FIRE & SECURITY FEATURE


estimated that 50 per cent of cameras in privately-owned CCTV systems generate poor images. Systems that have never been updated present a huge problem for the police as they cannot use the images as evidence to help make convictions.


IN THE FRAME ESP has developed a solution to the challenge of poor image quality, with its new HD View CCTV range. The range introduces the very latest AHD (Analogue High Definition) technology and offers installers a professional, highly affordable CCTV range that delivers superior image quality. It is easy to install and simple to set up. For wholesalers it is an essential tool that will help in the replacement and new build sectors. With AHD, high definition digital video


can be transmitted easily over existing coaxial cabling - the same cabling used for existing standard resolution analogue systems. Remote view comes via a cloud-based system and comprises a few easy steps for installation. Access control is another area of the


security sector where developments continue to be made. ESP has relaunched its access control range with a simplified collection of products under the brand name, Aperta (Italian for open). With two main components – door station, with optional access control keypad and the hands-free monitor – the Aperta range utilises 2-wire technology, and is


supplied with a single power supply. The new 2-wire technology provides easy installation, with the requirement for only two connections to be made at any one point within the system.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT – A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE For those electrical contractors who would like to add fire and security equipment to their product portfolio, but who feel that they do not have the core knowledge and confidence to do this, any opportunities for training and education are vital. ESP currently offers a number of free in-house training programmes, which are aimed at contractors and wholesalers. They are designed to cover product awareness, with a general overview of the different products available, such as CCTV, access control and external area protection, as well as a more in-depth course covering addressable fire training. Demonstration equipment is provided to allow the attendees to learn the skills of building and commissioning a fire system. Where manufacturers are investing in the provision of training and support programmes, they are helping educate contractors and giving them the product knowledge, skills and confidence to take on security installation projects, ultimately increasing their share of this growing sector. Medium-term growth prospects for the overall electronic security market are


positive. The commercial end use sector is set to perform well and investment in the transport sector should also stimulate growth. The growing integration with IT systems, in order to facilitate easier monitoring and control through IP addresses and mobile devices, is likely to continue.


ESP www.espuk.com


MODULAR FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL PROVIDES IMPROVED SAFETY


Tyco Integrated Fire & Security has announced the launch of Profile Flexible, its most advanced range of modular fire alarm panels. Made to enhance the existing Zettler Profile family of touch screen panels, the new controllers offer a range of benefits to deliver improved fire safety for all typical building engineering applications and challenges. Its modular format means it can be expanded quickly and cost effectively, matching changes in fire safety strategies as might be demanded by the evolution of smart buildings, for example. The range combines high fire safety performance and zero false alarm tolerance, with lifetime cost benefits. The Zettler Profile Flexible fire alarm control panel’s modular design means it can be tailored to specific building


and user requirements, whether that be a harsh industrial space or high-end corporate office environment. It is flexible enough to allow for expansion and adaptations to be made quickly, easily and cost effectively, as business needs evolve. The slot card arrangement offers up to 50 different design options to build the most economical and effective system. With Profile Flexible, spare power and address capacity can be shared across other loops in the same building so that nothing is wasted. In addition, engineers can mix and match individual panels to suit high and standard power loops, each running up to 2km in length. Networks of up to 99 panels, with distances in excess of 50km between panels, is possible using fibre optic connections. Each high-power loop carries one amp of power to support massive numbers of visual alarms, alongside traditional


audible alarms. This is fully compliant with the EN54-23 visual alarm standard, designed to provide effective light output for hearing impaired persons and noisy background environments. The Profile Flexible panel range contains two core panel options, with the capability to support either 16 or 32 loops, and up to 4,000 addresses from a single control panel. This level of design flexibility and optimisation delivers significant cost savings, as a single panel can replace multiple units and meet all necessary requirements. The panels can also be used as part of a network or as a standalone product. The network capacity seamlessly supports a massive potential of 396,000 addresses. Users can benefit from a reliable network that is large enough to suit all types of locations, from transport hubs to distribution centres. The intuitive full colour touch screen and multilingual user interface enables straightforward, one-touch operation. This reduces the need for extensive


training and enables faster response times in the event of an emergency. The aesthetically pleasing design blends into any environment, eliminating the need for the panel to be within an enclosure. Quick and cost-effective to deploy, the user panel clips into a lightweight back frame and requires just a single engineer to install.


Tyco / ELECTRICALENGINEERING www.tycoifs.co.uk ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | MAY 2017 23


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