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SWIFT™ Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology is a Class A, commercial wireless fire detection system using a robust mesh network that integrates with existing Gamewell-FCI fire alarm systems. SWIFT sensors detect fire, just like their wired counterparts, while providing installation flexibility in a wireless format. Applications and installations The wireless fire detection system is ideal for challenging applications where running traditional wire is inefficient or difficu...

When high value assets, equipment or irreplaceable items are at stake, early warning of a smoke or fire problem, is essential. The air sampling or air monitoring equipment actively pulls in room air to a special chamber where it can detect the presence of particles that are created in the very early stages of combustion, even before smoke is visible. With the world’s widest sensitivity range, VESDA air monitoring produces multi-level warnings at the very early stage of an impending fire....

ProInert offers all the benefits of other inert gas systems with several significant design improvements and enhancements that not only mean a superior product but savings to the bottom line. Most inert gas systems discharge from the nozzle into the protected space with a high surge flow rate, creating a hazardous pressure peak. These systems use pressure reducers further down the pipe network to mitigate safety issues, but also require both high-pressure and low-pressure piping. cost-effectiv...

While the purpose of a fire alarm system is to evacuate the building safely in the event of a fire, a mass notification system (MNS). The system is designed to keep occupants informed of the type of emergency and direct them on what to do and where to go. However, they share a common goal to warn people of danger and provide information to stay safe. NFPA 72 code For this reason, the NFPA 72 code recommends the use of a single integrated combination Emergency Communication System (ECS). FPS c...

The VID Camera camera combines a standard network camera's enhanced resolution and picture clarity with built-in flame, smoke, and motion detector capabilities. The FM-approved technology detects: Presence of flames within the field of view of the camera. Reflected fire light when flames are obstructed. Presence of pluming smoke clouds and ambient smoke. Unauthorized Intrusion. FSM-IP network video recorder A scalable, network video recorder with video management software, each FS...

Lithium Ion Batteries are quickly becoming the norm for many of our customers. It is important to know that they can be a safety hazard since they contain a flammable electrolyte, and if damaged or incorrectly charged can lead to explosions and fires. thermal Runaway Failure in these batteries can create a "Thermal Runaway". Overcharging heats up the electrolyte/chemicals inside causing an exothermic reaction. The hot chemicals will degrade the separator. When the separator is breached, i...

Ultra-fast detection of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires is possible with Fike optical flame detectors. Their resistance to weather conditions and false alarms, and ability to detect smoke and oil mist with Fike Video Analytics, make UV/IR optical detection ideal for high-risk environments. Optical flame detectors identify fires and explosions in as few as 5 milliseconds and offer high visibility of up to 100 ft. Various models of high-speed flame detectors include: IR3: Detects hydrocar...

Offering fire, process monitoring, and pre-explosion protection capabilities, industrial thermal imaging cameras accurately identify hot spots or overheated equipment, providing early warning to avoid equipment damage or personnel risk.  Cameras provide live and recorded video from the camera as well as a phone app with alarm push notifications and remotely controlled relays. Contact to discuss users' specific goals and Fike can help select the ideal industrial thermal imaging camera for t...

Linear heat and fire detection cable (LHD) will sense an excessive temperature or fire condition at any point along its length and display its location at the control panel. Designed for use in a wide variety of fire and heat detection applications, LHD cable is particularly suited for harsh environmental conditions, applications where maintenance access is in a physical or hazardous area, and/or where there is a requirement to cost-effectively install detection near the hazard. advanced polym...

FPS offers clean agent fire suppression systems using 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. Because it is a fluoroketone, 3M Novec 1230 fluid is used globally in more than 50,000 special hazard fire suppression applications. These applications range from data centers to military operations to archival storage facilities. 20-year Blue Sky Warranty It’s a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable Halon 1301 replacement and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) alternative. Because of...

