AW-BK901

Conventional Reflective Beam Detector

Installation and Operation Manual
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Product Safety

To prevent severe injury and loss of life or property, read the instruction carefully before installing the
beam detector to ensure proper and safe operation of the system.

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EN54 Part 12 Compliance

AW-BK901 Conventional Reflective Beam Detector complies with the requirements of EN 54-12:2015.

EN54 Standard Conformity Information

2831
20
Zhongshan Guta Fire Equipment Technology Co.,Ltd
4/F,10#,XINGYE RD., HUOJU DISTRICT, ZHONGSHAN
CITY,GUANGDONG PROVINCE,CHINA (Type 1, Option 2
Crosslisting)

AW-BK901 2831-CPR-F2513
EN 54-12:2015

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Table of Content

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Feature and Benefits ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Technical Specification ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Product Appearance ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Principle of the Beam Detector .................................................................................................................. 6
2 Installation Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Mounting Details ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Mounting Preparation................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Mounting of the Beam Detector ................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Mounting of the Reflective Mirror ............................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Cabling Details ............................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Programming Sensitivity and Span .................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 To View the Detector Parameter .............................................................................................................. 11
3.2 To adjust the Sensitivity................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 To adjust the Span (Distance) ................................................................................................................... 12
4 Commissioning Beam Detector ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Commissioning Preparation....................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Step 1: Entering Commissioning Method ................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Step 2: Sightline Alignment Procedure .................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Step 3: Acceptable Adjustment Procedure........................................................................................... 14
4.5 Step 4: Finalizing Installation ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Step 5: Testing Fire Signal............................................................................................................................ 14
4.7 Step 6: Testing Fault Signal ......................................................................................................................... 14
5 Other Function ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
6 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
7 Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 16
8 Supplied Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 16
9 Appendix 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Limitation of Beam Detectors .................................................................................................................... 17

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview
AW-BK901 Conventional Reflective Beam Detector has built in Laser beam pointing and Digital
guide display for real user friendly alignment method. The Laser beam pointing accurately point the
exact location where to mount mirror and with additional digital guide display allows to monitor and
guide on the actual light intensity between the mirror and detector which cannot be seen by our
naked eye making it more easy and convenient in alignment commissioning.

The AW-BK901 has four adjustable operational ranges of between 8 to 20, 20 to 40, 40 to 70 and 70
to 100 meters beside with three adjustable sensitivity setting ranges from 2.6dB, 3.8dB and 5.8dB to
meet the specific environmental requirement. The AW-BK901 works on the principle of reflective
infrared beam obscuration. Used in conjunction with a reflector, it will notify the fire alarm panel
when the infrared beam is obscured by smoke.

The AW-BK901 is ideal for use high ceiling and wide areas such as warehouses, large storages,
shopping malls, leisure centres, exhibition halls, hotel lobbies, printing houses, garment factories,
museums and prisons, as well as places where slight smoke particles or corrosive gas exist.

1.2 Feature and Benefits

1. EN54-12 Compliance
2. Hassle free alignment, built with digital guide display and laser beam pointing
3. Employ single-ended design through reflective mirror
4. Four ranges wide monitoring from 8-100 meters via encoder
5. Three users programing sensitivity adjustment
6. Built-in microprocessor
7. Self-diagnosis function can monitor for internal faults
8. Automatic compensation for factors weakening received signals, such as dust
contamination, positional movement and ageing of the transmitter
9. Fire and Fault interfacing relays
10. Attractive and pleasing appearance
11. Real User friendly alignment method

