09/21/2006 • Fire prevention

Sinteso F20 – A complete fire detection system for any application need

The ongoing developments in communication technology have been accompanied by growing demands on safety systems. In fire protection, intelligent system technology means much more than the interaction between smoke detectors and the fire control panel. With Sinteso F20, Siemens Building Technologies is offering a complete fire detection system with highest detection reliability and which can be integrated, expanded or adapted to changing building utilization with ease. Ingenious system technology guarantees trouble-free and financially efficient operation over the long term.

After launching the new Sinteso fire detector generation in 2004/2005, Siemens Building Technologies (SBT) is now introducing in steps Sinteso F20, the new control panel family. The system is based on a uniform technology platform that lays the foundations for the various system components such as sensors, control panels, communication networks, alarm devices to work together in a smooth and coordinated manner as a total solution. As well as its complete functional reliability, Sinteso F20 offers significant advantages when utilization of buildings or rooms changes or when extensions are added to buildings. The modular structure and the use of standardized interfaces (BACnet) means that the system can be flexibly networked and adapted or expanded in response to changing customer requirements without any major complications. It is also possible to network a panel with a remote control panel via Ethernet.

The new range of control panels enables SBT to cover all application segments with a uniform technological platform. For example, this ranges from the control panel for stand-alone applications with the possibility of two loops and a maximum of 252 field devices (sensors, alarm transmitters, etc.) through to a large-scale system with 30 loops and a maximum of 3000 field devices. The field devices are connected via the specially developed FDnet (Field Device network). Furthermore, FDnet carries the power to the field devices, a factor that is reflected in reduced energy costs and less expensive cabling. Several control panels are networked together using the high-performance FCnet control panel bus (Fire Control network). The newly developed control panel bus guarantees high-speed, efficient data transfer and makes it possible to configure the network topology largely without limitations (with copper and/or fiber optic conductors). The compact and modular design of the Sinteso range of control panels allows easy systems extensions or adjustments. The operating displays are standardized for all control panels and are configured to make them clearly comprehensible. All functions comply with the relevant standards (EN54) and can be carried out intuitively for all events.

In 2004 SBT introduced the new Sinteso detectors. These sensors carry the quality seal of ASA Technology (Advanced Signal Analysis) and achieve unparalleled levels of detection reliability – false alarms due to simulated fires are practically impossible. The detectors guarantee a reliable response to almost all types of fire, even under the most difficult ambient conditions. Detection reliability is so high that Siemens will pay for the cost of a fire brigade call-out if this is caused inadvertently by a false alarm. Sinteso detectors are compatible with older Siemens fire detection systems and can be migrated to existing networks to a large extent. At present, about 500,000 Sinteso detectors are currently integrated into systems all over the world, where they guarantee correct and reliable operation everyday.
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