Fire-Lite IP fire alarm communicator wins security industry honor

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by Rebecca Walker — May 8, 2009—Fire-Lite Alarms’ FireWatch Series upload/download fire alarm IP communicator was awarded top honors in the Fire and Life Safety category of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 30th annual New Product Showcase competition.

The FireWatch upload/download IP communicator enables any commercial building’s fire alarm system to communicate with central monitoring stations via the Internet, the company explains. Its exclusive upload/download feature allows installers to interact with systems from any remote location. Whether uploading program updates, troubleshooting issues or performing virtual maintenance checks, these remote capabilities can lead to reduced expenses and false alarms.

In its presentation to SIA judges, Fire-Lite illustrated the ease of installation and multiple money-saving advantages this device offers both installers and building owners. Fire-Lite’s IP communicator can utilize a building’s existing IP line (i.e. LAN, WAN, DSL, cable, etc.) to digitally transmit information to central stations. Traditional phone lines utilized for alarm communications can be eliminated, saving the monthly expense per line.

Fire-Lite Alarms, part of the Honeywell Fire Systems group, manufactures fire alarm products for low to mid-size, commercial applications around the world. For more information, see the Honeywell Web site.