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FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTION FROM AICO

The Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway from Aico is an innovation in the area of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) protection, providing remote data insight and event notifications for multiple connected alarm systems.

TheEi1000G SmartLINK Gateway from Aico The Ei1000G communicates with smoke, heat and CO alarms and accessories within a property wirelessly via RF signals, utilising Aico’s latest SmartLINK RF protocol. Its built-in GSM data connection is then used to send real-time data up to the SmartLINK Cloud Portal. Once the data is in the cloud, the web-based portal can offer reporting on fire/CO alarm activations, alarm head removals, test button activations, alarm locations within the property, alarm age, alarm replacement dates and issues with the mains power supply, providing full visibility of the status of the alarm system within the property remotely, without having to gain access into the property itself.

The Ei1000G is the first cloud connected IoT (Internet of Things) product from Aico and is another in the company’s long history of innovation.

The requirements for data extraction from alarm systems has been steadily evolving. Data can provide invaluable insight into what has happened within an alarm system should someone be visiting a property to perform maintenance. It can also be used in the area of compliance and asset management – providing a full record of every aspect of an alarm system including who installed it, when it was installed, the status of all alarms within the system, a record of any events including activations and tests of the system performed. This can be particularly useful in demonstrating that an alarm system is functioning correctly, with the key aspect being that the data is transmitted via the Gateway to the Cloud Portal, meaning that all data can be accessed remotely.

The development of the Aico SmartLINK Gateway has been greatly influenced by Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and their teams, through extensive feedback and rigorous trials that have significantly shaped the final product; Aico designed this alarm management system to assure tenant safety at any time. As the pinnacle of Aico’s technology, this pioneering product facilitates the safety of tenants at all times and aids with compliance across housing stock, ensuring ease of monitoring for RSLs and clear, actionable intelligence.

In addition, the data connection from the Gateway up to the Cloud Portal is secure, using AES128 data encryption. The Gateway also verifies its connection to the Cloud Portal via a check-in ‘heartbeat’ that is sent to the Portal every 12 hours. Any events within a system (e.g. fire alarm activation) are sent up to the Portal immediately. Text and email notifications can also be configured by the user for any Gateway connected system under their account. If an event such as an alarm activation occurs and contacts have been assigned to the system, all contacts will receive a text message and/or an email notification giving details of the event, the property address, the alarm that has activated, its location and the time and date of the event.

The Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway gives a proactive approach to fault-finding, defining any trends in alarm activations and maintenance requirements, while drastically minimising the issue of property access, paving the way to a solution-focused approach to asset management.

Aico, an Ei Company, is the European leader in home life safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home, the cornerstone of which is delivering education, quality, service and innovation. In 2020, Aico expanded its connected home offering with the acquisition of leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, HomeLINK. HomeLINK leverages cutting edge smart home integration and analytics technologies, providing a complementary platform to present a synergistic approach to IoT.

Aico, aico.co.uk

All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home

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HAMILTON – TAMPER-PROOF RED KEY FUSE SPUR

In stark contrast to the silver Metalclad products, Hamilton is offering a Red 1-Gang, 13A Double Pole Key Spur with neon light indicator. This unit is designed for applications where the circuit must not be switched off, such as a burglar alarm, fire alarm, emergency lighting or critical equipment.

Not only does the bright red safety colour alert people to the unit’s importance, but to avoid any accidental switch off or tampering, it is operated by key switch. One end of the key switch turns the circuit on/off, while the reverse is shaped to remove the fuse carrier.

Other new Metalclad features include:

• A ‘press-to-unlock’ tab – add and move grid switches with ease! • New 45W Type C/18W Type A USB EuroFix Module • Easy access Earth tab – positioned on opposite side of knockouts • ‘Simple-to-remove’ knockouts – one firm tap using a screwdriver

Hamilton’s Metalclad achieves the perfect balance – a knock-out product in all respects! Hamilton Litestat, hamilton-litestat.com

ANSELL PLANS TO LIGHT UP SPANISH MARKET

As part of its growth and expansion strategy, lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting has unveiled plans to open a brand new office and showroom in Madrid, Spain.

