
Manufacturer’s Specification
All data is supplied subject to change without notice. Specifications
are typical at 24 V, 23°C and 50% RH unless otherwise stated.

Detection principle Photo-electric detection of light

scattered in a forward direction by
smoke particles
Chamber configuration Horizontal optical bench housing an
infrared emitter and sensor arranged
radially to detect scattered light
Sensor Silicon PIN photo-diode
Emitter GaAs infra-red light emitting diode
Sampling frequency Once every three seconds
Confirmation frequency Once every two seconds
Supply Wiring Two wire supply, polarity insensitive
Terminal functions L1 IN Supply in connections
and L2
L1 OUT Supply out connections
Product overview and L2
–R Remote indicator negative
Product Optical Smoke Detector connection
Supply voltage 9 V to 33 V dc
Part No. 55000-317
Ripple voltage 2 V peak to peak maximum at 0.1 Hz
Product Optical Smoke Detector with to 100 kHz
flashing LED Quiescent current 30 - 50 µA at 24 V
Part No. 55000-316 Power-up surge current 115 µA at 24 V
Alarm voltage 6 V to 28 V
Product Optical Smoke Detector with
Normal alarm current 61 mA at 28 V
magnetic test switch and 52 mA at 24 V
flashing LED 18 mA at 10 V
Part No. 55000-315 Alarm indicator Clear light emitting diode (LED)
emitting red light
Alarm LED current 4 mA
Remote output characteristics Remote is a current sink to the
negative line limited to 17 mA
Sensitivity Nominal alarm threshold of 0.15 dB/m
obscuration, measured in accordance
Product information with EN 54-7
Operating temperature -20°C to + 60°C
The Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector uses the scattered Humidity 0% to 95% RH (no condensation or
light principle to ‘see’ smoke entering the chamber located icing)
within the detector housing. Effect of atmospheric pressure Unaffected
Effect of wind speed Unaffected
• Responds well to slow burning, smouldering fires
Vibration, impact and shock EN 54-7
• Well suited for bedrooms and escape routes Dimensions 100 mm diameter x 42 mm height

• Unaffected by wind or atmospheric pressure Weight 99 g

Materials Housing: White flame-retardant
• Flashing LED and magnet operated test switch option polycarbonate
on selected detectors Terminals: Nickel plated stainless
steel

All information in this document is given in good faith but Apollo

36 Brookside Road, Havant Tel: +44 (0)23 9249 2412 Email: enquiries@apollo-fire.com Fire Detectors Ltd cannot be held responsible for any omissions
or errors. The company reserves the right to change the
Hampshire, PO9 1JR, UK. Fax: +44 (0)23 9249 2754 Web: www.apollo-fire.co.uk specifications of products at any time and without prior notice.

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Operating principles
Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector diagram
The Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector has a moulded self-
extinguishing white polycarbonate case with wind resistant
smoke inlets. Inside the case a printed circuit board has the CHAMBRE OPTIQUE

optical system mounted on one side and the signal processing

PHOTODIODE
electronics on the other. The sensing chamber is a moulding COUVERCLE DU
CIRCUIT IMPRIMÉ
configured as a labyrinth which prevents penetration of
ambient light. The labyrinth has a fine gauze insect-resistant
cover. The chamber houses an infrared light emitting diode
(LED) and a photo-diode which has an integral visible-light
filter as an extra precaution against ambient light.
Every three seconds the LED emits a burst of collimated light,
modulated at 4 kHz. In clear air light from the LED does not
fall directly on the diode because the LED is positioned at an BOÎTIER DEL INFRAROUGE

obtuse angle to the diode.

When smoke enters the chamber a fraction of the collimated
light is scattered onto the photo-diode. If the resulting signal
from the photo-diode is above a pre-set threshold the LED
emits two bursts of light, this time at two-second intervals. If
light is scattered onto the photo-diode by both these pulses - Response characteristics of Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector
due to the presence of smoke - the detector signals an alarm
Type of fire Response
state by switching the alarm latch on increasing the current
drawn from the supply from about 40 µA to a maximum of 75 Very Good
mA. This fall in the impedance of the detector is recognised Overheating/thermal combustion
by the control panel as an alarm signal.
Smouldering/glowing combustion Moderate/Good
The alarm current also illuminates the detectors integral LED.
A remote indicator connected between the L1 IN terminal and Flaming combustion Very Good
the -R terminal will have a voltage equal to the supply voltage Flaming with high heat output Very Good
less one volt across it and so will illuminate. Flaming - clean burning Poor
To ensure correct operation of the detector the control panel
must be arranged to supply a maximum of 33 V dc and a
minimum of 9 V dc in normal operation. The supply may fall to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
6 V dc in alarm conditions if a supply current of at least 10 mA The Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector complies with the
is available at this voltage. To ensure effective illumination of essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU,
the integral LED and any remote indicator the supply to the provided that it is used as described in this datasheet.
detector should exceed 12 V.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available from Apollo
To restore the detector to quiescent condition it is necessary upon request.
to expel any smoke and interrupt the electrical supply to the
detector for a minimum of one second. Conformity of the Series 65 Optical Smoke detector with the
EMC Directive does not confer compliance with the directive
Environmental characteristics on any apparatus or systems connected to it.
The Optical Smoke Detector is unaffected by wind or
atmospheric pressure and operates over the temperature Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011
range -20°C to +60°C. The Series 65 Optical Smoke Detector complies with the
essential requirements of the Construction Products Regulation
(EU) 305/2011.
A copy of the Declaration of Performance is available from
Apollo upon request.