FAAST Aspirating Early Warning Fire Detector
High Tech & Gov. Systems

Protect mission-critical resources by catching a fire before combustion occurs—before there’s even traces of smoke.
Features & Benefits
Detection as precise as 0.00046%
Five alarm levels and two sensitivity modes
One device protections up to 8,000 sq. feet
Quick Specs
External supply voltage: 18-30 VDC
Power reset: 1 sec.

Average operating current: 500 mA @ 24 VDC

Product Overview

FAAST (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology) provides extremely sensitive and accurate Very Early Warning detection and alarm, which gives facility managers precious time to take appropriate action to maintain business continuity before disaster strikes. FAAST is so precise that it can discern nuisance particulates such as dust, which reduces false alarm incidents that lead to costly downtime and unwarranted activation of connected suppression systems.

As an aspirating detector, FAAST draws air samples into its sensor through a pipe network, which allows the detector to provide accurate detection even in challenging environments such as fluctuating temperatures. Its smoke detection performance is built around its unique Dual Vision sensing technology. The sensor utilizes an extremely sensitive blue LED to provide Very Early Detection, up to 60 minutes before combustion. The sensor also uses an infrared laser to identify nuisances like dust that can cause false alarms, downtime and unwarranted activation of connected suppression systems. The detector interprets signals from both sources to provide the earliest and most accurate warning of the widest range of fires available.

For communications, FAAST provides an onboard Ethernet port for easy connection to a computer, a network, and the Internet, enabling facility managers to actively monitor and protect their environments from any Internet browser, smart phone, or mobile device. The detector can also e-mail status notifications to multiple addresses.

FAAST enables a fully customized detection strategy. The detector includes five programmable alarm levels, the most of any aspiration detector, and 10 pre-alert particulate levels, so thresholds can be set to meet specific site requirements. In addition, an Acclimate mode can automatically adjust FAAST’s sensitivity within specified parameters. For example, if usage for a protected area varies, the detector will adjust itself to provide the appropriate sensitivity to suit current environmental conditions. Sensitivity levels can also be programmed based on a schedule. This precision enables facility managers to mount an appropriate response.

Additional Features and Benefits:

Dual source (blue LED and infra-red laser) optical smoke detection with advanced algorithms detect a wide range of fires while maintaining enhanced immunity to nuisance particulates
Detection as precise as 0.00046 %/ft obscuration
Five alarm levels and two sensitivity modes
Dual flow detection including both ultrasonic and electronic sensing for pipe and chamber air flow measurement
One device protects up to 8,000 sq. ft.
Advanced detection algorithms reject common nuisance conditions
PipeIQ™ software provides intuitive control over system layout, configuration, and monitoring
Five alarm levels can be programmed for latching or non-latching relays
Onboard Ethernet interface enables remote monitoring and e-mail status updates to computer or mobile devices
Fault indictors exhibit a broad spectrum of events
Unique air flow pendulum graph verifies pipe network functionality
Particulate graph displays subtle environmental changes for early problem indications

FAAST™
specifications
Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology
Electrical Specifications
External Supply Voltage 18-30 VDC
Remote Reset Time External monitor must be pulled low for a minimum of 100 ms
Power Reset 1 sec.
Average Operating Current 500 mA @ 24 VDC
Alarm 650 mA – All relays active, all alarm levels displayed. Voltage @ 24 VDC
Relay Contact Ratings 3.0 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5 A @ 125 VAC
Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperature 32°F (0°C) to 100°F (38°C)
Sampled Air Temperature -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C)
Humidity Range 10 to 95% (non-condensing)
IP Rating IP30
Coverage Area 8,000 sq. ft. (743 sq. m)
Air Movement 0-4,000 ft./min. (0-1,219 m/min.)
Physical Specifications
Height 13.25 inches (33.7 cm)
Width 13.0 inches (33 cm)
Depth 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Cable Access 4 1-inch (2.54 cm) cable entry holes on top and bottom of unit
Wire Gauge 12 AWG (2.05 mm) max. to 24 AWG (0.5 mm) min.
Maximum Single Pipe Length 262 ft. (80 m)
Maximum Branched (2) Pipe Length 165 ft. (50 m) each branch
Maximum Air Inlet Holes 40 holes
Network Outside Pipe Diameter 1.050 inches, IPS (25 mm)
Internal Pipe Diameter 0.591 to 0.827 inches (15-21 mm)
Sensitivity Range 0.00046 %/ft. obs – 4.0 %/ft. obs
Relays 8 form C, 3 AMP, programmable latching or non-latching
Event Log 18,000 events stored
Communication Network Ethernet monitoring, 6 E-mail address alerts
Shipping Weight 8.5 lbs. (3.8 kg), includes packing material
User Interface Display
 The User Interface consists of 5 Alarm levels – Alert, Action 1, Action 2, Fire 1, and Fire 2, 10 Particulate
levels, 10 Bi-color Flow and Fault graph.

How FAAST Technology Works

dual vision, single purpose

FAAST’s dual vision sensing technology uses a blue LED to detect a
wide variety of fires with extremely low concentrations of smoke and an
infrared laser to identify nuisances like dust that can cause false alarms
and downtime. Advanced algorithms interpret signals from both sources
to meet a single purpose — protect your facility, people, and assets with
the earliest and most accurate smoke detection available.

all-in-one

FAAST’s all-in-one system configuration and monitoring software,
PipeIQ™, guides you through initial pipe layout and system configuration.
And once the system is installed, it enables ongoing configuration and
system monitoring from anywhere in the world via the Internet using
FAAST’s onboard Ethernet connection. The PipeIQ software ships with
FAAST and can also be downloaded at systemsensor.com/faast.

details, details

FAAST provides you with the information you need to manage your
environment. It includes 5 alarm levels, 10 pre-alarm particulate levels,
and a 10-level airflow pendulum that verifies air is flowing effectively
through the pipe network. It also includes a full range of fault indications.
All of this information can be read quickly and easily on the device’s
intuitive integral display* or through a variety of remote devices.
*Multiple language cards available.

anytime, anywhere

If there’s a situation at your facility, you need to know about it instantly.
FAAST’s unique onboard Ethernet interface enables you to monitor the
detector from any Internet browser, smart phone, or mobile device with
VPN capability. You can also configure the detector to e-mail status
updates to appropriate personnel. That means you’ll know what you
need to know to protect your facility — no matter where you are.

mission critical

The FAAST device can be mounted in a safe, easy to-access location
while sampling points can be located in the extreme environment. This
flexibility makes it easy to provide reliable fire detection in hard to reach
areas such as elevated air chases, catwalks and crowded machinery.