Description

Apollo Soteria Dimension Specialist Optical Detector – FL6100‑600APO

The Soteria Dimension Specialist Optical Detector is independently certified to DHF TS001 for anti‑ligature use in specialist areas.

The innovative design differs from standard fire detectors, as it has no chamber and is flush mounted. A new optical sensing technology detects smoke particles outside the detector housing. A combination of Infra‑Red (IR) LEDs and photo‑diodes identifies smoke particles just below the detector housing and initiates an alarm.

Electrical Description

The Soteria Dimension Specialist Optical Detector is designed for connection to a two‑wire loop circuit carrying both data and a 17–35V DC supply. A short‑circuit isolator is integrated into the detector head.

Operation

The detector contains two daylight‑filtered photo‑diodes and three IR emitters positioned at different angles. Various combinations of these components act as smoke sensors and proximity sensors, measuring smoke levels and detecting any physical obstruction or interference.

As a chamberless detector, an IR LED emits light outside the housing. Smoke particles scatter the emitted light back towards the detector, where it is registered by a photo‑diode.

Two microprocessors control the sensors, managing timing and applying a digital phase‑sensitive detection algorithm to reduce noise and background light interference. Digital filtering provides transient rejection, drift compensation and temperature compensation before an alarm decision is made.

The mode of operation can be selected at the fire control panel.

Anti‑abrasion coated windows increase resistance to physical damage. With the detection region external to the case, the detector is designed for flush mounting and features a very low profile.

The device includes a polycarbonate front plate, which can be locked into place using a grub screw locking mechanism. Three LEDs provide status indication as detailed in Datasheet PP2550.

The Soteria Dimension Optical Detector is designed and manufactured in the UK using advanced simulation and development processes.

Device Addressing

The device address is set using an 8‑bit DIL switch located on the detector head.

Communication

The Soteria Dimension Specialist Optical Detector uses Apollo’s digital CoreProtocol, enabling advanced control and configuration while maintaining backward compatibility with Discovery and XP95 devices. For availability of specific features, refer to the fire control panel manufacturer.

Not all features are available when used with Discovery or XP95 fire control panels. If used with XP95 panels incorporating drift compensation algorithms, these must be disabled when communicating with Soteria Dimension Optical Detectors.

Backward Compatibility

The Soteria Dimension Specialist Optical Detectors are designed to operate on XP95 and Discovery loops.

Maintenance

Testing and maintenance require the Solo 365 Smoke Detector Tester equipped with the Solo 372 Adaptor.

Product Specification

Code:	FL6100-600APO
Description:	Soteria Dimension Optical Smoke Detector – Specialist
Colour:	Silver
Materials:	Housing: Polycarbonate Terminals: Nickel plated stainless steel
Product diameter:	170mm (6.69″)
Product depth:	36.45mm (1.44″)
Detection principle:	Photo-electric scattering
Standards:	EN54-7, EN54-17
Approvals:	LPCB, BOSEC, VdS, CPR, Exova
Analogue value:	23 (nominal);0 (-tolerance);4(+tolerance)
Alarm level analogue value:	55
Protocol voltage:	5V (min.) to 13V (max.) peak to peak
Supply voltage:	17V – 35V dc
Power-up surge current:	1mA
Max. power-up time:	<20 seconds
Quiescent current:	1000μA
Quiescent current tested at:	24V dc
Terminal functions:	L2: +L2 Loop in & out positive L1 in:-L1 in Loop (isolated) negative L1 out: Loop out negative +R: +R Remote indicator positive connection -R: -R Remote indicator negative connection
Polarity:	L1 & L2 are polarity sensitive
Sampling frequency:	Once per second
Humidity:	0 – 95% (no condensation or icing)
Operating temperature:	-20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
IP Rating:	IP55
Warranty:	10 year
Weight:	321g