Flexible Aspirating Smoke Detection
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Flexible Aspirating Smoke Detection

Technology Pioneers in High-sensitivity Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems Providing Solutions Beyond Traditional Smoke and Fire Detection Xtralis manufactures the widest range of certified aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems in the industry – from an aspirated point-in-a-box (PIAB) detector to the unique 15-channel addressable detector. ICAM by Xtralis detectors excel in area coverage and powerful performance and are suited to a host of applications – stand-alone or networked, smoke and even environmental monitoring – in the most demanding environments. Our state-of-the art detectors,...

How do the World’s Finest Aspirating Systems Work? The ICAM IFT high-sensitivity ASD is an instrument-quality nephelometer collecting scattered laser light from smoke particles over a full 360-degree sweep. The resulting sensitivity is 0.001% obscuration/m (0.0003% obs/ft), which is several hundred times more sensitive than conventional smoke detectors. This sensitivity, coupled with advanced processing and filtration, enables ICAM IFT systems to be used in the world’s most demanding applications and environments. Photo receiver Laser beam Sampled air inlet from network of pipes Detection...

When Every Second Counts When a fire strikes, very early warning high-sensitivity aspirating smoke detection (ASD) is the only solution for protecting personnel and property. The ICAM IFT ASD actively draws air from the protected area through a network of 25 mm (0.98 in) rigid sampling pipes perforated with sampling holes along their length. This pneumatic system is powered by a 2,000 Pa aspirator fan that functions in open, very high-airflow areas, air-conditioned environments and clean rooms. Other aspirating systems typically operate on a tenth of the ICAM IFT’s suction, which renders...

When Exact Location is Crucial Standard aspirating systems are well known for their early warning capabilities. However, in certain applications, it is critical to precisely locate the source of the incident. Where the location is critical and a visual search is impossible to perform quickly, ICAM’s unique addressable aspirating technology provides a powerful solution. The ICAM IFT-15 uses unique microbore technology that can monitor up to 15 individual, addressable sampling points. Microbore sampling tubes are simple, flexible and unobtrusive to install, providing a very cost-effective...

Extending the Capability of Traditional Smoke Sensors Aspirating point detectors are highly effective where traditional smoke detection often fails. ICAM IAS systems are ideal for applications in harsh, dusty and inaccessible spaces, as well as those critical environments that do not warrant the expense of a larger aspirating system. They also have been applied as unique solutions in intrinsically safe environments. • Single- and dual-channel in one enclosure • Up to 2 x 100 m pipes • IP65 enclosure • Adjustable airflow • Sensitive airflow monitoring • Internal serviceable cartridge air filter...

ICAM ASPIRE2Plan and Design Your Application Response times and sensitivities for individual sampling points can be accurately modelled during the project planning stage with the ICAM ASPIRE2 pipe network design tool. Features • Graphical image of pipes with sample area coverage • Simple wizard for user inputs • Modelling for capillaries and drop pipes • Support for standard pipe fittings and ICAM accessories, ICAM ECO and Xtralis In-line Filter • Effective smoke sensitivities for all alarm thresholds for each sampling point • Response times for each sampling point Xtralis VSC is a...

Xtralis Protects the Toughest Sites Around Unmanned Sites • Fully self-contained • Additional environmental parameters monitored • Web access Warehouses • Pipes can be placed within racking • Minimise maintenance costs • Access difficult areas that normal detection cannot monitor Correctional Facilities and Detention Centres • Tamper-proof air sampling • Central maintenance facilities Cold Stores • No heated detector bases • Very early warning • Unaffected by high airflows • Simple installation Mines • Individual protection of high-voltage switchgear cabinets • HV cabinets bolted and not...