Innovative Gas monitoring and control systems

for saving energy in

UNDERGROUND CAR PARKS

Rautistrasse 12 • CH-8047 Zürich • Schweiz

Tel.: +41 (0)44 404 38 38 • Fax: +41 (0)44 404 38 39
info@kimessa.com
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KIMESSA AG
KIMESSA AG was established in 1985 as an innovator
in the design and manufacture of electronic fixed gas
detection solutions.
KIMESSA AG specialises in fixed gas monitoring and
control systems, with customers drawn from industries
including underground car parks, HVAC, laboratories,
refrigeration, food and brewing.
KIMESSA AG has achieved worldwide notable success
with their acclaimed carbon monoxide monitoring and
control equipment in the underground car park market,
designed to compliment specialist ventilation systems
with some of the world’s leading companies in this field.
All of our products are developed and manufactured in
Switzerland. 50% of our output is exported through an
experienced distributor network.
Certified to ISO 9001:2000 in 2004 and today to ISO
9001:2008, KIMESSA AG proves they are committed to
meeting their customers demand for robust, high
quality and innovative products.
KIMESSA-Products
• Swiss quality engineered products
• Free consulting and project design
• Proven competent and co-operative worldwide
customer service
• Maintenance provided by dedicated and motivated
personnel
• KIMESSA is committed to develop and innovate while
maintaining a strict QC protocol combined with
rigorous functional tests on each product
• KIMESSA Gas detection solutions represent 30 years
experience in the market
• For more information, please consult our website or a
distributor near you. www.kimessa.com
Today‘s society daily lives and works with poisonous, Gas monitoring in:
flammable and inert gases. Gas is an economical,
functional and essential commodity, but one which can
Underground car
become dangerous if used or released in a non-
parks
controlled manner.
Typical gases:
CO, NO2
Intensive research and development have led to the
production of the compact KIMESSA gas monitoring
system for industrial and domestic applications. With
the CANline control units, and an extensive variety of
Refrigeration
Gas Detectors, KIMESSA is helping to prevent accidents
systems
and damage to people, homes and the workplace.
Typical gases:
NH3, CO2,
A gas monitoring system also actively promotes energy
HFKW/HFCKW
saving by monitoring and controlling the use of gas.

Thanks to the superior technical solutions they offer,

Laboratories
KIMESSA gas monitoring systems are versatile, high
Typical gases:
quality and extremely cost-efficient. All products are
O2, CO2, H2, CH4,
subject to stringent quality control and are manu-
C3H8
factured using innovative production and testing
techniques.

KIMESSA and their representatives have more than 30

Gas heatings
years of experience, and extensive technical knowledge
Typical gases:
to deliver the best in class guarantee when consulting,
CH4, C3H8
implementing and supporting your gas monitoring
system.

Industrial
applications
Typical gases:
HC, H2S, O2, Cl2,
O3, CH4

Also:
• Workplace hygiene
• Chemical industry
• Power stations
• Beverage production
• Refrigeration systems
• Food industry
• Petro chemistry
• Water/Sewage water
• Cellulose/Paper industry
Underground car parks
CO/NO2 measurement and control systems are there-
fore standard equipment in underground car parks and
bus parking garages to regulate air quality and protect
personnel. Energy efficient control of ventilation systems,
safety and air quality are critical requirements in the
provision of a gas monitoring system for underground
car parks and garages. The new generation of versatile
CANline gas monitor control units are a cost effective
solution for small and large installations. Precise and se-
lective measurement is a prerequisite for the best results.
Exhaust Gas Alarm Signs
The CO/NO2 gas concentration in an enclosed space
can quickly increase due to heavy traffic movements or
a vehicle engine malfunction and result in a potential
poisoning hazard. Exhaust gas detection ‘gas alarm
signs’ promptly alert any persons at risk to the presence
of excessive gas concentrations in the ambient air. The
‘gas alarm signs’ are installation friendly and can be
perfectly integrated in any enclosed space, even with

