If you thought that once you have determined that an alarm is false, you can breathe a sigh of relief, think again. Even without a real threat, every false alarm is a source of frustration, costs for the user and the authorities, as well as damage to the reputation of the manufacturer.
Public Address and Voice Alarm
Businesses in Europe need to ensure they comply with fire alarm regulations. But for smaller businesses which don’t require multi-panel systems and sophisticated programming, what are the options? Vladimir Zrnic, European Sales Manager at Advanced, explains. An appropriate fire protection system is essential for any business to ensure that occupants are kept safe in the
21-storey skyscraper is kept safe and secure, combining fire alarm-, voice evacuation-, access control- and video systems. A skyscraper with a combined and scalable safety and security solution Located atop a metro station, where two lines of the city’s metro system meet, a huge new 21-storey skyscraper towers over the Warsaw skyline. Primarily designed for […]
OPTEX’s ONVIF-compliant LiDAR REDSCAN Pro series allows the ability to create alerts based on specific detection criteria or logic. Alarms can be raised based on the sequence of zone detection or based on detection in multiple zones. One zone would be considered a ‘judgment zone’ and the second as an ‘alert zone’. With this REDSCAN […]
TOA’s new horn speaker uses IP audio and common industry standards to make Public Address (PA) as easy as possible Looking at the rather unassuming IP-A1SC15 loudspeaker from the Japanese audio specialists TOA, you wouldn’t guess the number of features this product has to offer. For the sake of accuracy, the product description would have […]
On 25 acres of commercial space, Telford Shopping Centre in the UK offers a selection of retail stores, restaurants, as well as hotels and a cinema. Sound is a key part of the customer experience, from ambient music to customer announcements and safety messages. The shopping mall operator was looking to upgrade the existing public […]
Whether in transportation and industry, universities, hotels, or shopping malls, public address and voice alarm systems help people stay informed and feel safe and comfortable. PRAESENSA from Bosch goes one step further. This advanced and extremely cost-efficient IP-connected solution also makes a statement for sustainability: It saves energy, conserves resources, and
Honeywell recently launched its next generation global notification platform, VARIODYN ONE, designed to enhance in-building voice communications to improve response to emergency situations and general public address announcements. VARIODYN ONE brings new solutions, technologies, features and value for installers, system operators and building owners, including: System
When it comes to fire protection, healthcare facilities pose numerous risks. These include the presence of countless fire hazards, difficulties in effectively maintaining fire protection across large and complex sites, as well as a high density of people – many of whom are vulnerable. As ever, the standard of fire safety is determined by the […]
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is launching a new plug-and-play, all-in-one public address and voice alarm system, tailored to the needs of small- and mid-size building facilities. The new offering is an extension to the company’s public address and voice alarm system portfolio, VARIODYN D1. INTEVIO combines the features of public address and voice alarm in a […]