Providing the ideal base from which to showcase its extensive product range, the new 270 square metre showroom on Calle Santa Teresa 7 is Ansell’s second dedicated European showroom and will give the business a centre from which to drive its expansion into the Spanish, Portuguese and neighbouring European markets. The first members of the team have already been recruited to oversee the opening of the new premises which will house sales, marketing and customer service functions. Pedro Gogorza, has joined Ansell as Country Manager for Spain, having worked in the lighting and smart home industries for many years and Cristina Moreno has joined as office manager. Other recruits to the team include Pedro Delgado and Luis Esteban, both Regional Sales Managers for Ansell Spain. Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com

ESP’S REKORHD CCTV RANGE GETS A REVAMP

ESP has revamped its RekorHD 2MP CCTV range. Available in kit form, Rekor HD provides all the elements required to get a system up and running in one box – the only additional item required is a monitor to access the menu and system display.

The systems include the option for remote monitoring via smartphone or tablet, using ESP’s specially developed ESP View app.

There are new and improved cameras, which feature contemporary styling and robust metal housings. The infrared capture has been increased from 20 to 30 metres and the range now includes intelligent function, with perimeter intrusion detection and line crossing detection offering improved functionality.

The new Rekor HD kits include a 4-channel DVR, pre-installed premium surveillance hard drive, cameras, camera cables, system power supply, mouse and HDMI cable. The menu is designed to be very user-friendly and is navigated via mouse control.

There are a number of kit options available, including two or four camera kits, with the cameras offered in a bullet or dome style and available in white or grey. ESP, espuk.com

GET HANDS ON WITH MAKITA’S 40V/80VMAX XGT AND OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Makita has relaunched its popular product demonstrations of its 40VMax and 80VMax XGT power tool range and, for the first time, users are also able to get hands on with the range of cordless garden machinery products. This opportunity allows professionals to trial a wide range of Makita tools to test how they perform when users are considering new equipment.

Professionals are now able to arrange COVID-secure appointments locally with an experienced Makita team member to get the most out of its wide range of cordless power equipment. Demos are available for either its 40VMax or 80VMax XGT range or the cordless Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) range, with both offering guidance on tool and accessory selection, as well as hands-on testing with the tools of your choice.

Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK says: “As part of our ongoing commitment to training, the product demonstrations offer end users the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest product innovations, put our products to the test and discover the possibilities that cordless offers.” Makita UK, makitauk.com

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NEW CLICK LED DIMMER SWITCHES FROM SCOLMORE

Scolmore continues to invest in new product development for its wiring accessories ranges and this has led to the launch of a new range of trailing edge LED dimmer switches.

Following feedback from contractors, all Click one to four gang, furnished wiring accessories plates are now available with an LED dimmer fitted as standard.

The problems of flickering and poor dimming range are well-documented issues for installers when it comes to LED dimmers. The new Click trailing edge LED dimmer switches will eliminate flickering. They allow a minimum brightness level to be programmed, which means the installer can set the required illumination at 0% travel and/or eliminate the flickering that is commonly experienced at the lower end of LED dimming. The dimmer can dim LED loads up to 100W or a maximum of 10 lamps.

The Click wiring accessories ranges benefiting from this feature include Mode, Polar, Deco, Deco+, Define and Definity and these are offered in a range of finishes to provide installers with a comprehensive selection of dimmers and finishes for any installation. Scolmore, scolmore.com

LUCECO’S USER-FRIENDLY LIGHTING DESIGN CALCULATOR

Luceco has recently launched a brand new Lighting Design Calculator located on the Luceco website. Ideal for wholesaler and contactor use alike, the Lighting Design Calculator provides an easy-to-use facility to produce lighting calculations and layouts in only a few minutes.

Simple input information includes the area dimensions being lit, e.g., length, width and height and luminaire selection. Default values are set for certain criteria such as lux level, reflectance, working plane heights and maintenance factor, but these can be changed if the user desires. The calculation is based on industry standard light level recommendations. Once complete the user can either download a layout or email the results to themselves.

The Luceco website also demonstrates the range and diversity of Luceco’s LED luminaires, showcasing applications across varied industry sectors including healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, industrial and commercial lighting. Luceco, luceco.com

MAKING LIGHT WORK OF WARM WEATHER

The 2021 LITEWork clothing range delivers great thermal comfort in warmer months with light, quick drying fabrics that will keep you cool and comfortable all day.

