Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD)

Very Early Warning for High Value Spaces

Aspirating smoke detection draws air continuously through a network of sampling pipes to a highly sensitive detector, identifying smoke long before it would be visible or reach a point detector. It is the preferred early warning solution for data halls, switchrooms, battery rooms, lift shafts and other high airflow or high value spaces. DIS Fire designs, models, installs and commissions ASD systems, including VESDA and other leading platforms.

Detect Before Damage

Why Aspirating Detection

Ideal for data centres, switchrooms and other spaces where early intervention protects uptime.

Earliest Possible Warning

Detects smoke at very low concentrations, giving time to act before equipment is damaged.

Works in High Airflow

Performs where cooling systems dilute smoke and point detectors struggle.

Access Friendly

Detectors can be located outside the protected space, simplifying maintenance in secure areas.

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Continuous Air Sampling

How It Works

Air is sampled continuously and analysed by a highly sensitive detector with staged alarm levels.

Air Sampling

A fan draws air through sampling holes in a pipe network to a central detector.

Pipe Network Modelling

Every network is modelled to confirm transport times and hole sensitivity before installation.

Staged Alarm Thresholds

Alert, action and fire thresholds allow operators to investigate early and respond in a planned way.

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Design and Verification

Technical Specifications

Designed in accordance with AS 1670.1, with pipe networks verified by manufacturer modelling software.

Sensitivity

Very early warning sensitivity suited to high airflow environments such as data halls and switchrooms.

Applications

Data halls, electrical and critical rooms, generator enclosures, battery rooms and lift shafts.

Integration

Staged alarm outputs connect to the fire indicator panel and building management systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aspirating Smoke Detection FAQs

Common questions about aspirating detection design, sensitivity and maintenance.

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