Fire safety solutions

for tunnels
Planning Tool
Planning Tool – fire safety solutions for tunnels
Answers for infrastructure.

Fire control panels

The Sinteso™ FC20 fire control panels with integrated power
supply offer a logical, menu-driven user interface with
interactive, dialoge-based procedures. Network up to
32 panels via FCnet (ideal when multiple tunnels are
monitored via 1 control center). The panels are accessible
remotely over Ethernet (remote operation, system
diagnosis/configuration changes, simple maintenance,
and troubleshooting).

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Voice alarm system
The E100 voice alarm system linked to loudspeakers in
shelters and exits. Automatically activated by the fire
detection system on confirmed alarm, and capable of
broadcasting live or pre-recorded evacuation messages
to users to ensure safe and rapid evacuation of the
tunnel tubes.
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Extinguishing control panels 5
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The XC10 range includes control units for single or 10 13
multiple (up to 16) detection zones/extinguishing sectors.
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All relevant incidents are forwarded to connected fire
control panels. The XC10 units also interface with 6
ventilation systems. 10
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Linear heat detection 7
The FibroLaser™ fiber optic cable detects both radiated and
convected heat, reducing the influence of air-flow on the
detection rate. It gives instant information on the fire size,
direction and speed, the number of fire sources, and the
temperature inside the tunnel (with graphical visualiza-
tion, data refresh cycle time <15 seconds). The cable is
www.siemens.com/firesafety maintenance-free (operating life of 30 years).

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Smoke detectors
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© Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2010 • 0,21003 Early fire warning by smoke detection in road tunnels with
high ceilings and ventilation levels thanks to the continu-
be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract. ous measurement of smoke concentration. These detectors
which do not always have to be present in individual cases. The required features should therefore are also ideal in environments with corrosive atmospheres,
The information in this document contains general descriptions of technical options available, and offer fog suppression by heating. A temperature sensor
enables the location of fires. Signal output via relay contacts
or Profibus.
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Aspirating smoke detectors enable early and reliable For outstanding and rapid extinguishing. This technology is Detection of unauthorized entries into the technical
detection of fires in highly ventilated zones: they can be widely used in data centers and therefore ideal for tunnel rooms with comprehensive intrusion detection systems.
positioned in the technical room or at air intake points technical rooms: the nitrogen-based agent is harmless to Scalable systems with powerful alarm management tools,
inside the tunnel to prevent external environmental people, the environment, and the electrical infrastructure. high immunity to false alarm, and integration with video
conditions (e.g. smoke caused by fires of criminal origin) The unique constant discharge technology employed ensures surveillance and access control systems.
to affect the continuity and safety of the traffic through minimum overpressure and turbulences, reducing the risk
the tunnel. of further damage to critical systems.

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Alarm indicators
Sinteso S-LINE detectors are based on the ASAtechnology™ In the complex environment of tunnels and technical
developed by Siemens. The range includes optical, thermal, rooms, alarm indicators ensure that the danger area is
and combined fire detectors (e.g. for rooms containing immediately identifiable even if the detector in alarm
electrical cabinets), a multi-sensor model for smoke, heat status is not visible.
and carbon monoxide (e.g. for shelters), and EX models
(e.g. for use in the emergency power supply storage room).
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Sounder and sounder beacons
For immediate manual actuation of an alarm, manual call Sounder and sounder beacons provide both acoustic and
points are placed along the exit routes. optical alarms, ensuring that tunnel users and staff are
immediately alerted even in noisy environments such as
in shelters or in the tunnel tubes.
Input/output modules
For the connection with potential-free contact, used
to acknowledge or activate technical states (e.g. door,
ventilation, portable fire extinguisher).
Control center
The ITCC from Siemens caters for tunnels of all types and
sizes, allowing not only the traffic guidance and control
equipment, but also the light, air, and power supplies, the
fire detection systems, pollution measurement, or emer-
gency call systems to be centrally managed. Integration
takes place at automation level for increased redundancy
and reliability.
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Automatic incident detection
Video surveillance inside the tunnel and the technical
room. Automatic incident detection inside the tunnel using
Siveillance™ technology: this universal video application
generates events when user-defined safety and security
rules are violated. Video streams can be analoge (CCVS),
video over IP or pre-recorded MPEG4 and AVI files. PAL and
NTSC supported.
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Access control
The range of SiPass access control systems provides
a very high level of security without compromising
convenience. Access readers at the technical rooms’
doors restrict access to critical systems to authorized
personnel. SiPass systems integrate in existing IT
environments and support advanced multi-site identity
management, remote connectivity, and integration
with video surveillance and intrusion detection.
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Answers for infrastructure.

