FAAST SYSTEM

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FAAST

Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology


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 Pipe ASD?

Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for FAAST?

What’s the ROADMAP for FAAST?


What is an Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD)? Why Aspirating Smoke Detection?

Why FAAST?

What do Codes have to say about ASD?


Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for ASD?



What is an Aspirating Smoke Detector?


It’s a system that draws air from the area, via a pipe network, back to a central detector, which continually monitors for very small quantities of smoke. These devices typically include:

1. Aspirator or fan

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

3. Filter

4. Sensing chamber

5. High sensitivity sensor



Why Aspirating Smoke Detection?Why FAAST?







What is Very Early Detection?


Why do we need Early Detection?

• Early detection allows time to investigate the alarm and escalate if needed

• It gives time to resolve the situation before actual fire starts.

• It gives people some extra / crucial time to take decisions

• Provides extra time to take backup, switchover and shutdown the systems

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


What are applications of ASD?

Mission CriticalComputer 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




Why FAAST?Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than a Single Pipe ASD?




Why FAAST?


FAAST – Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology

FAAST is an Aspirating Smoke Detector which is Highly sensitive to smoke and has above average resistance to nuisance alarms.


Why FAAST?

Unique Dual Detection Technology

Dual Source Optical Analysis

• Blue LED covers the widest ranges of fires

• Infrared Laser identifies non-fire particulates

• Advanced Algorithms discriminate between particulates and smoke

• Maximizes detection while minimizing nuisance alarms


Why FAAST?

Three Stage Dust Discrimination

Stage 1: Particle Separator• It removes larger contaminates before they

enter the detection chamber and filter• Extends the life of the device

Stage 2: Field-Replaceable Filter• 30 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 Technology• Combination of Blue LED and Infrared laser along with

advanced algorithms to ensure it detects wide range of Smoke along with avoiding nuisance alarms


Why FAAST?

One of the best Sensitivity range in its Segment

• FAAST has got one of the widest sensitivity range in its segment ranging from 0.00046% obs/ft to 6.25% obs/ ft

• It has Five programmable Alarm Thresholds : Alert, Action 1, Action2, Fire1 and Fire 2

• 8 Programmable Form C Relay contacts to integrate with any Fire panel or Suppression panel or be used as a stand alone system


Why FAAST?

Advanced Communication Interfaces

Each unit comes with an inbuilt Ethernet Port for remote monitoring

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

Each unit comes with an inbuilt ModBus interface for integration with third party systems

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

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


Why FAAST?

Easy to use Software: Pipe IQ

• Single software that can be used to design the pipe layout, Configure the unit and monitor the unit after installation

• Very easy to use Graphical User Interface

• Can monitor up to 255 units connected in a network.

• FM approved to give results as per NFPA sensitivity and transport time requirements

• Available Free of Cost on System Sensor Website


Why FAAST?

A Product from System Sensor, a Honeywell Company

FAAST is manufactured in System Sensor’s St. Charles Factory in Illinois, USA

System Sensor is World’s largest manufacturer by unit volume of fire detection and notification products.

It comes with a Three Year Warranty from the manufacturer


Why FAAST?Required Agency Approvals:

UL, ULC

FM

CSFM

VdS approval

Australian approvals

Korean approvals

China

Additional agencies to follow:

Singapore


Why FAAST?

At your Service…

Initial BOQ Support

Pipe layout design

Training for Partners, Consultants and End Customers


Why FAAST?

Unique Dual Detection Technology : Blue LED and Infrared

3 Stage Dust Discrimination to reduce Nuisance alarms

One of the best Sensitivity range in its segment

8 Inbuilt programmable relays One of the most advanced communication

protocols: TCP/ IP, ModBus, Email support and inbuilt Web Server

One in All Software and that too FREE OF COST!!!

A product from System Sensor …a Honeywell Company

Manufactured in USA Three Year Warranty Support BOQ Support, Design Support and Trainings

for your Partners, Consultants and End Customers




Why FAAST?

What do codes have to say about ASD?





What do Codes have to say about ASD?


• Advises detector spacing

• Standard coverage area reduced in high air flow

Codes and Aspiration: NFPA 72


• Prescriptive and performance-based approach

• Requires automatic detection with early warning of fire



8.2* Automatic Detection Systems

Automatic detection equipment shall be installed to provide early warning of fire. The equipment used shall be a listed smoke detection-type system

NFPA 75: IT Equipment Rooms


8.2.1* Automatic detection systems shall be installed in the following locations:

1. At the ceiling level throughout the IT equipment area

2. Below the raised floor of the IT equipment area containing cables

3. Above the suspended ceiling and below the raised floor in the IT equipment area where these spaces are used to recirculate air to other parts of the building

NFPA 75: IT Equipment Rooms


• Prescriptive and performance-based

• Defines detector/port spacing, area coverage, and sensitivity



Detection Systems Definitions

NFPA 76: Fire Protection of Telecom Facilities

3.5.1 Early Warning Fire Detection (EWFD) Systems. Systems that use smoke, heat, or flame detectors to detect fires before high heat conditions threaten human life or cause significant damage to telecommunications service.


3.5.5 Standard Fire Detection (SFD) Systems. Systems that use fire detection initiating devices to achieve certain life safety and property protection in accordance with applicable standards.




3.5.6 Very Early Warning Fire Detection (VEWFD) Systems. Systems that detect low-energy fires before the fire conditions threaten telecommunications service.




Fire Detection


6.8.6.1 General. In telecommunications facilities containing greater than 232 m2 (2,500 ft2) of signal-processing equipment areas, the signal-processing equipment areas shall be provided with a VEWFD system for detection and alarm processing in accordance with Chapter 8.


