Electrical Contracting News (ECN) May 2016 | Page 53

FIRE DETECTION & SECURITY

SPECIAL FEATURE

PRO PANEL

SMALL PLACES

Kentec Electronics is recognised for its extensive EN, UL & FM, marine,
analogue, conventional and extinguishant ranges of fire control panel
solutions. Designed for the widest, most demanding range of applications,
Kentec’s Syncro and Sigma ranges are a popular choice for contractors.
The Syncro range includes Syncro AS, Syncro Matrix, Syncro View and
Syncro Focus, plus a range of site specific special application fire control
panels to deliver turnkey fire system solutions. Sigma XT range features
status indicators plus other ancillaries, including programmable warning
signs, Sigma XT+ and Sigma Si, Sigma XT+ ECU – hybrid solution.
Kentec’s comprehensive capability also includes its UL listed, FM
approved, Elite RS analogue addressable fire control panels. The Sigma
A-XT releasing panel offers outstanding performance for all small to medium
fixed firefighting installations.
The all-new Taktis product range of fire alarm control equipment
combines the very latest hardware and software to produce a control
and indication system
that’s powerful and
sophisticated, yet simple
to use and understand,
with the flexible
configurability to realise
many other control and
indication applications,
with direct integration
into intelligent buildings.
For further information
visit: www.kentec.co.uk

Eaton is aiming to simplify the installation of
fire alarm systems in smaller premises with the
launch of a two-wire system.
The company’s latest fire alarm system,
BiWire Ultra, is designed for fast and efficient
installation in buildings such as primary schools,
small hotels, offices, restaurants and retail stores
where a standard conventional system would have
typically been installed. However, unlike standard
conventional systems, the BiWire Ultra enables
all detectors, call points and notification devices
to share the same zone wiring, reducing cabling
requirements by up to 50 per cent.
To support the launch of the new system, Eaton
has developed a new CPD certified seminar on twowire systems. The CPD aims to help electrical engineers
and installers better understand the different type of
fire systems available and how two-wire can save costs
compared with a conventional system.
BiWire Ultra comprises an intuitive fire alarm control panel
alongside a range of complementary devices including call points, a five-in-one fire detector plus a
range of EN54-23 approved beacons and sounder beacons.
BiWire Ultra is the latest addition to Eaton’s comprehensive suite of life safety solutions, which
aim to help building owners and managers meet their safety obligations in the most effective and
efficient manner.
For further information visit: www.cooperfire.com

SAMPLE ANALYSIS

SECURE BACK UP
ESP continues to
develop its range of
access control products
and has just added
a new power supply
with battery back up
for lock releases to its
accessory collection.
For use with its
single-way and multiway door entry systems,
and access control
systems, the 2A 12vDC
boxed power supply
will help maintain the
security of your door
from intermittent and
prolonged loss of power, and thus provide reassurance.
It is designed to offer simple install and wiring connections, and supports 12vDC battery back up
and comes with battery leads supplied. It provides output for fail safe and fail secure lock, 12vDC
output control for auxiliary devices and features an adjustable 20 second timer control for lock output
and power indication LED.
It is ideal for those installations that require round the clock door security, eg. schools, hospitals
and care homes, to name just a few.
For further information visit: www.espuk.com
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Channel Safety has introduced one of its newest products to the fire
detection range, the Vesda VLQ detector, which is a cost effective Aspirated
Smoke Detection (ASD) solution that meets the unique needs of numerous
small area applications of up to 100m² (1,000ft²).
VLQ detectors are suitable for high and normal sensitivity applications and
offer many installation advantages such as simplified pipe network and stand
alone function.
The VLQ detector actively draws air from the protected area through
a pipe network. Sampled air is then filtered before being analysed by the
detection chamber.
The detection chamber utilises a laser light
source and photoelectric receiver circuitry to
detect scattered light caused by the presence
of smoke.
Alarm (pre-alarm & fire) and fault conditions are
reported by activating the corresponding LEDs on
the simple display and dry contact relays.
The system allows configuration of both
smoke alarm and flow fault thresholds
to suit the application needs.
Features include laser based
absolute smoke detection and
clean air barrier for optics
protection.
For further information visit:
www.channelsafety.co.uk

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