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Archive for February, 2011
Intelligibility 101
Mike Knoras is a Project Manager for the Atlanta regional office of Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation (Aon FPE). Aon FPE consults on matters of life safety, code and fire protection, which includes emergency voice systems, mass notification systems and other systems that require audibility and intelligibility. As a licensed professional engineer with master’s degrees in electrical engineering and fire protection engineering, his vast experience spans fire alarm and life safety systems and emergency voice systems placed in high-rise buildings, public assembly areas, and large mixed-use occupancies.
Third-Party Testing Gives FAAST Higher Marks for Nuisance Rejection
Packer Engineering tests demonstrate that the System Sensor FAAST® and the Xtralis™ VESDA® aspirating smoke detection systems perform similarly, yet FAAST fares better in dust test conditions. Aspirating smoke detection systems (ASDs) promise very early detection for critical application requirements, yet not all systems are created equal. Third-party testing done by Packer Engineering and sponsored [...]
Great Products, Many Choices
One type of fire and life safety system does not fit all, and System Sensor is proud to have a wide range of high-quality options.
Green Building Integrates Fire and Automation Systems
360 State Street — Connecticut’s greenest and largest residential development — is the first new major residential construction in New Haven in over 15 years. Situated just three blocks from both Yale University and historic Wooster Square, the 32-story, 700,000-square-foot building offers 500 rental residences in its 27-story tower. Occupancies range from studios to three [...]
New CO1224TR Round CO Detector with RealTest®
The CO1224TR Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector with RealTest™ from System Sensor is a round version of the award-winning System Sensor CO1224T CO detector. It is designed for ceiling or wall applications where a round device better suits the aesthetics.
Easily Synchronize Evacuation Signals with Intelligent Sounder Bases
Intended to be used in new and existing dwelling units, Intelligent Sounder Bases greatly simplify synchronization of alarm signals. These bases support the System Sensor synchronization protocol, enabling them to be used as part of the general evacuation signal – fully meeting UL 268 and UL 464.
Simplify AV Design with the Voltage Drop Calculator
When designing an audible visible (AV) system, there are several upfront tasks and calculations required. System Sensor has developed several free tools to aid in this process. One of these tools, the Voltage Drop Calculator, is a stand-alone, downloadable application that enables users to quickly plan and model NACs using the entire line of SpectrAlert® [...]
New White Paper Clarifies NFPA 72-2010 and DOD Intelligibility Requirements
As a relatively new concept to fire and life safety systems, intelligibility requirements will change how these systems are designed and installed. Designing for intelligibility can be complicated by a variety of factors. While the properties of the speaker have some impact on the intelligibility of a system, most factors have to do with the occupancy itself. So while important, speaker choice will not always ensure intelligibility.
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