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CORNERSTONE HOUSING UTILISES AICO’S EI1000G SMARTLINK GATEWAY Cornerstone Housing, Exeter’s largest independent housing association, is installing Aico’s new technologically advanced multi-sensor detectors and innovative Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway.
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ornerstone operates a rolling programme of Electrical Inspection Condition Reporting (EICR) and an Electrical Improvement Programme. The company is installing these multi-sensor detectors and Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateways as part of these upgrades. The first properties to receive these are at Beacon Avenue, Exeter through its improvement programme and
the new affordable rented houses under construction at Otterton near Budleigh Salterton. Reaching out for assistance from Aico’s Regional Specification Manager for the South West, Steve Bulley, Cornerstone is currently adopting the Grade D1 LD2 specification on all new installations and any detection upgrades. Cornerstone is utilising Aico’s Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway as well as the multi-sensors with radio frequency (RF) interconnection for ease of installation
and minimal disruption to residents. Steve Bulley introduced the Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway and associated benefits to both Cornerstone and its residents, providing training and on-site support to the housing provider. The Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway utilises the next generation of wireless technology to interface the SmartLINK Gateway with all Aico alarms, assuring easy installation and reliable connection. This allows full visibility of connected RF systems via an online, cloud based
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