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5 October 2010

Clean, safe, efficient
INERGEN

plus the innovative fire extinguishing system

helps protect people, the environment and property from fire

In addition to its primary role of preserving life, other concerns, such as protecting the climate
and our environment, preserving valuables and supporting the continuity of business operations
in the event of a fire, are becoming increasingly important in the field of extinguishing
technology today.

At Security 2010 visitors will have the chance to see the INERGEN

plus extinguishing system
from TOTAL WALTHER GmbH, an innovative solution that fights fire effectively, safely and in
an environmentally friendly way, leaving no residues. The new INERGEN

plus developed
from the field-proven INERGEN

inert gas extinguishing system offers a new constant
pressure regulation feature, giving it greater operational reliability and fire suppression efficiency
whilst simultaneously allowing customers to save on installation and infrastructure-related costs.

The new INERGEN

plus gaseous extinguishing system works on the principle of oxygen
displacement using INERGEN

an extinguishing agent comprising three naturally occurring
inert gases: nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. The new constant pressure technology brings
the following advantages:
When an alarm sounds, the connected FAST 2000

fire detection and control system

will, after visual and audible signals, activate a primed control gas cylinder, which opens
the valves of the INERGEN

extinguishing agent cylinders pneumatically and, at the

same time, supplies control pressure to the individual pressure control valves on the
cylinders.
The pressure control valves are central to the INERGEN

plus technology. They are

activated by means of adjustable control pressure, which can be set to either 25, 40 or a
maximum of 60 bar, according to the pipe network pressure required, and reduce the
300 bar cylinder pressure accordingly.
The extinguishing gas is therefore able to flow through the manifold and into the nozzle
pipe network at a constant rate and pressure. This prevents any short-term pressure
peaks at the start of the extinguishing process. As a result, the pipe diameter and wall
thickness and the purging pressure release surfaces can be sized more economically.
Extended flooding periods from 60 seconds to a maximum of 20 minutes are also
possible, allowing the required extinguishing concentration to be maintained throughout
the entire flooding period. A modular design based on CI valve technology supports the
retrofitting of existing systems. All test floodings of the German-engineered extinguishing
system performed to date have been successful.

The INERGEN

extinguishing agent also has a number of field-proven benefits: the gas

extinguishes the fire without leaving residue and does not pose any risk to people present.
INERGEN

has the effect of stimulating breathing, ensuring that any injured or unconscious
people located within the flooding area who are unable to leave the area during the warning
period have sufficient oxygen. Its properties make INERGEN

the perfect extinguishing medium

for use in rooms containing items of high value, such as electrical switchgear and distribution
rooms, IT facilities, or even industrial facilities, museums and libraries.

Hall 1, stand 130
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Notes for editors

About ADT
ADT, part of Tyco International, designs, installs and services electronic fire and security
systems for residential, business and government customers. In Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, ADTs products include intruder alarms, closed circuit television, access control,
electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification, fire detection, integrated solutions
and monitoring. They are used to deter thieves and protect people, goods and property.
For further information please visit www.adt-deutschland.de.

ADT and the ADT logo are registered trademarks of ADT Services AG and are used under
license

About TOTAL WALTHER
TOTAL WALTHER, part of Tyco International, designs, installs and services fire detection,
protection and suppression systems and other integrated solutions for business, education,
healthcare and other sectors.
For further information please visit www.totalwalther.de.


For further information, please contact:

TOTAL WALTHER GmbH
Jens von Ebbe
Phone: +49 (0)221 6785-322
e-mail: jvebbe@tycoint.com

AxiCom GmbH
Anne Klein
Phone: +49 (0)89 800908-23
e-mail: anne.klein@axicom.de