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Beacon Disabled Refuge range - a comprehensive solution
ESP’s comprehensive Beacon disabled refuge range is being increasingly sought aſter by contractors working on larger, specification type projects.
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eeting the requirements of BS 9999:2017 and Building Regulations Approved Document B, the Beacon range comprises a variety of products that are specifically designed to assist emergency evacuation situations in a wide range of buildings and venues – with the aim of assisting people with limited mobility to safely exit the building.
The Beacon ‘Master Stations’ are the central point of the disabled refuge system, which combines fire telephone handsets, disabled refuge outstations and emergency alarms to form one fully integrated system.
There are two Beacon Master Station options available – a push button version with 2-8 lines, and a touchscreen version with capacity for up to 512 lines to support a wide range of communication devices. During an emergency, the Master Station identifies the location of the Outstation that has been activated, with clear duplex audio to assist an evacuation process.
Disabled refuge outstations, known as ‘Type B’ Outstations, provide a fixed point of communication in a building for users who require evacuation or assistance. Situated in refuge areas usually found in protected stairwells, the Outstation provides duplex audio to the Master Station, which is located in the building’s control room, or at the access points for the fire service. Fire telephone handsets, known as ‘Type A’ Outstations, are for use by the fire and rescue service during an evacuation, allowing the officer at the fire control centre to communicate with other officers to control the evacuation. The ‘Type A’ Outstation activates a call to the Master Station to assist the fire and rescue service. The Assist Call range comprises a number of expandable three-part assist call kits and accessory products which interface with the Master Station, identifying the location of the alarm upon activation. These include a toilet kit and a bedroom kit, suitable for hotels, residential and student accommodation. IP-rated modules are
also available as part of the Assist Call accessories range, suitable for wet rooms and for areas of high moisture and humidity. The options include ‘Call Button’, ‘Call Plate’ and ‘Cancel Plate’. ESP’s Beacon disabled refuge and assistance alarm range is supported by a dedicated, UK-based technical team, and will offer contractors and specifiers access to a free design service, compliant with the latest BS5839-9:2021 regulations.
www.espuk.com
Ansell reveals all-new Aztec range N
Setting a new standard in durability and performance, Ansell Lighting has unveiled a series of new upgrades to its popular Aztec floodlighting range.
ow manufactured from marine- grade aluminium as standard, every product in the Aztec range has
been designed to deliver superior corrosion resistance and is ideal for use in swimming pool areas, chemical plants, coastal and other adverse weather environments. In addition to upgrading its robust construction, Ansell Lighting has made several other significant upgrades to the Aztec range, which features models with both asymmetrical and symmetrical beams.
The first is that energy efficiency has been vastly improved, with all products now delivering a market-leading 180 lm/W, making it one of the most efficient floodlights available on the market. All Aztec floodlights are now also CCT selectable as standard, providing users with the flexibility to change colour temperature as needed; this includes the addition of a 3000K option that offers a warm white hue which is kinder to the natural environment.
Photocell functionality has also been integrated into every product as a standard feature, providing efficient and automatic control based on natural, ambient light levels.
Ansell Lighting has also revised the design of all Aztec products to help streamline the installation process. Supplied pre-wired, it now features loop-in loop-out terminals and a hinged, screwless front, allowing easy access to internal wiring and switches for quicker installation in all applications. Mark Abbott, managing director at Ansell Lighting, said: “We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the demands of
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our customers. With these upgrades to the Aztec range, we are ensuring that our products not only meet the highest standards of durability but also offer unparalleled efficiency and flexibility for application in a variety of different environments.”
www.ansell-lighting.com
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