Aspirating Smoke Detectors 420 Series

Special environments require very early detection

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Aspirating Smoke Detectors:

A sure-fire investment

Actively protect your investments with a smoke aspiration The solution to an underestimated problem
system from Bosch Statistics show that in some countries, a fire
breaks out every two seconds. The consequences
Investing in a fire alarm system is the most effective way can be devastating - and even being well-insured
tosafeguard your company. Protect your company, your is of little help. The only solution is to detect
employees and your assets with technology from Bosch. fires as early as possible so action can be taken
before they spread and cause damage.
Conventional alarms arent triggered until the
fire has begun smoldering or even broken out
into open flame. At that stage, fighting it can
be difficult. This is the big advantage of smoke
aspiration systems: they detect incipient fires
and provide very early warning.

Smoke density

Detection range
withoutsmokeaspiration system

Detection range smoke aspiration system

Time

Pyrolysis phase Smoldering Open fire

Smoke barely phase Smoke and heat
perceptibletohumans Smoke spreads slowly spreadexcessively

Early warning of fires with smoke aspiration systems

How smoke aspiration systems work

Smoke aspiration systems are modular, which makes it easy to tailor An intelligent signal processor then
themtoindividual building conditions and potential fire risks. analyzesthe measured data and decides
Thetwomaincomponents are: sampling pipes in the monitored whether there are any typical fire patterns.
areaandadetector unit that can be located elsewhere. Evirnonmental effects that might cause
falsealarms are suppressed.
The detector generates a vacuum in the sampling pipes to ensure
continuousairintake from the monitored areas. These actively obtained
airsamples are channeled through a sensitive optical sensor in a detection
chamber to check for smoke particles.
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The advantages of
smoke aspiration systems

Highly reliable detection for early warning:

Fires are detected when they are just beginning (in the pyrolysis phase). Highly sensitive sensors
detectthepresence of a fire before visible smoke is released, thus reliably preventing major damage in most
cases.

Minimization of false alarms:

In smoke aspiration systems, intelligent signal processing largely suppress environmental factors that typically
cause false alarms, such as dust, drafts and electrical interference. This enables higher sensitivity and ensures
reliable operation even in challenging situations with high ceilings, extreme temperatures, dirt or moisture.

Flexible placement and maintenance:

The detection units can also be installed externally for monitoring double floors and cable conduits, so
maintenance personnel can easily access them. Smoke aspiration systems can be unobtrusively integrated
intobuildings.

System description

Pipe system

Patented aspiration reducing sheets with graduated hole diameters

Air samples are continually drawn in from protected

areasviadefined sampling points.

Detection unit

State-of-the-art detector technology

Reliable and extremely early warning with smoke
sensitivitiesas fine as 0.05%
Intelligent signal processing ensures highly reliable
firedetection

Innovative air flow sensors

Monitoring of the pipe system for breakage and obstruction
Settable to single-hole monitoring
Robust, self-cleaning sensors
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Technological highlights for reliable detection

Extremely high sensitivity with

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High-Power Light Source (HPLS)
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A high-power light source makes the detection modules much more
sensitive than common point type detectors. The air is led through
aspecialmeasurement chamber that was specially developed for
applications of this kind.

In the detection chamber, extremely sensitive sensors provide very

3 earlywarning to ensure enough time to extinguish a fire or take
otheractionas required. The light source has a favorable spectrum
toensureconsistent responses to all types of fires.
High-power light source
1 Guided air stream to prevent deposition

ofparticles
2 Light source (sender)
3 Photodiode (receiver)

Fire localization with ROOM-IDENT

ROOM-IDENT enables both very early detection and localization
offires.Asingle detection unit can monitor up to five rooms.
ROOM-IDENTtracks down the fire source in four phases, displaying
theresult both on the unit and in the affected room (optional).

Phase 1 (normal mode):

The pipes running accross to various rooms are used to obtain
andevaluateair samples.
Phase 1

Phase 2 (very early fire detection):

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9 Any smoke is suctioned in and evaluated.
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7
6
The presence of smoke immediately triggers an alarm to
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4 enableanearlyresponse.
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2
1

Phase 2

Phase 3 (back flush):

The intake fan is switched off when an alarm is given, and a
secondfanswitches on to blow all smoke particles out of the
pipesinthe reverse direction.

Phase 3

Phase 4 (localization):
After the pipe system is blown free, the direction of air flow
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isreversedagain. Based on the amount of time that aspirated
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smoketakestoreach the detection module, the system
C 3
determineswhichofthe monitored rooms contains the fire.
B 2
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Phase 4
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The intelligent pipe system

The air flow is constantly and intelligently monitored for breakage and obstruction. The sensitivity can be freely set, all the way to single-
hole monitoring. This function is also temperature-compensated and can be programmed to take atmospheric pressure into account.

1 2 3
1 2

Example pipe layouts for use of one detector module Example pipe layouts for a two-detector setup
1 I configuration 1 Room protection

2 U configuration 2 Protection of facilities or small rooms

3 M configuration

4 Double-U configuration

Aspiration-reducing film Accessories (selection)

Graduated aspiration-reducing sheets Freezer clips
achievebalanced air samples across all Manual and automatic blow-out devices to
2.0 samplingpoints and prevent annoying eliminateice and dust
whistling(scale of drawing 1:1). Detonation fuse for areas with risk of explosions
2.0 Filters for extremely dusty areas
Steam trap

Local SecurityNetwork functionality

The aspirating smoke detectors of the 420 series work with Boschs Local SecurityNetwork (LSN) bus system.
LSNisafreely configurable security bus system that offers a wide choice of fire, intrusion and malfunction detectors,
operator units and aiming devices from multiple manufacturers.