ITCC SCADA System SCADA ITCC Fibro Vis

Ventilation Heating Lighting Scanning Traffic control

Holistic fire safety – an economic Remote access

must for tunnels

Tunnel safety is a complex and far-reaching topic. Complex because TCP/IP
it encompasses structural engineering and operational measures E100 OTS-4 (24V DC)

both inside and outside the tunnel. Far-reaching because by improving Fire control panel FC2020-EZ Fire terminal FT2040-AZ
Art. no.: A5Q00016702
Ev
Evacuation Art. no.: A5Q00015699

tunnel availability, safety measures also help keep entire regional Air Water Power Intrusion Access Video Art. no.: A5Q00016827
system
conditioning detection control surveillance Fire control panel FC2020-AZ
economies running. Single row wall cabinet
Sin
Art. no.: A5Q00015550 Detailed planning tool
CA
CAB-1 6-W flush speaker
Art. no.: 0-92148-en
And although most of the fire safety technologies deployed in this Art. no.: S24235-C20-A1
Art Art. no.: S-730
type of infrastructure may be similar to more standard buildings, they 1) FCnet XEO:DEL-180_220_265FW-S16K (PLC)
Detailed planning tool
have to address very unique challenges in terms of people self-rescue Art. no.: 0-92124-en
and evacuation, but also incident mitigation and structural damage
limitation. Taken in a context of changing traffic patterns and increas-
ing volumes, fire safety system planning considerations therefore need
to go beyond the current technological merit of individual products
or systems: They must cater for potentially changing requirements in FDnet
terms of how fire safety as a whole is regulated, managed, maintained,
ASA neural fire detector ASA flame detector Fire control panel FC2040-AE Detailed planning tool
and modernized over the entire life cycle of each tunnel. ASA heat detector
FDT241 FDOOT241-9 FDF241-9 Art. no.: A5Q00016852 Art. no.: 0-92149-en
Art. no.: A5Q00004813 Art. no.: A5Q00003006 Art. no.: Wide Dynamic
Combined sounder beacon FDS229 Art. no.: A5Q00004812
A5Q00023093 (red, FDS229-R) day/night
Art. no.:
IP camera
A5Q00023093 (red, FDS229-R)
A5Q00023092 (yellow, FDS229-A)

ASA neural fire detector

FDOOT241-9
15-W horn speaker
Art. no.: A5Q00004813
Input/output module FDCIO222 Art. no.:
Art. no.: A5Q00002369 Detector base attachment LTL:HP-15TG-S115K

