Can I breathe in the fog?
Yes, itis completely harmless to people, animals and inventory. The fog is made offood grade glycols and de-ionized water.
Does it leave any odors orresidues?
No, thecarefully balanced mixture of glycols and controlled dispensing system maintainthe maximum protection using the least amount of fluid. All components in themixture will evaporate at ambient temperature after an activation.
Does Fog affect food,electronics or sensitive products?
Can't the burglar simply waituntil the fog dissipates?
A fogcannon from SECSEN can be adjusted to discharge at intervals in order tomaintain the fog level in a room.
SECSEN has the market's longest dissipationtime of up to one hour.Furthermore, the fog cannon is activated every time thesecurity/PIR sensor registers movement in the room. Consequently it does nothelp to wait until the fog dissipates.
What can I do to ensure that myemployees don't accidentally activate the alarm?
Thesecurity fog protection is activated by the alarm system. However with a SECSENFog Cannon it is also technically possible to avoid unintended discharge. Wealways recommend that our alarm installation contractors demonstrate to thestaff what to do in case of accidental activation.
Is there a risk that the firebrigade will turn up?
The foglooks like smoke, but when the system is activated, the control centre will beable to contact the fire authorities so that they do not turn up because awhite 'smoke' is coming out of the building.
Please note that if someone makes a bona fide emergency call about afire/smoke, and it turns out that it is security fog protection, the emergencyservices do not have the legal authority to send the owner of thesecurity fog protection system a bill for the false alarm.
Can I install a security fogprotection system when I already have a fire alarm system?
Yes, butyour fire alarm system must be equipped with the correct sensors. Find out morefrom your alarm installation contractor.
Please note that the sprinkler system is normally not triggered by the securityfog protection system.
What happens if a burglar cutsoff the power?
A SECSENFog Cannon can also be activated even when the power to the building and thealarm system have been cut off. This is ensured by the built-in back-up battery,which keeps the fog cannon heated for up to three hours. This functionalitygives you extra security.
How do I get rid of the fogagain?
Eventhough the fog is so dense that you cannot see your hand in front of your face,when you air out it will be completely gone within about 20 min. with strongventilation. Afterwards, there will be no more signs that the fog protectionhas been activated.
However, it is important ventilation begins within one hour of the alarm havingactivated the fog cannon at the latest
When do I have to replace thefluid container?
Justlike petrol in a car, it is important that there is always fog fluid in the fogcannon. Luckily, our fog cannon sends a signal to the control centre and makesa beeping sound in the room to let users know that it is time to replace the fluid.
Are there any requirements forsecurity fog protection?
Yes.Some insurance companies all over the world require security fog protection incertain types of companies, such as jewellers and watchmakers. Insurancecompanies may also require security fog protection if you have repeatedlyexperienced burglaries.
It is dangerous for theburglar?
Securityfog protection has one simple and straightforward function - to cut off accessto valuable property for more than an hour by rendering it invisible. A fogcannon will not catch a burglar in a building or cut off his escape route inany way. The objective is to confront burglars with the fog so that theyimmediately flee out the way they got in, thus avoiding lost valuables.
Can a fog cannon provideprotection from burglaries, robberies and assaults?
Yes, itcan.SECSENFog Cannons are not only used to prevent break-ins and vandalism whenauthorised personnel have left the building. Fog security is also used to foilpotential robbers.
According to the worldwide standard for fog security a Fog Cannon can be usedtogether with a panic button when robbers enter for example a shop.
Kiosks, fuel stations, jewellers' shops and banks all successfully use FogCannons activated by a panic button to foil potential robbers.
Can I install security fogprotection as the only security system?
Securityfog protection is a supplement to a standard alarm system, which is what givesthe necessary signal that activates the fog cannon. The signal from the alarmsystem to the control centre also provides important information about, e.g.,malfunction, low fluid levels and sabotage of the fog cannon. A fog cannonshould therefore not be used on its own.
Can I hide the fog cannon?
Yes! Ourfog cannons are prepared for hidden installation under the ceiling or behind awall. Only a little hole is needed to allow the fog to pour out into the room.
If the fog cannon is placed in a space under the roof slope or in the attic,you need to make sure that it is dry and always has a temperature of above 5degrees C.
And if the fog cannon cannot reach the ceiling or the wall, we have a specialextension piece for the nozzle. Just ask us
If you do not find the answer to your question about security fog protection, please feel free to call us or send us an email.
