microcontroller circuitry and surface-mount technology for maximum
reliability. Model FDO421 incorporates an optical sensor using a light-
scattering detection principle. The device utilizes advanced software
algorithms to analyze the signals, and provides highly stable and accurate
smoke detection.
Model FDO421 also uses state-of-the-art microprocessor circuitry with error
check; detector self-diagnostics, and supervision programs.
Each detector is UL 268 7th edition listed incorporating advanced built-in
ISOtechnologyTM - True Class-X SLC operation (use is optional) greatly
improving system reliability and circuit integrity while providing advanced
addressable fault finding.
The unit fits into one (1) wall-or-ceiling footprint, and only occupies one (1)
address on the signal-line circuit (SLC).
Model FDO421 is a plug-in, two-wire, addressable photoelectric smoke
detector whose value is increased with built-in ISOtechnology feature. Model
FDO421 is Underwriters’ Laboratories Listed [UL268A Listed for direct in-air
duct usage].
Each detector consists of a dust-resistant photoelectric chamber and
microprocessor-based electronics with a low-profile plastic housing. Every
Model FDO421 fire detector is shipped with a protective dust cover.
Operation
Model FDO421 is a wide-spectrum, photoelectric smoke detector that
incorporates an infrared light-emitting diode (IRLED), as well as a light-
sensing photodiode. Under normal conditions, light transmitted by the LED
is directed away from the photodiode and scattered through the smoke
chamber in a controlled pattern.
The smoke chamber is designed to manage
light dissipation and extraneous reflections
from dust particles or other non-smoke,
airborne contaminants in such a way as to
maintain stable, consistent detector
operation. When smoke enters the detector
chamber, light emitted from the IRLED is
scattered by the smoke particles and is
received by the photodiode (see: images on
page 2).
Model FDO421-
Photoelectric Smoke Detector
Siemens Data Sheet 6152
Smart Infrastructure - Building Products usa.siemens.com/fire
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1. Labyrinth
2. Optical
transmitter
3. Optical
receiver 1. Dust cover
2. Photoelectric
smoke
detector
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Model FDO421-
Sensitivity Settings
Application Parameter Sets
Model FDO421 provides two (2) pre-programmed sensitivity parameter sets that can be selected by the Siemens
fire-alarm control panel in order to match the expected application or environmental conditions:
• Standard
• Air-duct
Standard: This application parameter set, which is ideal for normal office | hotel-lobby-type
applications, is the default setting.
Air-Duct: This application parameter set is used when the detector is used a UL268A (DI)
compliant, direct in-air duct application without a duct housing.
he monitoring, the LED indicator flashes the following: