ALERT ATS MODULAR TELEMETRY SYSTEM LAUNCH PACK

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ALERT ATS

MODULAR TELEMETRY SYSTEM

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ALERT ATS

THIS LAUNCH PACK CONTAINS

THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:

Launch Letter Product Brochure Technical Datasheet Bid Specifi cation Questions & Answers Features & Benefi ts Price List

Example Advertising

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Pimbo Road • Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9RA • United Kingdom • T:+44 (0) 1695 727171 • F:+44 (0) 1695 711775 • [email protected]

SCOTTSAFETY.COM

Company No. 413886 - VAT Registration No. GB 864426018 Registered at Pimbo Road, West Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA, England

ALERT ATS

MODULAR TELEMETRY SYSTEM

Dear Colleague,

Scott Safety is excited to announce the launch and availability of the new Alert ATS modular telemetry

system.

The Alert ATS modular telemetry system provides a suite of products, which can be easily integrated into a

full entry control package.

What modules make up the Alert ATS system?

• TECB - Entry Control Board

• DPG - Digital Pressure Gauge

• TRU - Telemetry Radio Unit

• PDU - Personal Display Unit

• Scott Command - Computer Monitoring System

Should you have any questions concerning this launch please do not hesitate to contact your Sales Territory

Manager or Customer Service cont act.

Yours Sincerely,

Tony Pickett

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ALERT ATS

TELEMETRY SYSTEM

Scott Safety are renowned for developing products to meet the existing and

future requirements of the fi re market. In the development phase of the new

modular telemetry system the following factors were crucial: entry control

procedures, simplicity of use, clear status information and evacuation control

incorporating the latest advances in technology.

TECB

Telemetry Entry Control Board

The new robust, durable tally board (TECB) delivers

critical levels of accountability, as pressure, time

remaining and time elapsed data are transmitted in

real time. Warnings are displayed visually and audibly

allowing rescue action to be undertaken as necessary

while withdrawal signalling allows selective, individual

or complete board evacuation at the press of a button.

SCOTT COMMAND

Computer Monitoring System

This innovative computer monitoring software can be used in place of the

TECB but still retains all of the features and benefits that the electronic board

offers with the ability to increase the number of active users considerably.

• Status information is presented on one screen with no need for

scrolling, ensuring an instant, accurate snapshot of personnel.

• TECB features a full colour screen, with “traffic light” status

information to easily identity personnel who are reaching low air levels.

• TECB contains a battery power source enabling one battery to be

removed and charged without turning off the system, maintaining

constant power in lengthy events.

Product Highlights

• Simple to use system

• Clear status information panel

• Simple Evacuation

Control Procedure

• Fast boot up times

• Flexibility to add modules later

• Writable Panel for

personnel identifi cation and fast turnaround

Standard Display

Half Way Point

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PRODUCT

IN USE

PRODUCT

IN USE

PRODUCT

IN USE

The new digital pressure gauge enables an immediate understanding

of air supply levels, time to whistle and temperature data, offering

users reassurance to continue working regardless of the surrounding

risk. The permanently back lit screen provides a clear and easily

readable display containing all the required information to eliminate

the need to scroll, while visual warnings alert the user and nearby

colleagues. The one button operation unit logs all data for download

as required.

• DPG features a full colour screen, with “traffi c light” status

information to easily identify current pressure, time to whistle

and temperature.

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery

• Permanently backlit

• One button operation for self check

• Atex approved

DPG

Digital Pressure Gauge

Simple Status Screens

Low Pressure Half Way Point

Standard Display

TRU

Telemetry Radio Unit

PDU

Personal Display Unit

The second module to the new telemetry system is the Telemetry Radio Unit The TRU enables pressure monitoring via an infra-red link from the DPG. The ATEX approved unit, which operates on a frequency 869.5Hz, has both multi- sound alarm and motion alarms. Coupled with LED indicators the unit offers automatic man down activation and manual activation as circumstances demand.

