Fire Detection Solutions from Detectomat

“Simply.More.Safety.” with this claim Job Detectomat brings its vision on the point. GIT SECURITY asked Sales Director Mike Bohl about the company‘s fire detection plans for 2016, the latest product developments from Detectomat and the tendencies in the fire protection market.

GIT SECURITY: Mr. Bohl, we are already far in 2016 - what do you have on your agenda?

Mike Bohl: We are focussed in our goal to establish our brand Detectomat under the Top5 in the German market. For this we are developing continously our fire detection business. Also we would continue to grow in the ingternational markets. Here we are doing steps in markets like UK and Eastern European conutries like Poland and Russia.

Which challenges do you have in fire detection systems?

Mike Bohl: The full integration inside the building becams more the focus. So the fire detection system has to be compatibel to building management systems via a modern interface to combine systems like access control, intruder, CCTV and many others. The target is a maximum of usability for the operator and end user.The security requirements are also increasing, alarm scenarios are becoming more complex and has to work on the ‘two senses‘ principle, optical and acoustic. So this means voice alarms are gaining in importance. We meet these challenges with our company philosophy “Simply.More.Safety.”

Could you explain some detail into that, based on one of your products?

Mike Bohl: Let‘s take our dc3500 fire alarm panel: it is adaptable, flexible adaptable for various solutions. The heart of the system is a Linux-based PC which was conceived especially to meet the demands of fire alarm technology. The systems is usingcomplex scenarios and algorythm for fast and relaible fire detection. So real fires can be recognized in a short time and false alarms eliminated. Another example is the SRC 4000, a fire alarm system but completely without wires. This enables complex buildings to be retro-fitted without affecting the substance of the building itself. So the panel is freely configurable to adapt to any building.

You portfolio of fire detectors is also very extensive ...

Mike Bohl: Our fire detectors – from the optical and thermal versions through to the multi-sensor detectors – are scalable almost without limit. The broad spectrum of detectors allows us to provide rapid fire detection with the highest user convenience. In short: there is a reliable solution for every challenge. In general, our customers will find their individual fire detection solutions in our product range. The systems can be put to use in the most varied applications and meet the demands of users and operators with regard to total cost of ownership, for example as a system configured according EN 54- 25 or BS5839 guidelines  (e.g. as a radio-connected system for use in kindergarten and schools). We focus on what makes technological sense and brings significant added value for our customers.

What other future trends do you consider to be important?

Mike Bohl: The trend is moving ever more toward remote access, that is, the possibility to control systems from elsewhere, for example for maintenance purposes. A VdS guideline is already in preparation for this. Apps to operate and maintain systems will also play a larger role in future. Along with that comes more effective documentation, which in turn means an improvement for both the installer and the user. We are prepared technologically for both scenarios. New maintenance modes will be introduced and we are working on a new series of detectors that has improved features for maintenance and service. The exchange of detectors described in DIN 14675 will become easier and also more effective, which in turn benefits the total cost of ownership.

The subject of Smart Home Security is gaining speed – also with regard to fire detection. How does Detectomat view this?

Mike Bohl: This market provides us with additional opportunities to position reliable detection with open interfaces. It continues to offer the chance to position new technology for detection and fire protection linked with applications and convenience functions that build on the basis. We will present ideas on this subject, amongst other places, at Security 2016.