Early warning life safety systems
Our Fire Detection Division can design the earliest detection system in the world for your new or existing structures that complies with current NFPA code standards, your unique insurance requirements and a history of the best detection the industry has to offer!
Effective and efficient fire protection design requires a thorough knowledge of the codes and standards that govern fire protection. We understand the relevant codes, standards, and regulations and are able to design to the requirements of the state and local authorities.
From CAD design and layout to final approval by fire authorities, our design team will work with your electrical engineer, architect, HVAC, sprinkler, electrical, elevator, and building contractors in order to get the job done correctly. Our service department provides repair service, testing and inspection in accordance to UL, NFPA, State and Local Codes. Whether you need a fire system or an integrated system, we will help you design a system that will meet all code requirements.
What is Air Sampling Fire Detection?
Air Sampling, also know as aspirating, fire detection utilizes an aspirator, and a supervised sample pipe network to return air samples from an environment that is being protected, back to a detection unit for analysis. The air sample is drawn into the pipe network through either holes drilled in the pipe, a capillary or extended drop from the pipe, or sample heads which can be either adjustable or non-adjustable. Each of these methods use flow calculations to determine sample hole sizes, pressure drops and acceptable pipe lengths to be sure the system meets NFPA guidelines. Below are details for each of these methods.
High Pressure
"Engineered Style" systems utilize a combination of 1/2", 5/8", 3/8", and 1/4" pipe for its air sampling system. These high pressure systems utilize a powerful centrifugal fan which allows more flexibility in design, greater distances, larger detection areas per unit, and can easily handle extreme pressure differentials. Up to 43,200 sq ft. can be covered from one four zone detector.
Low Pressure
"Laser Style" systems utilize a 3/4" sample pipe in a straight run, serpentine or U-shape pattern. The sample pipe configuration for the Pro Series low pressure system is identical to those of laser style systems making it a drop in replacement. Detector coverage is up to 20,000 sqft., and up to four zones.
The ProX4 ProSeries detectors use high pressure, engineered style piping which offers equal sensitivity at every sample point, without dilution or differential pressure problems. The ProX4 is a drop in replacement for any existing IFD air sampling system.
Now with the industry's most powerful air sampling network. This field programmable one, two, three or four zone system can sample air from multiple environments at multiple pressures and elevations, up to 115' and is immune to dust, dirt, temperature, humidity, high airflow and other harsh environmental conditions. It is available in NEMA 1, 4 and 12 enclosures.
Networking Pro Series Detectors
Pro Series detectors are easily networked without needing any additional hardware or software. Any detector on the network with a display can be the network hub. Free Cirrus Pro software and a laptop can easily be used to program all the detectors on a network, even if none of the units have a display.
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