The small portable incident control unit eliminates the need for a tally board or PC. The system operates on the same frequencies as the TRU and incorporates evacuate all button; text message receiver and vibration alarm with LED indicator.

ALERT ATS

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Scott Safety is a global business unit of Tyco International that supplies a variety of industries through manufacturing facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Finland and Australia.

Pimbo Road • Skelmersdale • Lancashire • England • WN8 9RA Telephone: +44 (0) 1695 711711 • Fax: +44 (0) 1695 711772 www.scottsafety.com • [email protected]

Telemetry Radio Unit + Personal Display Unit

Telemetry Radio Unit + Digital Pressure Gauge +

Personal Display Unit

Telemetry Radio Unit + Digital Pressure Gauge +

Telemetry Entry Control Board

Telemetry Radio Unit + Digital Pressure Gauge +

Scott Command

Telemetry Radio Unit + Digital Pressure Gauge +

Scott Command + Telemetry Entry Control Board

Digital Pressure Gauge

Distress Unit + Digital Pressure Gauge

ALERT ATS

Advanced Modular Telemetry System

Alert ATS is a true modular telemetry system, giving users the ability

to build from a simple setup to a full entry control system as demand

requires.

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The Digital Pressure Gauge

(DPG) enables an immediate

understanding of air supply levels,

time to whistle and temperature

data, offering users reassurance to

continue working regardless of the

surrounding risk.

The permanently back lit screen

provides a clear and easily

readable display containing all the

required information to eliminate

the need to scroll, while visual

warnings alert the user and nearby

colleagues.

The one button operation unit logs

all data for download as required.

• DPG features a full colour screen, with “traffi c light” status information

to easily identify current pressure, time to whistle and temperature.

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery

• Permanently backlit

• One button operation for self check

• Atex approved

DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE

DPG

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SIMPLE STATUS SCREENS

DPG

DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE

Scott Safety is a global business unit of Tyco International that supplies a variety of industries through manufacturing facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Finland and Australia.

PRODUCT

IN USE

PRODUCT

IN USE

PRODUCT

IN USE

Low Pressure

Half Way Point

Standard Display

MODULAR PLATFORM

Scott Safety are renowned for developing products to meet the existing and future requirements of

the fi re market. In the development phase of the new modular telemetry system the following factors

were crucial: entry control procedures, simplicity of use, clear status information and evacuation

control incorporating the latest advances in technology.

DPG is part of the Modular Alert ATS Platform which allows the user to configure their telemetry

system according to their needs with the ability to upgrade and extend in the future.

Alert ATS platform includes:

Telemetry

Radio Unit

Pressure

Digital

Gauge

Telemetry

Entry Control

Board

Scott

Command

Personal

Display Unit

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DESCRIPTION

The Scott ATS system is a suite of products that can be used individually or in combination to provide a telemetry, display and datalogging system for use with Scott’s range of self contained breathing apparatus. The detachable telemetry man down alarm (TRU) can also be used independently to a BA set or with a BA set not of Scott’s manufacture.

The system includes a digital pressure gauge, a standalone telemetry capable ADSU/PASS and 3 types of Entry Control Unit that can be used outside the incident to monitor the Telemetry ADSU’s (TRU) inside to provide man down alarm and notifi cation. These 3 systems offer different options to the user depending upon how they manage their entry control procedures and include the PDU, a tally board system (TECB) and the computer based Scott Command System

TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

ALERT ATS - ADVANCED TELEMETRY SYSTEM

APPLICATIONS

The Alert ATS system will provide additional information to the professional fi re-fi ghter and also has the capability to send this information outside to an incident/entry control offi cer. The ATS system is designed to be used during any incidents when the fi re-fi ghter needs to wear breathing apparatus and modules of it can also be used when breathing apparatus is not being worn.

