SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System
Advanced Threat Detection – Superior Protection
SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System
• Provides superior preventative and
countermeasure solutions for First
Responders and Homeland Security
• System facilitates consequence
management and minimizes risk of
exposure
• Can be installed permanently (wired or
wireless) or utilized as a portable
system
SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System
• Applications
– Emergency
response
– Public events
– Building protection
– Mass transportation
– Perimeter
monitoring
– Hazardous
response
– Industrial
SAFESITE Was There
Event
Location
New Years Eve Celebration
Times Square
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs
City of Houston Fireworks Celebration
Minute Maid Ballpark
Democratic National Convention
Boston, MA
2004 Summer Olympics
Athens, Greece
Monday Night Football
Charlotte, NC
Department of Homeland Security - Full
Scale Exercise
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Preakness Stakes
Baltimore, MD
Red, White and Boom
Columbus, OH
SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System
• Wireless networked system capable of
detecting and communicating the presence of:
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Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC)
Combustible Gases
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA)
Gamma Radiation
Wireless Network
• 1 watt, 900 MHz frequency hopping, spread
spectrum
• Up-to 2 mile line of sight between any two
units
• Each unit can be configured as a repeater
providing extended distance between units
Wireless Network
• Each unit transmits all information to SAFECOM
in one second
• Maximum six sensing outputs per SAFEMTX
• Maximum sixteen units per network
• Maximum network information transmitted and
received in sixteen seconds
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3
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16
System Components
• SAFEMTX
– Multi-threat detector
•SAFECOM
–Command center
SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector
• Multi-threat detector
– Four interchangeable
sensors
• TIC’s
• VOC’s
• Combustible
• Oxygen
– CWA
• Nerve
• Blister
– Gamma radiation
• CZT
– GPS
Toxic Industrial Gases
• Utilizes smart sensing technology
for TIC detection for up-to four
sensors
– Interchangeable
– Pre-calibrated
• Electrochemical, catalytic, and
photoionization technologies available
• Over 30 specific sensors available
for detecting such gases as:
– Ammonia, chlorine, hydrogen
chloride, hydrogen cyanide
Volatile Organic Compounds
• Photo-ionization (PID) technology
• 10.6eV lamp
• Ranges
– 0-200 ppm with 0.1 ppm resolution
– 0-1500 ppm with 1.0 ppm resolution
• New heater element added that
completely eliminates humidity and
temperature effects
Chemical Warfare Agents
• Surface acoustic wave
(SAW) technology
– Differentiates between nerve and
blister agents
– Nerve Agents
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GA Tabun
GB Sarin
GD Soman
GF
– Blister Agents
• HD Mustard Gas
– Low false positives and false
alarms
– 30 second response time
Chemical Warfare Agents
• SAW provides a multi-pattern sensor, or
“fingerprint”, that is unique to a class of
agent
Radiation
• Gamma radiation detection
• Utilizes cadmium zinc telluride
(CZT) technology
• Specs
Range
Sensitivity
Saturation
CZT
0–100mR/hr
0.1mR/hr
100mR/hr
CZT
0-1000mR/hr
1mR/hr
1000mR/hr
SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector
• Handle
– Rugged
– Lockup area
• Options
– Pump
– Horn
– Beacon
SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector
• Keypad
– Mimics Sirius functionality
– Performs
• Calibration
• Alarm settings
• Alarm acknowledge
– Onboard LEDs
• Normal
• Fault
• Alarm
– Display
• State-of-the-Art LCD
Display
• Lists all 6 threat readings
simultaneously
SAFEMTX Multi-Threat Detector
• Power
– Lithium-Ion Battery
• 24 hour run-time without CWA
• 7 hour run-time with CWA
– Four position charger
