The Orbis Range

Features and Benefits

Orbis Product RangeThe range comprises:

• optical smoke detector

• multisensor smoke detector

• classes A, B and C static heat detectors

• classes A, B and C rate-of-rise detectors

• standard base (electronics free)

• diode base

• relay base

Orbis Heat Detectors• Microcontroller based for maximum flexibility

• Surface mount technology for high reliability

• High reliability single thermistor design

• Response accurately defined by built-in algorithms

Orbis Heat Detectors

Orbis Optical Detector• New optical sensor design gives broader

response

Orbis Optical Detector• New optical sensor design gives broader

response

Orbis Optical Detector• New optical sensor design gives broader

response

• Built-in algorithms for

• drift compensation

• transient rejection

Orbis Optical Detector• New optical sensor design gives broader

response

• Built-in algorithms for

• drift compensation

• transient rejection

• DustDefy design to keep optical surfaces clean

Improved fire detectionImproved fire detectionFewer unwanted alarms!Fewer unwanted alarms!

Orbis Multisensor• New optical sensor and chamber (as for

optical)

• Heat sensor to enhance detection of fast burning fires

• Does not respond to heat alone

Best detection capabilityBest detection capabilityBest unwanted alarm performanceBest unwanted alarm performance

Easy System DesignEnvironmental Flexibility

• operating temperature of –40ºC to 70ºC

• tolerance of 98% relative humidity

• designed for marine environments

Wide choice of panel

• low operating current

• voltage range of 8.5 – 33V (polarity sensitive)

• polarity reversal for 200ms will not affect detectors

Choice of Heat DetectorHeat detectors - EN54-5:2000

• Class A for ambient of 25°C to 50°C

• Class B for ambient of 40°C to 65°C

• Class C for ambient of 55°C to 80°C

• Rate-of-rise (suffix R) for stable environments

• Fixed temperature (suffix S) if temperature changes rapidly

Choice of Smoke Detector

Smoke detectors - EN54-7:2000

• Optical smoke detector for general application

Multisensor detector - EN54-7:2000

• Multisensor for best performance in general application

• Especially useful where flaming fire is likely

Easy installationTimeSaver bases designed for easy installation

• easy cable access

Easy installationTimeSaver bases designed for easy installation

• easy cable access

• E-Z Fit slots

Easy installationTimeSaver bases designed for easy installation

• easy cable access

• E-Z Fit slots

• single quadrant terminals with captive screws

Easy installationTimeSaver bases designed for easy installation

• easy cable access

• E-Z Fit slots

• single quadrant terminals with captive screws

• continuity link

Easy installationTimeSaver bases designed for easy installation

• easy cable access

• E-Z Fit slots

• single quadrant terminals with captive screws

• continuity link

• locking tab

Quick CommissioningSimple wiring checks with continuity link

Increased confidence with StartUp

• detectors flash (red 1x/sec) to show correct installation

• detectors revert to normal operation automatically after 4 minutes

Efficient functional testing with FastTest

• 4 seconds to test smoke or heat detectors

Easy to Live WithVisually pleasing, harmonious design

• modern, low profile, styling

• discreet

Easy to Live WithUnwanted alarm reduction

• new optical design gives enhanced detection at lower calibrated sensitivity

• transient rejection algorithm filters out temporary abnormal readings

• DustDefy design keeps optical surfaces clean

• drift compensation algorithm keeps sensitivity constant

Simple MaintenanceFastTest

• Speeds up routine functional testing

DirtAlert

• yellow LED flashes if drift compensation limit is reached

SensAlert

• yellow LED flashes to indicate the sensor is not operating correctly

Orbis gives you

• Ease of installation with TimeSaver Base

• Ease of commissioning with StartUp

• High stability and low unwanted alarm rate

• Efficient maintenance procedure with FastTest

Current Status

• Designs complete and proven in production - available now.

• Optical and heat are LPCB approved

• Multisensor will be approved before end of 2003.

• Other approvals will follow.