In today's technology-driven economy, managers of electronic assets, from data centers to production systems to generators are focused on elimination of downtime. For many industries, the "no downtime" operating parameter is not just an objective; it's a matter of life or death.
As companies increasingly rely on computers for day-to-day operations, maintaining uptime is an absolute necessity. With structured cabling, telecommunications and computer systems have become indistinguishable from each other. The point where the telephone lines ends and a company's network begins may no longer be the point of entry. For telecommunications networks, financial networks, air traffic control, utilities and other critical systems, downtime at one facility can affect many other sites.
VESDA Fire Detection
In keeping with the latest best-practices in data center management, MES utilizes the Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) to literally sniff the air within the data center zone in which the unit is deployed. Using a set of tubes to pull air from nozzles within the space, the VESDA system uses aspiration to sample the air for early warnings of an impending fire.
The sensitivity of the VESDA systems allows multiple levels of alert to be sent to the data center staff based on the severity of the detected threat. This tiered system allows the staff to make a visual inspection in low-threat situations, make a manual deployment of the fire suppression in mid-level threats when deemed necessary, or trigger an automatic deployment of the suppression agent in a high-threat detection.
MES Waterless Fire Protection systems are designed for uniform distribution throughout the protected area. Unlike water or water mist, which may be unable to penetrate inside electronic enclosures and cabinets or reach a fire that is underneath machinery compartments, MES Waterless Fire Protection gas penetrates with three-dimensional capability, easily reaching into obscure or hard to reach areas.
MES Waterless Fire Protection
The primary objective of MES Waterless Fire Protection system is to detect and extinguish a fire in its incipient stage long before smoke generation causes damage. MES Waterless Fire Protection systems encompass two functions: the detection/notification of a fire at its incipient stage and the subsequent suppression of that fire. With incipient fire detectors and intelligent alarm panels, MES waterless Fire Protection system can detect overheating electrical wire before it reaches flash point. In many instances there is no need to deploy the MES waterless fire protection system gas, because the circuit can be identified and simply turned off.
Unlike water, MES waterless fire protection systems are non-conductive and non-corrosive making them safe to use around electrical equipment. MES waterless fire protection gas penetrates with three-dimensional capability, easily reaching into obscure or hard to reach areas. There is no residue, particulate, or collateral damage after discharge. MES waterless fire protection system is also safe for people working in the area.
MES Waterless Fire Protection systems actually detect and suppress fires within 10 seconds, minimizing damage and reducing harmful combustion byproducts