APPROVAL INFORMATION

• CE marked in accordance with EN137:2006 Type II

• AS1716

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

MATERIALS

DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE - DPG

DPG Case Polycarbonate

Screen TFT

Battery Lithium Ion

Pressure sensor Stainless steel

Button Silicone

O-rings Silicone, Nitrile

U-clips Stainless steel

Screws Stainless steel

HP Air Hose PTCFE liner, stainless steel braiding, Estane sleeve

TRU

Pass/DSU case Polycarbonate

Sounder Piezo electric

Battery Lithium Ion

Buttons TPE

Screws Stainless

Gasket Silicone/Neoprene

Pass Cradle Stainless steel

Motion detector Accelerometer

MICRO-REPEATER

Micro-repeater case Polycarbonate

Battery Lithium Ion

Buttons TPE

Screws Stainless

PDU

Supercell case Polycarbonate

Battery Lithium Ion

Screws Stainless

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

MATERIALS

TALLY BOARD

Screens TFT Case ABS Gasket Silicone

Corner Guard TPE

Indicators LED’s

Batteries Lithium Ion

Tally’s Acrylic

SCOTT COMMAND – PC BASED

Operating system Windows

MAINTENANCE/SERVICING/CLEANING INFORMATION

Cleaning should only be carried out following the instructions as laid down in the user instructions.

Maintenance and servicing must only be performed by trained personnel following the procedures laid down in the Service and Maintenance manual.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SOUNDERS

DPG Alarm 90 Leq DBa

ADSU/PASS Piezo electric

Pre alarm 84- 102 Leq DBa

Full alarm 102-112 Leq DBa

Tally Board Alarm 90 Leq DBa

HOSES

Stainless steel swivel hose fi ttings

High pressure hose Maximum working pressure 450 bar

Minimum burst pressure 800 bar

BATTERIES

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

ATS PERSONAL DISPLAY UNIT

DESCRIPTION

The Scott Safety PDU is a monitoring unit that provides a simple and low cost telemetry monitoring system. When activated the PDU will monitor for any alarms from Scott Safety TRUs and indicate to the Entry Control Offi cer when one or more has been activated. The unit is equipped with audible, visual and tactile alarms.

The PDU can also be used to send a mass evacuation signal to any TRU or other PDU within range by a simple press of a button located on the top of the unit.

The PDU can also be used in conjunction with the Scott Safety TECB and Command software providing different people around the fi re ground with information without interfering with each other. When used in conjunction with the Command software the unit can also receive pre-programmed text messages if required.

The PDU also has motion sensing circuitry which can be enabled by the user if required and will signal other PDUs and the Command system if the man down alarm is activated.

MATERIALS

Supercell case Polycarbonate

Battery Lithium Ion

Screws Stainless

Screen LCD

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Height: 10.2cm / Width: 6cm / Depth: 4cm Weight: 160g/ 5.6oz (approximate)

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

ATS DISTRESS SIGNAL UNIT

DESCRIPTION

The Scott Safety ATS ADSU is an Atex approved man down alarm. Small and compact, it can be attached to the wearers breathing apparatus or workwear and provides a loud audible and bright visual alarm should the unit no longer sense any movement. The unit is activated by the wearer detaching a tally key from the front of the unit and the unit can not be turned off until this key is put back in place.

If no motion is detected for 15 seconds, the unit will go into “Pre-Alarm” mode and give an audible “Pre-Alert” signal. In “Pre-Alarm”, the green LED display is replaced by intermittent pulsing of four red L.E.D.s accompanied by a sweeping “Pre- Alarm” audio signal which becomes progressively louder. The longer the unit is in “Pre Alarm”, the louder the “Pre Alarm” signal becomes, signifying the unit is closer to the full “Alarm” mode. After lack of motion lasting approximately 30 to 35 seconds, The unit will go into “ Full Alarm” mode. When in “Full Alarm”, the four red LEDs pulse rapidly and the audible alarm increases in volume and varies in pitch.

The unit can also manually be put into full alarm mode by pressing the button on the front of the unit should the user decide they need to activate the unit themselves in an emergency situation.

The full alarm can be reset by pressing the two side buttons however a confi guration is available that requires the tally key to be connected back on to the unit to allow alarm cancellation.

The unit also features an alarm that is activated on extended exposure to heat.

