Sensis™:
Specialist aspirating smoke detection
Features & Benefits
Explore the key features and benefits that make Sensis a smart,
cost-effective choice for reliable early warning smoke detection where conventional solutions fall short.
Very Early Warning Smoke Detection
Detects smoke in its earliest stages, providing maximum response time.
High-Power Blue LED Technology
Increased sensitivity to the smallest smoke particles, delivering faster fire detection than traditional IR systems.
Smart Smoke Level (SSL) Environmental Learning
Continuously adapts to dust and changing environmental conditions, reducing nuisance alarms.
Wide-Area, Multi-Pipe Coverage
Protects compact to large, complex spaces with reliable early smoke detection.
Which Sensis System is Right for You?
Every environment has unique fire safety requirements, choosing the correct early warning smoke detection solution is critical. To help you decide, we have created a comprehensive comparison guide that outlines the features and benefits of each model in the Sensis range.
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Model
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Azure 500s
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Azure 2000s
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Indigo CSD-H
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Cobalt HM1
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Cobalt HM2
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Product
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Area Coverage
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1860 m2
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2000 m2
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100 m2
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1600 m2
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2000 m2
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Alarm Sensitivity Range
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0.005~20% obs/m
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0.005~20% obs/m
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0.1~12.5% obs/m
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0.01-20% obs/m
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0.01-20% obs/m
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Max No. Pipes
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1
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4
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1
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1
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2
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Max Pipe Length (Linear/Branch)
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100/240 m
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400/960 m
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30/40 m
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105/260 m
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105/260 m (x2)
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Max Sampling Hole
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30/60/60
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40/60/100
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2/4/4
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8/16/30
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16/32/64
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Pipe Addressability
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Address displayed on S2000/4A
16 zone relays S2000/4A16 |
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Smart Smoke Level Monitoring
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Relay Outputs
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7
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7
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2
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2
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4
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No. of Aspirators
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1
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4
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1
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1
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2
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3-in-1 Display
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Optional Zone Relays
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16 in Sensis 2000/4A16
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4 relays (configurable)
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8 relays (configurable)
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Event Log
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EN Approved
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FM Approved
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Pending
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Pending
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Pending
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Types of Aspirating Smoke Detectors
An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a fire detection system that uses an aspirator to continuously sample air from the protected area via a network of pipes. The air is then analysed in a highly sensitive detection chamber, allowing the system to identify minute smoke particles at incipient fire stages.
Aspirating Smoke Detectors (ASD)
An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a highly sensitive fire detection system that continuously draws in air samples from the protected area through a network of pipes. The air is passed through a detection chamber, where sophisticated sensors check for even the smallest traces of smoke. Unlike traditional spot detectors that wait for smoke to reach them, ASDs actively “sample” the environment, making them capable of detecting fires at a very early, often invisible stage. They are commonly used in mission-critical or challenging environments such as data centres, clean rooms, cold stores, and warehouses—where fast, reliable detection and reduced false alarms are essential.
Cabinet Smoke Detectors (CSD)
A cabinet smoke detector takes aspirating detection a step further by protecting equipment right at the source. Unlike room-level detectors that only sense smoke once it escapes into the wider environment, a cabinet unit draws air samples directly from inside electrical or server cabinets. This means it can identify overheating or smouldering components long before room sensors would react. For installers and operators, it offers targeted protection, faster warning times, and peace of mind that critical assets are safeguarded without adding complexity to the wider fire system.
Cabinet Smoke Detectors (CSD)
A cabinet smoke detector takes aspirating detection a step further by protecting equipment right at the source. Unlike room-level detectors that only sense smoke once it escapes into the wider environment, a cabinet unit draws air samples directly from inside electrical or server cabinets. This means it can identify overheating or smouldering components long before room sensors would react. For installers and operators, it offers targeted protection, faster warning times, and peace of mind that critical assets are safeguarded without adding complexity to the wider fire system.
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