GASEOUS SUPPRESSION
Novec 1230 suppression
Clean agent · sensitive technical spaces
A clean-agent protection solution for sensitive technical environments.
- Agent family
- FK-5-1-12
- After discharge
- No residue
- For design
- Volume + enclosure integrity
- Priority
- Equipment continuity
NOVEC 1230 SYSTEM
A residue-free response line for equipment-intensive spaces.
A Novec 1230 clean-agent system is considered together with early detection, controls and enclosure integrity. This lets the protection decision reflect the facility's full operating context rather than the agent name alone.
Designed for server, archive and control rooms, this gaseous suppression system works together with early detection and a control panel.
- Residue
- 0
- Use
- IT · Archive
- Integration
- Detection · Control
SYSTEM LOGIC
The engineering decision begins with four questions.
Room conditions, equipment and operating requirements belong to one selection plan.
- 01
What is protected?
Critical equipment, records, archives or continuity requirements establish the priority.
- 02
How does the room behave?
Penetrations, ventilation, openings and construction gaps affect the design calculation.
- 03
What is it integrated with?
Detection, warning and related control points should be visible in the initial brief.
SELECTION FRAME
Do not reduce clean-agent selection to one criterion.
The table outlines discussion points for comparison; the final selection is based on the responsible engineer's project calculation.
| Criterion | Novec 1230 | Project review |
|---|---|---|
| Room operating use | Sensitive technical zones | Continuity and occupancy |
| Environment conditions | Enclosure parameters | Integrity and ventilation |
| Handover plan | Controls + records | Acceptance and service steps |
WHERE TO CONSIDER IT
An engineering discussion for critical technical spaces.
Actual risk and compatibility with existing systems are reviewed for every zone.
- 01
Data environments
Spaces assessed around continuity, equipment value and controlled operation.
- 02
Archives and collections
Protection scenarios where minimising water and powder residue is important.
- 03
Control and telecom rooms
Enclosed technical rooms with complex equipment and connected control points.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Design, integration and handover in one chain.
The delivery plan respects the facility's operating schedule and acceptance points.
- 01
Technical survey
The protected zone, penetrations and existing engineering interfaces are clarified.
- 02
Confirm the solution
Room-specific configuration and integration points are tied to the scope.
- 03
Installation and controls
Physical installation, panel logic and warning connections are checked together.
- 04
Acceptance and service route
Handover records clarify subsequent inspections and responsibilities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Let’s determine the right scope for your facility.
What inputs are used to assess a Novec 1230 system?
Core inputs are the protected room's use, volume, construction, ventilation and existing detection/control systems.
Can the system be designed for electronic equipment?
Clean-agent solutions can be assessed for areas containing sensitive equipment. Suitability must still be verified for the specific agent, room and manufacturer approvals.
What defines follow-up service?
The service plan follows the approved configuration, manufacturer requirements and the facility's operational rules.
RELATED SOLUTIONS
What is included in the engineering decision?
DEFINE YOUR SYSTEM
Choose the right response for your sensitive technical zone.
Share the room use and existing systems so the FireLine team can prepare a technical brief.