APPLICATIONS

The ATS ADSU is designed to give a warning via a loud audible alarm and fl ashing visual alarm if a user should stop moving for a period of time.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Sounders

Brass Piezo electric sounders Pre alarm – 84-102 Leq DBa Full alarm – 102-112 Leq DBa

Heat Sensor alarm activation

176o_{C (350}o_{F) – 6 minutes} 149o_{C (300}o_{F) – 8 minutes} 121o_{C (250}o_{F) – 10 minutes} 93o_{C (200}o_{F) – 12 minutes} Dimensions 51mm x 80mm x 38mm (WxHxD) Weight – 210g Battery life

70 hours in sensing mode 2-4 hours in alarm mode

Low battery alarm

20% capacity giving miniumum of 1 hour in alarm mode.

Battery

9 v duracell MN1604 recommended

Atex Approval

ExII1G EEx ia IIC T4

MATERIALS

Battery 9V Dry Cell

Buttons TPE

Screws Stainless

Mounting Cradle (optional) Stainless steel

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

ATS TELEMETRY RADIO UNIT

DESCRIPTION

The Scott Safety ATS TRU is an Atex approved ADSU/man down alarm fi tted wit a Radio Telemetry Module. Small and compact, it can be attached to the wearers breathing apparatus or workwear and provides a loud audible and bright visual alarm should the unit no longer sense any movement. The unit is activated by the wearer detaching a tally key from the front of the unit and the unit can not be turned off until this key is put back in place.x

The unit will accept an infra-red input from the Scott Safety DPG and can transmit pressure information as well as status alarms to an external monitoring device such as the Scott Safety TECB or PDU.

If no motion is detected for 15 seconds, the unit will go into “Pre-Alarm” mode and give an audible “Pre-Alert” signal. In “Pre-Alarm”, the green LED display is replaced by intermittent pulsing of four red L.E.D.s accompanied by a sweeping “Pre- Alarm” audio signal which becomes progressively louder. The longer the unit is in “Pre Alarm”, the louder the “Pre Alarm” signal becomes, signifying the unit is closer to the full “Alarm” mode. After lack of motion lasting approximately 30 to 35 seconds, The unit will go into “ Full Alarm” mode. When in “Full Alarm”, the four red LEDs pulse rapidly and the audible alarm increases in volume and varies in pitch.

The unit can also manually be put into full alarm mode by pressing the button on the front of the unit should the user decide they need to activate the unit themselves in an emergency situation.

The full alarm can be reset by pressing the two side buttons however a confi guration is available that requires the tally key to be connected back on to the unit to allow alarm cancellation.

The unit is capable of receiving an Evacuation alarm from the Scott Safety TECB or PDU and will indicate this to the user via its sounder & LEDs. The user can acknowledge the signal with the units side buttons.

The unit also features an alarm that is activated on extended exposure to heat.

APPLICATIONS

The ATS ADSU is designed to give a warning via a loud audible alarm and fl ashing visual alarm if a user should stop moving for a period of time.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Sounders

Brass Piezo electric sounders Pre alarm – 84-102 Leq DBa Full alarm – 102-112 Leq DBa

Heat Sensor alarm activation

176o_{C (350}o_{F) – 6 minutes} 149o_{C (300}o_{F) – 8 minutes} 121o_{C (250}o_{F) – 10 minutes} 93o_{C (200}o_{F) – 12 minutes} Dimensions 51mm x 80mm x 38mm (WxHxD) Weight – 210g Battery life

70 hours in sensing mode 2-4 hours in alarm mode

Battery

Lithium Ion

Atex Approval

ExII1G EEx ia IIC T4

MATERIALS

Battery Lithium Ion

Buttons TPE

Screws Stainless

Mounting Cradle (optional) Stainless steel

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

DPG - DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE

DESCRIPTION

The DPG unit incorporates an electronic gauge and whistle. It switches on automatically as soon as it senses pressure in the pneumatic system of the BA set.

