How easily is the Safe Roof System installed?
The ease and speed of installation depends on a number of factors, including truss accessibility, allowed work hours, obstructions, union requirements, fire walls, etc. Our factory-trained installers will review your site and provide both time and cost estimates before installation begins. Cost-efficient installation with minimal business interruption is always our goal.
How many devices will be installed in my building?
The Safe Roof System can monitor all or part of a facility. Generally, one set of beam transponders is required per bay or when there is a change in roof elevation.
Will ambient light affect Senteck's monitoring abilities?
No. Ambient light does not affect the performance of the Safe Roof System. We use a pulsed light sources which eliminates the ambient light intrusion effect.
Will I experience "false alarms?"
Generally, false alarms are not a problem. The Safe Roof System is built to feature optical time delay settings to avoid alarms caused by temporary beam interruption, for example, a bird flying through the beam's path or a forklift raising materials between the trusses.
What happens during a power failure?
All Safe Roof Systems come with built-in battery backup to ensure uninterrupted system operation for up to 72 hours or more, based upon the size of the facility. In addition, The Safe Roof Systemwill trigger an alarm to signal a power failure. No outside service is required to reset the system after a power failure. The system automatically resets after the power is restored - or after a beam obstruction has been removed. (Manual resets can be always be installed by request.)
Does the installation or use of the Safe Roof System pose any safety risks?
No. All Safe Roof Systems are designed, manufactured, and installed in accordance with OSHA and FDA regulations. All components are UL and CSA listed. No protective gear or devices are required.
Does the Safe Roof System monitor shear caused by snow drift conditions?
Yes. Strain is measured in the diagonal member of the bar joist as the bar joist sits on top of the column underneath the change in the roof elevation where the snow drifts. The strain in the diagonal is then converted into load in that member and subsequently into shear load at the column line.