Adding to the market leading range, Signaline FT-68-EN adds further alarm temperature choice to our EN54 approved range with a low alarm temperature of 68°C. Allowing the customers now the choice of 68, 78 or 88°C alarms from this range. (for higher temperatures please see Signaline FT)
The new Signaline FT-68-EN is a linear heat detection system that provides unparalleled protection and reliability for your premises.
In this post, we will provide an in-depth analysis of this new technology and highlight its key features and specifications. We will also explore how it improves fire safety and discuss the advanced technology that powers it.
Additionally, we will delve into the practical applications of Signaline FT-68-EN and explain why it is an ideal choice for your safety needs.
So join us as we take a closer look at this exciting new product from Signaline and discover how it can enhance your fire safety measures.
Introduction to The New Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detection cable
The new Signaline FT-68-EN is an advanced linear heat detection cable that offers reliable and low cost fire detection along the entire length of the sensor cable.
Features and Specifications of Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detector
The Signaline FT-68-EN system offers early detection of fire by sensing excessive temperatures. It is suitable for use in car parks, cable trays, tunnels, and other electrical equipment.
Signaline FT-68-EN is ideal heat detector within a car park
How Does Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detector Improve Fire Safety?
Signaline FT-68-EN enhances fire safety by swiftly detecting fires at their source and facilitating prompt response and containment.
It can identify hot spots, triggering alarms before the fire spreads. The cost-effective LocatorPlus-EN controller minimizes false alarms.
With continuous monitoring of over heating along its entire length, Signaline FT-68-EN ensures constant vigilance against early sign of fire.
The Technology Behind Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detector
The Signaline FT-68-EN utilises steel conductors, wrapped in a heat sensitive polymer to detect temperature changes along the entire cable. With a fixed alarm temperatures costly false alarms are reduced.
Signaline FT-68-EN also uses an enhanced outter coating which is LSZH and UV and corrosive resistant. Ensuring local compliance and long product live time.
How does the Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detector work?
The Signaline FT-68-EN works by continuously monitoring the cable for any changes in temperature. When the alarm temperature is reached, it triggers an alarm condition. The LocatorPlus-EN controller then receives the signal and activates the appropriate response, ensuring early detection and swift response to fire incidents.
The Signaline FT-EN Linear Heat Detection range
The FT-EN range of Signaline offers reliable and effective linear heat detection solutions. It includes various types of linear heat detectors suitable for different applications.
The range provides flexibility in terms of installation and customisation.
Signaline FT-EN is compatible with different types of control panels and fire alarm systems.
Signaline FT-EN is approved to EN54 part 28, ensuring its compliance with European standards for fire safety. For global markets, Signaline also offers the Signaline FT range, which is approved to UL and FM standards.
Practical Applications of Signaline FT-68-EN Linear Heat Detector
Signaline FT-68-EN, a digital linear heat detection cable, is widely used in industrial and commercial facilities to detect fires.
Its practical applications include car parks, cable trays, service tunnels, manufacturing plants, and other areas where the risk of an alarm event is high.
Conclusion
The new Signaline FT-68-EN is a fantastic addition to the FT-EN family. With its low alarm temperature advanced features and specifications, it offers the perfect solution for many fire detection applications.
Whether it’s for industrial or commercial applications, the Signaline FT-68-EN is the ultimate choice for your safety needs.
Don’t compromise on fire safety. Invest in the best with Signaline FT-68-EN and ensure the utmost protection for your property and personnel.
Contact us today to learn more about this cutting-edge technology and how it can benefit you.
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The brochure has everything you need for a fire or water detection system from analogue and digital cable, through to control panels and accessory clips.
You’ll find all the details for the two fire detection options in our Signaline HEAT range: the VdS approved Signaline HD analogue system and the UL/FM approved Signaline FT fixed temperature cables.
The detection cables detect heat anywhere along their length and are compatible with both addressable and conventional systems.
Signaline HEAT is ideal for a wide range of applications including car parks, tunnels, cable trays, conveyors and warehousing. Signaline HEAT can also be used in intrinsically safe areas making it suitable for hazardous applications as well.