6.8.6.1.1 In telecommunications facilities containing 232 m2 (2,500 ft2) or less of signal-processing equipment areas, the signal-processing equipment areas shall be provided with an EWFD system for detection and alarm processing in accordance with Chapter 8.

Fire Detection



8.4.1.2 Fire alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be annunciated at a constantly attended location

8.4.1.3* Use of VEWFD systems with an alert (pre-alarm) condition shall provide for an initial response by authorized personnel prior to fire dept. notification

8.4.1.4 Alarm monitoring centers maintained by the telecom service provider that have dedicated personnel 24 / 7 shall be permitted to be the supervising station

Chapter 8.4



Chapter 8.4


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

1. Smoke detectors

2. Heat detectors

3. Flame detectors

4. Suppression system release

5. Water flow initiating devices


8.4.2.1.4 Fire alarm signals shall take precedence in processing over all other signals

8.4.2.1.5 The automatic or manual initiation of alarm conditions shall cause the building fire alarm notification appliances to operate in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72

Chapter 8.4



8.4.2.2.4 Supervisory signals shall include but not be limited to:

1. Alert signal (pre-alarm) from a VEWFD system

2. Fire alarm initiating devices, where designated as such (e.g., duct smoke detectors)

3. Sprinkler valve supervisory switches

4. Fire pump off-normal conditions

5. Other abnormal fire safety–related conditions

Chapter 8.4



8.4.2.2.7 The alert pre-alarm signal from a VEWFD system shall be distinguishable from all other fire alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals.

Chapter 8.4



Chapter 8.5.2 Detection Systems


8.5.2.1 EWFD and VEWFD smoke detection systems shall use sensors or ports with spacing that is less than that normally required by NFPA 72.


8.5.3.1.2 VEWFD Sensor and Port Installation


8.5.3.1.2.1* Every type of sensor and port installed in an area shall be limited to a maximum coverage area of 18.6 m2 (200 ft2)




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

1. Each level shall be limited to a coverage of 400 ft2 or less per port or sensor.

2. The coverage limitation between high and low levels shall be limited to 200 ft2 or less providing for staggered port or sensor arrangements between each level.




8.5.3.1.2.3* Sensors or ports shall be installed to monitor return air from the space.


Staggered Layout of Sample Ports/Sensors

• High-level sensors or ports at 37.2 m2 (400 ft2) or less

• Low-level sensors or ports at 37.2 m2 (400 ft2) or less

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



8.5.3.1.2.5* Minimum sensitivity settings above ambient airborne levels for the VEWFD systems installed shall be:

1.Alert condition:

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



Chapter 8: VEWFD Levels


8.5.3.1.2.6 Maximum transport time from the most remote port to the detection unit of an air-sampling system shall not exceed 60 seconds.


Chapter 8: EWFD Levels


Levels for the EWFD systems installed shall be as follows:

• 8.5.3.2.1.3 The minimum alarm sensitivity setting at the sensor or port used for EWFD in telecommunications equipment areas shall be 1.5% per foot

• 8.5.3.2.1.4 Maximum transport time from the most remote port to the detection unit of an air-sampling system shall be a maximum of 90 seconds.


8.7.2* Design and Installation


Where provided, smoke management systems shall be designed, installed, and acceptance tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice


8.5.3.1.2.3* Sensors or ports shall be installed to monitor return air from the space.

a) Where stand-alone packaged HVAC units are installed, sensors or ports shall be installed where return air is brought back to the unit.

b) Sensors or ports shall be installed such that 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

• High – 12 air exchanges per hour



8.2* Automatic Detection Systems. Automatic detection equipment shall be installed to provide early warning of fire. The equipment used shall be a listed smoke detection–type system and shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

NFPA 75 SummaryClick icon for

Code Details.


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

400 sq ft (EWFD)

4 sq ft spacing at return air registers

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

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

• Normal NFPA 72 requirements for Standard Fire Detection (SFD)

NFPA 76 SummaryClick icon for

Code Details.


EN 54 – 20

Classification of Sensitivity


EN 54 – 20

VDE 0833 – 2: At least Class B for High – ceiling Applications


EN 54 – 20

It is not the detector class that is the critical factor, but the classof the project design itself




Why FAAST?

Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than a Single Pipe ASD? Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for ASD?



Is Multi Pipe ASD actually better than Single Pipe ASD?


Is Multi pipe ASD better than Single Pipe?

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

Let’s understand using a Scenario….



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



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.




Why FAAST?


Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for ASD? What’s the ROADMAP for FAAST?


Is it really difficult to design a BOQ for FASST?



Not Really!!!

• Less than 15 SKUs in the Price list

• Unit with inbuilt Filter, Ethernet port, ModBus Interface, Display LEDs, etc, hence no extra SKUs required.

• Lets create a BOQ and see for ourselves



Not Really!!!

• Less than 15 SKUs in the Price list

• Unit with inbuilt Filter, Ethernet port, ModBus Interface, Display LEDs, etc, hence no extra SKUs required.

• Lets create a BOQ and see for ourselves

Microsoft Office Excel Worksheet


70 meters

10 Meters

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

Let’s consider the same old scenario.

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

Microsoft Office Excel 97-2003 Worksheet





Why FAAST?





What is the ROADMAP for FAAST?


Roadmap

2013Intelligent/Modbus

FAAST

2012FAAST LT

2014FAAST XL

2015FAAST XS

Continuous


Engineering

FAAST SYSTEM