by Shane Henson — October 23, 2013—SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco business and provider of fire and life safety solutions, recently announced the introduction of Simplex TrueAlert ES, a new family of intelligent notification appliances that has been designed to provide better protection, maximum ease of use, and lower operating costs.
According to the company, Simplex TrueAlert ES (eServices) notification brings addressable technology to the systems that warn building occupants in the event of a fire or other emergency. It is the latest addition to SimplexGrinnell’s suite of Web-enabled eService solutions, which use the power and connectivity of the Internet to increase customer value and improve operational efficiency.
In bringing Simplex TrueAlert ES to market, SimplexGrinnell and Tyco have reportedly reinvented every aspect of notification, from design, installation and power use to maintenance, appliance testing and system expansion. Each TrueAlert ES device is electronically supervised—built with the intelligence to continuously report its status to a Simplex 4100ES fire alarm control panel.
SimplexGrinnell says this addressable notification technology enables SimplexGrinnell to bring groundbreaking benefits to engineers, installing contractors, building owners and facilities managers. Key benefits include: more design flexibility; faster, more efficient installation; easier, more cost-effective maintenance; lower costs of installation, operation and ownership; and better overall protection. Three differentiating capabilities of TrueAlert ES notification include:
- Self-Testing Enabled: TrueAlert ES devices offer revolutionary self-testing capability. A pass-fail signal is sent to the Simplex 4100ES panel when audible and visible devices are tested. Facilities managers have the assurance of knowing the devices are working, and testing is programmable.
- Inspection Enabled: Device information and test history is stored, and a Simplex 4100ES panel can generate reports for AHJs (authorities having jurisdiction) and other code compliance officials.
- Service-Ready: TrueAlert ES devices provide a specific warning alert when repair or maintenance is needed. Troubleshooting and repairs can be completed faster and more efficiently.
