Interface the future
The FM4040 interface from FM Electronics enables the complete range of Class VI wirefree detection devices and panic buttons to be added to any wired panel with spare zones available.
The interface meets either Class VI or III specifications, depending on programming. It provides eight alarm zones, a fire zone and a panic zone with each output available via a clean contact relay, which by default will follow the alarm input.
Outputs have been provided allowing the use of FM’s remote control or radio keypad for arming, disarming and panic, enabling your customer to have a panic button or setting device anywhere convenient, as conditions allow.
When the product was Bench Tested last August our experts concluded: “This is a highly flexible piece of kit, and by taking its 12v DC power supply from an external host panel, allows the cost to be kept low and the installation to be quick and simple.
“The fact that it is a generic interface is a real bonus – to our knowledge this is the only Class VI radio receiver on the market that is designed to work universally with any other control panel.”
Tailor-made
Philex Electronic is launching a new range of 2.4 GHz wireless products that can be combined to build tailor-made home security and automa-tion systems – all without cables.
The WSx range comprises a wireless outdoor receiver unit, a wireless PIR motion sensor, a remote control handset, an indoor receiver unit and a chime alarm.
Each unit is available separately, or the WSx Complete Wireless Home Security System contains the wireless outdoor receiver, the motion sensor and the remote control all in one box. This is suitable for homeowners wishing to detect movement outside their property and switch lights on remotely to deter intruders.
All of the WSx products operate on a choice of 256 switchable wireless channels, so wherever they are installed, it should be easy to find a frequency free of interference.
The items in the range can be combined to create almost any wireless automation system imaginable for the home.
Bedford-based Philex Electronic was established in 1982 as a manufacturer of audio visual accessories. Now the company supplies a wide range of audio visual components, electrical and wiring products, computer accessories and remote controls.
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Indoor or outdoors
Also from Philex comes the Wand-Cam Pro, which gives householders the peace of mind that no intruder can trespass on their property without being caught on film.
The WandCam Pro is rated to IP44, making it weatherproof for outdoor use. It is also good for indoor applications, for example to monitor elderly relatives and babies.
It features an integrated micro-phone to pick up sounds and it can be installed to scan any part of a property that might be vulnerable. Being wireless, the installation is neat, without any untidy wiring and cables.
WandCam Pro uses the latest RF wireless technology to relay live colour pictures to a designated television screen indoors. Up to four cameras can be linked together to monitor larger business premises, in which case it is possible to use remote control to switch between cameras every four seconds.
Installation of the WandCam Pro is quick and easy. It is supplied ready to install with its receiver, power supply and antenna and full instructions.
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Building automation
The first devices in a new product line consisting of radio-controlled wireless components for building automation have been launched by German company Kieback & Peter. They include the central module of the system, the MFC multi-radio controller, as well as radio-controlled servo drives, and the SolarFunk temperature sensors (right).
SolarFunk is said to represent a technical innovation in the field of building automation, as it enables devices not only to communicate wirelessly via radio but also com-pletely covers its own energy require-ments from the ambient light.
The new product range will grad-ually be extended to encompass an entire system of radio-controlled components, tailor-made to customer requirements and market demands.
The Kieback & Peter radio system uses the standardised 868 MHz frequency band.
Specially programmable security codes prevent disturbances from other network participants.
The components have a working distance of up to 100m in open space and between 10 and 50m in a building (depending on the building’s fabric).
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Use with other sensors
From Cooper Security comes a wirefree roller shutter transmitter for use with the Scantronic 9751, 9752, 9851 (not 9852, as printed last month) and 9850 control panels.
The 735rEUR-50 wirefree transmitter can be used alone as a door contact, using the supplied magnet, or with a suitable external sensor to signal the opening of roller shutters.
With an external inertial shock sensor, the transmitter can signal the presence of vibrations above a programmed level while its AUX terminals supply 3v to low-powered active devices. The 735rEUR-50 can also be used in conjunction with other sensors that require low current 3v power to operate, such as glass break sensors. Two inputs, defined as Alarm and Tamper, will allow the installer to connect a wide range of sensors from third party manufacturers.
The 735rEUR-50 transmitter conforms to Class VI of BS6799 and is radio section approved to I-ETS-300 220.
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No strings attached!
Wirefree technology has, of course, also moved into the CCTV sector. For example, Micromark’s wireless colour camera kit (MM23285) fills a gap in the domestic CCTV market by offering customers wireless CCTV in colour. With no cable to run between the camera and TV, the system is easy to install and suitable for protecting remote locations such as out-buildings, garages and sheds.
The receiver unit plugs directly into a TV set so users can view the picture by changing the channel on their television. With the use of one-way audio, they can hear as well as see their visitors.
The camera kit boasts a wirefree signal range from camera to receiver of 100m line of sight to suit most locations.
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