Honeywell has launched VESDA-E VES aspirating smoke detectors, under its VESDA-E line of advanced smoke detection technology portfolio. VESDA-E VES aspirating smoke detectors allow users to divide protected areas into four distinct sectors to help ensure early detection and warning of a potential threat. The detectors also help reduce total cost of ownership by decreasing installation, commissioning and operating expenses.

The VESDA-E VES sector addressability provides individual configuration of alarm levels for each of the four sectors, reducing the search path for early warning events to deliver optimum protection in highly secure environments or areas with clear zones. The new intuitive LCD display provides instant status reporting and allows real time event tracking. 

Raj Kappali, General Manager-Global Advanced Fire Detection, Honeywell Building Technologies, said, “Downtime in data centers can cost businesses significant revenue losses. Built on the latest advanced detection technology and years of application experience, VESDA-E VES leverages the latest detection technology to provide early detection of a potential threat and allow immediate and targeted response. This is exactly what a smart building fire detection system looks like.”

New detectors offer reliable, very early warning and higher detection stability over a wider range of environments through its flair detection technology. This patented technology employs the latest laser-based light scattering combined with CMOS image analysis to provide best-in-class very early warning and nuisance alarm rejection. It also helps to quickly detect and locate the specific source of smoke.

These detectors offer ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity with Xtralis software for configuration, secondary monitoring and maintenance. Additionally, the longer pipe runs of the new detector allow convenient detector mounting for accessible and reduced maintenance costs.

The new product is compatible with existing installations within the VESDA portfolio, which Honeywell acquired from Xtralis in 2016. Xtralis is a stand-alone business within Honeywell catering to the needs of customers across the value chain.