Hochiki Europe, the manufacturer of life safety systems, has launched a new range of Linear Heat Detection (LHD) equipment. It’s to provide specialist high-precision heat detection over large distances, on challenging sites.
The LHD System is designed to provide early detection of fire and overheating, where other forms of detection would not be viable, the company says. The range offers analogue and conventional products. The conventional Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC) is able to identify the zones in a fire condition, while the addressable LHDC can isolate the heat to within one metre. This response ensures facility owners and managers have time to deal with outbreaks before damage, it’s claimed. Providing the LHDC has not been subjected to excessive temperatures, the alarm condition can also be reset at the zonal controller, of use when carrying out annual maintenance, the makers add.
Capable of using cabling up to 2 kilometres, applications include road and rail tunnels, conveyor systems, indoor car parks and cable trays in building interiors. It can even be used in recycling and food processing plants, as its heat detection abilities are not affected by the build-up of dust and vapour, according to the manufacturers. The range includes infra-red transit heat detectors which are designed to monitor the temperature of the contents of a conveyor belt and can be used in manufacturing facilities.
David Brown, product manager at Hochiki Europe, said: “Large, but enclosed spaces, like tunnels and car parks, or even production lines, present particular challenges for property owners when it comes to fire safety. The sheer volume of space that has to be monitored can be an issue for standard equipment, while the build-up of dust or other contaminants in the air can lead to false alarms. With solutions like the LHD range, facility owners can do more than simply ensure they have complete and reliable coverage of their sites. The systems’ ability to pinpoint incidents means they can act quickly to prevent fires spreading, protecting vital equipment and structural supports from harm. In doing so, they can be confident that building occupants and the site are safe from fire.”
Visit Hochiki Europe’s website: www.hochikieurope.com/lhdc.
