Air Sampling and Aspirating Smoke Detector Manuals
This section holds manuals for aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems — the very-early-warning fire detection technology used in critical environments where conventional spot detectors are insufficient. ASD systems sample air from a network of pipes via a central detector, providing detection sensitivity 100 to 1000 times higher than standard smoke detectors.
Manual sections
- Xtralis VESDA — the market-leading aspirating range including VESDA-E, LaserPLUS, LaserCOMPACT, LaserFOCUS and VLI
- Wagner — the German TITANUS range including TITANUS PRO-SENS and TITANUS RACK-SENS for data centre and warehouse applications
- Micra-Stratos — the Stratos HSSD range for medium-sensitivity ASD applications
Document libraries for each brand are currently in build and will go live as files are processed.
Where aspirating smoke detection is used
Air sampling is the standard for environments where any delay in detection is unacceptable or where conventional detectors cannot operate reliably. Common applications include:
- Data centres and computer rooms
- Telecoms and equipment rooms
- Cold storage and refrigerated warehouses
- Power generation and substations
- Heritage and high-value asset protection
- Cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities
- High-bay and rack storage warehouses
Air sampling training
VESDA and Wagner systems require specific commissioning training because the design (pipe network sizing, hole spacing, aspirator selection) directly determines whether the system will detect a fire in time. BH Courses run a dedicated VESDA and Wagner training programme covering pipe design, ASPIRE software, commissioning and acceptance testing. For the broader air sampling pathway, see air sampling fire alarm training.
For wider fire alarm training across multiple panel platforms, see the Fire Alarm Training Course or the complete fire alarm courses guide.
