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Fire Suppression & Detection

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Introduction
This document addresses the transition from carbon dioxide (CO2) fire suppression systems to modern clean agents in marine and offshore environments. It emphasizes safety concerns, system specifications, and the advantages of clean agents over traditional CO2 systems.
Safety Concerns with CO2 Systems
CO2 systems, while effective, pose significant safety risks due to their lethal concentrations. The document stresses the importance of safeguards and compliance with standards to ensure safety, as decisions to use CO2 are often made by owners rather than those exposed to the risks.
Transition to Clean Agents
Modern clean agents, such as FM-200q and Novecu1230, are approved for use in occupied spaces and comply with IMO SOLAS requirements. They offer a safer alternative to CO2, reducing system weight and cost, and provide environmental benefits and effective fire suppression.
System Specifications and Benefits
The document compares various fire suppression agents, highlighting that clean agents require fewer cylinders, reducing system weight by 40%. The Fireboy-Xintex FES system is presented as a cost-effective and safe alternative, with benefits like reduced component count and ease of installation.
Fire Suppression System Components
The Fireboy-Xintex system includes electrically released panels, manual backup options, and compliance with IMO SOLAS and MED directives. It is designed for flexibility and integration with existing ship monitoring systems.
Fire Detection Systems
The document describes the Syncro ASM fire alarm control panels, compatible with Apollo fire detection devices. These panels offer features like programmable test modes and compliance with EN54 standards, suitable for small to medium-sized vessels.
Conclusion
The transition to clean agent fire suppression systems offers significant safety and operational benefits for marine and offshore environments. The document advocates for adopting these systems to enhance safety and reduce risks associated with traditional CO2 systems.
Technical Specifications
  • Construction: 1.2mm sheet steel, BS 00 A 05 light grey textured finish.
  • Mains Voltage Supply: 230V AC, 50 or 60 Hz.
  • Display: 8 lines of 40 characters graphic LCD.
  • Power Supply: DC rating of 24V, 3 amps, with a mains supply fuse of 1.6A 250V.
  • Battery: 7Ah 12V (2 per panel) for 24-hour standby (non-networked).
  • Contact Ratings: Fault, fire, and alarm contacts rated at 30V DC, 1 amp.
  • Sounder Output: Fused at 1 amp each, 400 milliamp output.
  • Detection Loop: Apollo Discovery protocol.
  • Ports: Serial RS232 and RS485, compatible with all Syncro I/O modules.
  • Network Connection: RS485, up to 64 panels via a fully fault-tolerant optional network card.
Syncro VIEW Fire Alarm Annunciator
The Syncro VIEW extends controls and indications of the Syncro fire alarm control panel to other locations, featuring a large graphic LCD and high brightness LED indicators.
16 Channel Input/Output Board
Enhances I/O capability with up to 32 boards connected, providing 512 I/O channels, configurable as input or output.
8 Way Relay Extender Board
Provides additional relay output capability with 8 voltage-free changeover relay contacts, configurable for cause and effects logic.
6 Way Sounder Extender Board
Offers 6 monitored sounder outputs, with additional general-purpose inputs and outputs, configurable for cause and effects logic.
4 Way Conventional Detection Zone Module
Connects four conventional detection circuits with up to 30 detectors per circuit, providing a fail-safe mode.
I/O Board Enclosure
Designed to house Syncro I/O modules, with options for power supply inclusion.
Analogue Marine Detectors
  • Ionisation Smoke Detector: Uses radioactive foil to detect fires.
  • Optical Smoke Detector: Operates using the light scatter principle.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of various fire detection and alarm systems designed for marine environments, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, and related accessories.
1. Smoke and Heat Detectors:
  • Multisensor Detector: Combines optical smoke and thermistor temperature sensors.
  • Heat Detector: Uses a single thermistor, ideal for dirty or smoky environments.
2. Mounting and Isolator Bases:
  • Mounting Base: Features low insertion force and stainless steel contacts.
  • Isolator Base: Ensures system integrity.
3. Manual Call Points:
  • Standard and Waterproof Versions: Approved for indoor and outdoor use.
4. Isolators:
  • Marine Isolator: Minimizes disruption from short circuits.
5. Flame Detectors:
  • Dual and Triple IR Flame Detectors: Sensitive to flickering IR radiation.
6. Sounders and Beacons:
  • Open-Area Sounders: Designed for use in open areas.
  • Beacons: Provide visual alerts.
7. Accessories:
  • Conduit Box and Backplate: Provide protection against water and dust ingress.
Key Features: All devices are marine-approved, designed to withstand environmental challenges, and include features like remote testing and synchronization capabilities.
Isolator Status Information
This section provides information on the status of isolators used in fire detection systems.
Discovery Sounder Beacon Base
  • Utilizes the Discovery protocol for efficient commissioning.
  • Features a magnetic wand for local testing and adjustment.
  • Marine approved with individual control settings for sounder and beacon.
Weatherproof Multi-Tone Open Area Sounder Beacon
  • Designed for outdoor use, compatible with Discovery or XP95 systems.
  • Features IP66 rating for weather resistance.
XPander Sounder Beacon and Sounder Base
  • Wireless design for use with XPander detectors and manual call points.
Multi-Tone Open-Area Sounder Beacon
  • Designed for indoor open areas, compatible with Discovery or XP95 systems.
Contact Information
Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
10 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)845 389 9462
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fireboy-xintex.com
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Classed Vessels FIRE SUPPRESSION FIRE DETECTION Marine & Offshore

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Clean Agents Remove Heat Energy, Not Oxygen Shipboard Fires Are Major Threats To Safety Of all the perils at sea, one of the most dangerous is fire. Difficult to deal with and potentially deadly, fire leaves the crew and passengers caught between two unforgiving elements. There’s no local fire department to call. It’s up to the crew to control the fire. Fire-fighting at sea and on water is especially demanding. The complexity of design and component requirement of a traditional marine CO2 system is there to achieve system safety, however, the results of an accidental discharge can be catastrophic....

