What is a Vesda system?

VESDA is an acronym for the term Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus, as the term indicates, this is a smoke detector that will actively collect and sample the air around it in a continuous manner. Allowing it to identify and give out an immediate alert to the building personnel as soon as there is a fire incident occurs. This system also has a different name Aspirating Smoke Detector or Air Sampling Device due to its nature of collecting and inspecting the smallest products from any kind of combustion process and giving out alerts as soon as changes are recognised. Making it highly preferable when it comes to protecting human lives and high-value assets.  Vesda system Malaysia suppliers has been running on imporving their instalment methods and customers services.

How does it work? 

A VESDA system work begins by removing dust particles from the air samples before it allows the sampled air to pass through the laser detection chamber for smoke inspection. Then a second ultra-fine stage will provide the system with an additional clean air supply to keep the detector’s optical surfaces free from contaminants, facilitating accurate calibrations and a long-lasting lifespan. After going through the filtration stage, the air sample will pass through the calibration chamber where it will be exposed to lasers to sort out any smoke molecules. In case of any identified smoke particles, the system will trigger a signal to the fire alarm control panel and set up an alert.  

Ensuring people’s safety by 

Minimise any workplace potential fire hazards

• Immediately report and alert the surrounding whenever you spot an electrical hazard, bad wiring and short circuit is one of the most common fire accident sources. 
• You must not overload outlets and circuits, people set a limit for the system for a reason, and passing this limit will overheat the wiring system and cause a fire. Only plug-in necessary appliances and plug out any non-using electrical items. 
• Avoid using any damaged circuit or electrical socket as this will produce electrical leakage with electric sparks. 
• Make sure flammable materials, chemicals, and objects are stored properly, it is best to use a flammable cabinet to store these items. Ensure to sort out any chemicals that cannot be stored together and separate them for different cabinets. 
• Keep combustibles like trash away from heat sources.  

Highlight the emergency exit and keep the runway clear

All emergency exits must be kept clear at all times to ensure that emergency exit diagrams are posted and emergency exit signs are well-lit. Maintain these items accordingly and address any issues undermining visibility immediately. This will allow all people to effectively spot and move to the nearest exit, avoiding the blockage in emergencies when people are normally put into panic and hysteria. Moreover, keeping the exit clear also helps increase the likelihood of people getting out and surviving the fire. For example, a panicking woman running to her nearest exit and bumps into a closet damages her leg, this will profoundly affect her ability to move and thus, her ability to survive.