Beam-type smoke detector

The Fireray 5000 from Firefighting Enterprises has been certified as compliant with EN54:12, CPD (Centre for Policy Development) and LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) standards. The F5000 beam-type smoke detector incorporates the Easifit first fix system and a visual Laser alignment aid to ease installation. Once fitted, an automated, motorised beam optimisation process ensures that the infrared beam is always adjusted for maximum efficiency and functionality.

This product is the only motorised beam detector to be awarded the prestigious LPCB approval and will be included in upcoming editions of the board's red book.

The unit incorporates automatic gain compensation to monitor and react to environmental changes such as dust accumulation, along with an auto-optimise feature to ensure the beam is aligned with the reflective prism in the event of gradual building movement. These features combine to allow the system to maintain a consistently high level of false alarm immunity over a protracted period of time.

The beam can be fully adjusted and controlled from the low-level system controller, which uses only a two-wire connection to the detector head - further easing installation and maintenance.

Beam-type smoke detectors have several advantages over traditional 'point' type sensors, as they can cover much larger areas with far fewer units. One F5000 unit can cover an area of 1500 m², which would take approximately 15 point detectors to do the same job.

The F5000 also houses the transmitter and receiver in the same unit, with the beam reflected off a small, unobtrusive prism simply fixed onto the opposing wall. This greatly reduces aesthetic intrusions for installation, cabling and maintenance.

The system is controlled (and fully customised) from ground level with a tastefully designed system controller, connected by a two-wire cable.