A colour TFT display will shows the pressure, time to whistle and a temperature indication. These are all shown on the screen at the same time so the information is visible to the wearer at all times without them having to scroll through to fi nd the data they want. The display is permanently backlit without the need to press a button.

The unit datalogs information which can be downloaded via a port on the back of the unit to a computer using a software utility for after the event analysis

The user can also activate the pre-use check function which electronically checks for leaks from the set and allows the electronic whistle to be checked. The result, pass or fail, of this test is datalogged for future reference

The unit can be confi gured to the user’s requirements using the service centre software.

The unit can be supplied with an output for giving data to a telemetry enabled Pass unit for transmission to the Entry Control Offi ce and/or an output to drive a head up display module.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

APPROVALS

CE marked in accordance with EN137:2006 Type II

AS1716

ATEX approved Eex iaIIC T4

MATERIALS

DPG

Case

Polycarbonate

Overboot

Rubber

Screen

TFT

Battery

Lithium Ion

Pressure sensor

Stainless steel

Button

TPE

O-rings

Silicone, Nitrile

U-clips

Stainless steel

Screws

Stainless steel

HP Air Hose

PTCFE liner, stainless steel braiding, Estane sleeve

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sounders

DPG Alarm

90 Leq DBa

Hoses

Stainless steel swivel hose

fi ttings

High pressure hose

Maximum working pressure

450 bar

Minimum burst pressure

800 bar

Batteries

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

ATS TELEMETRY ENTRY CONTROL BOARD

DESCRIPTION

The Scott Safety Telemetry Entry Control Board (TECB) is a electronic entry control systems based around the design of a traditional style tally board. It will monitor up to 12 BA sets equipped with Scott Safety TRUs and if these are connected to Digital pressure gauges will also should the user’s cylinder air pressure in real time.

The TECB uses bright coloured TFT screens which display all information on one screen without having to scroll through to fi nd out the information required. This information is also colour coded for “at a glance” recognition The board has the capability to receive voluntary withdrawal, Panic and man down alarms and distinguish between them, displaying a different warning symbol for each one giving the entry control offi cer enhanced situational awareness should one of his wards have an issue. Upon alarm the TECB provides both an audible warning and a visual indication against the user that has gone into alarm allowing a quick and direct response to come from the Entry Control Offi cer (ECO)

The TECB also allows the ECO to evacuate his personnel either en mass or selectively and also to check if they have responded to his evacuation command through a simple and instinctive system of red, amber and green LEDs. The TECB is fi tted with two independently removable batteries, each with their own indicator gauge, this ensures that the batteries can be hot swapped as required ensuring that the tally board can be run indefi nitely independently from the mains. The batteries can be charged either on or off the board providing the user with unparalleled fl exibility. The TECB data logs incident events which can be downloaded when required via the units inbuilt USB connection. The TECB can store up to 5900 events.

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TECHNICAL DATASHEET

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Alarm

Brass Piezo electric sounder Full alarm – 90db

Battery

Twin removal Lithium Ion battery packs

Dimensions Length: 850 mm Width: 515 mm Depth: 100 mm Weight: 14.5 kg

MATERIALS

Screens TFT Case ABS Gasket Silicone

Corner Guard TPE

Indicators LED’s

Batteries Lithium Ion

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BID SPECIFICATION

ALERT ATS - ADVANCED TELEMETRY SYSTEM

General Requirements

One (or more) electronic monitoring, recording and display device for use with Scott’s range of Self contained breathing apparatus consisting of the following subassemblies

1. DPG Unit

2. Telemetry Distress signal unit/PASS Unit 3. Micro-repeater

4. Various Options of Base Station

The equipment (excluding base stations) must be intrinsically safe and approved to ATEX

1. Digital Pressure Gauge

The unit should incorporate an electronic gauge and whistle. It should switch on automatically as soon as it senses pressure in the pneumatic system of the BA set.

The unit should have the capability to perform a self check. This self check should be activated by choice of the user. A colour TFT display will show the pressure, time to whistle and temperature. These will all be shown on the screen at the same time so the information is visible to the wearer at all times without them having to scroll through to fi nd the data they want. The display is permanently backlit without the press of a button.