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1.3 Technical Specification

Part Number AW-BK901

Standard
Listed LPCB Certification
Compliance EN 54-12:2015
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems BS 5839 Part 1:2017
Specification
Operating Voltage 20 V to 28 V DC
Current Parameters Standby: 23mA Commission: 56mA Alarm: 33mA
Beam Sensor Sensitivity [via Encoder] Level 1: 2.6 dB High Sensitivity
Level 2: 3.8 dB Medium Sensitivity
Level 3: 5.8 dB Low Sensitivity
Beam Pathway Length [via Encoder] Span 1: 8 to 20 meters Limited Path
Span 2: 20 to 40 meters Short Path
Span 3: 40 to 70 meters Normal Path
Span 4: 70 to 100 meters Long Path
Beam Path Angle ±0.4º Directional (This data takes the average of the left
and right deflection angles.)
Alignment Guide Laser Beam Pointer
Digital Display Guide Nixie Tube
LED Indicator Guide Red: Fire ; Yellow: Fault ; Green: Alignment
Reset Time Less than 2 Second
Relay Capacity [Fire & Fault] Normally Open & Close/ 2.0 A; 30 VDC
Physical
Material / Colour ABS / White
Dimension / Weight L:190.87 x W:126.87 x H:91.96 mm / 440 gm
Weight 0.130 Kg with base
Environmental
Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C
Ingress Protection Rating IP30 [IP66 glue seal-For permanent fixing, Not EN54-12
approved]
Humidity 0 to 95% Relative Humidity, Non condensing

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1.4 Product Appearance

1.5 Principle of the Beam Detector

The AW-BK901 reflective optical beam smoke detector incorporates a light transmitter and the
detector on the same unit. The light path is created by reflecting light emitted from the transmitter
off a retro-reflector, meaning it is reflecting light back to its source with a minimum of scattering,
which is placed opposite the detector.

In a fire, when smoke falls within the path of the beam detector, some of the light is absorbed or
scattered by the smoke particles. This creates a decrease in the received signal, leading to an
increase in optical obscuration. This unit decodes or analysts received signals and compare to the
pre-programmed algorithm stored on the processor. Through this algorithm the detector will decide
whether fire is defined or not and lead to enablement the corresponding relays and LED indicators.
The unit on the operating mode maintaining continually emitting light, care should be taken that the
activities in the space do not obstruct the beam or move the device to avoid false operation of the
detector. Refer to Figure 1.

Normal Status Fire Status

Beam Mirror Beam Mirror

Detector Detector

Mounting Mounting
Bracket Bracket

Smoke

Figure 1: Beam detector principle

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2 Installation Procedures

2.1 Mounting Details

Figure 2: Detector Diagram

2.2 LED Indicators

LED Indicators Colour Function

Fire Red Illuminates when at least one fire alarm event occur
Fault Yellow Illuminates when at least one fault alarm event occur in the
Detector
Alignment Green Illuminates during the commissioning

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2.3 Mounting Preparation

This beam detector must be installed, commissioned and maintained by a qualified or factory
trained service personnel. The installation must be installed in compliance with all local codes having
a jurisdiction in your area or BS 5839 Part 1 and EN54.

Note: The device component within the device is vulnerable specially the reed switch. It is advisable
to use the magnetic tool when needed to prevent physical damage.

1. Under flat spare area. If the ceiling height is less than 8 meters, the beam detector should
be installed 0.5 meter to 1 meter below the ceiling level. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Under flat spare area. If the ceiling height is more than 8 meters, the beam detector
should be installed minimum of 0.5 meter below the top ceiling. Refer to Figure 3.
3. The chosen for the location should be clean and dry and not subject to shock, vibration
or electro-statistic discharge, and free from glass wall, sunlight direction any reflective
barrier.
4. Make sure that the beam path is free form obscuration against moving items.

Below 8 meters ceiling height Above 8 meters ceiling height

Ceiling Level Ceiling Level

0.5m min to 1m max 0.5m min

Beam
Detector

Beam
Detector

Figure 3: Installation Details

2.4 Mounting of the Beam Detector

1. Using the supplied bracket, mark the position of the fixing holes.
2. Drill four holes and insert an 8mm wall plug into each.
3. Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using four ST4x30 screw. Refer to Figure 4.
4. Fix the detector base onto the bracket using two M4x12x10 standard screws. Refer to Figure 5.

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Figure 4: Mounting Bracket Figure 5: Beam Detector

2.5 Mounting of the Reflective Mirror

1. Depending on the project requirement, if the distance between the detector and the
reflector mirror is 8m-40m, install one reflector is enough; if the distance is 40m-100m, four
reflectors is required. Refer to Figure 6.
2. Mark the position of the fixing holes plastic expansion bolts.
3. Fix the reflector mirror using two ST4x30 standard screws, in the case of one-unit mirror, do the
same steps for other mirrors if Mirror
required. ReferDetails
Installation to Figure 6.

