Hyfire Sagittarius Type B Wall Sounder + Visual Alarm Device
This document covers the HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-WSR-03 and HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-SBR-23-03 models, referred to as the Sagittarius Type B Wall Sounder and Sagittarius Type B Wall Sounder + Visual Alarm Device.
Overview
This device is an assembly of an HFW-SIM-01 Sagittarius system interface module and a HFC-WSR-03 conventional sounder or HFC-SBR-23-03 conventional sounder + visual alarm device. The sounder's output is activated following an alarm condition of the Sagittarius system.
Installation - Important Notes
The device must be installed following national and/or international codes of practice and standards. Check these before performing the installation. Test this device after installation.
Installation
- Detach the front operating section from the sounder back box ([See SOUNDER OPENING PROCEDURE]).
- Extract the HFW-SIM-01 from the sounder's back box ([See MODULE'S EXTRACTION]).
- Set the HFW-SIM-01's link switch to ON.
- Extract the HFW-SIM-01's battery covers.
- Insert both batteries into their HFW-SIM-01 holders, oriented as per polarity marks.
- Link the HFW-SIM-01 device to the Sagittarius system ([See LINKING]).
- Reinstall the battery covers.
- Check the wireless link quality of the HFW-SIM-01 positioned in the final installation location ([See WIRELESS LINK QUALITY CHECK]).
- Install the sealing pad if the sounder is to be installed outdoors and/or in damp environments (not EN 54-3 approved) ([See OUTDOORS AND DAMP ENVIRONMENTS INSTALLATION]).
- Fix the sounder back box to the wall on the final installation location ([See WALL INSTALLATION]).
- Reinstall the HFW-SIM-01 into the sounder's back box ([See MODULE'S INSTALLATION]).
- Set sounder's tone and volume ([See OUTPUT TONE SETTING], [See OUTPUT VOLUME SETTING]).
- Reinstall the front operating section onto the sounder back box ([See SOUNDER CLOSING PROCEDURE]).
- Test the HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-WSR-03 / HFC-SBR-23-03 to check if it works properly ([See TESTING]).
Sounder Opening Procedure
In order to detach the upper sounder body from the base:
- Insert the pins of the compatible key into the holes of one of the two side locking mechanisms.
- Turn the key 90° to the left whilst applying light pressure.
- Repeat this step for the second side locking mechanism; the locking mechanism appears as in Picture 1 when in the open position (flush).
- Detach the sounder body from the base by pulling gently to separate (Picture 2).
Picture 1 shows the sounder body with side locking mechanisms in the open position. Picture 2 illustrates detaching the sounder body from the base.
Module's Extraction
- Gently release the locking catch allowing the module to lift and rotate to release from the side wall.
- Remove the module.
Picture 3 shows the module being extracted from the back box, highlighting the locking catch and terminal connections.
Linking
The translator / expander module is waiting to achieve a wireless child device.
- Move the link switch's cursor from ON to the opposite side (BLANK side); HFW-SIM-01 indicates "Linking to the system".
- If linking outcome is OK: HFW-SIM-01 stops indicating "Linking to the system".
- If linking outcome is not OK: perform the LINKING RECOVERY procedure.
Linking Recovery
In case something goes wrong with the linking operation:
- Take out both batteries from their holders.
- Move alternatively the link switch to ON / BLANK five times.
- Move the link switch to ON.
- Reinsert both batteries into their holders, oriented as per polarity marks.
- Perform the LINKING procedure.
Module's Status
Picture 4 shows the LED Indicator and Link Switch on the module.
