Air Sampling Smoke Detection Print E-mail
Vesda Air Sampling System

Air-sampling smoke detection technology, like that offered by VESDA, offers the earliest possible warning of a potential fire. It helps to ensure business continuity and freedom from nuisance alarms. Vanguard professionals can design an air-sampling detection system that will meet your unique needs.

Air-sampling Smoke Detectors work by:
  1. Continually drawing air into a pipe network attached to a detector unit.
  2. Passing the air through a dual stage filter to remove dirt
  3. Sending the clean air to a laser detection chamber for smoke detection.
  4. Measuring the light scatter caused by any smoke
  5. Processing the detector signal and presenting the smoke level graphically
  6. Communicating the information to a fire alarm control panel, a software management system or a building management system.
Air-sampling smoke detectors provide the early warning of an imminent fire hazard. Why is this important? It buys time. Time to investigate a smoke alarm. Time to take action. Time to avoid the danger, damage and disruption caused by fire.