Beam 1 x Mirror 4 x Mirror

Detector Mirror
Line of sight- Distance
8 to 40m [1xmirror]
40 to 100m [4xmirror] 122mm

100mm 244mm

200mm

Figure 6: Mounting of Reflector Mirror

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2.6 Cabling Details
Cables should be brought into the detector using the supplied glad cable. The maximum size of the
cable which can be terminated is 1.5mm². Observe the polarity. Refer to Figure 7.

1. Terminal D1 (+) and D2 (-) for connecting Power supply [24VDC]

2. Terminal S1 and S2 for connecting handheld programmer when setting parameters with it, or
connecting to terminal D1 and D2 respectively when monitoring
3. Terminal HJ1 and HJ2 for connecting Fire signal relay output [Normally Open]
4. Terminal GZ1 and GZ2 for connecting Fault signal relay output [Normally Close]

Figure 7: Wiring Terminals

3 Programming Sensitivity and Span

Before using the detector, the operation range and sensitivity should be set according to the
application environment. It is can be set in two ways, one is through the inner DIP switch, and the
othrer is through the handheld programmer, which needs to be purchased separately.

3.1 DIP Switch

As shown in the figure of the shell base. Use DIP switch(SW2) to set the parameter set you want (see table
below).

Sensitivity
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Span

Span 1: 8~20m
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Span 2: 20~40m
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Span 3: 40~70m
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Span 4:70~100m
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

3.2 handheld programmer

Connecting the handheld programmer to terminal S1 and S2. Refer to Figure 8.

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Warning: Disconnect the power and loop connection whilst connecting to the handheld
programmer.

Figure 8: Programming connection Details

3.2.1 To View the Detector Parameter

1. Connect the programming cable to S1 and S2 terminals. Polarity is not required and detector
must be powered off.
2. Switch on the programmer, then press button “1” to view the address code and sensitivity
level.
3. Press button “Page” to view the Span parameter.
4. Press again the “Page” to return to the previous parameter.
5. Press button “Exit” to clear and exit. (Figure 9)

① Read T7 Address: 001 Span m: 70-100

②Write Sensitivity:001
③R/W Config ID:000000000000
④ Set #1 -> #2 ->

Figure 9

3.2 To adjust the Sensitivity

Warning: Before setting parameters with the handheld programmer, the DIP switch must be set to
disabled mode, as shown in the figure 10.

Disable Mode
1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 10

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1. Connect the programming cable to S1 and S2 terminal. Polarity is not required and detector
must be powered off.
Reference: (Figure11)
2. Switch on the programmer, then press button “3” then display “Sensitivity and Span (m)”.
3. Then enter the desire sensitivity value from 1, 2, or 3 by pressing “Clear” key and then input
the value and then press “Write” key , then will highlight the previous Span value, it means
the entered sensitivity is confirmed. If display “Fail”, it means failure to program the sensitivity.

Sensitivity: 001
Span m:
①8-20 ②20-40
③40-7 ④70-100 Parameter Description
Level 1 Sensitivity: 2.6 dB [Default]
Level 2 Sensitivity: 3.8 dB
Level 3 Sensitivity: 5.8 dB

Figure 11

3.3 To adjust the Span (Distance)

Warning: Before setting parameters with the handheld programmer, the DIP switch must be set to
disabled mode, as shown in the figure 10.

1. Connect the programming cable to S1 and S2 terminal. Polarity is not required and detector
must be powered off.
2. Switch on the programmer, then press button “3” then display “Sensitivity and Span (m)”.
Then enter then press “0/Page” key to highlight the previous Span setting. Then press value
from 1, 2, 3 or 4 correspond to the span value and then press “Write” key. (Figure 12)

Note: If display “Success”, means the entered span is confirmed. If display “Fail”, means
failure to program the span.

