FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

 

THIS IS AUTROSAFE IFG
Large capacity without compromising security

AutroSafe IFG is a network-distributed system, information is routed to panels throughout a network system. Fully functional panels and controllers allow detector loops to be placed around the network, reducing cabling costs by eliminating cable-runs back to the central alarm panel. Addressability ensures that correct information is routed to where it is needed, indicating 
which detection unit has given the alarm; built-in fault monitoring ensures that if a detection unit fail, it isautomatically identified and can be replaced with a minimum of effort.
 
AutroSafe IFG systems are managed through a single point of operation for the download of configuration data and software upgrades. This ensures a faster and safer method to change or upgrade the system program, 
using the panel network (AutroNet) or a USB memory stick. The result is minimum downtime, through quick 
and easy modifications during commissioning and maintenance.
 
Clean design and performance
During normal operation, the power indicator will always display a steady green light when the power is ON. 
 
SELF VERIFY SMART TECHNOLOGY
Improving safety, reducing maintenance costs and prolonging system life cycle.
The necessity of reducing high maintenance costs and increasing fire security, encouraged us to invest considerable
time and effort in developing this unique technology.

AutroSafe SelfVerify - the self testing system

Most fire detection systems depend on costly and often irregular manual inspections, which involve a number of challenges and problems:
 
  • Detectors may be out of reach
  • Service engineers may not have access to particular areas
  • Manual testing with gas or smoke is not reliable
  • Test gas or smoke is rarely used in calibrated quantities
  • Test gas reduces the life-cycle of the detectors
  • Even a faulty detector will eventually react if its chamber is filled with enough smoke
  • Excessive and irregular intervals between manual tests of detectors, leaving damaged detectors unnoticed for far too long

Minimum downtime.
Maximum safety.

Integrated 3rd party interface 
Granting unlimited communication options, AutroSafe IFG is class leading in integration capability.
AutroSafe IFG communicates with equipment using the following protocols:
  • AutroCom – for interfacing control and monitoring systems, including AutroMaster as well as multiple DCS & PLC manufacturers
  • MODBUS – for interfacing control and monitoring systems, including multiple DCS & PLC manufacturers
  • ESPA 4.4.4 – for interfacing devices such as alarm routing via telephone networks and pocket paging systems
  • NMEA-0183 – for interfacing devices such as Voyage Data Recorder (VDR
AutroSafe IFG includes the following communication ports:
  • 2 TCP/IP Ethernet ports (AutroNet / AutroCom /Modbus / Web interface [Remote Access] – status, log and con-figuration-data & system-software upgrade)
  • 1 RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 (AutroCom / ESPA4.4.4/ MODBUS / VDR)
  • 1 AutroFieldBus interface
  • 1 Al_Com+ port (Interfacing loop drivers and I/Ounits)
  • 2 USB host ports for printer / USB memory stick(con¬figuration-data & system-software upgrade)
  • 1 Fail-safe relay output

AutroSafe SelfVerify® solves all issues of manual maintenance, rendering time consuming and costly physical testing
virtually unnecessary. With AutroSafe SelfVerify®, the system checks all detectors, interfaces, connections and cables –
from detector chamber to alarm output – every single day. Not only does the system test whether a detector is capable
of provoking an alarm, it even verifies the sensitivity of every detector with a calibrated signal. The SelfVerify system
ensures that each detector always responds to the correct alarm level. In the event of irregularities, the display on the
operating panel will accurately pinpoint the source of any problem. This reduces maintenance costs and ensures that
compatible loop units are fully operational.
AutroSafe IFG SelfVerify® is developed for worldwide standards and regulations, and the detectors are certified according
to European directives (CPD) requiring EN 54 compliance. This testing is in compliance with NFPA chapter 14.

DYFI+
DYFI+ and smart algorithms ensures that AutroSafe IFG detectors are capable of recognizing real fire scenarios,
eliminating unwanted alarms and providing the earliest possible warning by compensating for contamination from dust
and recognizing unwanted alarm sources.

 

Falsealarms
A significant number of fire department call-outs are caused by nuisance alarms. They cost society and companies vast 
amounts of money each year. An overload of nuisance alarms are also causing a reduction of responsiveness in the 
general public in the event of a real fire situation, when every second counts.
 
AutroGuard® eliminates all typical nuisance alarms. We have called the feature DYFI3D - state-of-the-art data 
processing technology - where up to 6 sensors analyse the unique signatures for each type of smoke source, 
enabling the protector to accurately distinguish between real fires and nuisance alarm sources, such as 
cooking fumes, steam or cigarette smoke. 
 
The sensors have adjustable sensitivity settings, tailored for different environments. The more polluted 
environments, the lower sensitivity is set. And by adding the carbon monoxide sensor, we have even eliminated false 
alarms from artificial stage smoke.
 
Traditional smoke detectors only use one IR LED to detect smoke. AutroGuard® uses three different LEDs with different wavelengths and angles combined as standard,
which together with the heat sensor and CO sensor, analyse the signatures for each smoke source in a 3D space, 
distinguishing between real smoke and false alarm sources.
 
 
Rapid detection
In a fire situation, every second counts. In just ten minutes, even a slow fire can develop from a 
smouldering fire into a full-blown disaster, and it is of vital importance that both the people in the 
building and the fire department are alerted as soon as possible in order to save lives and property. 
 
The AutroGuard® detects smouldering fires 1 minute faster than previous sensor technology. This 
means that the call-out time to the fire department is reduced to a minimum, and the people present in 
the hazardous area have more time to evacuate.

 


25 April 2025

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