Fire Suppression System Control Unit ARES II+
ARES II+ / CONTROL UNIT Fire Suppression System Control Unit ARES II+
Modern military and special-purpose vehicles operate under constant risk of fire and explosion, especially in high-threat environments. The ARES II+ Fire Suppression System Control Unit is developed to minimize these risks by enabling fast, reliable, and intelligent control of fire extinguishing and explosion suppression systems. With its compact architecture and advanced monitoring capabilities, ARES II+ ensures continuous readiness and effective intervention to protect both personnel and vehicle systems.
Configurable fire and explosion suppression control with dedicated monitoring, manual activation functions and vehicle-level communication.
Configurable Control for Vehicle Suppression Systems
ARES II+ provides centralized management for fire extinguishing and explosion suppression architectures installed on military and special-purpose vehicles. Dedicated indication sections for warning, detection and fault conditions are combined with power indication and individual detector channels associated with suppression cylinders.
The unit can receive detection information from multiple protected zones, including the power group, vehicle body, tires, engine compartment and crew area. This structure allows the control configuration to be adapted to the protection layout of the platform.
Monitoring, Verification and Suppression Activation
ARES II+ monitors connected detection inputs and manages the required suppression sequence when a valid fire or explosion condition is received. The architecture supports both automatic activation and operator-controlled manual activation.
Built-In Test Equipment (BIT) provides a system-verification function, while dedicated operating controls support different platform conditions. The supplied product information also identifies blackout operation and Combat / Peace mode selection among the supported functions.
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Dedicated Vehicle Functions Within One Control Architecture
The supplied configuration includes manual activation functions for the vehicle body, tires, engine and crew protection zones. These dedicated controls allow the suppression architecture to reflect different protected areas within the vehicle.
Alarm, fault and system-status information can be transmitted to the vehicle's main computer through CANBUS, integrating suppression-system information with the platform's electronic infrastructure.
ARES II+ System Highlights
Automatic & Manual Control
Supports automatic suppression activation together with manual control functions for defined protection zones.
Built-In Test Equipment
BIT functionality provides a dedicated method for checking and verifying the suppression control system.
CANBUS Data Transfer
System status, alarms and fault information can be communicated to the vehicle's main computer.
Zone-Specific Manual Functions
Manual body, tire, engine and crew activation functions are identified in the supplied operating information.
Blackout Mode
A dedicated blackout operating function is included among the supported control capabilities.
Combat / Peace Selection
The control architecture supports Combat and Peace operating-mode selection according to platform requirements.
Three Core Control Functions
Detection & Zone Monitoring
- Inputs
- Receives detection signals from protected vehicle areas.
- Channels
- Dedicated detector channels support cylinder-related monitoring.
- Indication
- Warning, detection, fault and power states are presented through dedicated indicators.
Suppression Management
- Automatic
- Initiates the required suppression response after a valid detection condition.
- Manual
- Provides manual activation functions for selected vehicle protection zones.
- Configuration
- The system layout can be adapted to different vehicle arrangements and operational needs.
Platform Interface
- CANBUS
- Transfers alarm, fault and status information to vehicle electronics.
- BIT
- Supports system verification through built-in testing.
- Modes
- Includes blackout and Combat / Peace operating functions.
Application Areas
Referenced Test Standards
The supplied product material lists the following standards for ARES II+. They are retained as provided without adding further certification or compliance claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What power input range is specified for ARES II+?
The unit is specified for 24 VDC nominal power with a 16–32 V operating range.
02What is the listed current consumption at 24 VDC?
The technical data specifies 70 mA @ 24 VDC.
03What are the dimensions of the ARES II+ control unit?
The supplied dimensions are 240 mm × 81 mm × 153 mm ±5.
04Which dedicated manual protection-zone controls are supported?
The supplied operating information lists manual body, tires, engine and crew activation.
05Which additional operating modes are identified for ARES II+?
The listed functions include blackout mode and Combat / Peace mode selection.
Technical Data
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