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