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Chapter 9 - Water Leak Detection

Water Leak Detection Alarms

The Water Leak detection system is a water detection Typical Applications:
system designed to be used in situations where not just
flooding but also undue dampness could cause damage or • Computer Rooms, Telecommunications and Office Areas
ultimately become dangerous. • Electrical Plant and Tank Areas
• Valuables, Antiques and Artifacts
The system comprises an electronic monitoring and alarm
• In general, wherever the presence of water could be a
control panel connected to sensors located in the area
potential problem to people, equipment, perishable
requiring protection and can be custom made with a variety
stock, data/information archives and record stores,
of types of detection sensor to suit the characteristics of the
hospital theatres and so on.
areas to be covered.

This system has been designed for ease of installation and There are also sensors for the detection of non-conductive
modern micro-electronics ensure a high degree of fluids such as diesel/oil.
reliability.

Features
• Suitable for computer rooms
• Wide range of sensors
• Relay contacts to interface to BMS or fire alarmcontrollers

DETEK Water Flood Detection Controllers

Controller electronics are housed in a robust cabinet and Approvals:
provide accurate sensing for water leakage and
comprehensive alarm facilities. The system is ideal for all • Electro Magnetic Compatibility - All of the control panels
types of applications utilising a mixture of sensors on a and sensors have been performance tested to meet the
single control panel to give optimum flexibility. All systems requirements of EN55022 for emissions and EN50092
have a test facility to enable simple regular confidence for immunity.
checking of the equipment. Lockable cabinets constructed • British International Standards - The equipment is
in mild steel with stove enamelled finish for surface manufactured in accordance with EN ISO 9001
mounting. 20mm Knockouts are provided for ease of cable procedures.
entry. • Electrical Safety - Manufactured in accordance with
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 - Low
Indications of status on each zone, wiring fault and supply Voltage Directive (SI 1994/3260).
healthy. Mains fail battery back-up indication where
applicable. The 85dBA pulsed audible alarm has a fully
functional local mute facility.

Technical Specification Product Codes

Dimensions: 160H x 220W x 62D mm 508.200.004 1 Zone - water/flood control panel
(Single Zone) 508.200.005 2 Zone - water/flood control panel
270H x 362W x 84D mm 508.200.006 4 Zone - water/flood control panel
(Multi Zone)
Supply: Single phase 240VAC, 25VA
Max. Relay Contacts:
Two sets of volt free change
over contacts for alarm and
one set for wiring fault or
power loss. These may be
used to link into Building
Management Systems or for
remote alarms and beacons
up to 2A, 50Va.c./d.c.

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Sensor Cable Sensor Pads
The Sensor cable comprises of high flexibility conductors Sensor pads are constructed from glass fibre with an
insulated by Helagaine mono-filament braiding. Cable or anti-corrosive nickel plated surface. Pads will detect a few
tape sensors are suitable for general protection under false cc’s of liquid and are either face up for location under
floors, or can be fastened directly to pipework enabling vulnerable points or face down for general coverage.
coverage in ceiling void areas.
Probe Sensors
The cables can be connected together, up to 100m, to Probe sensors are the least sensitive and are often
cater for larger areas. For each zone a ‘start of line’ and an employed as water level sensors. In general the sensor is
‘end of line’ module is required. enclosed in a protective cover which also provides a
means for fixing and 20mm gland entry. The probe is
designed for vertical mounting at skirting level though may
be mounted in voids or sumps. A screw allows 16mm
height adjustment after the sensor is installed.

CD5 & CD10 Sensing Cable

Technical Specification Product Codes
Sensor Cable Dimensions: 8mm dia 516.200.010
CD/5 metre length of sensing cable
516.200.011
CD/10 10 metre length of sensing
cable

SOL Start of Line for Sensing Cable

Product Code
516.200.012
SOL Start of Line for Sensing Cable

EOL End of Line for Sensing Cable

Product Code
516.200.013
EOL End of Line for Sensing Cable

SFD Sensor Pad - Face Down

Product Code
Technical Specification 516.200.006
Sensor Pads Dimensions: SFD Sensor Pad - Face Down
115H x 160Wmm

SFU Sensor Pad - Face Up

Technical Specification Product Code

Sensor Pads Dimensions: 516.200.016
115H x 160Wmm SFU Sensor Pad - Face Up

SFD/C Cover for Sensor Pad

Technical Specification Product Code

Sensor Pads Dimensions: 516.200.007
115H x 160Wmm SFD/C Cover for Sensor Pad

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SPS/V Vertical Mount Probe Sensor c/w cover
Technical Specification Product Code
Probe Sensor Dimensions: 516.200.004
85H x 62W x 62Dmm SPS/V Vertical Mount Probe Sensor
c/w cover

FF1 Fixing Clips for Sensing Cable

Product Code
516.200.014
FF1 Fixing Clips for Sensing Cable

CDT Warning Labels for Sensing Cable

Product Code
516.200.015
CDT Warning Labels for Sensing
Cable

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