FIGHTING FIRES WHERE THEY START

The AMFE Pro Cert as a VdS-approved fire extinguishing system

The AMFE (Automatic Mini Fire Extinguisher Unit) is a small extinguishing device that can be combined with one of our fire extinguishing control panels to create an innovative fire extinguishing system.

The extinguishing system offers reliable and cost-effective fire protection for your switch cabinet, electrical distribution board and electrical systems! If a technical fault occurs in an electrical device, the AMFE can detect and extinguish the fire and prevent re-ignition.

The extinguishing agent used, FK-5-1-12, also known under the brand name Novec™ 1230, removes the heat from the fire and thus stops the combustion reaction. As it is electrically non-conductive and evaporates without leaving any residue, there is no consequential damage.

Connection to any commercially available fire alarm system is guaranteed by compliance with DIN EN 54-2, so that our extinguishing system can be integrated into your existing infrastructure. As a certified AMFE partner of JOB GmbH, Meister Brandschutz GmbH & Co KG is always available to answer any questions you may have.

The AMFE has VdS approval. In combination with the Hekatron fire extinguishing centre as the "Amfe Pro Cert" extinguishing system, it has VdS system approval. These certifications also guarantee recognition by your property insurer.

Preventive fire protection for:

Switch cabinets
Automotive
Train
Electrical appliances
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The AMFE functional principle

The thermal glass sprinkler bulb integrated in the mounted trigger head breaks when a defined trigger temperature is exceeded, activating a spring mechanism which releases the cylinder with the extinguishing agent.

As this is a mechanical release, neither a power supply nor a control unit are required.

The sprinkler cylinder has a metallic coating and can therefore be connected to any standard fire alarm system coupler for fire alarm detection.

With the optional use of a fire extinguishing control centre, we enable the integration of various fire detection systems such as smoke detectors or a RAS system for smouldering fire detection/extinguishing.

AMFE on standby
Glass elementbursts
Cylinder is opened
Extinguishing medium escapes

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The advantages of the AMFE automatic mini fire extinguishing unit at a glance:

Automatic fire detection
Automatic deletion
Can be networked with multialert®
Can be retrofitted anywhere
No use of CO2
Cost-effective

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The AMFE(AUTOMATICMINI FIRE EXTINGUISHING UNIT) is an independent, thermally or electrically triggered fire extinguishing/small fire extinguishing unit and is used for preventive fire protection in switch cabinets, server cabinets and vending machines in escape routes.
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Release heads

The AMFE can be triggered in two ways. Thermally or electrically.

With thermal release, a thermal glass/sprinkler ampoule is integrated in the release head. When a defined temperature is exceeded, this bursts and activates a spring mechanism. This opens the extinguishing agent cylinder. The pressurised extinguishing agent is released.

In the case of electrical activation or remote activation, the thermo ampoule receives its activation impulse from a higher-level fire alarm system, the fire extinguishing control centre. The ampoule is triggered by 24 VDC via the coil coating of the thermoampoule. Several AMFEs can be connected in series with the electrical remote release. Produktbild 2

Ampoule operating principle

Triggering principle:
The bursting of the thermal glass ampoule activates a spring mechanism that opens the extinguishing agent cylinder. The pressurised extinguishing agent is released. Produktbild 3

Pressure gauge

The cylinder can be used with a pressure gauge (VdS-certified version) or without a pressure gauge.
The use of the extinguishing agent cartridge without a pressure gauge fulfils the standards and guidelines of the
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Extinguishing agent

The cylinder is filled with the extinguishing liquid FK-5-1-12, also known under the brand name Novec™ 1230, and is mechanically sealed during the manufacturing process. When it escapes, the extinguishing agent changes into a gaseous state and can therefore extinguish even concealed sources of fire immediately by removing the heat from the fire and thus stopping the combustion reaction.

In contrast to water, foam or powder extinguishing agents, FK-5-1-12 (Clean Agent) virtually eliminates secondary damage as the extinguishing agent is neither corrosive nor electrically conductive. It leaves no residue and can be easily removed from the room by ventilation. Furthermore, it is completely harmless to humans as there is no oxygen displacement. Produktbild 5

Cartridge sizes

The AMFE is available in different sizes for different protection volumes.
  • 6 different cartridge sizes for volumes from 0.046m³ to 1.149m³
  • Service life of 10 years from commissioning
  • Temperature application limits from 65°C to 100°C depending on the version
  • Supplement fire protection concepts: uncomplicated and flexible retrofitting possible at any time!
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The cascaded use of several AMFEs means that larger volumes can also be extinguished/protected.

Size Protection volume for class A* fire 5.8%
(VdS guideline 2381)
Size (mm)
Diameter / length (mm)
Extinguishing agent
Min. content (ml)
0 0.046 m³ = 46 litres 22 x 133 24
1 0.137 m³ = 137 litres 35 x 149 72
2 0.229 m³ = 229 litres 40 x 179 120
3 0.459 m³ = 459 litres 50,8 x 226 241
4 0.686 m³ = 686 litres 50,8 x 311 360
5 1.149 m³ = 1,149 litres 60,3 x 357 603
*Class B fire 6.1%