Note: During the linking phase, the module must be only a few inches away from the translator / expander module.
| Module Status | Green LED | Red LED |
|---|---|---|
| Power up | 1 second green, then 0.5 second red for 4 times | |
| Linking to the system | Blinking until linking is completed | |
| Normal condition | - | - |
| Main battery fault | 0.5 second on and 10 seconds off | |
| Secondary battery fault | 0.5 second on and 10 seconds off (orange tonality) | |
| Both batteries fault | 0.5 second on and 10 seconds off (orange tonality) | |
| Lost link with wire to wireless translator / wireless expander | 0.5 second green and red (amber) and 1 second off |
Wireless Link Quality Check
It is possible to check wireless link quality between the sounder module and its linked-to translator or expander:
- Move the link switch to the ON position.
- Module's LED indicator will start blinking according to the following table:
| Link Quality | Evaluation | Device's Indication |
|---|---|---|
| No connection | Fail | Two red blinks |
| Link margin is less than 10 dB | Poor | One red blink |
| Robust communication with link margin from 10 dB to 20 dB | Good | One green blink |
| Robust communication with link margin over 20 dB | Excellent | Two green blinks |
3) Move the link switch to position BLANK again; the device will NOT WORK if the link switch is on position ON!
Outdoors and Damp Environments Installation
When installing the sounder outdoors or in a damp environment, carefully apply the self-adhesive sealing pad to the back of the sounder base (Picture 5).
Note: Suitable, but not EN 54-3 approved for outdoor use.
Picture 5 shows the sounder base with the sealing pad applied.
Wall Installation
Fix the sounder base to the wall; the prepared location options for the fixing screws are highlighted in Picture 6.
Picture 6 highlights the screw fixing points on the sounder back box.
Module's Installation
- Insert the terminal edge of the module between the securing points on the wall of the back box.
- Gently push down the module body so that the locking catch engages fully to hold the PCB in place. Check that it feels secure.
Picture 7 shows the module being secured in the back box, with the "LOCKING CATCH" indicated.
Output Tone Setting
Use the DIP switch on the back of the sounder body to select the tone required. For this function, the first five switches are used, as highlighted in Picture 8.
Picture 8 shows the DIP switch configuration for tone selection, with switches 1-5 relevant.
Switches positioned upwards acquire value "1"; switches positioned downwards acquire value "0".
- From the TONE SET table (Table 4), select the output alarm tone triggered when the sounder is activated.
- Refer to the corresponding line of the "DIP configuration" column to select the five switch settings.
Output Volume Setting
Use the DIP switch at the back of the sounder body to select the output volume. Switches 6 and 7 are used for this, as highlighted in Picture 9.
Picture 9 shows the DIP switch configuration for volume selection, with switches 6 and 7 relevant.
Switches positioned upwards acquire value "1"; switches positioned downwards acquire value "0".
- Select the alarm volume required when the sounder is activated (Table 3).
- Refer to the corresponding line of the "DIP configuration" column to set the two volume selection switches.
| Tone volume | DIP configuration - switch 6 and 7 | dB(A) evaluation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 11 | 100 dB(A) ± 3 | All tones |
| MEDIUM HIGH | 01 | ||
| MEDIUM LOW | 10 | ||
| LOW | 00 |
Tone Set Descriptions
| Tone number | Tone designation | Tone description | DIP switch configuration: 1,2,3,4 e 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1* | Warble Tone | 800Hz for 500ms, then 1000Hz for 500ms | 11101 |
| 2* | Continuous tone | 970Hz continuous tone | 01011 |
| 3* | Slow Whoop (Dutch) | 500-1200Hz for 3500ms, then off for 500ms | 10101 |
| 4* | German DIN tone | 1200-500Hz swept every 1000ms (1Hz) | 00111 |
| 5 | Alternate HF slow sweep | 2350-2900Hz swept every 333ms (3Hz) | 10010 |
