AKCP Smoke Sensor

AKCP Smoke Sensor SK00 - Professional Fire Protection for Critical Infrastructures

The SNMP-enabled Smoke Sensor SK00 from AKCP is specially designed for early fire detection in mission-critical environments. Server rooms, data centers, production sites, and warehouses can be completely destroyed by fire within minutes, leading to catastrophic economic and legal consequences.

Fire Risks in Critical Infrastructures

The causes of fires in IT infrastructures are diverse and often unpredictable. The most common fire causes include:

• Negligent or intentional arson
• Technical defects (faulty power supplies, server overheating)
• Lightning strikes and electrical surges
• Overheating of air conditioning and UPS systems
• Spontaneous combustion due to faulty wiring
• Short circuits and electrical faults

Since not every company has mirrored server rooms or redundant infrastructures, besides significant economic damage due to costly downtimes, legal consequences due to data loss or compliance violations may also arise.

Technical Specifications of the AKCP SK00 Smoke Sensor

The SK00 smoke detector is based on a photoelectric detection system and meets the highest safety standards:

Sensor Features:

• Sensor type: Photoelectric smoke detector
• Detection range: Smoke / No smoke (binary detection)
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
• Alarm sound: 85dB at 3 meters distance
• Dimensions: Diameter 130mm, Height 51mm
• Power consumption: 290 mW (58mA)

Safety Features:

• Full function test button
• Automatic alarm reset
• Insect-resistant sensing chamber
• Low profile for optimal ceiling mounting
• Complies with UL 217 standard and BS 5839 pt 6 Grade F
• LED status indicator and strobe light on smoke detection

Network Integration and SNMP Monitoring

As an IP-capable smoke sensor, the SK00 integrates seamlessly into existing network monitoring systems. Connection is via standard RJ45 port with Cat5/Cat6 cable to AKCP sensorProbe or securityProbe base units.

The sensor has a unique OID (Object Identifier) and can be queried directly over the network via SNMP commands. This allows seamless integration into professional Network Management Systems such as Nagios, HP OpenView, WhatsUp Gold, or OpenNMS.

Alarm and Notification Systems

In the intuitive web GUI of AKCP sensorProbe and securityProbe devices, you can comfortably configure the smoke sensor and set various alarm options:

Notification types:

• Email alert: To up to 6 recipients simultaneously
• SMS notification: Via 3rd-party gateway
• SNMP trap: Direct forwarding to monitoring systems
• Integration: Into fire alarm systems and control panels

The disconnect alarm provides additional security by automatically notifying you if contact to the sensor is interrupted due to tampering or sabotage. This feature is especially important for monitoring remote sites and branch offices.

Installation and Mounting Options

For optimal smoke detection, the SK00 should be mounted on the ceiling. The sensor is suitable for room monitoring as well as direct installation in server and equipment cabinets.

Mounting options:

• Ceiling mount: Optimal smoke detection through rising smoke gases
• Cabinet installation: Direct protection of critical IT hardware
• Screw mounting: Secure fastening with supplied hardware

Scalable Monitoring Solutions

The AKCP smoke sensor offers flexible expansion options for infrastructures of different sizes:

Cabling and range:

• Daisy chaining: Up to 10 smoke sensors per port
• Sensor spacing: Maximum 30 meters between chained sensors
• Potential-free contact: Connection of multiple sensors via dry contact inputs

This configuration is ideal for fire monitoring of large infrastructures such as data centers, production halls, or multi-site environments.

Protecting Your IT Infrastructure

A fire in mission-critical areas can have existential consequences for small and medium-sized businesses. AKCP's network-based remote monitoring solutions provide professional protection even for remote branches and sites.

Advantages of AKCP fire monitoring:

• Early detection: Detection at the early stages of fire
• 24/7 monitoring: Continuous sensor surveillance
• Central management: All sites in one user interface
• Mapping functions: Immediate localization of critical alarms
• Redundant alerting: Multiple notification channels

Integration into Existing Security Systems

The SK00 can operate in parallel with existing fire alarm systems. Thanks to dual connection options (intelligent sensor port and dry contact), both AKCP monitoring and conventional fire alarm control panels can be controlled.

System integration:

• Parallel operation: With existing fire alarm systems
• SNMP integration: Into professional monitoring systems
• Web-based management: Central configuration and monitoring
• Alarm escalation: Stepwise notification by priority

Maintenance and Reliability

The AKCP SK00 smoke sensor is designed for low-maintenance continuous operation. The internal battery ensures continuous monitoring even during power outages. The autosense feature with disconnect alarm provides automatic fault detection for cable breaks or sensor failures.

Reliability features:

• Internal emergency power supply: Battery backup for power failures
• Automatic self-tests: Continuous function checks
• Insect resistance: Maintenance-free sensing chamber
• Long-term stability: Years of maintenance-free operation

The combination of professional hardware, intelligent network integration, and flexible alerting options makes the AKCP SK00 the ideal solution for fire protection of critical IT infrastructures. Whether single-site or multi-site environment – the SK00 smoke sensor provides reliable protection against fire damage and its catastrophic consequences.