The unit will datalog information which can be downloaded via a port on the back of the unit to a computer using a user software utility for after the event analysis.

The unit can be confi gured to the user’s requirements using the service centre software.

The unit can be supplied with an output for giving data to a telemetry enabled DSU/Pass unit for transmission to the Entry Control Offi cer and/or an output to drive a head up display module.

2. Distress Signal Unit/ PASS Unit

The Telemetry DSU/pass unit should be activated by removing a tally key. It shall have sounders and LEDS and utilise a movement sensor. The unit shall use a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

Upon pre-alarm the unit shall be able to be cancelled by pressing a button on the unit as well as the user’s movement. The unit shall be a standalone unit with can be attached to or detached from the SCBA set so it can be used on the outside of a gas tight suit or when the SCBA set is not being worn.

It shall be fi tted with an internal radio which transmits the status of the unit to a remote monitoring device and also is able to receive information from this device. It should also be able to accept pressure information via an irDA link from the DPG so that this information can be transmitted back to the remote monitoring device.

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BID SPECIFICATION

3. Micro Repeater

The micro repeater should be the same size as the PASS/ADSU so it is small and compact and easily carried by the fi re-fi ghter. It should be easily activated by the removal of a tally key so it can be easily deployed when the user decides it should be. The unit should be fi tted with a loud sounder and LEDs as the PASS is so that after the incident it can be evacuated and will sound and fl ash so that it can be easily located reducing the risk that it is lost. It should act as a repeater extending the range that the wearer can travel from the remote monitoring units and still remain in radio contact.

4. Remote Monitoring Unit

Option 1) The unit should be able to be clipped to the ECOs jacket, it should have an LCD screen and should alarm

when it receives a signal from a PASS unit what has been activated. This alarm should be audible, visual and tactile. It should display the identity of the Pass unit on the LCD screen. The ECO should be able to send an evacuation signal to all PASS’s active on the fi re ground by the press of one button.

Option 2) The unit should be an electronic tally board with slots for 12 users. The ECO should have space to write

information onto the board if they desire. The board will have a colour screen for each user, an extra colour screen to indicate alarms from users who are not logged onto the board and another independently powered screen which displays a real time clock and the unit’s battery status.

The unit should be fi tted with a sounder that activates when an alarm is received to alert the ECOs attention to it, the colour screen will also display an alarm symbol and fl ash the LED's of the user acknowledgement button so that the ECO can immediately see which of his wearers are in alarm status.

The individual wearer screens should be colour and show the users cylinder pressure, time to whistle, time of whistle elapsed time and alarm status. They should also show whether the user is in range or not. This information should be visible on one screen and the ECO should not have to scroll through or press any buttons to view the information. The Screens should be permanently backlit to ensure high visibility even during night time operations.

There should be a single button that enables the ECO to evacuate the whole board and individual buttons that allow the ECO to selectively evacuate wearers. These buttons will have indications of whether the electronics have acknowledged the ECOs evacuation signal and then whether the user has acknowledged the evacuation signal. This should be

displayed by colour LEDs following a simple instinctive pattern.

The unit shall be powered by two independent rechargeable batteries which allow the unit to operate for an indefi nite length of time, it shall also be possible to run the unit from an external power supply as well. The ECO should be provided with separate battery indicators for both of these rechargeable batteries.

The unit should provide a data logging function so that incident data can be downloaded after the event if required.

Option 3) The command system should be a software based control system that can operate on a windows based

PC. It should have an external receiving device that can be connected to the PC via a USB port. The system shall be capable of monitoring 50 pass units and displaying pressure information, time to whistle, time of whistle (if used in conjunction with DPG) and elapsed time. It should inform the ECO if any of the pass units go into alarm automatically or are manually activated by the user. The system should be able to distinguish between these types of alarm activation. The ECO should be able to use the board to evacuate each user selectively or all users logged on at the press of a button. The software will inform the ECO when the electronics have received the signals and then when the users have acknowledged the signals. The command unit should also be able to monitor the simple entry control systems (described in Option 1) and also send them messages by text if required.

