Description

The Edwards 302-194 is a commercial conventional heat detector designed for use with compatible conventional fire alarm systems. It features 194°F (90°C) fixed-temperature activation with rate-compensation technology, allowing the detector to respond more quickly to rapidly rising temperatures while minimizing thermal lag under normal operating conditions.

Designed for demanding commercial and industrial environments, the detector is self-restoring, hermetically sealed, shock resistant, corrosion resistant, and tamper resistant. Its rugged construction makes it suitable for indoor applications where elevated ambient temperatures require a higher-temperature heat detector. This product is intended exclusively for commercial fire alarm installations.

Product Functions

• Detects high-temperature fire conditions
• 194°F (90°C) fixed-temperature activation
• Rate-compensation heat detection
• Normally open alarm contacts
• Automatic self-restoring operation
• Continuous conventional circuit supervision
• Reliable thermal fire detection
• Mechanical switching operation

Electrical & System Information

The 302-194 is a conventional normally open heat detector designed for use on supervised initiating device circuits. When the detector reaches its rated activation temperature, the internal contacts close to signal an alarm condition to the compatible fire alarm control panel.

The detector operates without electronic circuitry and automatically resets after temperatures return below the operating threshold, eliminating the need for manual reset following non-destructive activation.

Features

• Commercial conventional heat detector
• 194°F (90°C) fixed-temperature rating
• Rate-compensation technology
• Self-restoring operation
• Normally open contacts
• Hermetically sealed sensor
• Shock-resistant construction
• Corrosion-resistant construction
• Tamper-resistant design
• Surface-mount installation
• Maintenance-free operation
• Mechanical detection design

Mounting & Design

The Edwards 302-194 is designed for surface mounting and installs directly to the protected surface without requiring a separate back box for standard indoor applications.

Its compact metal housing provides dependable performance in commercial and industrial environments while allowing fast installation and long service life. Additional weatherproof, box-mount, and hazardous-location versions are available within the Edwards 302 Series for specialized applications.

Protection & Applications

Suitable for:

• Mechanical Rooms
• Boiler Rooms
• Utility Rooms
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Warehouses
• Industrial Plants
• Storage Areas
• High Ambient Temperature Locations
• Commercial Buildings

Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels
• Conventional Initiating Device Circuits
• Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems
• Compatible Alarm Signaling Equipment
• Standard Conventional Heat Detection Circuits

Always verify compatibility with the installed fire alarm control panel, initiating device circuit, wiring configuration, and project requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Edwards

Series: 302 Series

Model: 302-194

Product Type: Conventional Heat Detector

Detection Method: Rate Compensation Fixed-Temperature Heat Detection

Temperature Rating: 194°F (90°C)

Contact Configuration: Normally Open

Reset Type: Automatic Self-Restoring

Operating Voltage: 6–125 VAC

Operating Voltage (DC): 6–25 VDC

Maximum DC Voltage: 125 VDC

Minimum Ambient Temperature: –40°F (–40°C)

Maximum Ceiling Temperature: 150°F (65.6°C)

Construction: Hermetically Sealed

Resistance Features: Shock Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Tamper Resistant

Mounting: Surface Mount

Application: Indoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Listings: UL Listed and MEA Approved (application dependent). Verify product labeling and local code requirements before installation.

Applications

The Edwards 302-194 is designed for commercial conventional fire alarm systems requiring dependable high-temperature heat detection in environments where standard-temperature detectors are not suitable. Typical applications include boiler rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, industrial process areas, utility spaces, storage rooms, and other commercial or industrial occupancies with elevated ambient temperatures.

302-194 Datasheet