Fireray® 3000:
Advanced end-to-end Beam Smoke Detector for Large and Complex Spaces

Your Challenge:
Complex Installations and Unreliable Detection

Accessing ceiling-mounted detectors in vast spaces like warehouses, atriums, and heritage sites for alignment and maintenance is difficult, costly, and time-consuming. You need a system that can be managed from a safe, accessible location without compromising on reliability. The Fireray 3000 is an end-to-end beam detection system specifically designed to solve this problem, giving you complete control from ground level.

Features & Benefits
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Features & Benefits

Key Features

Dual Detector Support
One controller manages two detectors, reducing system complexity
Detection Range
Covers distances from 5m to 120m for flexible installation
Laser-Assisted Alignment
Enables quick, accurate setup by a single installer
Minimal Wiring
Simple 2-wire connection between Controller and Receiver
Ground-Level Access
LCD controller allows easy configuration and diagnostics without working at height
Independent Fire & Fault Alerts
Separate relays provide clear status indication for each detector
Narrow Beam Path
Fits into confined spaces and architectural designs with minimal intrusion
Light Cancellation Technology™
Actively compensates for sunlight and artificial lighting to prevent false alarms

Key Benefits

Reduce Costs and Complexity
A single controller manages two detectors, simplifying your system architecture and reducing equipment costs
Protect Any Size Space
With a flexible range of up to 120 metres, the Fireray 3000 provides effective beam detection for diverse environments
Simplify Installation and Maintenance
The low-level controller with display removes the need for high-level access for diagnostics, making maintenance safer and more efficient
Minimise False Alarms
Our patented Light Cancellation Technology filters out interference from sunlight and artificial lighting, ensuring superior detection reliability
Achieve Rapid Diagnosis
The ground-level controller provides immediate and clear fire and fault diagnosis, reducing downtime
Narrow Beam Path
can operate within narrower gaps in the operating environment meaning that they can easily be adopted into “aesthetic” architectural designs

Product Codes

Fireray 3000 Products

Part No.	Description	Approval
3000-101	Fireray 3000 Beam Detector System	EN
3000-103	Fireray 3000 Beam Detector System	UL

Accessories for use with Fireray 3000

Part No.	Description	Compatibility
1000-018	Fireray 3000 Detector Protective Cage	Specific
1000-019	Fireray 3000 Controller Protective Cage	Specific
3000-204	Fireray 3000 Anti-Condensation Heater	Specific
1170-000	Fireray Detector Adjustment Bracket	Specific
1150-000	Fireray Commissioning and Maintenance Kit	Specific
0209-02	Fireray Test Filter	Specific

Resources

Datasheets

User Guides

Approvals

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Light Cancellation Technology (LCT)

The Fireray 3000 incorporates patented Light Cancellation Technology to ensure high operational integrity and false alarm immunity. The system's microprocessor continuously samples the ambient environment, using sophisticated algorithms to differentiate the signature of genuine smoke obscurity from other infrared sources. This enables the detector to filter out unwanted signals from high-intensity sunlight, sodium discharge lamps, and fluorescent lighting, preventing environmentally induced false alarms without compromising detection sensitivity. This technology is critical for maintaining reliable fire safety in modern architectural spaces with large glass facades or complex lighting arrangements.

Low-Level Controller and System Diagnostics

The architecture of the Fireray 3000 centralises system control and diagnostics into a single low-level controller. This ground-accessible unit features an intuitive LCD interface that provides detailed, real-time status information for up to two connected detector heads. Engineers can perform commissioning, alignment, sensitivity adjustments, and comprehensive fire and fault diagnosis without requiring physical access to the ceiling-mounted detectors. The controller’s event log and clear relay outputs for both fire and fault conditions per detector simplify troubleshooting and ensure that system status is always unambiguous.

End-to-End Infrared Beam Architecture

The Fireray 3000 utilises an end-to-end optical beam smoke detection method, comprising a separate infrared Transmitter and Receiver. This design ensures a precise and defined detection path, making it exceptionally effective for long-distance applications up to 120 metres. Unlike reflective systems, the end-to-end configuration is not affected by stratification or potential signal corruption from nearby reflective surfaces. This makes it the preferred beam detection technology for applications with narrow corridors of sight or within complex structures where building materials could otherwise interfere with a returned signal.

What is the main advantage of an end-to-end beam detector?

An end-to-end system like the Fireray 3000 uses a separate Transmitter and Receiver for detection. This configuration is highly reliable, especially over long distances (up to 120 metres), and is less susceptible to issues caused by reflective surfaces, making it ideal for complex or narrow building structures.

How does the Fireray 3000 prevent false alarms from sunlight?

The Fireray 3000 features patented Light Cancellation Technology (LCT), which uses advanced algorithms to actively analyse the environment and distinguish between genuine smoke events and other sources of infrared light, such as sunlight, sodium lamps, and fluorescent lighting, ensuring maximum reliability.

Can I manage the system without accessing the detectors on the ceiling?

Yes. The system is managed via a low level controller with a clear LCD display. This unit allows you to carry out alignment, testing, and fire and fault diagnosis from a safe, accessible location at ground level, eliminating the need for high-level access after the initial installation.

How many detectors can be connected to one controller?

Each low level controller can manage up to two individual detector heads (one pair of Transmitter/Receiver units is one detector). This allows you to protect two separate areas or a very large single area cost-effectively, with all diagnostics managed from a central point.

Is the Fireray 3000 suitable for both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems?

Yes. The Fireray 3000 is highly versatile. With separate fire and fault relays for each detector, it can be connected directly to a zone on a conventional fire alarm panel or seamlessly integrated into an analogue-addressable system using an addressable input/switch monitor module.

DATASHEET

Fireray 3000 Datasheet (EN)

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USER GUIDE

Fireray 3000 User Guide (EN)

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CASE STUDY

The Serpentine Sackler Gallery - Meeting the challenges of reliable smoke detection in a new art gallery

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The Fireray 3000 has become our go-to beam smoke detector for large-scale projects. The low-level controller is a game-changer for our maintenance teams, saving them significant time and making their job safer.

Facility Manager

Installation speed is critical for us. The laser alignment on the Fireray 3000 is incredibly accurate and allows for a true one-person setup. It's a reliable and efficient system that we trust.

Installation Engineer

My reputation depends on specifying systems that are both compliant and highly reliable. The Fireray 3000, with its Light Cancellation Technology, provides the peace of mind I need for complex architectural spaces.

Fire Safety Consultant

We stock the Fireray 3000 because our installer clients ask for it by name. FFE provides excellent support, and the product's end-to-end reliability makes it an easy recommendation.

Distributor

Integrating the Fireray 3000 into our building management system was seamless. The separate fire and fault relays per detector provide the granular control we need for effective site-wide monitoring.

Systems Integrator

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