Fire and Safety
Introduction
Ascenten brings over a decade of expertise in designing fire and security solutions aimed at preventing large-scale disasters. We tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients, designing various types of Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs), including Conventional and Addressable systems, suitable for both industrial and domestic applications.
In addition to complete Fire Alarm Control Panels, Ascenten excels in designing a wide range of essential devices for FACPs. Our offerings include Loop Cards (circuit boards), Smoke Detectors, Thermal Detectors, Sounders, Speakers, Addressable Wall Horn/Strobes (audible and visual signaling devices), and Manual Call Points (MCPs) for manual fire alarm activation. Our precision and expertise in creating these vital components define Ascenten's reputation for excellence.
Designing Solutions
- Fire Panels: Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panels, Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels, Fire Suppression Systems
- Initiating Devices: Smoke and Thermal Detectors, Sounders and Strobes, Manual Call Points
- Add-On Boards & Others: Loop Boards, I/O Boards, Wired and Wireless Network Cards, Relay Cards, etc.
Designing Services
- Feasibility Study & Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Industrial Design (ID) / User Experience (UX)
- Design, Development, and Integration
- Prototype and Pilot Batch Production
- End-of-Life (EOL) Tester Design and Development
- Mass Manufacturing Support
- Product Enhancement and Maintenance
- Re-design and Development of Legacy Products
Technology Expertise
Our engineering team continuously researches emerging technologies to develop intelligent, intuitive, and innovative solutions. We stay ahead of technological trends to deliver cutting-edge products that meet current and future needs, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
Hardware:
- MCUs & MPUs: ARM Cortex-M33, M4, M7; Dual-core processors (A9 and M4), Quad-core Cortex-A53
- Sensors: Smoke, Thermal, Pressure, CO, LPG, PNG
- Wired Connectivity: UART, RS-232, RS-485, I2C, SPI, SDIO, CAN, Ethernet, USB
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (Classic & BLE), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
- Memory Interface: FLASH, EEPROM, FRAM, eMMC, SDRAM
- Display Interface: Parallel, Serial-SPI, MIPI-DSI, DVI
- Touchscreen: Capacitive
- Battery: Rechargeable Lead Acid
- PCB Design: 4/6/8/10 layers, mixed signal, high-speed design, pre- and post-signal/power integrity simulation
- Compliance: EN54, UL, CE, FCC, SIL2, ATEX
Firmware:
- Board Support Package (BSP) and Device Drivers
- RTOS Porting
- Support for Communication Protocols like CAN, MODBUS, RS485/RS232 for subsystem integration
- Ethernet, TCP/IP, or Wireless Communication (Wi-Fi/BLE) for networked fire systems
- Integration of Fire Sensors (smoke, heat, gas) and third-party modules
- Fire Detection Algorithms based on various sensors in the loop
- Proprietary Protocols for Address Assignment in Detectors
- Proprietary Loop Communication Protocols for Panel-Detector Communication
- Bluetooth Stack Integration
- Intuitive GUI Design, Menu-Driven Systems, and UI Logic Implementation
- LED Indicators for Panel Status Identification
- Access Level Management with Password Protection
- Event Logging and History Management
- Thermal Printer Integration for Automatic and On-Demand Copying
- Battery Charging Management
- Redundant and Fail-Safe Firmware for Life-Critical Systems
- Self-Diagnostics and Health Monitoring Systems
- Secure Firmware Updates (OTA, Encryption, Secure Boot)
- Data Integrity Assurance
- Fire Panel Configuration Upgrades via USB Flash Sticks and Priority Communication Protocols
- Storage Management for Configurations, Events, and Firmware Updates
- RTOS and UI Tool Evaluation
Software/Mobile Application
- iOS and Android Application Design and Development
- Bluetooth Connectivity Between iOS/Android Devices and Fire Panels Using a Third-Party Protocol Stack
- Remote Firmware Upgrades via Mobile/PC Applications
- PC Utility Design and Development
Featured Case Studies
- Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Fire Suppression System
- Smoke & Thermal Detectors
- Sounders and Strobes
- Manual Call Points
- Smart Detectors/Sounders
- Wireless Gas Leak Detectors
- Fire Panel - Legacy CPU Board Redesign