Automatic and Manual

CTX Model was made possible with the introduction of the patented automatic pressure differential valve. With its unique capability these valves allow a large and powerful discharge of ColdFire® through discharge tubes. These systems combine the highly effective, totally non-electrical simplicity of the Cold Fire Super Systems CT Model, with those advantages previously claimed for multi nozzle automatic fire fighting systems.

CTX Model made use of the same Detection tubing to act as both detector and accurate discharge unit. However in CTX Model, the instant drop in pressure within the Detection tubing during activation, is used to trigger a separate and simultaneous discharge of ColdFire® via the valve through the discharge tubing and pre-positioned nozzles. The protection provided is two fold, it ensures that nozzles can be positioned to protect important items regardless of turbulence and the Detection tube will discharge at the point of the fire. Although the action of the Detection tube discharge itself may suppress the fire, the activation of the valve gives the assurance the system will protect the major investment.

An example of the Cold Fire Super System CTX Model would be to protect a large and complex vehicle with a manned compartment (cab), and a large unmanned engine compartment. The cylinder(s) are mounted where ever practical. The Detection tube(s) are routed within both the manned and unmanned compartments, while the discharge tube and nozzles are placed only within the engine compartment. The fire can be sensed at any point along the Detection tube route, whether in the manned or unmanned areas or could be manually activated by the optional manual discharge valve. In this example, the Detection tube would be set to deliver ColdFire® which is not harmful to the operator, should the fire have initiated and ruptured the Detection tube within the cab. Regardless of the point of initiation, the slave function of the CTX valve, ensures that the valuable engine compartment is simultaneously and independently protected by the ColdFire®. The CTX valve gives the user the option to protect equipment regardless of turbulence, by positioning of delivery nozzles. The CTX valve uses the ColdFire® at the same pressure in both the Detection tube and the cylinder. The discharge will be a combination of Detection tube and nozzles.

The CTX Model is the best unit to protect engine compartments in large machines with large cooling fans.