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VESDA / aspirating smoke detection (VESDA / ASD)

Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus — actively sampled air analysed for combustion particles.

Definition

VESDA / aspirating detection draws air through a network of sampling pipes back to a laser-based detector. Sensitivity is 100× spot detectors. Mandatory in pre-action systems for data centres, archives and clean rooms. Standards: EN 54-20, FM 3260.

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