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White cylindrical smoke detector with sensor grille and indicator light

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation EME1S2-005 Smoke Detector 5

SKU CH-Q6N6-NYWK2 MPN EME1S2-005

Photoelectric smoke detector alerts to smouldering fires in server racks

  • Photoelectric sensor detects smoldering fires early
  • New condition ensures reliable out-of-the-box operation
  • Black Box Corporation engineering for server environments
  • AlertWerks integration simplifies rack monitoring

AlertWerks Photoelectric Smoke Detector

The AlertWerks EME1S2-005 is a photoelectric smoke detector designed for installation inside server racks and cabinets. It uses a light-scattering chamber that responds quickly to the large particles produced by smoldering fires common in electrical equipment. The unit mounts directly in the rack environment to provide early warning for critical infrastructure.

Practical limits of photoelectric detection

Photoelectric sensors excel at detecting slow, smoldering fires but react more slowly to fast-flaming fires that produce smaller particles. Dust, steam or insects inside a dense rack can trigger false alarms if the chamber becomes contaminated. The detector covers only the immediate rack area, so multiple units are required for full room protection.

Highlights

  • Photoelectric sensor detects smoldering fires early
  • New condition ensures reliable out-of-the-box operation
  • Black Box Corporation engineering for server environments
  • AlertWerks integration simplifies rack monitoring

Specifications

BrandBlack Box Corporation
ModelEME1S2-005
Shipping weight1.62 kg
Package size381 × 381 × 381 mm

Questions about this item

Which capacity should I pick when the product name ends with a 5?

The 5 is part of the model designation for the AlertWerks photoelectric smoke detector; there are no alternative capacities to select for this unit.

What does the photoelectric sensor actually do inside a rack?

It detects smouldering fires by sensing scattered light from smoke particles, triggering an alarm before flames develop.

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