For water detection, look no further than Signaline WATER which offers a low cost and effective way to detect water ingress and prevent flooding.
The brochure includes details about the Signaline WATER WDM-KM module which can monitor up to 1,000m of Signaline WATER Water Leak Detector and is easily interfaced with BMS and other control systems.
Our linear detectors are 100% manufactured in the UK and they have a wide range of third party approvals from both international organisations and local bodies – a testament to the high quality of the products.
The Signaline HD SKM-95 and SKM-03 controllers are used with our Signaline HD linear heat detection cable.
They provide early warning of an impending fire by detecting overheating in environments that are difficult to monitor.
Some examples of where Signaline is used can be found here.
Here are the top five things you might not know about our SKM Controllers:
1. IP65 rated
Providing a higher level of ingress protection ensures reduced maintenance while allowing the controller and sensor cable to be field-mounted in exposed areas.
2. Approved by VdS to EN54 part 5
LGM strives to only offer products that reach distinguished international standards – the SKM-03 and SKM-95 controllers and Signaline HD and HD-R are approved to EN54 part 5 by VdS.
3. Flexible and easy to install
The back box can be mounted ‘up’ or ‘down’ and the internal PCB and the front plate can be rotated to match. Additionally, both the SKM-03 and SKM-95 are supplied with an EOL termination box. You’re all set for an easy and quick installation!
4. Low Current Consumption
Even in alarm state the unit has a low current consumption which means there is no need for extra battery back up on conventional or addressable systems.
5. Compatible with conventional and addressable detection systems
For conventional systems the SKM-03 is the ideal solution. Whereas if you are using an Apollo addressable XP95 or Discovery loop then the SKM-95 can sit directly on the loop without the need for extra monitor modules!
If you need a linear heat detection solution which is approved to EN54, then Signaline HD is more than just a great option.
In fact, it is the only option currently on the market that is approved for both addressable and conventional fire systems.
Signaline HD is an analogue resettable linear heat detector that monitors significant increases in temperature.
An electronic controller connected to the Signaline HD cable monitors changes in temperature by continually measuring the electrical resistance between the cable’s metallic core and its outer braiding. If a sufficiently high change in temperature is detected, then the controller triggers an alarm.
Our Signaline HD and SKM Controller range is approved by VdS to EN54 part 5 which means any fire system with Signaline HD installed will meet the same standards as a traditional ‘spot’ type heat detector.
This means a Signaline HD linear heat detection system can replace any traditional spot detector system and can be installed in exactly the same way.
Moreover, Signaline HD cable acts as a detector anywhere along its length which means better fire detection coverage.
Linear heat detection cable is also less susceptible to environmental conditions than spot type detectors making it perfect for farm buildings, car parks and a variety of other applications.
For particularly harsh or chemical environments, our Signaline HD-R cable is nylon coated and – rest assured – approved to EN54 as well.
If you stretched it out from our offices in Farnham, UK the linear heat detection cable we have distributed would reach all the way to Berlin in Germany!
We want to thank all our customers and distributors around the world who have specified, purchased and installed our detection cable.
For more information about our range please browse our website for more information or contact our sales team directly.
LGM Products is pleased to be able to offer our customers a dedicated Signaline WATER detection control panel. The control panel provides a complete water detection solution where a fully monitored system is required.
The panel is designed in keeping with the market-leading conventional fire detection panels and is available in either 2 or 4 zones. The panel can be used to monitor up to 4km of Signaline WATER detection cable.
The panel’s alarm relay contacts can also be connected to other building management systems. For example, an alarm from the panel can shut down a water supply if the cable has detected an overflow.
Key Features:
Monitor 4km of Signaline WATER detection cable
Four Signaline WDM-KM modules can be connected to the panel and each module can be attached to 1000m of water detection cable.
Latest Functionality
Dependency modes, input/output matrix programming and two monitored sounder circuits.
Alarm relay contacts allow the panel to connect to other building management systems.