| 6 | Alternative warble | 800Hz for 250ms, then 960Hz for 250ms | 11110 |
| 7 | Alternative warble | 500Hz for 250ms, then 600Hz for 250ms | 11100 |
| 8 | Analogue sweep tone | 500-600Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) | 10100 |
| 9 | Australian Alert (intermittent tone) | 970Hz for 625ms, then OFF for 625ms | 10001 |
| 10 | Australian Evac (slow whoop) | 500-1200Hz sweep for 3750ms, then OFF for 250ms | 10110 |
| 11 | Alternative Warble | 990Hz for 250ms, then 665Hz for 250ms | 00001 |
| 12 | French tone AFNOR | 554Hz for 100ms, then 440Hz for 400ms | 00101 |
| 13 | HF Back up interrupted tone | 2800Hz for 1s, then OFF for 1s | 11011 |
| 14 | HF Back up interrupted tone - fast | 2800Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms | 11001 |
| 15 | HF Continuous | 2800Hz continuous | 01001 |
| 16 | Interrupted tone | 800Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms | 01111 |
| 17 | Interrupted tone medium | 1000Hz for 250ms, then OFF for 250ms | 01101 |
| 18 | ISO 8201 LF BS5839 Pt 1 1988 | 970Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms | 01110 |
| 19 | ISO 8201 HF | 2850Hz for 500ms, then OFF for 500ms | 01100 |
| 20 | LF Back up Alarm | 800Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms | 11010 |
| 21 | LF Buzz | 800-950Hz swept every 9ms | 01010 |
| 22 | LF Continuous tone BS5839 | 800Hz continuous | 11000 |
| 23 | Silent | No sound | 11111 |
| 24 | Siren 2 way ramp (long) | 500-1200Hz rising for 3000ms, then falling for 3000ms | 00000 |
| 25 | Siren 2 way ramp (short) | 500-1200Hz rising for 250ms, then falling for 250ms | 00010 |
| 26 | Swedish all clear signal | 660Hz continuous | 00100 |
| 27 | Swedish Fire signal | 660Hz for 150ms, then OFF for 150ms | 00110 |
| 28 | Sweep tone (1 Hz) | 800-900Hz swept every 1000ms | 10111 |
| 29 | Sweep tone (3 Hz) | 800-970Hz swept every 333ms (3Hz) | 10011 |
| 30 | Sweep tone (9 Hz) | 800-970Hz swept every 111ms (9Hz) | 01000 |
| 31 | US Temporal Pattern HF | (2900Hz for 500ms ON, 500ms OFF) x3, then 1500ms OFF | 00011 |
| 32 | LF Sweep (Cranford tone) | 800-1000Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) | 10000 |
* EN 54-3 certified tones.
Sounder Closing Procedure
In order to assemble the sounder body to the base:
- Assemble the sounder body to the base using gentle pressure (Picture 10).
- Insert the pins of the compatible key into the holes of one of the two side locking mechanisms.
- Turn the key 90° to the right.
- Repeat this step for the second side locking mechanism, starting from point 2; the locking mechanism appears as in Picture 11 once closed (recessed).
- To secure, use the retaining screws, using the location holes on both sides of the base (Picture 12).
Picture 10 shows assembling the sounder body to the base. Picture 11 shows the side locking mechanism closed. Picture 12 shows the location of the retaining screws.
Tampering Detection and Notification
Tampering attempts are detected by a pair of switches (one on the front, the other on the back of the module). Once detected, a tampering event message is broadcasted to the system.
Testing
- Activate the fire security system's alarm condition.
- Check the HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-WSR-03 / HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-SBR-23-03 output activation.
- Press the SILENCE SOUNDERS button (or equivalent) on the control panel.
- Reset the system from the control panel.
All devices must be tested after installation and, successively, on a periodic basis.
Battery Replacement
When the translator module indicates a low battery condition on a child device, batteries must be replaced. Both batteries must be changed together.
Important: During this procedure, the linking switch must NOT be touched at all!
- Detach the front operating section from the sounder back box.
- Extract the HFW-SIM-01 from the sounder's back box.
- Extract the HFW-SIM-01's battery covers.
- Extract the batteries.
- Insert the new batteries into their holders, oriented as per polarity marks.
