Smoke detection and fire prevention equipment comes in many forms ...
Acoustic models
Bosch has developed acoustic signal emitters for fire alarms. The MSS 300/400/401 series comes in seven versions.

The MSS401 emitter is for use in base mounted alarms, and the separate MSS 401 SA emitter can be controlled from the central alarm control unit supplied with power externally.

The MSS 400 and MS 400 SA differ from the MS 401 types by having their power provided through the LSN-bus of the alarm system. This allows the unit to be operated without fitting any expensive E-30 wiring, thus saving on cost.

The MSS 300 emitter is also for use with base-mounted alarms and is triggered by the alarm itself. When used with LSN bus alarms, it does not occupy the position of a separate address. The unit is particularly suitable for hotels, hospitals and old people's homes.

The MS 300 EC model and the separate MS 300 SA emitter are triggered via a twin-core cable from the alarm control centre. Both models are also set up for manual operation.

The tone generator built into the Bosch acoustic emitter can produce 11 different alarm tones with sound volume varied, up to 97dB (A).
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Fire and security
Hochiki has launched a new generation of cost-effective conventional detectors for use on both fire and security systems with a wide voltage range of 9.5 to 30v.

The environmentally-friendly photo-electric smoke detector is tested to the new European standard EN54 2000. Its features include an integral remote indicator drive on all base variants, low current consumption and backward compatibility, permitting new heads to be fitted to existing CDX bases.

The simplified range of bases includes head removal and relay bases allowing easy detector interchange and giving the user the option of open circuit or line continuity when detectors are removed.

The range also includes two fixed temperature and two rate of rise variants to cover all of the user's requirements.
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Cabinets against fire
From Securikey come five lightweight fire and burglary resistant cabinets knows as the Fire Stor. The largest model is capable of holding up to 65 lever arch files and provide fire resistance for approximately 30 minutes at temperatures up to 750 degrees C.

The cabinets provide an affordable solution for storing and protecting paper documents and other valuables. They are finished in RAL 7035 grey to complement any office environment.

The cabinets are double-walled: the spaces between the walls and door are filled with a fire resistant material. Other features include a handle and key-lock cover, optional programmable digital lock with two user codes and a master code, doors secured by five heavy duty solid steel bolts and a continuously formed 'dog bar' to protect the hinges in the event of attack.

Additional features include a lockable 300mm high compartment, pull-out frames and extra shelves.
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Speaking conventionally
Apollo Fire Detectors developed its conventional fire detectors in close consultation with system installers, specifiers and end users to resolve a number of industry requirements for simplicity, reliability and elegance.

The company also has three ranges of intelligent fire detectors. These include Xplorer, a range of entry-level analogue fire detectors, the XP95 range and the Discovery range.

All Apollo intelligent fire detector ranges feature a common, open protocol that makes systems based around them both forwards and backwards compatible. This makes system extension and upgrading much easier.

The ranges also comprise Apollo's patented XPERT addressing system, which consists of a simple plastic card that fits into the base and can be read by the detecting head.

With the address information held in the base, detecting heads can be swapped to meet changes in use or changed for maintenance reasons without the need for reprogramming.
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Being Vigil-ant
Baldwin Boxall Communications has a range of emergency fire telephones – Vigil FireCare – which complies with BS5588 part 11 and BS5839. It enables fire officers and building management to report the status within a building quickly and efficiently to a central control room. The system works independently and aids safe evacuation of buildings.

The company also supplies the Vigil 2 Voice Alarm Class D amplifiers, which draw less current, reducing unwanted heat and are said to be more efficient than typical 'AB Class' amplifiers.

Three amplifiers complete the range, which take smaller batteries for standby power.

The Vigil CommuniCare, a communication system developed specifically for public buildings containing refuge areas, allows wheelchair-bound people to be kept in contact with fire officers during an emergency, while in the safe areas.
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Base is ace!
System Sensor Europe has produced three base designs in its Series 300 conventional family. The 24v DC version enables local management of external powered devices.

   And the 12v DC versions enable the Series 300 photo-thermal, photoelectric and thermal detectors to be controlled from any security panel operating at 12v DC.

The detectors operate over a wide input voltage range from 8 – 30v DC, making them compatible with security systems.

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 permanently latch into alarm until the power is removed from the device.

In the non-latching version, the relay changes state on alarm.

The base also resets by periodically removing and then re-applying power to itself.

If the detector is still in an alarm condition, the relay automatically changes state back into alarm.
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No wires
Rokonet's Wireless Smoke Detector is a ceiling-mount photoelectric model that adds fire-warning capability to intruder alarm or access control systems.

The detector operates on a frequency of 868MHz or 433MHz.

It has a range of 400m line-of-sight and it gives out no radiation emission.

Other features include restore transmission, test mode, low battery transmission and status transmission every 65 minutes.

The Wireless Smoke Detector uses one of 16 million codes without dip-switches, has a back tamper on the T32 model and uses two 9v alkaline batteries that give up to two years of battery life.
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21,000 product lines!

Signs and Labels Limited extended its range of safety products last year to comply with the Fire Precautions (Workplace Amendment) Regulations 1999. The range includes smoke detectors and alarms, fire extinguishers and accessories such as stands, fire blankets, fire safety signs, pocket guides and wall charts. In addition to providing equipment to detect and fight fires, the Signs and Labels’ range offers facilities for emergency evacuation of personnel. The Fire Safety range of equipment is one of many introductions to Signs and Labels’ Safetyshop catalogue. This 500-page catalogue contains more than 21,000 product lines.
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Security Installer