Distributed sensing for large areas

With the point sensing approach to leak detection, liquid must reach the location of a probe to trigger an alarm. Depending on the circumstances, a leak may spread considerably before it reaches an individual probe. With distributed sensing, liquid is detected if it makes contact anywhere along the length of sensing cable that monitors an entire area.

But distributed systems are not all the same. Some can sense leaks but not locate them. Others have inferior design, and are prone to errors or lack self-diagnostics.

A TraceTek system is constructed with world-leading technologies to minimise false alarms, pinpoint leaks to better than one metre accuracy, and constantly monitor its own self-diagnostics for system integrity. A locating panel even displays the distance to the leak, enabling quick and effective response.

A TraceTek locating system detects the leak at its source, signals the alarm, and displays the exact distance to the leak. By referring to a map of the system layout (supplied as part of the TraceTek system), you can quickly locate the leak source.

 

Point Sensing

Point Sensing probes come into their own in areas where sensing cables would be difficult to install. This may be because of either a harsh operating environment in which detection is required, or the impracticality of installing lengths of sensor cable in vulnerable areas such as lift pits or below air conditioning units.