There has been information circulated in the market regarding the planned obsolescence of the Advanced MxPro 4 intelligent panel range. As the official South African, and sub-Saharan African, distributor of the Advanced MxPro4 Apollo/Hochiki protocol panels (Technoswitch branded TC4000 range) we would like to provide the following clarification to the market. Advanced has undertaken a …
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The SecuriHeat LIST and SecuriHeat d-LIST systems are addressable LHDs for special applications and VdS approved in compliance with EN 54‑22, Class A1. Both systems are characterised by their precise detection, high reaction speed, simple installation and commissioning, as well as maintenance-free design. Thanks to their excellent resistance to extreme environmental conditions, the SecuriHeat LHD systems are …
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The SecuriSmoke ASD range by Securiton offers three VdS approved models and makes the lightning-fast detection of fires both scalable and cost-effective for any area – be it a single facility or an area measuring up to 5,760 m2. The ASD-535 is the flagship model and available as either a single- or two-sensor device. It …
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Securiton’s SecuriHeat ADW-535 Linear Heat Detector prevails where conventional fire detectors reach their physical limits. It manages both extreme temperatures and constantly high atmospheric humidity, with precise measurements even in the presence of corrosive gases and contaminated air. Typical applications include: Underground garages, vehicle silos Food industry, industrial kitchens, large commercial bakeries Alcohol processing, distilleries …
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Technoswitch has become aware of an issue with a limited number of TEC247, TEC247-W, and TEC247-WA fire and extinguishing control panels that needs to be brought to the attention of the industry. 1. Problem Symptom When more than one fire detector on a zone go into alarm simultaneously, the zone goes into short circuit isolation …
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Technoswitch is aware of the fact that Brigit Systems is selling an intelligent detector range branded “Brigit” which is being marketed as using the Apollo XP95 protocol. These devices are manufactured by Numens Professional Safety Products, China and do not originate from Apollo Fire Detectors, UK. The Brigit/Numens devices have not been tested by either …
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Is the default Service Due Date on your Advanced Fire Panel (relevant to TC5000 & TC4000) set for 10h00 on 6 January 2020? If so, the panel will enter a fault condition when this date is reached to alert the site operator that a service visit is overdue. To pre-empt this and prevent your panel …
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The Technoswitch Emergency Voice Communication System is a fixed, secure, bi-directional, full duplex voice communication system to assist fire fighters during emergencies in high-rise buildings or large sites where radio communication cannot be guaranteed to work due to interference from the fire corona. The VS-EVS-228 Master Station is ideal for small standalone EVCS systems with …
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Both the TEC04701A and TEC04701A-W Intelligent Extinguishing Control Units were discontinued on 1 November 2019. Support for all products in the field will continue for a period of 3 years from date of last supply – either through repair or replacement, at the discretion of Technoswitch. NOTE: The same functionality offered by the TEC04701A range can be …
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