sophisticated architecture. Symbols and text are used to

Innovative and tailored design of the CANline gas convey the correct response to an exhaust gas alarm.
monitor enables versatile, convenient control of the The text is available in several languages and the design
ventilation system. of the ‘gas alarm sign’ can be individually adapted
(height, pictogram, etc.). On request the complete gas
Individual ventilation protocols are created with user detection system including the ‘gas alarm sign’ can be
selected Kimessa control programs. The integrated fan provided with an emergency power supply.
activation and deactivation time delays prevent
premature fan activation due to locally elevated CO
concentrations (petrol vehicles) or NO2 concentrations
(diesel vehicles). The quality and accuracy of CO/NO2
measurement is dependent on the detector measuring
principle. KIMESSA CO/NO2 gas sensors are equipped
with a selective electrochemical sensing element. This
guarantees an effective optimum operation of the
ventilation system while maintaining the required safety
threshold from vehicle exhaust fumes.

Touch screens or Web servers can be used for the

visualization and rapid control of gas monitoring data.
All data is of course recorded and can be viewed locally
on the touch display or via the Web browser on any PC.
The KIMESSA system allows for the option to integrate a
UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to be integrated into
the control cabinet and therefore does not require its
own housing. Alternatively, we can install all items in a
project-specific control cabinet.
The KIMESSA humidity control unit evaluates the sensor
data and stops the fan as soon as the absolute humidity
inside the building is higher inside than outside.

Our gas detector housings are made of welded stain-

less steel, are extremely robust and offer excellent prote-
ctions against vandalism, an unfortunate occurrence in
public car parks. To differentiate the Kimessa BUS tech-
nology gas monitoring concept from our competitors; we
also completely integrate the alarm activity into the BUS.
For example, the LED warning lights and the alarm soun-
ders can be integrated into the BUS. This means a signifi-
cant saving in cable runs. A further advantage is that
extensions or changes can be performed economically
and new cable runs are possible at any time.

Differential moisture control solution for the

dehumidi-fication of underground car parks
To overcome the problem associated with high humidity
and damp conditions in underground car parks, Kimessa

offers a differential moisture control solution for the

dehumidification of underground car parks. Provided
that the air outside of the building is dryer than the air
inside, the differential humidity control developed in-
house by KIMESSA acts as an efficient space
dehumidifier upon activation.

With differential moisture control, one humidity/tempe-

rature sensor is fitted in the enclosed space and a se-
cond humidity/temperature sensor is fitted outside the
building. The two sensors are connected to the
KIMESSA moisture controller, which is preferably instal-
led in or next to the control cabinet.
Gas monitor CANline 32+

Supply: 24 VDC (opt. 230 VAC)

Sensor-Inputs: 4 x Analogue/ 32 x Digital (CAN-Bus)
Output signal digital: Modbus RTU
Switching output: 8 potential free (2A)

Main features:
Operating temperature: -10 °C ... +40 °C
Air humidity: 5...95 % (non condensing)
Specifications electronic
Supply: 24 VDC (opt. 230 VAC)
Power consumption: max. 60 mA
Specifications construction
Housing protection: IP 54
Material: Thermoplast
Weight: 1100 gr
Features
• The CANline 32+ control unit displays the
detector gas concentration with name and location
• The CANline 10 may be connected to a total of 32 analogue or digital sensors along
with 6 off relay cards
• 3 CANline-Bus-Expander cards may be connected for an additional 3x32 digital
sensors inputs giving a total of 128 sensors
• Maximum of 128 relays may be connected (6 Relay cards on the CANline 32+ and
3x6 relay cards on the CANline-Bus-Expander)
• 4 off 4-20mA detector inputs provided