The new range of ‘Rip Stop’ shirts are stretchy and breathable, offering UPF50+ sun protection – great for craftsmen who work long hours outdoors. While 37.5 fabric technology in the mid-and base-layer garments have features for efficient ventilation and moisture transport to keep you comfortable all day.

The ergonomic, body-mapping trousers, shirts, shorts, jackets and windproofers have all the comfort and functionality of other Snickers Workwear stretch garments, delivering extra freedom of movement and improved performance on site.

Just like high performance sportswear, they’ll also keep you feeling cool and looking smart whatever you’re doing and wherever you are on site this summer.

So, to make sure you get the right protection, flexibility, durability and ventilation, check out the Snickers Workwear LiteWork range for precisely the right garments to fit your workday. Snickers Workwear, snickersworkwear.co.uk

OVIA ADDS HIGHBAY DALI SIGNAL CONVERTER

Ovia’s latest new product development focus sees the launch of a DALI signal converter which will transform 0-10V/PWM dimmable light fittings, such as Ovia’s Hion and Grus highbays, to DALI dimmable light fittings.

The converter is ideal for a variety of lighting applications, with the high performance, highly reliable non-isolated signal converter compatible with PWM dimmable drivers. One converter can control one LED driver with strong output PWM signal, and it has a dimming range of 10%-100% (dim to off).

The converter is IP67 rated, with a waterproof casing and comes with a five-year product warranty. Ovia, oviauk.com

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CTEK LAUNCHES NEW 4-SOCKET EV CHARGING SOLUTION

Established in Sweden, CTEK is the leading global brand in battery and vehicle charging, supplying the UK market with a wide range of market-leading electric vehicle (EV) charging products and innovative solutions that support the transition to greener mobility. The company’s most recent development is a 4-socket EV charging solution that makes the swift, cost-effective installation of robust, reliable charging networks easier than ever.

This unique solution features two dual socket CTEK Chargestorm Connected 2 AC chargers, mounted back-to-back on steel brackets on a standard 60mm diameter pole, so four EVs can plug in and charge at the same time.

As you only need one pole and one hole for every four charging points, installation is quicker, easier and more cost-effective, as well as saving on space and construction materials. The chargers can be used inside and out, and they’re built using robust, top quality components and materials for maximum reliability and reduced maintenance.

This innovative, space saving charging solution is ideal for small parking areas, including businesses looking to provide charging facilities for their clients, customers and staff. For larger installations, like major public car parks, the sets of four chargers can be linked together in networks of up to 500 individual chargers on 125 poles. This is particularly useful in double row ‘bay’ parking situations, where vehicle are parked ‘front to front’.

All CTEK chargers integrate seamlessly with other manufacturers’ chargers and systems through Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). And, as demand inevitably grows, more chargers can be added cost-effectively, without any need for system upgrade.

CTEK’s market-leading EV charging solutions range from individual EV charge points to larger corporate and commercial installations with multiple charging stations that integrate seamlessly with monitoring and payment equipment.

When it comes to EV charging, whatever the requirement, CTEK has the solution.

CTEK, ctekemobility.com

UNICRIMP OFFERS CXT BRASS GLANDS

Unicrimp’s Brass Glands range includes CXT Brass Glands, which meet the growing requirement from customers looking to source stranded armour cable instead of steel wired armour (SWA) which the CW and BW glands cover.

CXT brass cable glands are designed for use with all types of braided armour SY, CY and other flexible wire braid or braid armour cable where there is a need for clamping of the wire braid for electrical continuity and/or mechanical retention purposes. Examples of where this type of cable application could typically be found include multicore control cable infrastructure, production lines, conveyors, server rooms, machine shops and mobile equipment.

The CXT Brass Glands have an IP66 rating, allowing them to be used with all types of braided armour cables. They are also BS 6121-1:2005 compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

They are supplied complete with a PVC shroud which includes a banjo earthing washer for an additional earthing option, and galvanised locknut. The glands will be available in a range of sizes. Unicrimp, unicrimp.com

EISH CURRENT MONITORING RELAY FOR CRITICAL LOADS

Carlo Gavazzi has launched the EISH current monitoring relay, used to monitor the status of loads to ensure any failures are immediately detected by sending a signal to the PLC, BMS controller or Carlo Gavazzi’s UWP and switching the solid state output; reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

The compact EISH can be mounted either on the DIN rail or on the back panel and comes complete with a built-in current transformer for detection of AC current from 200mA up to 60A.

