CHALLENGE:
Traditional fire detection methods, such as smoke and heat detectors, must be mounted in specific proscribed locations. at the highest possible point - heat and smoke rise, and therefore the highest point of a facility is the only place where they can be guaranteed to reach.
This presents a significant problem for businesses when fulfilling the requirement for regular testing and calibration. Safe access to smoke and heat detectors either requires:
Working at height - an equipment-heavy process that causes downtime for the protected facility; Or
Access via the roof, with all the issues of fragile floors and other H&S considerations.
These access problems are particularly prevalent in the challenging environments in which the Ciqurix FCam System excels - high ceilings, extreme temperatures, automated facilities and so on. The operational impact of testing traditional detectors is often significant, requiring processes to be stopped so that technicians are able to access the ceiling safely.
SOLUTION:
The FCam System does not need to be fitted at the highest point in a protected space, which can be useful in areas where access to the ceiling is problematic. Additionally, testing and calibration is a quick and simple process thanks the Ciqurix Test Lamp, which accurately simulates the multiple features of a flame for which FCam detectors scan. Reducing the calibration and testing burden is another reason why the FCam System is the most versatile fire detector on the market.
