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1 Title of Slide Presentation

FAAST

Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology

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What is an Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD)?

Why Aspirating Smoke Detection?

Why FAAST?

What do codes have to say about ASD?

Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than a Single PipeASD?

Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for FAAST?

Whats the ROADMAP for FAAST?

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Why FAAST?

What do Codes have to say about ASD?


Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for ASD?


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What is an Aspirating Smoke

Detector?

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Its a system that draws air from the area, via a pipenetwork, back to a central detector, which continually

monitors for very small quantities of smoke. Thesedevices typically include:

1. Aspirator or fan

2. Piping and sampling points (Active vs. Passive)

3. Filter

4. Sensing chamber

5. High sensitivity sensor

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Why Aspirating Smoke Detection?Why FAAST?

Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than a Single Pipe

ASD?Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for ASD?


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What is Very Early Detection?

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Why do we need Early Detection?

Early detection allows time to investigate the alarm andescalate if needed

It gives time to resolve the situation before actual firestarts.

It gives people some extra / crucial time to takedecisions

Provides extra time to take backup, switchover andshutdown the systems

Most importantly prevents catastrophic loss of life ,assets or business continuity

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What are applications of ASD?

Mission Critical

Computer and Data Processing

Historical/AestheticsMuseums, Churches, and Mansions

Large Public AreasShopping Malls , Airports , Stadiums

Difficult EnvironmentsCold Food Storage and Tunnels

Security ConcernsPrisons and Hospitals

Costs ConcernsIn Beam Pockets

Suppression SystemsIn Cross Zone, and Multi-Stage Activation

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Why FAAST?




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Why FAAST?

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FAAST Fire Alarm AspirationSensing Technology

FAAST is an Aspirating Smoke Detector

which is Highly sensitive to smoke andhas above average resistance tonuisance alarms.

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Why FAAST?

Unique Dual Detection Technology

Dual Source Optical Analysis

Blue LED covers the widestranges of fires

Infrared Laser identifies non-fire particulates

Advanced Algorithms discriminatebetween particulates and smoke

Maximizesdetection while

minimizingnuisance alarms

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Why FAAST?

Three Stage Dust Discrimination

Stage 1: Particle Separator

It removes larger contaminatesbefore they

enter the detection chamber and filter

Extendsthe life of the device

Stage 2: Field-Replaceable Filter30 micron

Only 1 filter to easily change every 4 years instead of 2

An initial warning is given to change the filter and a Minor

fault is generated

Stage 3: Unique Dual Detection TechnologyCombination of Blue LED and Infrared laser along with

advanced algorithms to ensure it detects wide range of

Smoke along with avoiding nuisance alarms

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Why FAAST?

Advanced Communication Interfaces

Each unit comes with an inbuilt Ethernet Portfor remote monitoring

Each unit comes with inbuilt Email support:FAAST can send alerts to 6 pre configured Emailaddresses

Each unit comes with an inbuilt ModBusinterface for integration with third party systems

Each unit has an inbuilt Web Server: No needof software to remotely configure or monitor the

system

All this included in the basic product, without any EXTRA COST!!!!

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Why FAAST?

Easy to use Software: Pipe IQ

Single software that can be used todesign the pipe layout, Configure theunit and monitor the unit afterinstallation

Very easy to use Graphical User

Interface

Can monitor up to 255 units connectedin a network.

FM approved to give results as per

NFPA sensitivity and transport timerequirements

Available Free of Cost on SystemSensor Website

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Why FAAST?

A Product from System Sensor, a Honeywell Company

FAAST is manufactured inSystem Sensors St. Charles Factoryin Illinois, USA

System Sensor is Worlds largestmanufacturer by unit volume offire detection and notificationproducts.

It comes with a Three YearWarranty from the manufacturer

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Why FAAST?

Required Agency Approvals:

UL, ULC

FM

CSFM

VdS approval

Australian approvals

Korean approvals

China

Additional agencies to follow:Singapore

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Why FAAST?

At your Service

Initial BOQ Support

Pipe layout design

Training for Partners,Consultants and EndCustomers

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Why FAAST?

Unique Dual Detection Technology : Blue LED andInfrared3 Stage Dust Discrimination to reduce NuisancealarmsOne of the best Sensitivity range in its segment8 Inbuilt programmable relaysOne of the most advanced communication

protocols: TCP/ IP, ModBus, Email support andinbuilt Web ServerOne in All Software and that too FREE OF COST!!!A product from System Sensor a HoneywellCompany

Manufactured in USAThree Year Warranty SupportBOQ Support, Design Support and Trainings foryour Partners, Consultants and End Customers

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Why Aspirating Smoke Detection?Why FAAST?

