OSID by Xtralis Sets New Standards in Open-Area Smoke Detection
The company that revolutionized very early warning smoke detection with VESDA has reinvented smoke detection for open spaces with Open-area Smoke…
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Xtralis OSID and FAAST Flex Detection
Open-area imaging detection for large volumes, plus compact aspirating detection for smaller critical rooms.
Brand overview
Open-Area and Compact Aspirating Detection
OSID uses imaging-based open-area detection across a volume rather than a point sensor above it, which suits tall and open buildings where smoke stratifies below the roof and a ceiling detector may never see it.
FAAST Flex is a compact aspirating detector for smaller rooms that still need early warning but do not warrant a full VESDA installation. Intech supplies, installs and maintains both.
- Open-area coverage OSID supervises a volume rather than the point above a single detector.
- Tolerant of movement Imaging detection is designed to cope with building movement and obstruction.
- Compact aspirating option FAAST Flex suits smaller rooms needing early warning without a full pipe network.
- Accessible servicing Both mount where they can be reached without closing the space beneath.
Featured
Featured OSID and FAAST Products
Which approach suits depends on the volume, the height and how the space is used.
System
How Open-Area Detection Works
01
Emitter
An imaging emitter projects across the protected volume.
02
Imager
A receiver images that signal continuously across the space.
03
Obscuration
Smoke crossing the volume changes what the imager sees.
04
Alarm
Sustained obscuration at the set threshold signals the fire alarm panel.
Applications
Where OSID and FAAST Are Specified
Open-area detection earns its place where ceiling height, movement or obstruction make point detection unreliable.
Warehouses and logistics
Height and racking make ceiling detection slow and hard to service.
Industry detailAtriums and public buildings
Tall open spaces where smoke stratifies below the roof.
Industry detailProduction halls
Large volumes with machinery and limited roof access.
Industry detailComms and equipment rooms
Smaller critical rooms suited to compact aspirating detection.
Industry detailHeritage buildings
Minimal fixings and discreet installation in protected structures.
Industry detailPlant and switch houses
Difficult access and high ceilings.
Industry detailOur services
Xtralis OSID & FAAST Flex Supply, Installation and Support
Product selection and consultation
Choosing the right model for the application rather than the catalogue.
System design and engineering
Layout, sizing and the cause-and-effect where the system drives something.
Installation and commissioning
Installed, commissioned and proven as one tested sequence.
Upgrades and expansion
Extending or replacing an existing installation without starting again.
Preventive maintenance and AMC
Scheduled inspection and testing with a documented record.
Troubleshooting and support
Fault diagnosis from the team that commissioned the system.
Resources
Xtralis OSID & FAAST Flex Datasheets
Every datasheet we hold for the range, linked directly. 1 documents.
Full range
The Complete Xtralis OSID & FAAST Flex Range We Supply
Models & variants
OSID by Xtralis Sets New Standards in Open-Area Smoke Detection
The company that revolutionized very early warning smoke detection with VESDA has reinvented smoke detection for open spaces with Open-area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID). OSID by Xtralis provides reliable, cost-effective smoke detection for open spaces where fire detection presents unique challenges and where very early warning is not always the priority. 1101, 11th floor Technocity IT Premises co-op Society, Sector X-5/3, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape Navi Mumbai 400710 All Rights Reserved By Intech Fire & Security Pvt Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What project teams usually ask about Xtralis OSID & FAAST Flex.
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Call +91 88795 33000What is OSID?
An open-area imaging smoke detector from Xtralis. It supervises a volume between an emitter and an imager rather than the point above a single detector.
How is OSID different from a beam detector?
Both work across a space. OSID uses imaging, which is designed to tolerate building movement and partial obstruction better than a conventional aligned beam.
What is FAAST Flex for?
Smaller rooms that need early warning but do not warrant a full aspirating installation — a compact unit with a short sampling network.
Which one do I need?
It depends on the volume, the ceiling height and how the space is used. The site assessment establishes that.
Can these be retrofitted?
Usually yes. Both mount at accessible levels, which is often easier to retrofit than a ceiling grid.
Do they integrate with an existing fire panel?
Where the panel and device support a compatible interface, yes. We confirm that against the installed equipment first.
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Find the Right Detection for Large or Critical Spaces
Tell us about the volume you need to cover and an engineer will recommend an approach and quote supply and installation.