Very Early Warning Smoke Detection

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Very Early Warning Smoke Detection

Xtralis revolutionized very early warning smoke detection with VESDA aspirating smoke detection (ASD) technology. As the pioneer of ASD with more than 25 years of experience, we have established a reputation for reliably protecting life, property and business continuity without compromise.

Xtralis' VESDA and ICAM ASD solutions deliver:
  • Very early smoke detection to mitigate risk of catastrophic loss and business disruption
  • Absolute calibration for superior smoke detector performance without compromise
  • Reliable, continuous and highly sensitive operation where traditional smoke detection fails
  • Full integrity monitoring of all critical smoke detector functions to ensure the detector is able to detect smoke, unlike conventional smoke detectors
  • Tolerance of harsh and dirty environments
  • Event management tools for intelligent emergency response
  • The industry’s lowest total cost of ownership

Active Air Sampling

Xtralis provides highly reliable smoke detection at the earliest presence of fire, while eliminating the cost of nuisance alarms. Conventional smoke detection does not offer adequate protection because toxic smoke can begin to spread, and fire damage can occur before a warning is ever issued. In contrast, VESDA and ICAMvery early warning smoke detection systems actively sample the air for even the smallest particles of smoke to detect a fire at the earliest stage. With such early warning, there is time to:
  • Understand the threat
  • Stage an appropriate response and avoid the cost of nuisance alarms
  • Investigate options for controlling the fire
  • Transfer data and processes to redundant systems
  • Evacuate
  • Suppress the fire
  • Protect life, property and ensure business continuity

Challenging Environments

VESDA and ICAM ASDs provide absolute smoke detection in a wide range of environments – from coal mines to clean rooms and from airports to prison cells. Engineered for reliability with design flexibility, Xtralis ASD systems are purpose-built for operation in the very dirtiest to the cleanest environments and from very small to large, open spaces. Our unique ability to detect the earliest presence of smoke in these varied applications makes Xtralis the provider of choice for today’s fire safety professionals.