The Syncro XT+ is a multi-area addressable extinguishant panel complying with EN12094-1. The panel can be used for up to 16 zones over 1 or 2 loops making it suitable for small or large fire extinguishing systems.
Our Signaline Fixed Temperature (FT) linear heat detection cable can be linked to an addressable interface of the Syncro XT+ loop.
When Signaline FT detects a fire, the panel identifies the detector’s address locating the fire and releasing an extinguishing agent to the specific area.
Signaline FT is maintenance free, low cost and easy to install. Used in conjunction with the Syncro XT+, customers will benefit from a cost-effective fire detection solution which quickly detects and identifies the location of a fire.
Signaline also reduces instances of false alarms meaning the extinguishing agent is not released unnecessarily causing unwanted damage and costly repairs.
Among many applications, the Syncro XT+ and Signaline FT combination is suitable for use in computer server rooms, IT infrastructure, kitchens and factories.
The panel can also be used with Apollo or Hochiki addressable loops.
Both the Syncro XT+ and Signaline FT are available for purchase from LGM Products.
Please contact our sales team directly for more information: sales@lgmproducts.com.
Signaline now has a brand new website – keeping you up to date with our comprehensive range of linear detection products for fire, water and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The site has a range of new and improved features including:
Brand new search facility allowing you to search by product name and code
New and improved site navigation with expandable menus
Filter products quickly by alarm temperature, environment and industry approval
‘Related products’ are clearly displayed
Comprehensive product information in PDF datasheets
The risk of damage to wind turbines from fire is second only to the risk from blade failure according to a recent article in Windpower Engineering and Development.
The risk from fire is significant because wind turbines pose particular fire detection and suppression challenges.
Wind turbines are usually situated in remote locations which means fires can easily go unreported causing substantial damage.
Any fire system must also be able to withstand challenging environmental conditions including fluctuations in weather and temperature, ambient dust and vibrations from the turbine itself.
The article highlights the use of linear heat detection (LHD) as a good method of addressing some of the challenges.
Linear heat detection systems are not affected by air or dust reducing ongoing maintenance to zero. Any other system would have to be cleaned and maintained.
Linear heat detection is also a mechanical – rather than an electrical – alarm system which is activated when the heat sensitive polymer melts. This significantly reduces the power required to operate the system compared with other detection methods.
For wind turbines we would recommend installing Signaline FT – a simple cost-effective solution which is not affected by dust and air temperature fluctuations, requires no ongoing maintenance and would not need its own dedicated power supply.
Did you know that Signaline offers the only EN54 approved analogue linear heat detection system in the world which is loop powered and addressable?
Our Signaline SKM-95 Controller – approved by VdS – is compatible with Apollo XP95/Discovery addressable systems.
The controller has its own addressing dip switch and is powered directly from the loop. This eliminates the need for loop interfaces or additional power supplies and provides significant cost savings.
Using a Signaline SKM-95 Controller is an ideal way of integrating linear heat detection with large BMS fire systems, such as in a multi-storey car park installation.
Combining the SKM-95 Controller with Signaline HD analogue cable allows you to integrate this part of your fire detection system onto the same loop as other areas of your network. In short, it’s a very efficient and practical form of fire detection.
The SKM-95 Controller is also IP65 rated and comes with an End of Line Unit, making installation extremely simple and efficient.
If you would like to make an enquiry about this product please email: sales@lgmproducts.com.
Using unique patented technology, our award winning Signaline COLD Liquid Gas Leak Detection System is specifically designed to provide a highly sensitive and reliable solution for monitoring sudden leakage of liquefied (cryogenic) gas.
All the information for this innovative gas detection solution is now available on the Signaline website.
Our dedicated section for Signaline COLD includes background information on gas leak detection, our full product range and relevant technical datasheets.
The detection system has a wide variety of applications, but is particularly suited to the liquefied natural gas industry including LNG storage vessels, equipment and pipelines.
For more information or a quotation please contact our sales team on +44(0)1252 725 257 or email sales@lgmproducts.com.
