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Bosch: The Value of Fire Alarm Systems for Sustainability

MEC Updates — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:19:09 +0000

Can fire alarm systems foster sustainability? Yes. This can be accomplished by stopping emissions, conserving resources, and saving energy.

Every time fire occurs in buildings or industrial establishments, it leads to economic damage. Aside from this, fire also brings harm to the environment and thus endanger life and health. For this particular reason, it is evident that fire alarm systems make a valuable contribution to the pursuit of sustainability. Other aspects such as durability, flexibility, and remote monitoring also help ensure that Bosch systems protect the climate and resources.

Fire Alarm Systems Prevent Emissions

Fires always contribute to air pollution. Emissions are comprised of particulate matter, smoke, and soot particles. It becomes even more dangerous when materials burn and release emissions that are extremely harmful to our environment and our health. Bosch fire alarm systems have a critical role to play in preventing the spread of fires in buildings and facilities all over the world because of the high reliability and speed they possess.

In tough environments such as industrial locations or the waste and recycling industry, a video-based fire detection solution brings further advantages. The unpredictable assortment of materials and substances in these areas and the conditions and operational activities turn them into hazardous environments with constantly high fire risks. Small button batteries, aerosol cans, remains of cosmetic or cleaning products, cigarette lighters, or defective gadgets form an unsafe mixture. The flames are likely to be fed nonstop by the waste itself and dry, dusty conditions on ignition. This permits fires to scatter over a broad area within minutes, posing a danger to life and the environment with the flames toxic billowing smoke from burning chemicals or materials.

Solutions from Bosch such as the AVIOTEC fire and smoke detection cameras are aptly designed to cater to the conditions at production facilities with extensive storage locations. They keep constant watch for the first signs of flames or smoke, whether day or night, outdoors or indoors. This allows swift fire and smoke detection and thus also prevents harmful emissions.

Fire Alarm Systems Conserve Resources

Whether recycling materials, goods, technical equipment or whole buildings, fire alarm systems help to conserve invaluable assets. In the case of Bosch solutions, however, the prudent use of resources is also apparent throughout the entire life cycle of these systems. They are designed to be backwards compatible. This means that if your current infrastructure is still functioning well, Bosch solutions can still be integrated into your old one.

The long-lasting design of all components produces the basis for a very lengthy service life even under harsh operating situations. This is ensured by Bosch’s decades of R&D experience and extensive testing in their own labs beyond normative requirements. As your needs evolve, you may add new technologies, extensions, and replacements to current installations thanks to the systems’ progressive compatibility and openness. This protects the installation of these fire alarm systems and ensures their longevity.

Fire Alarm Systems Save Energy and CO2

Until now, all fire panels and peripherals had to be installed, maintained, and updated on-site. Integrators of fire protection systems routinely traveled as part of their normal workdays, producing CO2 year after year. Much time, energy, and pollutants may be saved with the help of the Internet of Things (IoT). System integrators can undertake many of their normal fire safety services for every client, across multiple sites, from afar, thanks to secure cloud-based data storage with continuous access.

The example of a chemical facility in Londrina, in southern Brazil, demonstrates the enormity of this effect. Fertilizers, for example, are very flammable and combustible in this hazardous atmosphere. Their fire safety system integrator’s office is 520 kilometers distant. Through Bosch Remote Services, the organization can deliver 100 percent uptime, full-time event monitoring, and quick responses to any faults from afar.

Working Together for Sustainability

Bosch Security and Safety Systems strive to make a positive impact – on the users of their building solutions and the world we all live in. In doing so, they start with their processes and building cooperation with their suppliers and customers. They believe that we can conserve valuable resources, increase long-term energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints and promote the well-being and satisfaction of people.

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Bosch FAS-420 Aspiration Smoke Detector

MEC Digital — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:53:18 +0000

LSN improved

The FAS‑420 Series Aspiration Smoke Detectors are specially designed for direct connection to the Local SecurityNetwork LSN improved version with the extended features. They are active fire detection systems for early fire detection in area and equipment monitoring, as well as for the monitoring of air conditioning units or ducts. They have the latest detection technology. Their resistance to contamination, the temperature compensation of the sensor signals, and initialization in relation to air pressure ensure reliable operation even under extreme environmental conditions.

Functions:

The aspiration unit takes air samples from the monitoring area through a pipe system with defined air sampling openings and passes the samples to the Detector Module.
Depending on the response sensitivity of the used Detector Module, the Aspiration Smoke Detector triggers an alarm when the appropriate smoke density is reached. This alarm is displayed via the alarm LED on the unit and is transmitted to the fire panel.
An airflow sensor checks the connected pipe system for breakage and obstruction.
Intelligent signal processing LOGIC·SENS compares the measured smoke level with known disturbance variables and decides between alarm and deception.
For the display and transmission of alarm and faults various delay times can be selected.
A fault message is reset via the connected fire panel. Via the Local SecurityNetwork LSN the alarm and fault messages on the unit are reset simultaneously with the detector line.

Highlights:

High deceptive alarm immunity with intelligent signal processing LOGIC·SENS
Innovative airflow monitoring including single-hole monitoring detects obstruction and breakage
Initial set-up made easy by automatic initialization
Maintains LSN loop functions in the event of wire interruption or short-circuit thanks to two integrated isolators
SL-versions: Noise reduction to 38 dB(A) by an extremely quiet fan and up to 34 dB(A) with additional sound absorber

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Bosch CCTV

MEC Digital — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:44:57 +0000

Professional video solutions that suit every need

Rethink video security

Bosch offers a wide range of video security cameras, recording solutions and software to deliver intelligent solutions that deliver smart data that helps to improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Features

Video Analytics at the Edge

Highest Image Quality

Intelligent bitrate management

Data Security

Browse Bosch Security Solutions

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Bosch Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

MEC Digital — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:21:33 +0000

Keeping you safe is our first priority

Intelligent detection. Superior protection

Bosch Safety Systems Designer makes planning of fire alarm systems a snap and in the future Safety Systems Designer will be the only software you need to plan and calculate fire alarm systems.

