GE Infrastructure launches cost-effective analog addressable fire system

March/April 2004 Fire & Safety

The FP1500 Series analog addressable fire alarm panels are the ideal solution for small to medium-sized installations. Very powerful and cost-effective, they are easy to install and use due to their ergonomic, advanced design.

This is according to Brett Birch, managing director of the Security division of GE Infrastructure in South Africa (formerly GE Interlogix).

"The panels are supplied in an elegant, high-quality, conveniently sized, heavy-duty enclosure. The cabinet allows for enough space for the batteries for the system to be housed inside the cabinet," Birch remarks.

Apparently, the FP1500 Series has been designed to comply with EN54 international regulations, and have approvals pending.

"The FP1500 consists of a one and two-loop control panel with future networking capabilities," he points out.

According to Birch, for maintenance purposes the FP1500 series allows for information such as realtime analog device values and true temperature readings on the heat sensors, to be made available to the operator.

"In addition, field-testing of sensors may be performed by a single maintenance engineer, without anyone attending the panel. Remote dial-up and diagnostic messaging are also available via GSM, modem or TCP/IP connections," he adds.

The FP1500 Series is fully compatible with Aritech 1500 Series detectors and 400 Series I/O modules.

"The 1500 Series sensors use a microprocessor for measurement and communication. An enhanced protocol ensures the overall integrity and error free operation of the system, without compromising detection speed," Birch remarks.

The solution range consists of an ionisation, optical, heat and dual (optical/heat) sensor.

"All sensors are compatible with a standard base that makes them easily interchangeable and support the connection of a remote indicator, the Aritech AI300, by default.

The sensors are individually identified by setting an address through a device programmer. The address is stored in flash memory, which eliminates the risk of the address being changed without authorisation," Birch concludes.

For more information contact Brett Birch, GE Infrastructure, 021 937 6000, [email protected]





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