How to Install VESDA into High Vibration Applications
There are a number of industrial applications that have fire risks in areas where there is constant vibration. This vibration can be caused by equipment and machinery within the area and can affect the reliability of an aspirating smoke detection (ASD) system. While there is a variety of processes that can cause vibration, it is […]
Product Spotlight – VESDA LaserFOCUS (VLF) Aspirating Smoke Detector
Xtralis VESDA LaserFocus (VLF) aspirating smoke detectors provide first-rate very early warning air-sampling smoke detection for small, business-critical space such as server rooms, switch rooms and equipment cabinets. VESDA VLF detectors use laser-based absolute smoke detection technology and dual-stage dust filtration to provide an extremely reliable and very early warning of a potential fire incident. […]
VESDA: The Right Choice for Data Centers and Communication Infrastructure
A data centre is a building, or a dedicated area within a building, or a group of buildings that are used to house computer systems and associated components such as telecommunications and storage systems. IT operations are crucial to business continuity. Therefore, data centres usually include redundant or backup components and infrastructure for power supply, […]
Product Spotlight – ICAM ILS Aspirating Smoke Detector
The ICAM ILS Aspirating Smoke Detector by Xtralis offers a flexible detection solution that meets the needs and requirements of a variety of different industrial and commercial applications. ICAM ILS detectors are compact, waterproof, rugged and extremely versatile which makes them suitable for both general coverage and localised protection of equipment cabinets and ductwork. Suitable […]
How to Install VESDA in High-Temperature Environments
VESDA aspirating smoke detectors can tolerate a wide range of sampled air temperatures between -20°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F). This makes VESDA the ideal smoke detection for a variety of industrial environments. However, some industrial applications, such as industrial ovens, smelters and powder coating plants, require sampling from areas with extreme temperatures, outside of the […]