What do codes have to say about ASD?




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What do Codes have to say aboutASD?

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Advisesdetector spacing

Standardcoverage area reduced inhigh air flow

Codes and Aspiration: NFPA 72

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Prescriptiveand performance-basedapproach

Requires automatic detection withearly warning of fire


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8.2* Automatic Detection Systems

Automatic detection equipment shallbe installed to provide earlywarning of fire.The equipment

used shall be a listed smokedetection-type system

NFPA 75: IT Equipment Rooms

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8.2.1* Automatic detection systemsshall be installed in the followinglocations:

1. At the ceiling level throughout theIT equipment area

2. Below the raised floor of the ITequipment area containing cables

3. Above the suspended ceiling andbelow the raised floor in the IT

equipment area where these spacesare used to recirculate air to otherparts of the building

NFPA 75: IT Equipment Rooms

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Prescriptiveand performance-based

Definesdetector/port spacing, areacoverage, and sensitivity


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Detection Systems Definitions

NFPA 76: Fire Protection of Telecom Facilities

3.5.1 Early Warning Fire Detection(EWFD) Systems. Systems that usesmoke, heat, or flame detectors todetect fires before high heat conditions

threaten human life or cause significantdamage to telecommunications service.

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3.5.5 Standard Fire Detection (SFD)Systems. Systems that use firedetection initiating devices to achievecertain life safety and property protection

in accordance with applicable standards.



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3.5.6 Very Early Warning FireDetection (VEWFD) Systems. Systemsthat detect low-energy fires before thefire conditions threaten

telecommunications service.



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Fire Detection


6.8.6.1 General. In telecommunicationsfacilities containing greater than 232 m2(2,500 ft2) of signal-processingequipment areas, the signal-processing

equipment areas shall be provided witha VEWFD system for detection andalarm processing in accordance withChapter 8.

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8.4.1.2 Fire alarm, supervisory, andtrouble signals shall be annunciated at aconstantly attended location

8.4.1.3*Use of VEWFD systems with analert (pre-alarm) condition shall providefor an initial response by authorizedpersonnel prior to fire dept. notification

8.4.1.4 Alarm monitoring centersmaintained by the telecom serviceprovider that have dedicated personnel24 / 7 shall be permitted to be thesupervising station

Chapter 8.4


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Chapter 8.4


8.4.2.1.3 Automatic fire alarm signalsshall be initiated by, but not be limited to,the following:

1. Smoke detectors2. Heat detectors

3. Flame detectors

4. Suppression system release

5. Water flow initiating devices

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8.4.2.1.4 Fire alarm signals shall takeprecedence in processing over all othersignals

8.4.2.1.5 The automatic or manualinitiation of alarm conditions shall causethe building fire alarm notificationappliances to operate in accordance withthe requirements of NFPA 72

Chapter 8.4


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Chapter 8.5.2 Detection Systems


8.5.2.1 EWFD and VEWFD smokedetection systems shall use sensors orports with spacing that is less than thatnormally required by NFPA 72.

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8.5.3.1.2 VEWFD Sensor andPort Installation


8.5.3.1.2.1* Every type of sensor andport installed in an area shall be limitedto a maximum coverage area of 18.6 m2(200 ft2)

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8.5.3.1.2 VEWFD Sensor andPort Installation


8.5.3.1.2.2* Where two levels (high andlow) of ports or sensors are provided,the following requirements shall be met:

1. Each level shall be limited to acoverage of 400 ft2or less per portor sensor.

2. The coverage limitation between

high and low levels shall be limitedto 200 ft2or less providing forstaggered port or sensorarrangements between each level.

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Staggered Layout of SamplePorts/Sensors

High-level sensors or portsat 37.2 m2(400 ft2) or less

Low-level sensors or portsat 37.2 m2(400 ft2) or less

Effective net coverage per sensoror port is 18.6 m2(200 ft2) or less


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8.5.3.1.2.5* Minimum sensitivity settingsabove ambient airborne levels for theVEWFD systems installed shall be:

1. Alertcondition:a. Air-sampling systems: 0.2% per foot obs.

*(effective sensitivity at each port)

b. Spot-type sensors: 0.2% per foot obs.