The unit should provide a data logging function so that incident data can be downloaded to a computer for after the event analysis if required. Base station should be able to be used independently or in conjunction with the users existing tally boards.

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QUESTION

What is the Alert ATS system?

ANSWER

The Alert ATS is a modular electronic monitoring system, that logs and displays various parameters and give alarms to the wearer. With the radio telemetry functionally this information can also be transmitted outside to an entry control officer to enable them to have a situational awareness of their fire-fighters condition. The system consists of a digital pressure gauge and a Telemetry Distress Signal unit that can be used independently or in conjunction with each other to give an extra range of features.

QUESTION

What does ATS stand for?

ANSWER

ATS stands for Advanced Telemetry System.

QUESTION

What is Telemetry?

ANSWER

Telemetry is the technology of automatic

measurement and transmission of data by (in this case) radio from remote sources.

QUESTION

Does the radio in the ATS carry voice transmissions as well?

ANSWER

No the radio only carries the telemetry data for the ATS system, it does not replace the fire fighters existing radios

QUESTION

Can the ATS be used with or retro-fitted to any Scott Breathing Apparatus?

ANSWER

The ATS’s Digital Pressure Gauge (DPG) can replace the standard Pressure Gauge and hose assembly used by Scott Breathing Apparatus including; Propak, Contour, Centurion, Cenpaq and ACS, although it is envisaged that it will be used in conjunction with Propak or ACS by most users. The PASS unit can be used as a standalone unit on any Scott Breathing Apparatus.

QUESTION

If the PASS unit is purchased as a standalone unit can it be used on other manufacturers Breathing Apparatus?

ANSWER

Yes, although the PASS unit would only function as a telemetry system for the motion detecting alarms, it would not be able to take a pressure reading from these sets.

QUESTION

If the PASS unit is purchased as a standalone unit can it be used on other types of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)?

ANSWER

Yes, although the PASS unit would only function as a telemetry system for the motion detecting and evacuation alarms. It could be used in conjunction with a PAPR system during a CBRN incident or a negative pressure mask during damping down operations.

QUESTION

Can the ATS system be purchased with or without Telemetry?

ANSWER

Yes, the user can purchase the modules separately allowing them to build up the system gradually if they require and to tailor the feature set to their needs.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTION

If I purchase the ATS system without telemetry can I upgrade my system at a later date?

ANSWER

Yes, the telemetry module is built into the TRU and is added when this module is added into the system. The TRU can be added at any time

QUESTION

Is the Digital Pressure Gauge (DPG) unit easy to read in low light conditions?

ANSWER

Yes the TFT colour screen is permanently backlit so is clearly visible in the dark without the user having to press any buttons.

QUESTION

What radio frequency does the Telemetry operate on?

ANSWER

The telemetry will operate on different frequencies depending upon the area that the unit will be used in, for example the current UK frequency and European frequency is in the 869.5 band. We also have other frequencies assigned for Australia and New Zealand.

QUESTION

How long do the batteries last?

ANSWER

The batteries are rechargeable lithium ion batteries, battery life will depend on individual usage. However the TRU battery will typically give 80 hours of sensing and 4-6 hours of alarm.

QUESTION

How many users can log into the base station and be monitored?

ANSWER

With the optional tally board; slots for 12 active users can be managed. Options are available to manage in excess of 50 units from the base station using the Scott Command PC based system.

QUESTION

Is the ATS system Intrinsically Safe?

ANSWER

The Digital Pressure Gauge (DPG) and the TRU unit have the latest ATEX approvals and so are classified as intrinsically safe.

QUESTION

How loud is the alarm on the DSU/TRU unit?

ANSWER

The alarm is between 102 and 112 decibels in volume.

QUESTION

Is the system flame/fire proof?

