Seismic sensor available that initiates immediate disaster response
Posted by Manny Urbina on Tue, Feb 12, 2008
Bill Diaz, CEO of the security equipment manufacturer Novacomm announced the release of a seismic sensor switch designed to send an instantaneous signal which shutdowns heavy machinery and security systems in the event of an earthquake or explosion. 
The tri-axial sensor system detects and identifies earthquake seismic patterns and/or explosions that occur in enclosed spaces. The sensing device serves multiple safety functions including shutting down machinery and heavy equipment such as elevators. The device also deactivates access control systems and delayed egress doors to allow people rapid exit from harms way.
Following successful product beta testing in Los Angeles, Novacomm plans to begin selling the company’s patented sensing devices this month. Beta testing allowed the company to calibrate the sensing device using a modified Mercalli scale rather than the Ritcher scale. The difference is that the Mercalli scale quantifies the effects of an earthquake on more than just the Earth's surface as does the Ritcher scale. More importantly, the Mercalli scale evaluates the impact on humans and man-made structures, which are the key areas of importance to businesses.
“Statistically speaking, each year more than 500 earthquakes claim lives and damage buildings,” says Urbina. “We hear from organizations about the increased worry about security and safety relating to natural disasters, accidental explosions and those caused by terrorism. These surprisingly low cost systems make it possible to immediately release people trapped by locked doors and assist with evacuation.”
The sensing device was developed to meet and integrate into existing National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Code Council guidelines.
Novacomm Inc., a security equipment manufacturing business, specializes in the design and production of modular high-security entry systems, known as Access Control Vestibules™. Since its inception in 1984 the company has grown to be the largest privately-owned manufacturer of security vestibules. Products are distributed through an international network of dealers including Diebold and ADT. The company is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico with US offices in Central Florida. For more information, visit www.novaacu.com or call (407) 932-4266.
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