Art. no.: A5Q00003945

Planning for success with a forward-

Linear heat detection cable

thinking fire safety partner
■ Making sense of tunnel complexity
Each tunnel provides its own unique
safety challenges, based on where it is
located, its layout, height, and traffic
volumes and patterns. Siemens brings
its expertise in fire safety and critical
infrastructure protection to help planners
and engineering companies reconcile
available fire safety technologies with
the specificities of each tunnel: by bal-
ancing out regulatory constraints and
best practices with budget considera-
tions, we contribute towards user safety
targets whilst providing optimal costs/
benefits to tunnel operators and inves-
tors, over the entire life cycle of a tunnel.
■ Future-proof safety technology
strategy
Siemens understands the impact that the
confined environment of tunnels, their
critical economic role and the regulations
have on fire safety performance require-
ments, today and in the future. As your
partner of choice, we help you establish a
future-proof fire safety technology strat-
egy, tailored to each tunnel and trans-
lating into an overall system that will
deliver consistently high performance
in the long term. This is also why we only
recommend systems that are seamless to
install, commission, integrate, operate,
maintain – and modernize. Our long-term
project management capability is comple-
mented by comprehensive documenta-
tion processes that ensure records of
upgrades and maintenance are kept and
available throughout the tunnel life cycle
– compensating for the inevitable tunnel
engineer and operator turnover.
FibroLaser
Art. no.: S54370-K3-A1
■ Holistic tunnel fire safety ■ The service success factor Heavy duty manual call point Smoke
Alarm sounder FDS221-R detector
Effective tunnel safety requires operational When selecting fire safety systems, par- Art. no.: A5Q00005525
systems that can monitor all important ticular consideration should also be given Art. no.: A5Q00004117 Art. no.: A5Q00003087 Evacuation 24 V strobe light
lighting Art. no.:
parameters, ensure smooth traffic flow, to the service levels offered by the chosen
and support incident response coordi- provider – and their effects on daily tun- V24211-Z40-A6
nation. The all-encompassing system nel availability and safety levels. Siemens
described here covers all the areas in a offers a comprehensive service portfolio,
tunnel that, if affected by fire, could have Advantage™ Services – encompassing life
a serious impact on user safety, tunnel cycle management, operational services,
structural integrity, or on operational alarm management, as well as system
systems that are crucial both to day-to-day maintenance and knowledge services.
tunnel availability and incident manage- Combined with our “Guaranteed Repair
ment. These solutions draw from over 150 Time”, this means that we remain proactive
years of fire safety research and devel- in our involvement over the entire tunnel
+24 VDC
opment: Meeting or exceeding current project life cycle, thereby ensuring high
European tunnel safety regulations and performance in the long run. LaserFOCUS ASA wide-spectrum smoke Manual call point red FDM221 Input/output module Extinguishing control unit XC1001-A Input module FDCIO222
industry standards, they were chosen for detector FDO241 Standard, available in different colors “transponder” FDCIO223
VLF-250 Art. no.: S54390-C1-A1 Art. no.: A5Q00002369
their consistent track record in the many Art. no.: A5Q00004811 Electronic switching unit FDME221 Art. no.: S24218-B102-A1
Art. no.: VLF-250-SIE Input/output module FDCIO222
tunnel projects Siemens has been involved
in over the years, as much as for their
Highlights
VLF-500 Art. no.: A5Q00002451 Art. no.: A5Q00002369 Tunnel
capability to integrate into a holistic tunnel Art. no.: VLF-500-SIE
safety concept. ■ Nearly 50 years experience in
tunnel fire safety
■ Strive for integration Example extinguishing system with XC10 control unit Ex zone FibroLaser linear heat detection
Fire safety solutions from Siemens – such ■ Complete fire safety project man-
as those presented here – can be man- agement from one partner over the in a transformer room
aged stand alone or integrated into the tunnel life cycle
overall tunnel management system (e.g.
SCADA). Integration ensures that all tunnel ■ Rely on a fire safety expert for a
systems work together and react automati- future-proof safety technology Polyamide tube
cally to incidents with minimum operator strategy Two fiber
released open closed
interaction, e.g. triggering accident warn- optic cables
ings at the tunnel entrance or appropriate ■ Combine industry-certified products Tunnel battery/generator room 4 mm
Cable jacket
FRNC*
road signals along the route emergency and systems into high-performance
services are taking to reach the tunnel. safety systems
Aramid fibers
Integration therefore empowers tunnel
operators and owners to manage opera- ■ Improve compliance with national
tional fire safety and incident response and international safety regulations
more effectively, thus reducing the costs
of tunnel closures, repairs and traffic ■ Maximize investment protection loss of agent
diversions – and bringing a measurably thanks to best-in-class service levels
improved return for investors.
* FRNC: Flame Retardant Non Corrosive

FDnet

Alternative solution Gas

for control room

(optional)

1) Alternative: Line extension using fiber optic

LaserFOCUS
cables and interface modules.
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