Fire Protection Solution for BESS & Emergency Power Supplies

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The Control panel monitors the smoke detectors and manual release for an alarm condition, it activates the notification appliances and the extinguishing  system. The panel also initiates control function like power shutdowns or air damper closures and monitors the critical devices condition. It provides communication to supervising station or to the fire department.  ​

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The Sensor hub allows to expand the number external probes which can be connected to a Sensor Gateway. On top of the 8 ports, the Sensor hub features 4 dry contact inputs, 2 dry contact outputs and 2 relay outputs, which can be used to interface to a Fire Panel.

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Air Sampling Smoke Detectors (ASD) draws air from the environment through a series of sampling holes placed along a sampling pipe network, back to a centrally located specially designed detection chamber where the air is analyzed for presences of smoke. Sampling ports are strategically placed to intercept smoke and spaced in accordance with Very Early Warning objectives.

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The O2 oxygen sensor detects oxygen level in the ambient air. Using Oxeo-Argon agent to starve fires through oxygen depletion, this sensor can detects a suppression event or unsafe leak from the suppression agent.

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The extinguishment system releases the agent through the electrical activated cylinder valve into a pipe system. Connected nozzles distribute the agent within the enclosure to reach the design concentration suitable for the hazard. The extinguishing system is placed inside the hazard or in a separate enclosure. 

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Li-ion fires are preceded by gas venting of battery cells. Typically this stage gives a few minutes warning before batteries produce smoke and the fire starts. The gas being monitored for Li-ion is CO2. CO2 is the earliest gas present in a venting event and the most stable. Combined with VOC, it provides a good indication of such events.

The Daisy Chained CO2, VOC, Temperature sensor has been designed to detect off-gas events ahead of a thermal runaway.

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By recording vibrations multiple times per second, potential mechanical abuse can be detected. Combined with remote visual monitoring through cameras, the accidental or calculated mechanical abuse can be confirmed. It enables proactive maintenance of the BESS. 4 sensors for each wall of the container are recommended.

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Notification appliances include horns, strobes, combination horn/strobes, bells, and warning signs. These devices are intended to warn occupants of alarm conditions and status of extinguishment release sequences. Devices used are listed and compatible with the control panel used.

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The presence of dust accumulates in equipment then at first power usage will increase due to the harder working fans and CPU's running at higher temperatures. Ultimately electronics may fail due to short circuits or corrosion. The particle sensor monitors for airborne particles in the air of multiple sizes: PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10.

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Corrosive gasses enter your BESS through outside air exchange.

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gasses are known for their aggressiveness towards steel and other metal alloys. While the compound in its pure form does not react strongly with metal, it can be highly corrosive when exposed to the atmosphere.

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The quality of power is one of the main reasons causing batteries to fail. This sensor is able to detect up to 85% of all power quality issues. Plug & Play. No electrical work needed.

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The airflow sensor monitors the operation of your air exchanger of your BESS.

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Water is the enemy of electricity. Water leak came come from multiple sources: leaking roof, street flooding, snow melt and many more. The leak sensor is a water leak sensitive cable that is put around the perimeter of the BESS.