Aspirating Smoke Detection ASD
Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) uses advanced technology to identify a fire in its earliest stage and prevent potential damage. At Sunfish Services, we provide Honeywell’s leading brands:
- VESDA
- FAAST
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What is Aspirating Smoke Detection?
How much does an ASD system cost?
What is the difference between a smoke detector and an ASD?
What is Aspirating Smoke Detection?
“Find smoke before it’s visible.”
Gent’s Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) systems sense fire at the earliest possible stages. Using smart, ultra-precise technology, Gent’s VESDA and FAAST systems can identify the smallest traces of smoke to alert facility managers to incidents before they escalate. ASD enhances efficiency and takes fire protection to a whole new level.
About FAAST
Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology (FAAST) is an early warning detection system. It is an extremely sensitive and highly accurate technology. FAAST can identify potential fires before there are even traces of smoke.
How does it work?
FAAST is formed by pipes and works by continuously sucking air samples into the pipes and testing them. The smart technology uses an infrared laser to detect traces of dust that could cause false alarms, and is able to adapt to its environment, such as fluctuating temperatures, to enhance its accuracy. The Very Early Detection is identified by highly sensitive blue LED light, up to an hour before combustion.
Features:
- Extremely sensitive and highly accurate: using dual source (blue LED and infra-red laser) optical smoke detection, FAAST is able to identify fires in their very earliest stages, and distinguish nuisance environmental factors such as fluctuating temperatures and dust particles to avoid false alarms.
- Remote monitoring and updates, accessible on a desktop or mobile device.
- Five programmable alarm levels.
- Suitable for cold environments.
What is the difference between a smoke detector and an ASD?
Aspirating Smoke Detection devices are continuously sampling the air for traces of smoke to identify a fire at the earliest possible stage in its development. Smoke detectors, on the other hand, are passive, and rely on the smoke to reach the device before being triggered. Aspirating Smoke Detectors actively and repeatedly test the air for smoke, while smoke detectors do not.
About VESDA
Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) is one of the most trusted and highly regarded Aspirating Smoke Detectors in the world. The VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detectors provide the earliest possible warning of a potential fire, identifying the smallest traces of smoke. This allows for an even faster reaction to avoid potentially severe damage.
Features:
- High performance fire detection
- Exceptional precision and reliability, making VESDA well-suited to high-risk environments
- High detection stability over a vast range of environments
Where is a VESDA system required?
Due to their highly sensitive and precise technology, VESDA systems are suitable for high-risk and mission-critical environments. For example, where fires must be identified very quickly, or at height.
How much does an ASD system cost?
The cost of an Aspirating Smoke Detection system is dependent on the scale of the project and the type of equipment used. For a free, no-obligation quote, click here, or call us on 01332 865091 to chat with a member of our team today.
Approved by Honeywell
Sunfish Services are proud to be part of the Honeywell Gent 24 Integrators Network, a group of approved companies selected based on their extensive capabilities and considerable fire industry experience. Our engineers have been specially trained in the design, install, maintenance and commissioning of Honeywell equipment.
Why Sunfish Services?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASD?
ASD stands for Aspirating Smoke Detection.
ASD systems work by continuously sampling the air to test for traces of smoke and warn of a fire in its earliest possible stages.
How much does an Aspirating Smoke Detector cost?
The price of an ASD is dependent on the scale of the project and the type of equipment used. For more information, call us on 01332 865091.