Loading ...System Sensor has done a complete redesign of its Voltage Drop Calculator. Developed as a standalone application that users download to their computers, this new, user-friendly tool enables users to quickly plan and model notification appliance circuits (NACs) using the entire line of SpectrAlert® Advance notification appliances and legacy devices.
Archive for the ‘ Spring 2009 ’ Category
Case History – Condo Retrofit Fixes Problems from a Previous Retrofit
New notification devices and control panels are part of a much-needed upgrade for a luxury Florida condo building.
A complete renovation of the fire and life safety systems was needed for a Sarasota, Florida, condominium building built in 1976. The Lido Surf and Sand Condominiums building, located on Lido Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast, had numerous problems with substandard wiring, inferior workmanship and outdated equipment, stemming from a previous retrofit. A new system, consisting of Silent Knight fire alarm control panels and System Sensor notification devices, brought the building and its residents to an entirely new level of protection and life-safety readiness.
Editorial – Full Speed Ahead
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard and read the predictions of different economic experts about what is in store for the building industry and commercial markets for 2009. I won’t pretend to be an expert on such matters, but then again, who is? Plus, I’d rather rely on information from people in our industry, people such [...]
Guidelines – ICC Strengthens CO, Smoke Detector Codes
The International Code Council (ICC) has published new requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and revised requirements for smoke detectors. These provisions are covered in the ICC’s International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and occurred when the ICC membership overturned two recommendations of the IRC committee.
Web Exclusive – Empire State Building Upgrades Fire Safety Technology
One of the world’s most iconic buildings, the Empire State Building in New York City is about to get a fire system upgrade. The building will soon feature the latest innovations and technologies to improve safety for thousands of its office workers, as well as the millions of tourists who frequent the high-rise annually.
Product – Online Mounting Options Tool Simplifies A/V Selection
A new System Sensor online Mounting Options Tool simplifies the SpectrAlert Advance application design process. There’s no guesswork involved – it promptly matches devices and mounting locations with a variety of back boxes and A/V accessories for all SpectrAlert Advance notification appliance installations.
Product – SpectrAlert® Advance Accessories Increase Product Versatility
SpectrAlert® Advance accessories increase device versatility in a much wider range of applications. This increased flexibility enables distributors to reduce product SKUs and free up valuable shelf space. It also simplifies the specification process for designers.
Product – SpectrAlert® Advance: The First Plug-In Speaker Line
With its new SpectrAlert Advance Speakers and Speaker Strobes, System Sensor has combined input from customers with the ingenuity of a dedicated engineering team to design the industry’s first plug-in speaker line.
Why Four Sensors are Better Than Two
Fire detection has always been a balancing act. Detector technology must be sensitive enough to detect fire at its earliest stage, yet not so sensitive as to cause nuisance alarms. As a result, the development of fire detection technology has always been constrained by the need to balance sensitivity and detection speed against nuisance alarm resistance.