– Optional Alkaline Battery
– Run and charge in place from AC supply
– Run and charge from car battery
SAFESITE Multi-Threat Detection System
• Rubber boot
– Increased impact resistance
– Removable
– Different colors
SAFECOM Command Center
• Mission-critical
information received
and stored
• Interfaces to PC
• Operates off of AC or
12V Power
• Network capabilities
– TCP/IP (Ethernet) hub
Mission-Critical Information
• SAFEMTX provides the following data
to SAFECOM Command Center
– Gas readings
– Relative CWA threat level (mg min/m3)
– Radiation dose rate (mR/hr)
– GPS information
– Signal strength
– Battery run time
– Alarm set points
– Fault conditions
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SAFECOM Command Center
• Monitors and controls all activity
• Displays live sensor and system status
through wireless communication
• All information is encrypted and stored
• Enable/disable individual horn
• Import images or utilize GPS/mapping
program
• Scrolls through all enabled units
• Locks on alarm unit for quick viewing
SAFECOM Command Center
• Importable map images
• Click and Drag icons
SAFECOM Command Center
• Inlaid mapping tool – automatic GPS location or type in
physical address of each SAFEMTX
SAFEPAC Perimeter Area Command Kit
• Complete system
– Two pelican case
– Four SAFEMTX MultiThreat Detectors
– One SAFECOM
Command Center
– PC interface software
– Four pack charger w/
batteries
– “Charge in place” system
for all units
– Storage for accessories
– Storage for Calibration Kit
Approvals and Certifications
• Received
– Class I Division 2
• Future
– Edgewood Proving Ground / RDECOM
– Battelle / EPA
Ingress Protection Rating
•Ingress Protection (IP) ratings specify the environmental
protection an enclosure provides.
IP First number:
Protection against solid objects
IP Second Number:
Protection against liquids
0
No protection of the equipment
0
No protection of the equipment
1
Protected against solid objects up to
50mm, e.g. accidental touch by
hands
1
Protected against vertical falling drops
of water
2
Protected against solid objects up to
12mm, e.g. fingers
2
Protected against direct sprays of
water up to 15deg from vertical
3
Protected against objects up to 2.5mm,
e.g. tools, wires etc.
3
Protected against direct sprays of
water up to 60deg from vertical
4
Protected against solid objects up to 1mm 4
e.g. small wires etc
5
Protected against dust limited ingress (no 5
harmful deposit)
6
Totally protected against dust
6
Protected against water sprayed from
all directions- limited ingress
permitted
Protected against low pressure jets
of water from all directions limited ingress permitted
Protected against strong jets of water,
e.g. for use on ship decks limited ingress permitted
• The SAFEMTX Detector
and SAFECOM
Command Center are
IP65 rated
• SAW sensor is rated IP44
(due to the pump and fan)
and is protected against
rain
SAFESITE Selling Points
• Powerful 1W radio
– Communication back to the SAFECOM is
KEY!!!
– Ability to be configured as a repeater
– Retractable antenna
• Software / Display
– Ability to view RF signal strength at detector
– Indicates 6 threats simultaneously
– Lockout panel standard
SAFESITE Selling Points
• Smart sensors
– Plug & Protect
– Interchangeable and quick change out
• 37 sensors available Today!!! (the list will grow)
– 29 Toxic sensors
– 1 Combustible sensor
– 2 VOC sensors
– 2 Oxygen sensors
– 2 Gamma radiation sensors
– 1 CWA sensor
SAFESITE Selling Points
• SAFEMTX Batteries
– LiOn or Alkaline options
– 24 hour time without SAW
– 7 hour run time with SAW
• Pump option
– 350cc/min
– 200cc/min with 50’ sample line
• Unit will have a permanent/fixed version
– Applications for wall mount, fenceline, etc.
SAFESITE Selling Points
• SAFECOM
– PC direct connect with USB port
– Acts as a TCP/IP (Ethernet) hub
– Operates on 110VAC or 12VDC
• GUI
– Simple, comprehensive screen
– Quickly change from mapping to imaging
• Rugged
– Thick, sturdy handle
– Impact-resistant sanoprene boot
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