FireALERT-DC SYSTEM – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply:
Photovoltaic Array using Ambient’s “Mid-Door” technology
  • Operational down to 100 Lux light levels
  • Can operate for 3 days without light
Energy Storage:
Incorporates Ambient’s patented energy storage and management technologies:
  • No batteries to replace – energy stored in ultra capacitors
  • Power efficient electronics
  • 20 year operational life
  • Patent Numbers 5,229,649 and 5,661,349
Fire Detection Technology:
Ambient developed Software and Hardware provides fast fire detection and minimizes false alarms.
  • Spectral Resonance Imaging (SRI) technology looks for fire signature products
  • Proprietary algorithms constantly adjust for changes in the environment
  • 360° horizontal scanning detector with programmable blind spots
  • ±22.5° Vertical Field of View
  • Mean Time To Fire Detection < 4 minutes
  • Patent Numbers 7,154,095B2 and 7,256,401
System Configurations:
  • Satellite Communications for reliable operations in remote locations (requires clear view of the sky from 20° above the horizon)
  • Terrestrial Communications for private networks (12 mile range can be extended with repeaters)
  • Suppression activation of compatible system for property protection
  • Tilt sensor to detect mounting pole offset
  • Vandal sensor to detect for unit interference
  • Emergency Button – provides emergency help response
  • Built-in hourly test diagnostics with 24 hour health report transmission
  • Integrates with Ambient’s NetALERT for a total emergency response solution
Mechanical / Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating Temperature: -35°C to +65°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
  • Sealing Class: IP66
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Shock and Vibration: Compliance with Telcordia GR-487-CORE and ISTA (International Safety Transit Association)
  • Wind Load: 100 mph
  • Unit Weight: ~ 17.5lbs.
Mounting:
Compatible Manufacturer - Shakespeare Composite Structures
Direct Burial Version:
BOH SERIES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED TUFF-HINGE DIRECT BURIAL POLES
  • BOH1601S2BJ08AM – 12 FOOT HIGH
  • BOH1601S2BJ08AM – 16 FOOT HIGH
  • BOH1601S2BJ08AM – 20 FOOT HIGH

Anchor Base Version:
AOH SERIES FIBERGLASS REINFORCED TUFF-HINGE ANCHOR BASE POLES
  • AOH1201S2BZ01AM – 12 FOOT HIGH
  • AOH1201S2BZ01AM – 16 FOOT HIGH
  • AOH1201S2BZ01AM – 20 FOOT HIGH
Products:
  • FireALERT-DCG Fixed position FireALERT-DC unit with GlobalStar modem
  • FireALERT-DCT9 Fixed position FireALERT-DC unit with 915MHz Spread
  • Spectrum modem
  • FireALERT-DCGL Mobile FireALERT-DC unit with GlobalStar modem and
    GPS modem
  • FireALERT-DCT9L Mobile FireALERT-DC unit with 915MHz Spread Spectrum modem and GPS modem FireALERT