FIRE DETECTION AND

ALARM SYSTEMS

SOTEC offers a complete product line of fire detection and alarm systems from manufacturers, such as Chemetron, Detector Electronics, EST, Fenwal, General Monitors and Securiplex. All equipment carries a third-party approval (UL, FM, USCG, ABS, Cenelec and CSA). Utilizing a variety of devices, such as smoke (ionization and photoelectric), thermal and flame detectors, as well as manual pull stations, a customized system is created for each specific project. All systems are engineered to comply with applicable local, national and international regulatory agencies.

Conventional fire detection systems offer a low-cost approach to quality fire protection needs. These "zoned" type systems are available from most equipment manufacturers for small to medium applications. A field device alerts the control unit to indicate that a section of the facility being protected is in an alarm or fault condition. The control panel processes this information and provides subsequent alarm and control outputs. The EST LSS4 and Securiplex 1010 are examples of conventional, multi-zone type panels.

Addressable, intelligent  fire detection systems provide the customer with a sophisticated, reliable means of fire detection for medium to large sized projects. These systems employ the use of addressable devices that report unique status and message information to the control panel. The interface to these devices is a data communication circuit, transmitting information to the control panel for subsequent output control. Addressable panels of this type are EST’s IRC-3, Fenwal’s Fenwalnet 2000 and Securiplex’s PRO2000 system.

Manufacturers, such as Detector Electronics and General Monitors, provide optical fire detection products for special application needs. UV/IR flame detectors, as well as dual and triple IR type units, are available for integration into the fire detection system.

SOTEC  has the engineering and assembly capabilities of integrating fire and gas detection, as well as PLC and annunciator packages, into a custom fire and gas protection enclosure. These systems are fully tested in our New Orleans facility and delivered to customers worldwide.