Smoke Detectors

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Using Reason to Realize More Residential Fire Revenues

May 1, 2013

While the majority of homes have smoke detectors, most are standalone devices and only 15% have working carbon monoxide detectors. Thus there’s a huge untapped market for greater levels of homeowner protection and greater fire contractor profits. Learn how to make the compelling case for monitored system-connected fire/life-safety solutions.

System Sensor Combination CO/Smoke Detector & Integration Module

April 25, 2013

System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., has launched its i4 Series combination carbon monoxide (CO)/smoke detector and integration module.

Fire Side Chat: Inside New Smoke Detection & Alternative Signal Path Reports

April 3, 2013

Sharing knowledge, wisdom and experiences is the path to continuing to move fire and life safety forward. This goes for innovating products, saving lives and reducing injuries and property loss, as well as running more successful businesses. That’s why conferences like NFPA’s recent Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Symposium (SUPDET) are so important. .

Averting Fire Dangers and Downtime

March 6, 2013

Fire in mission-critical facilities can threaten the business as well as human life. Lessen your clients’ chances of suffering monetary or mortal loss with a sophisticated fire protection system that integrates seamlessly with the entire environment. Discover how to safeguard these assets with an effective blend of detection and suppression technologies.

System Sensor Acclimate Multicriteria Detector

January 18, 2013

The Acclimate 2251TMB photoelectric detector by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., includes thermal detection at 135° F.

The Quest for Smoke Detection Perfection

December 3, 2012

An effort to reduce nuisance alarms and better detect smoldering fires has led to the development of a new type of algorithm-assisted alarm. Learn how the device differs from standard photoelectric and ionization devices and how it might advance life-safety measures.

System Sensor FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detector

November 17, 2011

The FAAST (fire alarm aspiration sensing technology) model 8100 detector by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., eliminates the need for technicians to create a separate parallel data network to identify the location of an initiating device, according to the company.

Homeowner Claims ADT Breached Contract, Court Agrees

October 4, 2011

The homeowner claims that they called ADT numerous times to come and re-install a smoke detector. However, after three years, the family says that the detector was never replaced, despite paying monthly fees to the company.

Notifier Advanced Smoke and CO Detector

September 19, 2011

Notifier by Honeywell of Northford, Conn., introduces the IntelliQuad PLUS detector, which offers carbon monoxide (CO) detection together with smoke detection and nuisance alarm rejection as part of an ONYX Series fire alarm system.

Fire Market Report: Emphasizing Fire Detection in the Home

May 9, 2011

Annual report points up the need for installing security and fire systems contractors to be diligent in providing the latest life-safety products to residential customers. Discover how regular maintenance services and education are helping reduce
fire fatalities.

System Sensor InnovairFlex Watertight Duct Smoke Detectors

March 31, 2011

The NEMA 4-rated InnovairFlex watertight duct smoke detectors by System Sensor of St. Charles, Ill., are designed to operate in the most challenging conditions.

Fire Side Chat: Providing Protection They Can Bank On

March 21, 2011

Proper fire detection is essential not only for life safety but also to avoid false alarms or system malfunctions that could cost the business a bundle. In particular, this holds true for financial institutions ...

Visonic Wireless Smoke and Heat Detector

January 31, 2011

The MCT-427 wireless smoke and heat detector by Visonic Ltd. of Bloomfield, Conn. offers fire detection sensitivity, including the ability to sense rapid temperature changes and detect smoke.

Fire Side Chat: Decoding NFPA Code Requirements

December 7, 2010

A Q&A session addresses code compliance challenges associated with projected beam smoke detectors, annunciators and keypads.

How Integration Elevates Safety

July 1, 2010

Fire alarm installation entails more than merely placing smoke detectors in strategic areas of a building. Technicians are often required to interface fire alarm systems with other building subsystems.

System Sensor i3 Series Detectors

June 1, 2010

The RRS-MOD, a reversing relay/synchronization module by St. Charles, Ill.-based System Sensor enhances the operation of two- and four-wire i3 Series detectors with a built-in sounder, allowing all the detectors on the loop to sound when one alarms by reversing the polarity to the detector zone, according to the company.

System Sensor InnovairFlex Duct Smoke Detectors

May 1, 2010

St. Charles, Ill.-based System Sensor produces the InnovairFlex intelligent duct smoke detector, designed for use in applications requiring a remote test.

SSI Surveys ISC West Product Offerings

March 26, 2010

The editors of SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION fanned out across the show floor of ISC West to locate new products and technology, which we'll be writing about over the coming months.

SIA Warns of Possible ‘Tragic Consequences’ From Proposed Rules

March 17, 2010

A proposal that would revise the regulations covering lithium battery transportation could have “tragic consequences”...

DMP Commercial Fire Sensors

October 23, 2009

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) of Springfield, Mo., now offers five additional devices as part of its line of wireless security technology. The new commercial fire sensors include the 1165/1165H/1165HS commercial smoke detectors, the 1181 post indicator valve, and the 1182 OS&Y switch. All of the devices carry the UL commercial fire listing.

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