FlexiSmoke™
Flexible, modular panels for smoke and comfort ventilation
FlexiSmoke™ is our range of modular smoke control panels for the control of ±24V DC and MotorLink® window actuators in large and medium-sized buildings, e.g. shopping centres, schools and sports halls. With the combination of several panels, FlexiSmoke™ can be used in very large buildings.
All groups in the panel have been configured in the same way which means that each group can easily be set for smoke and/or comfort ventilation. A 3½“ LCD touch screen means that installation, configuration and maintenance can be managed without the use of a PC.
Easy initialisation
Easy-to-read 3½” LCD touch screen makes the panel easy to configure, commission and maintain – also without the need for a PC. System errors are described on screen to facilitate troubleshooting and initialisation.
Ease of cabling
The use of simple BUS technology for the break glass units means that the need for cabling in the building is significantly reduced. The bus can be initialised directly from the panel‘s touch screen.
Flexible system structure
The modular smoke control panel can be constructed as required. It is easy to extend and reconfigure – either by adding modules or by joining several panels.
Smoke ventilation based on wind direction
The smoke control panel can be set so that opening and closing of windows are determined by wind direction and speed. This means that facades can be utilised efficiently as part of the smoke ventilation without acquisition of additional modules aside from a wind direction sensor.
Example: A sports hall with smoke and comfort ventilation
A sports hall usually comprises one large hall, an entrance area and a plant room. Each room constitutes an independent zone
Zone 1: The hall
Ten motorised skylights have been installed in the roof of the large hall. If smoke develops, these will remove the smoke from the hall. Low level replacement air openings ensure the smoke is exhausted speedily.
Zone 2: Entrance area
The entrance area has two motorised facade windows and a motorised skylight as well as one break glass unit.
Zone 3: Plant room
The plant room has two motorised facade windows. All products are controlled from a modular smoke control panel in the plant room, which transmits error information to an alarm system. The alarm system detects and activates the smoke ventilation system.
Each zone has at least one smoke detector and manual operation keypad. A wind and rain sensor, which has been mounted on the roof over the entrance area, is used to close the windows when using comfort ventilation.