The bus uses the master-slave principle, with all smoke detectors, A wide range of LSN components is available, including
remote indicators, fire alarm devices, intrusion detectors, keypads, over70different sensors from six manufacturers and various
arming devices and sounders connected to it. The network can be paneltypes from eight manufacturers. The system complies
flexibly structured with loop, stub or tee-off configurations; the withEN 54, EN 50131 Grade 4 and VdS Class C.
possibilities are additionally extended by interfaces with inputs
and outputs and zone expanders. Power and data are transmitted LSN improved technology and modules accommodate
over two wires. currentsup to 1500 mA over up to 3000 meters. The voltage
ontheLSN bus is 30 V at the bus driver module.
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FAS-420-TM Series

This affordable, compact solution is This affordable, compact solution individually monitors up to five
rooms including small ones and determines the locations of any
idealfor protecting areas of up to 400 detected fires. Featuring innovative air flow sensors, it supports up
to eight aspiration openings with a single 40-meter pipe or two
square meters, even under challenging
25-meter pipes. It is suitable for areas as large as 400 square
environment conditions. meters; the possible applications include hotel rooms, small server
rooms, small high-rise warehouses, etc.
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FAS-420-TP Series

This universal solution can be configured Although, the use of only one detector is also possible. Up to 48
aspiration openings are supported per system, with a maximum
so that two detectors must confirm a fire pipe length of 360 meters. The system can be optionally
networked. The applications include production plants, clean
before an alarm is triggered (two-detector
rooms and large server rooms, depending on the size of the area
dependency). requiring protection.
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FAS-420-TT Series

This universal solution features a 10-stage It also provides a ten-digit bar graph for monitoring smoke
pollution (also available in a MicroSens version). Two modules
alarm display with up to three alarm levels canbe deployed to double the surveyed area; they can also be
linked to that two detectors must confirm a fire before an alarm
(information, pre-alarm, main alarm).
istriggered. Up to 48 aspiration openings are supported per
system, with a maximum pipe length of 360 meters. The range
ofapplications includes manufacturing facilities, clean rooms
andlarge server rooms.
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Product features
TM TP TT

Suitable for use under difficult conditions

Practical installation tools

VdS and EN 54-certified

Suitable for deep-freeze applications

Up to three alarm levels, with pre-alarm and main alarm

Intelligent signal processing

Sensitivity settable to 0.05%/m of light obscuration for main alarm

Display sensitivity down to 0.005%/m of light obscuration

10-level alarm display for smoke density

Two-zone dependency

Two-detector dependency

Up to 48 aspiration openings per system, max. pipe length 360 meters

ROOM-IDENT

Extensive range of accessories

Innovative air flow sensor technology

Relay contacts connectable with the fire alarm system via plug & play

Infrared diagnosis tool

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A wide range of applications

Thanks to their outstanding features, the smoke

aspiration systems from Bosch can be used
almostanywhere. Their many applications include
cleanrooms, high-rise warehouses, factories,
conveyorbelts, paper mills, recycling plants, data
centers,false floors, cable conduits, switch cabinets,
telecommunications equipment, high-voltage
facilities,EMC testing areas, glazed buildings,
elevatorshafts, escalators, car parks, modern
andhistoric buildings, libraries, saunas, hotel
roomsand prison cells.

The 420 Series smoke aspiration systems can

alsobecustomized. Just talk to us!

Example 1: Example 2:
High-rise warehouse Factory
The pipe system is easy to integrate into the warehouse The pipe system is easy to install in a production buildings
design.Active air sampling over the entire height ensures supporting elements. This ensures reliable detection in areas
earlydetection. The systems parts are easy to access, with high levels of dust and contamination. The detector unit
whichreduces maintenance and servicing costs. isinstalled at eye level. Maintenance and servicing are
Regularoperations can continue while maintenance is being done. straightforward, also in high buildings and when there are
complex ceiling conveyors.
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Example 3: Anything is possible

Library 420 Series aspirating smoke detectors from Bosch meet the highest
The systems highly sensitive detection technology standards in terms of safety, reliability and flexibility. Their highly
withahigh-power light source (HPLS) ensures extremely sensitivesensors detect fire at the earliest possible stage.
early warning of fire to protect archived books and
documents. The pipes can be installed right on the shelves. Intelligent signal processing efficiently eliminates extraneous factors
A multistage alarm approach can be implemented to thatcould otherwise trigger a false alarm. These systems also save
protect irreplaceable items. youtime and money for maintenance and servicing.
A Tradition of Quality and Innovation

For over 100 years, the Bosch name

hasstood for quality and reliability.
Bosch is the global supplier of choice
forinnovative technology, backed by
thehighest standards for service
andsupport.

Bosch Security Systems proudly

offersawide range of security, safety,
communications and sound solutions
that are relied upon every day in
applications around the world, from
government facilities and public venues
tobusinesses, schools and homes.

Bosch Security Systems

To learn more about our product offering,
please visit www.boschsecurity.com
or send an e-mail to
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com

Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, 2008

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