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Fire Suppression Fire Suppression FIREBOY-XINTEX FES ENGINEERED SYSTEM Fireboy-Xintex Clean Agent cylinders consist of a cylinder fitted with a valve and internal syphon tube, factory filled with either HFC-227ea (FM-200q) or Novecu1230 Fire suppression Fluid and super-pressurised to 360 psi. (25 bar) at 210C. Cylinders sharing the same manifold shall be equal in size and fill density. Cylinders are available in various sizes, as shown in the chart below. A nameplate is adhered to the cylinder displaying the agent weight, tare weight, gross weight, fill density and charge date. Cylinders are...

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Fire Detection Product Overview The Marine & Offshore Syncro ASM is a versatile range of open protocol fire alarm control panels compatible with existing Syncro fire alarm panel technology. Marine & Offshore Two Loop Analogue Addressable Control Panel Hosting up to 126 Apollo fire detection devices and modules per loop, Syncro ASM uses leading edge microprocessor based electronics to provide a flexible control system with high reliability and integrity. Suitable for all small to medium sized vessels, Syncro ASM control panels can be expanded and networked to become part of much larger systems...

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Fire Detection Product Overview To add more I/O capability to the extensive options already offered by the Syncro control panel, up to thirty two, sixteen channel I/O boards may be connected. 16 Channel Input/Output Board The 16 channel boards may be mixed on the RS485 bus with 8 way sounder boards, 6 way sounder boards or 4 way conventional detection zone boards to provide a very flexible system of I/O to satisfy any requirement. When using a simple two wire RS485 communications protocol, these boards may be mounted locally to the control panel or distributed on a bus up to 1200 metres long...

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Fire Detection Product Overview To further enhance the versatility of the Syncro fire alarm system, additional sounder output capability can be added using Syncro sounder boards. 6 way Sounder Extender Board 4 Way Conventional Detection Zone Module Fault and operated indications Volt free fire contact Up to 32 of these boards can be connected to the dedicated RS485 communications bus in the control panel giving the capability of 192 additional sounder outputs with 64 general purpose inputs and 64 general purpose outputs. 2 opto-isolated general purpose inputs 2 volt free contact general purpose...

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Analogue Marine Devices Fire Detection I/O Board Enclosure Fire Detection Features Matching design & colour scheme for Kentec new style control panel range Product Overview A range of new enclosures designed to house Syncro I/O modules with or with a power supply. The Syncro I/O enclosure offers the installer the flexibility to create their own customised I/O panel. The standard Syncro I/O enclosure can hold up to 3 Syncro I/O modules or 2, if a power supply is incorporated. Incorporates Kentec’s “Quick Fit” lid & equipment chassis Front panel mounted status led indication Space for 3.2Ah batteries...

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Fire Detection Analogue Marine Mounting Base All detectors in the Analogue Marine range are for use with the Marine Mounting Base. The Mounting Base is a low insertion force base with stainless steel contacts for the detector terminals. XPERT cards are supplied with all bases. Marine Approved XPERT addressing One way fit Locking feature to prevent unauthorised removal Analogue Marine Manual Call Point The Analogue Marine Manual Call Point has been approved for use in indoor marine applications such as cruise liners. When operated, the manual call point interrupts the polling cycle for a fast...

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Specialist Detectors Flame Detectors* Fire Detection Marine Accessories Fire Detection Intelligent Dual IR Flame Detector Universal Conduit Box The Conduit Box is a versatile accessory for surface mounting Apollo bases. The box has knockouts to accept PG16 or M20 cable glands, conduit or mini trunking. Self tapping screws are included to fit the detector base to the Conduit Box. Marine Approved Easy to install Aesthetically pleasing Backplate The Backplate provides a high degree of protection against the ingress of water or dust into the back of the detector mounted directly onto a mounting box....

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Sounders and Base Sounders Fire Detection Fire Detection Intelligent Open-Area Sounder Intelligent Base Mounted UV Flame Detector The Intelligent Base Mounted UV Flame Detector is designed to protect internal areas where open fires may be expected. The detector has a single UV sensor with a narrow spectral response in order to discriminate between flames and most spurious sources of radiation. Responds to stationary flames with no flicker Sensitive to UV radiation emitted by flames during combustion Compact flame detector which can fit into Discovery or XP95 bases Loop-powered Intelligent Base...

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Fire Detection Integrated Base Sounder The Integrated Base Sounder comprises a base sounder with integral mounting base and is for use with Discovery or XP95 ranges. It is designed for use in enclosed areas. Two tone ranges Synchronisation of ‘alert’ and ‘evacuate’ tones Individual and group addressing Unique acoustic self-test Integrated base Isolator option Intelligent Base Sounder The Intelligent Base Sounder is for use with Discovery or XP95 ranges. It is a loop-powered sounder used to signal a fire alarm in enclosed areas. A Discovery or XP95 Mounting Base must be fitted to the Base Sounder,...

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