The Xtralis originally developed the very early warning smoke detection system with VESDA, and believes it has now reinvented smoke detection for open spaces with Open-area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID). OSID by Xtralis is designed to provide reliable, cost-effective smoke detection for open spaces where fire detection presents unique challenges and where very early warning is not always the priority.

OSID offers advanced, dual wavelength imaging for environmentally challenging applications which require more tolerance to steam, dust, solid object intrusion and building movement. For mid and larger sized, applications such as shopping centre atriums, concert halls and sports facilities with environmental challenges, these units each have a range of up to 150m plus the ability to provide volumetric coverage.

The System Sensor 6500R & RS models are conventional infrared beam smoke detectors designed for standard, small and medium-sized applications such as warehouses, buildings with high ceilings and historic sites. They can be connected to an addressable system by using a suitable interface module and have a range of 5m to 70m, extending to 100m with a long-range reflector kit (6500-LRK). The RS device features the AssureTest remote test capability.

OSID users can now take advantage of a new range of e-learning modules covering a range of topics such as eliminating false alarms, effective installation guidance and wiring options, and use of the diagnostics software. The OSID e-learning module covers how OSID overcomes the common causes of beam false alarms; a product overview covers the OSID imager and emitter, accessing and setting the dip switches and wiring options for different systems; and the installation section covers the installation of the emitter and imager, particularly the configuration, positioning and alignment of the devices. It also includes ISOD commissioning and maintenance and the OSID diagnostics software.