FFE launches Sensis aspirating smoke detection system

Sensis is targeted at deployments in Data Centres, high-security facilities, warehousing and logistics operations and libraries/archives where traditional point detection can be difficult to apply or may not deliver sufficiently early warning.

At the core of the range is FFE’s ‘one chamber’ philosophy. Each Sensis detector can cover all EN 54-20 Classes A, B and C using a single chamber. In contrast, some ASD systems require different chambers for each sensitivity class, thereby increasing the risk of incorrect product selection and complicating stockholding and specification.

Blue light technology

Sensis also incorporates blue light technology to improve sensitivity to the very small smoke particles typically associated with incipient fires. By using blue light rather than traditional red laser or LED technology, the system is designed to provide a faster response to early-stage smoke, while in parallel maintaining stability in normal operating conditions.

For installers and commissioning engineers, the Sensis 500 and 2000 offer on-board programming, allowing configuration to be carried out directly on the unit. This is particularly useful in Data Centres and high-security sites where laptops may be restricted or not allowed on-site.

Once engineers are familiar with Sensis Flow and Sensis Tool software, they can use the same tools across the entire Sensis ASD range, which helps to simplify training and commissioning.

Post-event analysis

To support fault-finding and post-event analysis, Sensis provides extensive event logging, storing up to 180,000 events for later interrogation. This depth of history can assist maintenance teams to understand site behaviour over time, identify trends and investigate incidents more effectively.

Another key element of the platform is SSL: Smart Smoke Level. This algorithm continuously collects data on background contamination, calculates an average particulate level and uses this as a dynamic baseline for detection. Alarm thresholds are then managed to remain above naturally occurring contamination levels, in turn supporting stable operation and helping to reduce unwanted alarms in challenging environments.

With Sensis, FFE aims to combine very early warning detection, robust algorithms and practical installer-friendly features in a single ASD platform that can be applied across a wide range of sectors and building types.

*Further information is available online at www.ffeuk.com