Warning Alarm Stability Protection Device
- Firefighting and USAR applications
Leader WASP allows rescuers to monitor the movement of an unstable structure during a fire operation, or during a rescue-clearance operation. In case of bigger movement than selected threshold, device triggers an alarm. So team on duty can quickly leave their position for a safer area.
- Accurate for optimal safety
Leader WASP is ultra-sensitive and provides an early warning of movement (0 to 2.6 degrees) and vibration (0 to 100 Hz). This is alarmed via rotational failure of the risk that it has been attached to. The warning device is quick to implement and easy to operate.
- Versatility
Leader WASP safety warning system will attach to any surface in any position at any angle via a series of supplied brackets (Building, Crane, Pylon, Truck, Racking, Bridge, Concrete plate, Strut, etc).
- Teams using Leader WASP
Rescue teams using Leader WASP include Fire departments in the UK, Germany, International and National USAR teams in Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, China, UK, Germany, Norway, Croatia, Vietnam, Denmark, and various commercial companies.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
The Leader WASP or Warning Alarm for Stability Protection was initially developed for the UK International Search and Rescue team, of which Matt Keogh was a member for 27 years. Matt is the creator of WASP and LEADER is now undertaking its manufacturing and promotion.
The stability controller was specifically designed for movement detection to protect USAR staff when entering earthquake damaged buildings because of spending hours in buildings breaching through floors all the time unaware if actions made were weakening the structure further.
Leader WASP safety monitoring and warning device gives rescue crews an early warning of failure allowing them to realise what they were doing (Breaching, Shoring, Tech Search) was possibly going to cause collapse of the unstable structure.
| PRIMARY FUNCTION |
Monitors movements and vibrations on unstabilised or stabilised structures for early warning of movement |
|---|---|
| FILTERS |
None |
| SERVICING |
Recalibration not needed. Annual servicing on request. |
| Shape |
Small heavy cube to carry and place. Has integral magnet for fixing on metal. Need bracket accessories to be attached to structure. |
| IP |
IP66 |
| RUNNING TIME |
1 week in continuous work |
| Power Supply | |
| SPECIALTIES |
It detects movements of angle, not homogeneous translation (an opening door), not if lowered (a dropping/rising lift or strut leg) |
| ENVIRONNEMENT |
Designed for applications near crews at work in confined spaces but also outdoor situations |
| FLASH LIGHT |
Red lights on the 4 sides with 2 blinking rythm according working info or alarm triggering |
| CONFIGURATIONS |
1 or 2 monitoring units in one set. They are not linkable. |
| ALARM OPTION |
None |
| ALARM |
Several alarm volume levels or Mute |
| UNIT CALIBRATION IN FIELD |
20 sec to 30 sec |
| LIVE MONITORING |
No indication on box |
| MONITORING METHOD |
Detects rotation movement from 0.1° to 2.6° and / or vibration from 0.5hz to 100hz. |
| TECHNOLOGY |
Seismic + Accelerometer sensors |
| RISK DURING IMPLEMENTATION |
Rescuer must get close to or onto the structure to be monitored. However rescuers know level of risk and act accordingly to use Leader WASP. |
| Warranty |
