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Series 300 conventional relay bases for fire and security systems
posted on 25/11/2002

System Sensor Europe has introduced three new designs of base into its Series 300 conventional family. The 24VDC version enables local management of externally powered devices; both the detector and the relay latch on when the detector goes into alarm. The 12VDC versions enable the Series 300 photo-thermal, photoelectric and thermal detectors to be controlled from any security panel operating at 12VDC. The detectors operate satisfactorily over a wide input voltage range from 8 to 30VDC, making them compatible with a security system's nominal 12VDC supply. If the zoning requirements of a smaller fire system are straightforward, it makes good economic sense to integrate the fire and security functions into one common control panel. The relay bases are available in latching and non-latching versions to allow the smoke detector to interface with the two commonly used alternative technologies employed in security system control panels. In the latching version, both detector and base per... [more]

Alarmcom becomes Siemens Building Technologies
posted on 03/10/2002

Alarmcom Limited (UK) has a new identity following the announcement that from October 1, 2002, the company is trading as Siemens Building Technologies Limited, Fire & Security Products. Fire & Security Products (FSP), a division of Siemens Building Technologies Limited (UK) - a company with sales in excess of £100 million – has relocated from its London Colney offices to the SBT UK Headquarters in Staines Middlesex. All customer services, sales orders, technical support, administration, training and showroom facilities will be located in Staines. The logistics and warehousing for FSP will now be handled by Siemens Shared Services from its purpose-built logistics facility at the heart of the motorway network in Hinckley, Leicestershire, with a direct computerised advanced warehouse management system link to the Staines HQ. The new identity is the latest phase in an ongoing business strategy developed for the company back in March 2002. Stephen Eggleton, Divisional Director of FSP ... [more]

BT redcare updates insurers on new standards, new products and how to reduce the cost of claims
posted on 13/09/2002

The annual insurance roadshow from BT redcare is returning to a venue near you with a series of forums designed to clarify a number of fire prevention and security issues and the impact they have on the insurance industry. Kicking off on 17th September in Bristol, 22 seminars are planned around the country. BT redcare will tackle issues such as: · Reducing the rising cost of fire claims · Specifying a DD243:2002 compliant security system – and the implications this has on police response · Evaluating the options available for different levels of risk · European standards for both fire and security protection This expert advice will be of benefit to all those in the insurance industry, with many insurers eager to specify alarm systems based on the latest European standards, rather than existing British ones. BT redcare’s fire specialist, James Winter, will be joining some of the seminars to discuss the impact of the European Standards, the increasing risks of arson, recent... [more]

Relay bases enable security interface for smoke detectors
posted on 06/09/2002

System Sensor Europe has announced three new relay bases for its ECO 1000 conventional detector family. The 24V latching version for fire systems enables ancillary devices such as door closers or fans to be switched when the detector goes into alarm. The latching and non-latching 12V versions allow the photoelectric, combined photo-thermal and thermal detectors to be controlled from a security panel operating at 12VDC. The ECO 1000 detectors operate over a wide input voltage range of 8 to 30VDC, enabling the devices to be controlled from both 12VDC security systems and 24VDC fire systems. The 12V relay bases are available in latching and non-latching versions to allow the smoke detector to interface with the two commonly used alternative technologies employed in security system control panels. In the latching version, both detector and base permanently latch into alarm until the power is removed from the device; in the non-latching version, the relay changes state on alarm. ... [more]

New alternative to application-specific aspirating system
posted on 18/07/2002

NOTIFIER Fire System's ID60 family of analogue addressable fire control panels is a cost-effective alternative to an aspirating system for the protection of buildings where computer rooms, control centres and other "mission-critical" or high value areas require the highest possible degree of protection. The ID60 family, consisting of three variants, features NOTIFIER's enhanced, patented AWACS and DIG software algorithms which provide sophisticated signal processing of the alarm signals from the high performance VIEWT sensors. The NOTIFIER VIEWT sensor provides a revolutionary advance in early warning smoke detection technology. The unique design of this sensor, combined with enhanced AWACS & DIG algorithms in the NOTIFIER ID60 series intelligent fire alarm panels, allow smoke detection sensitivity that is 10 to 50 times higher than present photoelectric technology, yet provides a system that is easy to maintain, adaptable and 100% addressable. (DIG) Dynamic Intelligent Groupin... [more]

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