- Reinstall the battery covers.
- Reinstall the HFW-SIM-01 into the sounder's back box.
- Reinstall the front operating section onto the sounder back box.
- Test the HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-WSR-03 / HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-SBR-23-03 to check if it works properly.
Technical Specifications
HFW-SIM-01
| Communication range with the translator / expander | 200 m (in open space) |
| Operating frequency | 868 MHz |
| Operating frequency channels | 7 |
| Battery voltage range | 3 V |
| Batteries type | 2 X CR123A (3V) |
| Radiated power | 14 dBm (25 mW) |
| Batteries lifespan | >3 years (with parent expander's check-up period default setting); remains operational for up to 60 days from first appearance of the low battery warning |
| Parent expander's check-up period | 7 seconds (default setting) |
HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-WSR-03
| Max current draw (at 3 V) | 50 mA |
| Acoustic emission frequency range. Valid for all tones | 440 - 2900 Hz |
| Maximum acoustic intensity, volume set to HIGH. Valid for all tones | 100 dB(A) ± 3 |
| Tolerated temperature range | -10 °C / +55 °C |
| Maximum tolerated humidity | 85% RH (without condensation) |
| Height | 185 mm |
| Diameter | 130 mm |
| Weight | 350 g |
| IP rating (EN 54-3 certified) | 33C Type B |
| IP rating (not certified) * | 65 |
* Independently assessed and certified to IPX5 (not part of the current EN54-3 certification).
HFW-SIM-01 + CWS100-AV
| Max current draw (at 3 V) | 260 mA |
| Acoustic emission frequency range. Valid for all tones | 440 - 2900 Hz |
| Maximum acoustic intensity, volume set to HIGH. Valid for all tones | 100 dB(A) ± 3 |
| Visual Alarm Device (VAD) frequency | 0.5 Hz |
| VAD flash coverage | W - 2.5 - 7 (122.5 m³) |
| Tolerated temperature range | -10 °C / +55 °C |
| Maximum tolerated humidity | 85% RH (without condensation) |
| Height (base included) | 192 mm |
| Diameter | 130 mm |
| Weight | 380 g |
| IP rating (EN 54-3 certified) | 33C Type B |
| IP rating (not certified) * | 65 |
Device Demonstration
Picture 13 shows sound level distribution diagrams for various tones in horizontal and vertical planes, illustrating sound output at different angles and voltages (-40V, -15V). These are complex radar charts and are best represented by their title and description.
The diagram titled "Wall mounted device demonstration" shows a room layout with dimensions (2.5m x 7.0m x 7.0m) indicating the coverage area of the wall-mounted device.
Warnings and Limitations
Devices use high-quality electronic components resistant to environmental deterioration. After 10 years of continuous operation, replacement is advisable to minimize performance reduction. Ensure the device is used only with compatible control panels. Detection systems must be checked, serviced, and maintained regularly. Smoke detectors may respond differently to various smoke particles; seek application advice for special risks. Detectors may not respond correctly if barriers exist between them and the fire location or if affected by special environmental conditions. Follow national codes of practice and fire engineering standards. Perform appropriate risk assessments initially and update periodically.
Warranty
All devices have a limited 5-year warranty against faulty materials or manufacturing defects from the production date. The warranty is invalidated by mechanical or electrical damage from incorrect handling or usage. Products must be returned via an authorized supplier for repair or replacement with full problem information. Details on warranty and returns policy are available upon request.
Certifications and Compliance
The devices are CE and UKCA marked, complying with standards such as EN 54-25:2008, EN 54-3:2001+A1:2002+A2:2006, and EN 54-23:2010 for the HFW-SIM-01 + HFC-SBR-23-03 (only). They are intended for use in compatible fire detection and alarm systems. Category rating is W - 2.5 - 7. Various performance criteria like duration of operation, flammability, enclosure protection, and temperature resistance are listed as 'Pass'.
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