2. Alarm condition:

a. Air-sampling systems: 1.0% per foot obs.*(effective sensitivity at each port)

b. Spot-type sensors: 1.0% per foot obs.

Chapter 8: VEWFD Levels


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Chapter 8: VEWFD Levels


8.5.3.1.2.6 Maximum transport time fromthe most remote port to the detectionunit of an air-sampling system shall notexceed 60 seconds.

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Chapter 8: EWFD Levels


Levels for the EWFD systems installedshall be as follows:

8.5.3.2.1.3The minimum alarm

sensitivity setting at the sensor or portused for EWFD in telecommunicationsequipment areas shall be 1.5% per foot

8.5.3.2.1.4Maximum transport timefrom the most remote port to thedetection unit of an air-sampling systemshall be a maximum of 90 seconds.

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8.5.3.1.2.3* Sensors or ports shall beinstalled to monitor return air from thespace.

a) Where stand-alone packaged HVAC unitsare installed, sensors or ports shall be

installed where return air is brought backto the unit.

b) Sensors or ports shall be installed suchthat each covers no greater than 0.4 m2(4 ft2) of the return air opening.

NFPA classifies air exchange area as:

Medium 6 air exchanges per hour

High12 air exchanges per hour


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8.2* Automatic DetectionSystems. Automatic detectionequipment shall be installed toprovide early warning of fire. Theequipment used shall be a listed

smoke detection

type system andshall be installed and maintained inaccordance with NFPA 72, NationalFire Alarm Code.

NFPA 75 SummaryClick icon for

Code Details.

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200 sq ft required spacing in roomand sub-floor (VEWFD)

400 sq ft (EWFD)

4 sq ft spacing at return air registers

0.2% (Alert) & 1.0% (Alarm) MinimumSensitivity (VEWFD) 1.5% (Alarm)Minimum Sensitivity (EWFD)

60 second maximum transport times(VEWFD) 90 second (EWFD) / 120

second (SFD)

Normal NFPA 72 requirements forStandard Fire Detection (SFD)

NFPA 76 SummaryClick icon for

Code Details.

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EN 54 20

Classification of Sensitivity

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EN 54 20

VDE 0833 2: At least Class B

for High

ceiling Applications

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EN 54 20

It is not the detector class that

is the critical factor, but the classof the project design itself

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Why FAAST?

Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than a SinglePipe ASD?



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Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better

than Single Pipe ASD?

Is Multi pipe ASD better than Single Pipe?

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Not Always!!!!

Single Pipe ASD total Maximum Pipe Length = 100 meters

Four Pipe ASD total Maximum Pipe Length = 200 m

Hence,

In terms of area covered

1 No. Four Pipe ASD = 2 No. Single Pipe ASDs

Lets understand using a Scenario.


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70 meters

10 Meters

Dimensions: 10 X10 X 70 meters (H X W X L)

No. of Four pipe units required = 1

No. of One pipe units required = 2

Unit Cost of Four Pipe unit with pipe addressability = USD 13K

Unit Cost of one pipe unit = USD 5K

Hence total cost of units with one pipe System = 10K


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It does not END here:

Advantage of using a single pipe system Vs four pipe system

Incase if a four pipe system breaks down because of any reason, your

larger area goes down, as compared to a single pipe system in which

case smaller area is affected.

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Why FAAST?




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Is it really difficult to design a

BOQ for FASST?


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Not Really!!!

Less than 15 SKUs in the Price list

Unit with inbuilt Filter, Ethernet port,ModBus Interface, Display LEDs, etc, hence noextra SKUs required.

Lets create a BOQ and see for ourselves


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Not Really!!!

Less than 15 SKUs in the Price list

Unit with inbuilt Filter, Ethernet port,ModBus Interface, Display LEDs, etc, hence noextra SKUs required.

Lets create a BOQ and see for ourselves


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70 meters

10 Meters

Dimensions: 10 X10 X 70 meters (H X W X L)

Lets consider the same old scenario.

Above are the dimensions of a work shop. Customer wantsaspiration detection at the ceiling level above cable trays.


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Why FAAST?




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What is the ROADMAP for

FAAST?

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Roadmap

2013Intelligent/Modbus

FAAST

2012FAAST LT

2014FAAST XL

2015FAAST XS

Continuous

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