In the past, the most effective way to detect fires in electrical cabinets was by using an aspirating smoke detection system. In this setup, air samples from all protected cabinets are drawn back to a central detection unit through an aspirator and a network of sampling pipes connected to each cabinet. This allows the system to monitor for the presence of smoke inside the cabinets.

Although such a system can detect a fire at a relatively early stage, its limitation is that it cannot identify which specific cabinet is on fire. The user must manually open and inspect each cabinet to locate the source of the smoke.

Imagine a detection system protecting 60 cabinets with a single aspirating smoke detector. When an alarm is triggered, the user is faced with rows of enclosed high-voltage electrical cabinets—and must open and check each one to pinpoint the fire's origin. Meanwhile, the alarm keeps sounding, time is ticking, and the risk of explosion increases. The pressure on the user in this situation is immense.

Now, the innovative CSD Cabinet Smoke Detector from AVA PREVENT offers a compact, space-saving design specifically engineered for single-cabinet aspirating smoke detection.

The CSD integrates an aspirator, high-sensitivity smoke detector, display/control/programming panel, relays, and network interface—all within a miniature unit. It can be installed directly on each cabinet, allowing for precise detection and clear identification of alarm status.

With the CSD, users no longer need to search through multiple cabinets during a dangerous electrical fire. It provides fast, targeted detection, making it the ideal solution for cabinet fire protection.