ASD 532 Aspirating Smoke Detector

The ASD 532 aspirating smoke detector has the task of continuously taking air samples via a sampling pipe tube network from a monitored area and feeding the samples to a smoke sensor. The ASD 532 consists of the detector housing and a sampling pipe tube network. The sampling pipe has several sampling holes whose size is such that each hole extracts the same amount of air. The sampling pipe may be I-, U-, T-, H-, or E-shaped. The sampling pipes are usually symmetrically designed. Asymmetrical sampling pipe tube networks can also be implemented with the help of the “ASD PipeFlow” calculation software.

Integrated in the detector housing is a fan which, in conjunction with the sampling pipes, ensures an uninterrupted supply of air to
the detector housing. Airflow monitoring detects any pipe blockages and pipe breakages in the sampling pipe.
The ASD 532 can be equipped with the following smoke sensor type:
• SSD 532-1 Sensitivity range 0.5 %/m to 10%/m
• SSD 532-2 Sensitivity range 0.1%/m to 10%/m
• SSD 532-3 Sensitivity range 0.02%/m to 10%/m
The ASD 532 aspirating smoke detector has two slots for additional modules. The following modules can be fitted:
• XLM 35 extended Line Module
• RIM 36 Relay Interface Module with 5 relays (max. units);
• SIM 35 Serial Interface Module
The ASD 532 can be connected to a superordinate FACP by
means of potential-free change-over contacts.
With the installation of an XLM 35, the ASD 532 can be ideally
connected via the addressable loop to the SecuriFire and Integral
fire alarm systems.
The RIM 36 is available as a further installation option. This module enables the availability of all three pre-signal levels as well as
the states “smoke sensor dirty” and “LS-Ü blockage” as relay contacts. The relays are also freely programmable via the “ASD Config” configuration software.
Up to 250 ASDs can be networked with the SIM 35; they can then
be visualized and operated from a PC using “ASD Config”.

The ASD 532 aspirating smoke detector can be used for:

  • Equipment monitoring: EDP systems, electrical distributors, switch cabinets, etc.
  • Space surveillance: EDP rooms, ultra-clean rooms, ware- houses, hollow floors, protection of cultural assets, transformer stations, prison cells, etc.
  • The ASD 532 can also be deployed in areas where normally conventional point detectors are used. Local regulations and provisions must be observed from case to case.
  • The response behavior of the ASD 532 has been tested in compliance with EN 54-20, Class A, B and C.
    When setting up ASD 532 fire alarm systems, the information and specifications in “Technical Description ASD 532” must be observed and adhered to. This includes among others:
  • General: Section 1
  • Planning: Section 4
  • Mounting: Section 5
  • Installation: Section 6
  • Commissioning: Section 7
  • Operation: Section 8
  • Opening the detector housing
    Press the rotary snap locks down firmly with a screw- driver (at least No. 5) toward the housing base and then turn 90° to open them. The position of the lock slit shows the current status:
  • angled approx. 45° toward detector housing corner =
    closed;
  • angled approx. 45° toward detector housing edge = open.
    In either position the rotary snap locks must snap into
    place.
Technical data
Type ASD 532
Supply voltage range 14 to 30 (UL/FM = 16.4 bis 27) VDC
Max. power consumption, measured in typical
Fan speed level III and at è 14 VDC  24 VDC
ASD 532 Quiescent / fault approx. 170 approx. 100 mA
Alarm approx. 200 approx. 115 mA
additionally with 1x RIM 36 approx. 30 approx. 15 mA
additionally with 2x RIM 36 approx. 60 approx. 30 mA
additionally with XLM 35 approx. 15 approx. 5 mA
additionally with SIM 35 approx. 15 approx. 5 mA
SMM 535 (not from ASD but rather from PC via USB connection) max. 100 mA
Switch-on current peak ‚ (caused by EMC protection elements on the ASD supply input) approx. 5 A
for max. 1 ms
Sampling pipe length see T 140 421, Sec. 4.2.1
Sampling pipe diameter, typical (inner/outer) Ø 20 / 25 mm
Max. number of sampling holes see T 140 421, Sec. 4.2.1
Sampling hole diameter Ø 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 6.5 / 7 mm
Response range EN 54-20, Class A, B, C
Protection type compliant with IEC 529 / EN 60529 54 IP
Ambient conditions compliant with IEC 721-3-3 / EN 60721-3-3 3K5 / 3Z1 class
Extended ambient conditions:
·    Detector housing temperature range –20 – +60 (UL max. +40) °C
·    Sampling pipe temperature range –20 – +60  ƒ °C
·    Max. permissible temperature fluctuation in detector housing and sampling pipe operation 20  ƒ °C
·    Max. permissible storage temperature for detector housing (without condensation) –30 – +70 °C
·    Ambient pressure difference between detector housing and sampling pipe (sampling holes) must be identical
·    Humidity ambient condition for detector housing (transient without condensation) 95  ƒ % rel. h
·    Humidity ambient condition (continuous) 70  ƒ % rel. h
Max. loading capacity, relay contact 50 (UL max. 30) VDC
1 A
30 W
Max. loading capacity per OC output (dielectric strength 30 VDC) 50 mA
Plug-in terminals 2.5 mm²
Cable entry for cable Ø Ø 5 – 12 (M20) / Ø 9 – 18 (M25) mm
Noise level min. (if fan speed level I) 24.5 dB (A)
max. (at fan speed level III) 39.5 dB (A)
Housing               material ABS blend, UL 94-V0
Colour grey 280 70 05 / anthracite violet 300 20 05 RAL
Approvals EN 54-20 / EN 54-27 / FM 3230-3250 / UL 268 / UL 268A / ULC-S529
Dimensions ASD 532 (W x H x D) 195 x 333 x 140 mm
Weight ASD 532 (incl. SSD 532-x) 2,000 g