Introduced to the market in 2004 by Fike, ECARO-25 is an electrically non-conductive, non-corrosive fire suppression agent. The agent is free of residue and has a zero ozone-depletion potential. The ECARO-25 fire suppression system requires 20 & fewer agents per cubic foot than an HFC-227 ea or FM-200 system and 30% less than FK-5-1-12 Systems. Efficiency ECARO-25 is 15% more efficient in hold time than an HFC-227 ea or FM-200 fire suppression system, and 25% more efficient...

The first clean agent brought to the market in 1994 was Dupont™ FM-200®. Introduced as an alternative to the ozone-depleting Halon agents, FM-200® received quick attention and acceptance as the next fire suppression agent. Also known as HFC-227ea in NFPA 2001 Standard, this agent is an odorless, colorless, liquefied compressed gas that discharges as an electrically non-conductive, clear vapor. comprehensive control system The agent extinguishes fire by a comb...

HI-FOG® is the trade name of the high-pressure water mist fire protection system developed, manufactured, and delivered by Marioff. The Marioff HI-FOG® Water Mist Fire Protection System can be used in place of deluge, gas, foam, dry chemical, traditional sprinkler, and any other type of fixed fire protection system. It is efficient against most types of fires. HI-FOG® water mist HI-FOG® controls, suppresses, and extinguishes fires by discharging a fine water mist at high veloc...

Fike has long been known for being a pioneer in service, support, and delivery in the fire protection industry. Fike’s state-of-the-art FCP fire alarm and communications system is revolutionary in its speed, intelligence, and flexibility. And the intelligent FCP control system is available for about the same price as standard fire alarm systems. Incredible Service, Superior Product — Unparalleled Value! In addition, each FCP fire alarm system comes standard with the latest peer-to-p...

The Fike SHP PRO is a Conventional Control system designed to provide a sophisticated, reliable conventional detection system for use with clean agent extinguishing, sprinkler pre-action/deluge, water mist, waterflow alarm, and fire alarm systems. It is a microprocessor-based system which can be easily configured for a wide range of suppression applications. This panel is the workhorse for system SSI installs for single-zone applications with clean agents. The panel also allows for release of a...

A ERRCS system is essentially a signal boost in a building with poor Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) connection.  These systems are sometimes identified as a BDA (Bi-Directional Amplification) System. The system is installed to improve the communication and safety of first responders who might have to enter the building in case of an emergency. FPS is FCC certified to install ERRCS systems. Need for ERRCS Systems There is a common misconception that only high-rise...

Fike’s DuraQuench pumped water mist system brings the benefits of water mist fire suppression within reach of most budgets and over the widest possible range of applications. The heart of the DuraQuench system is a skid-mounted pump, electric motor, and pump controller that can be directly connected to a building’s water supply or to a tank or reservoir. 75% water savings When connected to a building’s water supply, DuraQuench can provide an unlimited discharg...

Many times, local fire code requires that sprinklers be installed in users' critical spaces. When water leaks are a concern, pre-action sprinklers offer a great alternative to regular water sprinklers. Water-based fire sprinklers are designed to protect building structures, not critical assets such as electronic equipment, data, or even collectibles and irreplaceable artifacts. Pre-Action Sprinkler System v/s regular sprinklers Unlike regular sprinklers, pre-action sprinklers keep water out o...

The Fike MicroMist® fire suppression system produces a fine mist to extinguish fires quickly, with very little residual water. In fact, the MicroMist system releases 100 times less water than traditional sprinkler systems, yet effectively extinguishes the fire! That translates into less run-off, less damage, and easy clean-up. Reduced installation and maintenance costs  The Fike MicroMist fire protection system employs single fluid, and intermediate pressure, reducing...

Anaheim Hills, CA, devoted to preserving the natural beauty of their community, has built the nation’s first underground electrical switching station. With only a three-tiered retaining wall and metal door showing above the substation, lies a gorgeous park, complete with running paths and quaint park benches. The Park Substation is an innovation of the city’s public utilities department in cooperation with the local neighborhoods, resulting in a new recreation area, rather than an un...