IN FOCUS ESP set to ignite the fire and CO alarm market
Innovative features The range offers a number of innovative features, some of which are unique in the market: • Auto-Dimming Power LED (patent pending) • Stainless Steel Insect Mesh Barrier (patent pending) • RF Link • Lock-in base • Responsive thermistor • 24-hour memory function (patent pending)
The Espire range The Espire fire and safety alarms are suitable for Grade D1, Grade D2 and Grade F1 installations. The range incorporates the following alarm options:
• Optical smoke alarms - optical sensors employ an infrared beam to detect the presence of smoke, effectively responding to slow, smouldering fires.
• Heat alarms – utilise a thermistor, which acts as a heat sensor, capable of detecting temperature fluctuations. The alarm is activated when the temperature reaches 58°C.
• Combined smoke and heat alarms - equipped with optical and heat sensors, these alarms are capable of responding to a broad range of fires. Intelligent software continuously monitors both sensors at all times.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms – identify the presence of Carbon Monoxide gas emitted by the combustion of carbon-based fuels such as gas, wood, oil, and coal. They provide an early visual alert of rising concentration levels of carbon monoxide prior to full alarm activation for extra safety.
• Combined CO and heat alarms – utilise two distinct sensors to monitor fire and carbon monoxide (CO) independently and are suitable for kitchen areas equipped with fuel burning appliances like gas boilers or cookers.
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lready an established player in the UK fire protection and security industry, Scolmore Group company, ESP, is continually striving to improve and develop its existing product offer. The result of its most significant product development programme to date sees the company enter the fire and safety alarm
market and introduce a new name to the sector, with the launch of Espire. Espire is a comprehensive range of high performance fire and CO alarm products that has at its core quality, reliability and innovation. Sitting as a separate brand under ESP’s growing product portfolio, Espire will benefit from the expertise that the team at ESP has garnered over more than 25 years’ operating in the fire protection and security sector. Espire is supported by Scolmore Group, distributed by ESP.
Compliance and sustainability The range will help installers meet the recommendations of BS5839-6: Code of Practice for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems in Domestic Premises, and BS EN 50292: Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises – Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance. All Espire products have undergone a meticulous design, development and manufacturing process
at the dedicated factory. All alarms have been tested by third party test houses and certified by LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) and TUV, to meet the relevant product standards – BS EN 14604 for smoke alarms: BS 5446-2 for heat alarms and BS EN 50291-1 for CO alarms. All products come with a five-year warranty. ESP has taken a proactive stance on sustainability by integrating eco-friendly materials and energy-
efficient designs. The company has used recyclable packaging material across the entire range, opting for eco-friendly, brown card packaging that is fully recyclable and 100% biodegradable.
A COmprehensive offer Boasting an array of innovative features, the Espire offer can be broken down into five alarm types: • Optical smoke alarms. • Heat alarms. • Combined smoke and heat alarms. • Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms. • Combined CO and heat alarms. • Plus a range of accessories.
The optical smoke alarms and heat alarms are available in the following options: • Powered by mains with a sealed tamper- proof 10-year lithium battery.
• Powered by mains with 9v replaceable battery.
• Powered by a sealed tamper-proof 10-year lithium battery
The combined smoke and Heat alarms, CO Alarms, and combined CO and heat alarms are available in the following options: • Powered by mains with a sealed tamper- proof 10-year lithium battery.
• Powered by a sealed tamper-proof 10 year lithium battery.
Accessories ESP has also launched a collection of accessories to enhance the Espire range. These include RF modules; relay bases; red IP65 strobe with selectable sounder; remote control switches; multi-tool – RF pairing and lock-in base release tool; and flame-retardant alarm masking plate.
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