Guide to Hikvision Smart Hybrid Light
Introduction Hikvision’s Smart Hybrid Light technology revolutionises surveillance by offering three supplementary lighting modes (Color, IR, Smart) to cater to diverse lighting requirements. This innovative feature allows users to select the ideal lighting mode tailored to their specific needs.
Team Spotlight – Sam Llewelyn
This month, we’re helping you get to know our general manager Sam Llewelyn a little better…
Xerox 914 Photocopier
Launched in 1959 by Haloid Xerox, Xerox 914 was the first successful commercial plain paper copier. Easy to understand, yet enjoyable and interesting to use and handle, the photocopier was also economical – making up to 100,000 copies per month. However, all wasn’t as it seemed for Xerox, with a very dark problem afoot.
Team Spotlight – Kristian Tabram
This month’s team spotlight blog focuses on Kristian – our senior account manager.
Wasabi Fire Detection
Don’t like the smell of wasabi? Us either, and Japanese research teams have used this to their advantage by making wasabi-smelling fire alarms.
Vape Detection in Schools
The number of children vaping is increasing year on year, creating a nationwide issue that affects those in the education system. Research shows over 54% of teachers have reported pupils repeatedly leave lessons in order to vape – which not only affects physical health but results in a loss of learning time, impacting education.
Hispec Manufacturer Spotlight
Originally a supplier in generic electrical products, Hispec was founded over 20 years ago in 2002. Since then, Hispec has evolved, first finding success in their range of electromagnetic transformers before finding its place in the fire detection and safety market. Hipsec now develops a range of commercial, domestic and industrial LED lighting products and […]
Fike TwinflexPro² Fire Alarm Kit
The TwinflexPro² is an intelligent 2-wire fire detection system that uses conventional cabling. The system is categorised as Analogue non-addressable and employs the Twinflex data protocol for communication. Available in 2, 4, and 8 zone variants, Fike TwinflexPro2 can handle up to 32 Twinflex devices per circuit.
Is Your Communicator Ready For The UK PSTN Switch Off?
PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) telephone lines are used by many communicators installed in fire alarm panels, intruder alarm panels and other systems, to transmit information about system errors or fire events. However, from 2025, PSTN lines will be switched off.