No auxiliary power supply is needed as the EISH is self-powered from the input current with 2-wire connection and no setpoint adjustment is required ensuring a quick and easy setup. A 12mm diameter hole provides for easy insertion of the metered cable (multiple times if needed).

The 22.5mm x 55.4mm x 47.4mm housing is manufactured in a Polycarbonate or Polycarbonate/ABS Alloy and provides protection degree IP20 and an operating temperature range from -20°C to 50°C.

The sensor is particularly suited to applications such as HVAC and building automation where management and corrective actions are required promptly in the case of failure such as water circulation pumps, extractor fans and lights. Carlo Gavazzi, gavazziautomation.com

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MARSHALL-TUFFLEX ENHANCES ITS UNDERFLOOR TO DESK RANGE

Marshall-Tufflex has expanded its underfloor to desk range with a new collection of power and data modules. This new range includes standard power modules, USB charge points, data outlets and RCBO Units in various configurations, to cater for a wide variety of installation requirements and layouts. The range is available with Wieland GST 18/3 connectors and plugs, or with 20mm knockouts to enable ‘on-site’ hard wiring. It is also available in a new six-gang version.

The company has also implemented a number of product improvements to strengthen the entire underfloor to desk range. This includes upgrades to its Raised Floor Boxes, such as a new tougher trim for increased durability in areas with heavier traffic. Additional knockouts in the base for improved data cabling access have also been incorporated, as well as new data connections to meet higher data cable specifications.

RCD switched sockets have also been updated in line with the latest product standards and a new four compartment version is now available. Marshall-Tufflex, marshall-tufflex.com

NEW AIRMASTER ULTRAVIOLET FLYKILLERS

The Airmaster Flykiller range is being replaced by new 33w and 40w ultraviolet units fitted with UV-A tubes specially treated to provide a 365NM wavelength for optimum attraction, as well as high voltage 2000v inner grids for instant killing.

Manufactured in aluminium with steel grills, these fittings are attractively finished in silver with a black surround. Both 33w and 40w sizes have large easy to clean collection trays and provide an effective coverage range of 8000 and 10,000cm2 respectively.

Fitted with two replaceable UV tubes –10w or 15w, Airmaster Flykillers have an IP20 ingress rating, meet all necessary BS and EN approvals, are CE marked and backed by a 12 month warranty.

With the flexibility of being either wall mounted or suspended, these flykillers are suitable for domestic or commercial use and especially in wholesale, retail or catering food establishments.

CED Electrical, cedelectrical.co.uk

SITE SAFE FLOODLIGHT ADDED TO ANSELL RANGE

Ansell Lighting has added a compact, 110V generatorpowered floodlight to its popular Zion LED range.

Safe and suitable for use on construction sites and in other generatorfuelled spaces, the bright yellow fitting is constructed from a robust polycarbonate material, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Designed to offer enhanced light output, the 20W Zion 110V has an internal mirrored reflector and a textured polycarbonate diffuser to optimise light distribution, improving safety and security in hazardous and potentially dangerous spaces. It has an LED lifespan of L70 25,000 hours – making it virtually maintenance free.

Fast and easy to install, the non-dimmable floodlight also has an angled mounting bracket for direct installation and positioning and is pre-wired with one metre of rubber insulated cable.

In addition to the extension to the Zion range, Ansell has also added the new Guardian LED 110V Bulkhead to its emergency lighting offering. Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PILES UP LIGHTING IDEAS WITH NEW BRICK LIGHT

From the purely functional to more creative applications, the new BL5 brick light from Knightsbridge offers a multitude of lighting solutions for outdoor walls.

The IP65-rated, surface mount brick light, which is available in black or grey, offers a choice of warm white or cool white via its energy efficient LED light source. Made from weather-resistant polycarbonate, it measures a compact 100mm (h) by 235mm (w), with the slimmest of projections: a mere 32mm. However, should a flush fitting installation be required there is an optional kit available for converting the unit to recess mounting, making it the perfect addition to dwarf walls or low brickwork.

Furthermore, different lighting effects can be achieved, depending on which style of grille or louvre is chosen. From full lamp brightness to a more diffused, subtle appearance, the lighting effect can be tailored to suit the situation, from a simple passageway or steps to low level illumination of a pathway. Knightsbridge, mlaccessories.co.uk

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