At Signaline, we are always striving to advance the standards of our products and we are pleased to announce improvements to our range of ‘P’ Clips.
Our high quality fixation clips ensure that Signaline detection systems do not cause false alarms and have excellent system integrity. They are also designed to reduce the time and cost of installation.
Our standard metal P Clip is now manufactured in stainless steel which means the clip is resistant to corrosion in salt-laden environments and areas where chemicals are present.
The stainless steel P Clip still benefits from a UV and ozone resistant cushion insulator.
We have also managed to maintain our existing pricing on these new P Clips allowing us to deliver an improved product for the same price.
Unless otherwise stated, all orders will now be fulfilled with the stainless steel clip.
New Plastic P Clip
If metal is not suitable for your application due to heat transfer concerns or is proving unnecessarily costly, we can now offer our customers a new plastic (nylon) P Clip.
The plastic P Clip still has good overall resistance to chemical corrosion and UV rays and can also be used with our water detection cable.
Please click here to view our P Clip datasheet or contact our sales team: sales@lgmproducts.com
Our Signaline Fixed Temperature linear heat detection cable was recently chosen to protect a conveyor belt system for a cement works in Vietnam.
Cong Thanh Group selected Signaline FT 68 as it offers a low cost fire detection solution for industrial and manufacturing settings.
The linear heat detection cable provides early detection of overheating on the conveyor belt and can be easily removed, replaced or re-positioned during maintenance work.
The cable was integrated with third party fire equipment demonstrating that the Signaline range is a flexible and versatile option for installers.
The new Terminal 2 Building at Heathrow will serve an estimated 20 million passengers each year after it is completed in 2014.
And travellers will find Signaline linear heat detection beneath their feet if they use one of the terminal’s 18 new escalators.
Signaline HD Stainless Steel was the cable of choice for manufacturer Kone when they selected a fire protection solution for the escalators at the airport.
The linear heat detection cable is coated with a stainless steel braid combining superb mechanical strength with rapid fire detection. The accompanying controller is easily adjusted for any length of cable and the system is also resettable in the event of a fire.
A relay output means that the escalators are quickly closed down when the system goes into alarm to stop a fire spreading.
An effective heat detection system for escalators is a legal requirement after the 1987 King’s Cross fire and Signaline HD Stainless Steel is one of the best solutions.
Signaline HD-S can also be used for a variety of other applications where mechanical protection is paramount such as moving walkways, conveyor belts or industrial machinery.
Signaline linear heat detection has been installed in Ülemiste junction – one of Estonia’s most important and complex road hubs.
As well as connecting the eastern and western sides of Tallinn, the intersection carries traffic between the city centre and the capital’s international airport.
For years the junction has been a bottleneck in this rapidly developing nation but thanks to EU funding it is about to benefit from a major overhaul.
A €80m project will finance the construction of 7.5km of road, new viaducts, signage and lighting, a passageway for non-motorized users, gas and electrical lines, and three new tunnels.
The provision of fire detection in these tunnels was a top priority, but regular point detection can be problematic due to false alarms and difficult maintenance planning.
Signaline FT cable was an ideal alternative with its simple installation and low ongoing maintenance – features which were regarded as vital to the success of the project.
Contractors were also impressed with the fast reaction of Signaline FT and the ease of integration with the tunnel’s complex control systems. The junction is due to be completed by mid-2013.
For further information about using Signaline FT within road and access tunnels please click here.
Did you know that Signaline offers the only EN54 approved analogue linear heat detection system in the world which is loop powered and addressable?
Using unique patented technology, our 
At Signaline, we are always striving to advance the standards of our products and we are pleased to announce improvements to our range of ‘P’ Clips.
If metal is not suitable for your application due to heat transfer concerns or is proving unnecessarily costly, we can now offer our customers a new plastic (nylon) P Clip.
Our Signaline Fixed Temperature linear heat detection cable was recently chosen to protect a conveyor belt system for a cement works in Vietnam.
And travellers will find Signaline linear heat detection beneath their feet if they use one of the terminal’s 18 new escalators.