After three years of careful research and development, and significant financial investment by Sprue Safety Products, the new SONA range utilises advanced, intelligent sensor technology combined with an "always-on guarantee" delivering enhanced levels of safety for householders and property.
The new SONA range consists of a mains-powered Thermoptek multi-sensor smoke alarm, Thermistek heat alarm, Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm and Alarm Control Unit, all offering faster detection of smoke, heat and CO to help alert householders to danger more quickly.
The SONA smoke alarm incorporates the latest Thermoptek multi-sensor technology, as used by over 90% of the UK Fire & Rescue Services, for detection of both fast flaming and slow smoldering fires in a single alarm, while the SONA heat alarm uses innovative Thermistek technology to constantly monitor the rate of temperature rise, warning householders about the presence of fire faster than other heat alarms.
Also included in the new SONA range are alarm solutions for those with hearing impairment including a Low Frequency Sounder and Strobe & Pad that uses strobe light and vibrations to alert householders to the presence of fire and CO.
For integrated whole house protection, the entire SONA range can be wirelessly networked using SONA’s Wi-Safe 2 RF communication technology, In the event of any one single device being triggered, all other alarms in the network will sound with the same alarm pattern, making it easier to identify whether it is a fire or CO incident. Up to 50 alarms can be meshed in one network, with the option of hard-wiring the alarms also available.
A unique intelligent Alarm Control Unit makes it easy to test and locate alarms without the need for step ladders. As standard, all alarms have a “sleep easy” function that will temporarily silence low battery and end of life alerts.
SONA alarms feature a sealed for life tamper-proof battery back-up, eliminating the need for constant recharge from mains power, helping to minimise energy consumption. Thanks to the slim mounting bases and aesthetic design across the range, SONA alarms complement any contemporary interior and are simple to install and commission.
Jeremy Roberts, Trade Sales Director, said: “Fire protection is of the utmost importance but with so many options available within the marketplace, selection of the correct product can seem difficult. The new SONA range not only helps to keep specification as simple as possible but is able to monitor more risks when compared to traditional solutions, offering the highest levels of fire and carbon monoxide protection.”
SONA’s unique Thermoptek multi-sensor technology, which is used for over 90% of the UK Fire & Rescue Services, is a thermally enhanced optical smoke sensor that constantly monitors for both smoke and temperature change within a room. If a sudden rise of temperature is detected, the sensitivity of the smoke sensor is adjusted to provide a significantly faster reaction to fires.
The Thermistek heat alarm technology incorporates a high performance sensor and unique radiant heat dish that reflects heat from a fire onto the thermistor, increasing its reaction time to fast flaming fires. The use of Thermistek technology ensures the SONA heat alarm is suitable for use in kitchens, garages, lofts and areas generally not suitable for smoke alarms.
The SONA CO alarm uses unique electrochemical sensing technology, together with SONA’s bespoke CO sensing chamber and diagnostic technology, helping to accurately measure low levels of carbon monoxide to provide early warning of toxic CO levels.