Flame Retardant Batteries to support the Low Voltage Directive
What is the Low Voltage Directive? The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) outlines essential safety requirements, for electrical equipment, operating with a voltage of between 50V and 1000V for AC (alternating current) and 75V and 1500V for DC (direct current). The regulations set out the requirements, that must be met, to ensure safe electrical equipment […]
Zerio Plus Booster Assignment
Anytime we supply a Zerio Plus system our customers can opt to have their system pre-programmed as a complementary service. Whilst we are able to program all equipment onto the system beforehand, if a system includes a wireless booster the network will need to be setup on site.
Change of Friday business hours
Starting from this week we have revised our opening hours on Fridays when we will now be opening at 8am and closing at 4:30pm. This adjustment allows us to provide you with increased dispatches and support during a day when most of our manufacturing partners close early. We appreciate your continued support and we would like […]
Using Easy Relays to split a relay or provide one from trigger voltage
Most fire panels have a single fire and fault relay output on the panel itself. Addressable systems can have I/O units connected to the loop and some 2-wire systems can also have I/O units connected to the zones, these I/O units can provide additional relay outputs. Conventional systems and some 2-wire systems are not able […]
Which tools and equipment should fire alarm engineers carry as standard?
A fire alarm engineer who is responsible for installing, servicing or maintaining fire alarm systems should carry the necessary tools and equipment to perform their job safely and effectively. The specific tools and equipment an engineer should carry will clearly vary depending upon the scope of works a specific engineer is remitted to; however we […]
Industry interview with Paul Elcock of Docs Store
In the forth industry interview Paul Elcock of Docs-Store shares his thoughts about log books following the recent launch of a number of new log books to help compliance.
Advanced MxPro 4 panels no longer from sale in 2023
The Advanced MxPro 4 series of control panels will no longer be available for sale from 2023 with the last date Advanced will accept an order being 1st December 2022. Since launching the current MxPro5 series of panels in 2010, these have become the default choice for most installers.
Managing batteries on wireless fire alarm systems
The replacement of device batteries on a wireless fire alarm system clearly adds to the ongoing maintenance costs of such systems however how these are replaced will significantly impact costs.
FIM Expo Cardiff 2022
On Tuesday 13th September we attended the FIM Expo at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff where most of the major manufacturers were showcasing parts of their product portfolio. These events are always a great opportunity to keep abreast of industry developments and network with our key partners. This year we used the opportunity to interview […]