Sensitivity: 001
Span m:
①8-20 ②20-40
③40-7 ④70-100 Parameter Description
Span 1: 8 to 20 meter [Limited Path]
Span 2: 20 to 40 meter [Short Path]
Span 3: 40 to 70 meter [Normal Path-Default]
Span 4: 70 to 100 meter [Long Path]

Figure 12

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4 Commissioning Beam Detector

Receiver Vertical
Adjustment

Laser Beam
M4x12 Screw
Pointer

Horizontal
Transmitter Adjustment

Reed Switch DIP switch[SW2]

[SW1] Digital Display
Guide
Terminals

Red Green
LED LED
[HL3] [HL1]

Yellow LED
[HL2]

Figure 13: Names and Location

4.1 Commissioning Preparation

1. Make sure both beam detector and reflective mirror are properly and securely mounted.
2. Make sure that the line of sight is clear and both beam detector and reflective mirror are in
placed with accurate axis angle.
3. Make sure that the suitable numbers of reflective mirror are installed depending on the
distance between detector and mirror.
4. Make sure require Span setting is adjusted through DIP switch or handheld programmer
depending on the distance between the detector and mirror. [Span1:8-20meters; Span2:20-
40meters, Span3:40-70meters, Span4:70-100meters].
5. Wiring should be done correctly.
4.2 Step 1: Entering Commissioning Method
a. Remove the detector cover and power on the device.
b. Place the supplied magnetic tool alongside the Reed Switch. After a while the Green LED
[HL1] should turn on steady or blinking, and then take out the magnetic tool to start the
detector auto alignment process.
Note: Keep the line of sight clear between the detector and mirror. Do not disturb the
detector auto alignment process.

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4.3 Step 2: Sightline Alignment Procedure
a. The Laser Beam Pointer should turn on automatically. Look through on the reflective
mirror if the laser beam mark at the centre.
b. Once you located the mark, loosen the M4x12 screw and adjust the horizontal or vertical
adjustment wheel until the Laser beam mark at the centre of the mirror. Refer to figure 8.
Note: During the adjustment period the digital display guide indicates number- it is not
indicating the signal intensity. If the number is turn to zero [0] it means the Sightline
Adjustment is not appropriate and more adjustment is required.
4.4 Step 3: Acceptable Adjustment Procedure
a. Adjust the signal intensity through the horizontal or vertical adjustment wheel while the
detector monitor signal intensity through digital display guide, the number is indicating
the signal intensity from 1 to 8. Try to reach number eight [8] to have acceptable
adjustment. However, for long path span number 2 or 3 is acceptable adjustment. Make
sure that the line of sight is clear between the detector and mirror.
Note: If the number display nine [9] it means the setting of the Span is not appropriate.
Power off the detector and re-programmed the appropriate distance between the
detector and mirror through DIP switch or programmer.
b. If Green LED [HL1] steady on, it means that the signal intensity is acceptable.
c. Tighten M4x12 Screw, and then ready to proceed to the next step.
4.5 Step 4: Finalizing Installation
a. Insert the detector cover and screw the 4 sides of the detector.
b. Place the magnetic tool alongside the “(D)” marked.
c. Right after the Green LED [HL1] is turn-off, take out the magnetic tool to allow the
detector exit in commissioning mode and turn to monitoring mode.
Warning: Do not obstruct or interrupt the signal between the detector and mirror.
Note: The Yellow LED [Fault] and Green LED [Alignment] will begin blinking simultaneously
for about 3 seconds then Red LED [Fire] will begin blinking every 3 seconds, indicating
that the beam detector is commissioned.
Keep the detector run for at least 20 seconds then proceed to the next step.
4.6 Step 5: Testing Fire Signal
a. Using supplied Opaque/Translucent materials, cover-on half of the beam detector using
the translucent portion of the material. With less than 30 seconds the Red LED [Fire] will
turn on steady, indicating Fire signal. [The fire alarm relay [HJ1 and HJ2] will latch to
normally close]. Refer to Figure 14.
b. Remove the testing material and cut the power off for at least 2 seconds to reset the
detector.
4.7 Step 6: Testing Fault Signal
a. Using supplied Opaque/Translucent materials, cover-on the half of the beam using the
opaque portion of the material. Right after the Yellow LED [Fault] turn on, indicating the
fault signal. [The fault alarm relay [GZ1 and GZ2] will latch to normally close]. Refer to
Figure 13.
Note:
1. If the opaque material is taken out from the detector in less than 15 seconds, then
the detector automatically reset to normal status.
2. If the opaque material is not taken out from the detector and is maintained for
more than 15 seconds then a fire signal is registered, turn-off the power for at least
2 seconds to reset the detector.