ANSWER

Compenents which attach to the BA set have undergone and passed the same flame testing as the breathing apparatus set and are approved to EN137:2006 Type 2. This flame test is a total engulfment at 1000 oC’s for 10 seconds.

QUESTION

Is the system serviceable by the user?

ANSWER

Any servicing of the electronic elements of the system requires the unit to be returned to the manufacturer for servicing. This is to ensure that the ATEX approval is maintained.

QUESTION

What is the range of the TRU unit?

ANSWER

The range of the unit in “free air” is up to 1 mile. This range can be decreased if the users are working in buildings containing lots of steel or reinforced concrete.

QUESTION

Do the individual PASS units act as repeaters?

ANSWER

Each PASS can act as repeater unit upon activation of the evacuation alarm. This may enable a PASS unit that is out of range of the EC System to receive the evacuation alarm from another PASS unit rather than the EC system. This obviously increases the safety of the wearer should the building need to be evacuated

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTION

Are separate repeaters available?

ANSWER

Yes, micro repeaters can be supplied that can be deployed by the fire-fighters should they feel that they may go out of range of the Entry Control point

QUESTION

Are there any measures to stop the repeaters getting lost?

ANSWER

Yes, micro repeaters can be evacuated by the ECO after the incident. Upon receiving the evacuation signal their inbuilt LEDs and sounder will activate allowing the users to track them down easily.

QUESTION

How many events can the TECB record?

ANSWER

The TECB stores event data in an event log and this will store up to 5900 events.

The DPG has a similar storage capacity and stores 2500 events consisting of each command, plus internal parameters recorded once every minute. The data is stored as an endless log with the newest overwriting the oldest once the event log is full.

QUESTION

For how long can the Tally Board operate on batteries?

ANSWER

Because of the tally board’s unique design using two independently changeable rechargeable batteries the tally board can be kept running indefinitely.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

ALERT ATS - ADVANCED TELEMETRY SYSTEM

FEATURE

BENEFIT

Modular System

Allows users to buiold up system in line with their requirements and

budget

3 Different Entry Control

Systems

Allows users to select the product for their procedures

Simple and intuitive to operate Makes user training quick and effi cient

Intuitive display

Makes user interpretation of data easy

High contrast colour screen

Easily visible in dark or smoke fi lled rooms

Allows users to easily visualise product parameters

Simple, optional pre-use check Enables users to easily pre-use set

Enables pre use check to be done at users convenience

Competitive datalogging

Alows after event analysis of incident if required

All information provided on

one screen

User does not have to scroll through screens to fi nd required

information

Rechargeable battery

Reduces expense of purchasing & disposing of dry cell batteries

Can be added to existing sets

Allows customers to easily upgrade their current fl eet of sets.

Components on BA Set ATEX

approved

System is suitable for use in hazardous environments

Dual Battery system on TECB

Batteries can be "hot swapped" allowing infi nite running time of TECB

TECB Fast Start Up

Allows Incident Management to start immediately

Evacuation

Acknowledgements

Allow Entry Control Offi cer to understand of all personell have

received evacuation call

Display of non logged on user

Allows ECO to pick up personnel that may have missed the Entry

Control Point

Different symbols for man

down and panic alarms

Allows the Entry Control Offi ce to accurately asses the situation

Full Board Evacuation

Allows the Entro Control Offi cer to withdraw all personell from the

incident with a single button press

Selective Evacuation

Allows the Entry Control Offi cer to withdraw personell from a specifi c

area if required

Manual TECB functionality

Allows Entry Control Offi cer to use board as a Standard Tallyboard

should any issues arise with the electronics or batteries.

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LET’S WORK.

ACCURATE. RELIABLE. TECHNOLOGY.

The Scott Safety Alert ATS system is a true modular telemetry system, giving First Responders the ability to monitor the status of their own Breathing Apparatus and Entry Control officers to effectively manage their Entry Control procedures.

TO L E A R N M O R E V I S I T : SCOTT SAFETY.COM/EMEA

LET’S KEEP OUR FIRST

RESPONDERS SAFE

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