Cirrus HYBRID

  • Combined Cloud Chamber ‘Fire’ and optical ‘Smoke’ detection

There are two types of aspirating detector technology. The first of these is the Cloud Chamber which works by identifying fire particulate which is invisible to the naked eye. The second is laser or LED Optical detection which identifies small amounts of visible smoke.

The award winning Cirrus HYBRID by Protec Fire Detection is the only aspirating detector available on the market today that can detect invisible fire particulate through Cloud Chamber Detection (CCD) technology.

Air is drawn in through a network of supervised sampling pipes to a wall mounted fire/smoke detector which contains an inbuilt blower to transport the air through the pipes from the space.

Aspirating technology is not a new concept, however, aspirating detectors are now being installed in an ever increasing number of different applications. It is essential that the detector is capable of detection across the widest spectrum of fire scenarios.

By utilising the two best forms of aspirating system technologies Cloud Chamber Detection (CCD) and Early Warning Smoke Detection (EWSD) in one detector, the Cirrus HYBRID detector provides a device able to detect fire and smoke over the largest range of fire types.  Some fires can produce very little or even no smoke. Cloud chamber detectors (CCD) have proven to be the earliest fire detection technology, as they can identify optically invisible combustion particles created as a material overheats and more importantly, before smoke is produced (i.e. 0% obs/m).

An important result of this synergy of technologies is the elimination of false alarms which continue to plague so many optical only aspirating detectors.

Aspirating detection has become the accepted solution for many applications including general and high bay warehousing, cold storage, atriums, ceiling voids, high ceiling spaces such as airport lounges, indoor arenas and theatres. Power and other utility plants, industrial conveyor systems, very dusty areas and many more harsh environment applications are now protected by aspirating detection systems.

 

ProPoint PLUS

  • A reliable detector system ideal for harsh environments

 

The ProPoint PLUS aspirating detector is ideal for smoke detection in harsh environments. ProPoint PLUS can be used in situations where it can be difficult to maintain a fire alarm system.

ProPoint PLUS is fitted with an optical smoke sensor which is able to react to fires faster than a standard optical smoke detector is able to. ProPoint PLUS has the option to be equipped with a CO sensor, making it even more reliable. It works by detecting the CO concentration increases during the first phase of the development of a fire.  Even before visible smoke particles are visible the CO-sensor detects the increase of CO in the air samples.

ProPoint PLUS provides up to four separate detectors within a common aspirator enclosure which means that it has four individually identifiable areas of detection per aspirator. ProPoint PLUS also utilises LED “optics” for verification of smoke levels.

Complex algorithms extend the range of particle detection, confirm genuine alarms and reduce unwanted alarms. It is simple to install, configure and operate Pro Point Plus detectors.

Configuration to either Class A, Class B or Class C sensitivity options is achieved through a multi-language, multi-function LCD display without the need for a laptop connection. The installer can configure the detector sensitivity to exactly the same equivalent as a known number of point type smoke detectors for each Class A, Class B and Class C system.

Aspirator fan speed and airflow configuration is also a very simple process allowing ProPointPlus aspirating detectors to be installed in a variety of situations with short and relatively long pipe runs.

 

The Protec Algo-Tec 6100

 

The Protec Algo-Tec 6100 is an interactive digital addressable fire detection and alarm system perfect for small sized buildings such as shops, hotels and offices.

The control panel is designed and manufactured by Protec and is approved to the latest AS7240 pt 2&4 and AS4428.3 Standards. The system features an AS4428 part 3 (2010) approved Fire Brigade Panel Interface, making it fully compliant with Australian fire safety standard AS1670.

It is ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing, made from moulded polycarbonate and finished in storm grey.

This system is the go-to affordable, yet extremely reliable, fire safety system for small to medium-sized business premises.

Loops

The 6100 control panel is equipped with a high capacity Algo-Tec digital addressable data loop, with up to 192 addresses.

In addition to the Algo-TecTM 6000PLUS sensors, interfaces and manual call points the loop can also support loop powered sounders, visual alarm devices and optical beam detectors. This also allows for a 6000 Loop Powered Repeat Display to be connected directly to this loop, meaning less cables, simplified installation and cost savings.

Controls and Display

All the functions of the modern styled Control Panel are accessed by entering the user access code. The controls include silence, sound alarms, reset and accept. In addition, navigation push buttons to enable access to the user menu facilities. The control panel display consists of a 4×20 character liquid crystal display, twin common fire LED indicators, 16 separate zonal fire LED’s, power on, pre-alarm, system fault, common fault, test and disablement LEDs.

The optional AS4428 pt3 2010 Fire Brigade Panel interface is operated via a 003 key switch and provides the following controls: Silence Buzzer, Silence Alarm, Reset and Disable. All controls operate as per the requirement of the standard.

 

The Protec Algo-Tec 6500

 

The Protec Algo-Tec 6500 is a digital and economical state of the art fire detection and alarm system suited to small, medium and large buildings and sites.

The control panel is designed and manufactured by Protec and is fully compliant to the latest AS7240-2, AS7240-4 & AS4428.3 Standards.

The panel is high-spec and fully interactive with plenty of innovative features that will help take the stress out of installing, maintaining and operating the system.

Protec takes pride in making its products aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic to the surroundings. The same holds true for the control panel of this system which is a hinged door moulded out of polycarbonate and finished in storm grey.

The Protec 6500 system is fully scalable and can be used in as a single panel system or as part of a multi-panel network. The way it is engineered allows for tailor-made solutions requested by any client.

The system is intelligent and can be cause and effect programmed and configured to meet the exact needs of any installation in commercial or industrial sites.

Secure Network

The redundant peer to peer network allows high-speed data transfer, fail-safe, fault-tolerant communication channel allowing up to 64 Algo-Tec™ 6500 Fire alarm panels to operate as though they are a single distributed fire system. This complies with the BS5839-1 standard. Because of the built-in failsafe technology, no single network fault can disable the system and in the event of multiple faults, each panel will continue to work independently. The network can be wired using copper or fibre optic connections, the choice is entirely yours.

Loops

Each 6500 control panel can be equipped with 1, 2 or 4 high capacity Algo-Tec 6000PLUS digital addressable data loops, with up to 200 addresses per loop which can give a maximum of 800 addressable devices per panel, 51,200 addressable devices network-wide.

Features and Benefits

  • Design Flexibility
  • Easy to Install
  • Easy to Address
  • On Site Flexibility
  • RS232 & Ethernet Ports
  • True System Management