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Opaque Material

Translucent
Material

Testing Material Fire Signal Test Fault Signal Test

Figure 14: Testing Details

5 Other Function

Automatic Compensation of Light

When dust exists in the working environment of the detector, the emitting window, receiving window
and reflector will be covered with dust, which will affect normal operation. In order to solve the
problem, we designed the function of automatic compensation of light. When there is dust on
windows, the detector can judge the amount of dust, and compensate the received signal through
internal program and circuit to ensure the detector can continue to work normally. The detector
gives fault signal when dust on the lens and reflector surface reaches a certain level and light
compensation reaches the limit for the detector to work normally.

Self-diagnosis on Optical Signal

The detector has functions of checking emitting, receiving and amplifying circuit. When there is fault
with these three parts of circuit during operation, the detector will generate fault information.

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6 Maintenance

1. Inform the suitable personnel before conducting the maintenance.

2. Disable the detector on the control panel to prevent false alarm.
3. Do not attempt to adjust or modify the detector, it may affect the ability of the detector to
respond to a fire condition and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
4. Use a damp cloth to clean the detector. Do not use cleaning chemicals that may leave
residue on the electronic parts and smoke sensor.
5. Notify again proper personnel after conducting the maintenance and make sure to enable
the detector and confirm if up and running.
6. Perform the maintenance on semi-annually or quarterly depending on the site conditions.

7 Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Comment Troubleshooting Advice

The detector is Dirty
Indicates Faults after The line of sight between detector Conduct maintenance
commissioning and mirror was moved Re-Commission the detector
Not properly commission at the start
Transmit/Receive diode is not
Unable to commission working Replace the component
The reed switch is damaged
Check if vibration or electro-statistic
Keep Indicating Fire signal discharge is pre-set after Re-Commission the detector
commissioned
There is obscuration on the optical
pathway between the detector and
the reflector
Fire signal can’t be cleared Re-Commission the detector
The angle of optical pathway has
changed and need to be aligned
again

8 Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are included in the package:

1. Four plastic expansion bolts.
2. Two M4*12*10 three combination cross recessed pan head screws.
3. Four ST4*30 tap cross recessed pan head screws.
4. Mounting Bracket.
5. Opaque/Translucent Material.
6. Six 4 flat washers.
7. Magnetic Tool.

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9 Appendix 1

9.1 Limitation of Beam Detectors

The beam detector is designed for triggering and initiating emergency fire equipment’s; however it
only functions when matching with other equipment’s. Installation of this beam detector must
conform to electrical codes and country standards.

All kinds of smoke detector have restrictions, since fire develops in varies ways and are often
unpredictable in their progression, it is unforeseeable which type of detector will provide the earliest
warning. No types of beam detector can sense every form of fire all the time. Generally speaking,
detectors may not warn you about fire caused by insufficient safety measures, violent explosions,
leaking gas, improper storage of flammable materials like diluents and other safety hazards, arson or
children playing with fire. The alarm of a smoke detector used in high velocity environment will be
delayed due to dilution of smoke by frequent and fast airflow. What’s more, the beam detector has
to be frequently maintained for it is exposed to more dust contamination.

The beam detector cannot last forever. In order to keep the detector working in good condition,
please maintain the equipment continuously according to recommendations from manufacturers
and relative nation codes and laws. Take specific maintenance measures on the basis of different
environments.

Beam detector contains electronic parts. Even though it is made to last for a long period of time,
any of these parts could fail at any time. Therefore, test your beam detector at least every half-year
according to national codes or laws. Any smoke detectors, fire alarm devices or any other
components of the system must be repaired and/or replaced immediately as they fail.

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