Electronic and Dimensions

CANline Touch-Display

Speisespannung: 16...30 VDC

Eingänge: keine
Signalausgang digital: KIMESSA CANBUS
Schaltausgänge: keine

Betriebsbedingungen
Betriebstemperatur: -20 °C ... +70 °C
Luftfeuchtigkeit: 5...95 % (Nicht kondensierend)
Technische Daten Elektronik
Zuleitung digital: 4x1.00 mm2, geschirmt
Speisespannung: 16...30 VDC
Stromaufnahme: 300 mA
Technische Daten Konstruktion
Gehäuse-Schutzart: IP 20
Material: Thermoplast
Gewicht: 950 g
Eigenschaften
• Das CANline Touch-Display dient zur graphischen Anzeige der gemessenen
physikalischen Grössen
• Darstellung der Betriebszustände mittels Balkendiagrammein in unterschiedlichen
Farben (grün = Betrieb, orange = Voralarm rot = Hauptalarm, grau = Sensor inaktiv
rot und „error“ = Technische Störung
• Gemessene Gaskonzentrationen werden automatisch geloggt und können mittels
Berührung des Sensorkanals aufgerufen werden
• Automatisches Abspeichern der Betriebs- zustände: Voralarm, Hauptalarm und Störung
• Die Montage erfolgt wahlweise auf die Schaltschranktüre oder eingebaut in ein
Gehäuse direkt an die Wand
Elektronik und Masse
Gas sensor KSEC 504
for detection of Carbon Monoxide CO

Measurement principle: Electrochemical

Output signal digital: KIMESSA CANBUS
Position: 1,5 meter from floor

Sensor specifications
Standard calibration: 0...300 ppm
Response time t 90: < 50 sec
Operating temperature: -10 °C ... +50 °C
Position sensitivity: none
Long term output drift: < 5% signal loss/year
Life span at 20 °C: > 5 years, depending on the application
Specifications electronic
Wiring digital: 4x 1,0 mm2, shielded
Supply: 16.5...30 VDC
Power consumption: max. 20 mA
Inspection (Maintenance)
The sensor and the electronic require an inspection. Routine calibration is recommended
once or twice a year.
Specifications construction
Housing protection: IP 32
Material: Aluminum,
RAL 5009
Weight: 600 g
Electronic and Dimensions
Gas sensor KSEC 684
for detection of Nitrogen Dioxide NO2

Measurement principle: Electrochemical

Output signal digital: KIMESSA CANBUS
Position: 30 cm from Floor

Sensor specifications
Standard calibration: 0...10/20/50/100 ppm
Response time t 90: < 25 sec
Operating temperature: -20 °C ... +50 °C
Position sensitivity: none
Long term output drift: < 12% signal loss/year
Life span at 20 °C: 4 years, depending on the application
Specifications electronic
Wiring digital: 4x 1,0 mm2, shielded
Supply: 16.5...30 VDC
Power consumption: max. 20 mA
Inspection (Maintenance)
The sensor and the electronic require an inspection. Routine calibration is recommended
once or twice a year.
Specifications construction
Housing protection: IP 32
Material: Aluminum,
RAL 5009
Weight: 600 g
Electronic and Dimensions
LED-sign LW 1101/1102

Supply: 24 VDC

Main features:
Operating temperature: -20 C...+55 °C
Specifications electronic
Wiring analogue: 2 x 0.75mm2
Supply: 24 VDC
Power consumption: 150 mA
Flash frequency: none
Volume: none
Specifications construction
Housing protection: IP 20
Material: Housing made of powder-coated sheet
Weight: 1.8 / 2.8 kg
Features
• Enhanced visibility through 2-colour LED combination
• Simplified understanding by combining text/pictogram
• Can be combined with an external alarm horn
• Long service life due to LED technology (approx. 1,000 hours of operation)
• Text in verschiedenen Sprachen lieferbar
• Also available as a 2-sided version for ceiling installation (model LW 1102)
• Robust construction
• Directly mounted on the wall
• Housing made of powder-coated sheet steel, grey RAL 7001
• Suitable only for indoor installation
• Options: Text and colours can be modified at the customer’s request
• Temperature range: -20...+55 °C
Electronic and Dimensions
Alarm horn PS 581, 24 V

Supply: 24 VDC

Main features:
Operating temperature: -15 °C...+50 °C
Specifications electronic
Wiring analogue: 2x0.75 mm2
Supply: 24 VDC
Power consumption: 70 mA
Flash frequency: none
Volume: 92 dB,1m
Specifications construction
Housing protection: IP 32
Material: ABS, shock-resistant, light grey
Weight: approx. 0.18 kg
Features
• ABS, shock-resistant plastic case colour light grey
• Connection: conductor 1,5 mm2
• Indoor installation
• Weight approx. 0.18 kg
• CE tested
• Dimensions: approx. 7x8 cm
• Ambient temperature: -15°C...+50°C
• Output approx. 92dB, 1m

Electronic and Dimensions

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