Features

Intelligent Detection

Superior Protection

Video-based Fire Detection

Interfaced Fire Detection and Voice Alarm

Remote Services over IP

Browse Bosch Security Solutions

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ICTips Surveillance Recap

MEC Networks Corporation — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:00:18 +0000

ICTips Surveillance Recap

H.265 Compression

How does HikVision’s H.265 Compression Technology make your surveillance more efficient?

Analog vs. IP

Learn the differences between analog and IP cameras. Why are IP cameras much more beneficial in most cases?

Intelligent Video Analysis

Take advantage of Bosch’s Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) for your business.

Bosch Security Tips (Part 1)

Bosch Security provides end-to-end solutions with its range of IP Cameras, Video Management Software, and even Storage.

IP Ratings

Learn what IP ratings are for surveillance cameras, and see how you can take advantage of the protection level for your business.

Bosch Security Tips (Part 2)

Bosch Security provides end-to-end solutions with its range of IP Cameras, Video Management Software, and even Storage.

#ICTipsByMEC #ICTMonth2017

We distribute:

Axis Communications • Bosch • HikVision

ICT Month is celebrated every month of June, a celebration commenced in 2008. This is in accordance with Proclamation No. 1521 (series of 2008), which declares that “THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008 AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS “NATIONAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)” MONTH”. The conduct of this event is to recognize the contributions of the ICT as one of the major sectors for economic growth and, as such, has resolved to fully implement a national ICT program that shall optimize the utilization of ICT.

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ICTip #14: Bosch Security Tips (Part 2)

MEC Networks Corporation — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:00:50 +0000

A week ago, we posted the first part of Bosch Security Tips. Check it out here.

Bosch video systems architecture ensures that the system can have a high resiliency whenever a system goes down the whole system can still continue its operation. This is because of the Server’s architecture and direct to storage technology wherein the cameras can directly record to the storage.

Intelligent Digital Noise Reduction (iDNR)

With all of the features, Bosch cameras also compress the video intelligently whenever the video is on a static scene via Intelligent Digital Noise Reduction (iDNR) to save bandwidth and importantly storage. Watch this video below to learn more.

Bosch Building Integration System

Lastly, Bosch can also be integrated into other systems just like Bosch IP Surveillance, Bosch Access Control, Bosch FDAS, Bosch Public Address, Bosch Intrusion Detection by using Bosch Building Integration System so the operator can monitor all of the Security & Safety Systems as all in one monitoring solution.

#ICTipsByMEC #ICTMonth2017

— Rian Panado, Technical Consultant for Physical Security

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Bosch

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ICTip #12: IP Ratings for Surveillance Cameras

MEC Networks Corporation — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:00:05 +0000

IP stands for Ingress Protection. IP ratings are the measure of resistance to the penetration of solid objects (e.g. dust) and liquids (e.g. rain).

Learn what IP ratings are for surveillance cameras, and see how you can take advantage of the protection level for your business.

First Digit

Protection against solids

Second Digit

Protection against liquids

#ICTipsByMEC #ICTMonth2017

— Francis Manlapaz, Technical Consultant for Physical Security

We distribute:

Axis Communications • Bosch • HikVision

ICT Month is celebrated every month of June, a celebration commenced in 2008. This is in accordance with Proclamation No. 1521 (series of 2008), which declares that “THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008 AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS “NATIONAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)” MONTH”. The conduct of this event is to recognize the contributions of ICT as one of the major sectors for economic growth and, as such, has resolved to fully implement a national ICT program that shall optimize the utilization of ICT.

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ICTip #10: Bosch Security Tips (Part 1)

MEC Networks Corporation — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 02:00:20 +0000

When we say Bosch, the first thing that may come to mind are power tools for constructions and spark plugs for automotive, but the Bosch product portfolio is much larger than this. Bosch Security consists of the brand’s security & safety products that ensure the safety of the people and assets. Bosch Security provides end-to-end solutions with its range of IP Cameras (Bosch), Video Management Software (Bosch) and even Storage (Bosch) all coming from the same brand/manufacturer.

Starlight Technology

With Bosch Video Systems it ensures that it delivers crisp images with its camera that is built for security, equipped with the latest technology of sensors and lens it delivers colored images even in low light conditions with its STARLIGHT Technology.

Forensic Search

Bosch Video Systems can also retrieve recorded videos with its Forensic Search feature wherein the system finds the playback video within the timeline depending on the parameters that the operator/s has been set. It uses built-in analytics to find a certain video thus reducing the time of reviewing the saved videos.

#ICTipsByMEC #ICTMonth2017

— Rian Panado, Technical Consultant for Physical Security

We distribute:

Bosch

ICT Month is celebrated every month of June, a celebration commenced in 2008. This is in accordance with Proclamation No. 1521 (series of 2008), which declares that “THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008 AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS “NATIONAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)” MONTH”. The conduct of this event is to recognize the contributions of ICT as one of the major sectors for economic growth and, as such, has resolved to fully implement a national ICT program that shall optimize the utilization of ICT.

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