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Keltron Corporation, a leading provider of life safety event management systems is pleased to announce that the company’s newest alarm monitoring system, the Keltron LS Net Ethernet Signaling System is now UL 864 ninth edition listed. The system enables dispatchers and administrators at campuses, multi-building facilities and municipalities to monitor alarms using their existing Ethernet communications infrastructure.

The Keltron LS Net system leverages the intrinsic properties of the low-overhead Ethernet solution, unlike many serial-to-Ethernet systems that burden networks and consume bandwidth. This unique system uses both input-monitoring circuitry and secure, supervised Ethernet communication to transmit addressable information from thousands of alarms to an on site central receiving station.

Universally compatible with over 60 different models of alarm panels, the Keltron Ethernet system leverages standard network infrastructure using XML-based message formats.

The UL listing includes the Keltron LS 7000 life safety event management system and Keltron LS Net Ethernet transceivers that feature serial input and contact input four and eight-zone versions, all with either 24 or 60 hour batteries.  The Keltron LS 7000 software operates on a high performance, UL 864-recognized computer and offers a wide range of functionality, specifically designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 72 for remote, central station and proprietary supervising station systems.

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This year the New England SFPE Chapter is trying a new format for their dinner meetings … they are allowing a handful of manufacturers to showcase their newest technology. The November meeting will be the first in this “marketplace” format and will include Fire Alarm and Notification systems from SimplexGrinnell, Siemens, Notifier, and EST Fire & Security.

Do you like the idea!  I do!  And I’ve heard positive comments from others too.  SFPE seems to be keeping with the standard start times, regular meeting place too …  just a different approach from the conventional non-commercial after-dinner speaker.  Also note that SFPE is only doing this for “some” of their meetings, not all.  Another way to add variety.  I’d like to see one on suppression too.  It’s a win/win for all … the engineers get the latest technology overviews, the product reps have a great audience of specifying influences, SFPE will increase attendance … and local industry distributors and dealers can send their new technicians off for an evening of education very cost effectively … who needs ‘lunch ’n learns’ when you can have a dinner ‘n learn!

From the SFPE invitation … ”  ….  As part of this meeting, each company will showcase their newest and best products as a mini-trade show. After dinner the representatives from each of the companies will provide a short presentation on their latest releases and also provide an insight into the ongoing research/future products. After the presentations there will be time to view the products and ask question of the manufacturers.”

Bio:
Siemens will discuss factors impacting the mass notification market; including drivers, codes and technologies. The Siemens Team will also provide an interactive demonstration of an operating Mass Notification System platform.

EST Fire & Security will be presenting some of our latest Mass Notification Products.

SimplexGrinnell will present an overview of the new Simplex CO Sensor, a multi-purpose device with capabilities for CO toxic gas sensing, enhanced fire detection and high value/high risk applications.

Notifier will be presenting information on their Digital Voice Communication capabilities and Mass Notification (Emergency Communication Systems) capabilities. In addition, they will be presenting their new technology: Onyx First Vision (touch screen graphical annunciator for use by first responders).

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After seven years of design and development, FedEx Express is installing its new fire safety systems in 74 of its international route planes.

The automatic fire-suppression system features a network of infrared thermal sensors, foaming agent generators and an overhead cargo container injector. If the sensors detect heat, the technology located above each cargo container is activated while alerting crew members. The system also dispenses a fire-suppression foam to control and extinguish a potential fire.

The FSS system has proven effective against Class D fires, or those started by combustible metals such as lithium, magnesium titanium, potassium and sodium. It is the only aircraft fire safety system in use today that is effective against Class D fires, according to a FedEx news release.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of Memphis-based FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), began installation of the FSS system on its MD-11 freighters in April 2009 and plans to have the installation complete on all 59 of its MD-11s by early 2011. The delivery company also plans to install the system on its new Boeing 777 Freighters, which begin international service in the company’s fleet by early 2010. Each installation requires about 700 man hours.

“The in-flight safety of crew and cargo is a top priority at FedEx Express, leading to our development of this enhanced fire-safety technology,” said Joel Murdock, FedEx Express’ managing director of strategic projects. “After seven years of design and development, we’re proud to see this proprietary technology take flight on a variety of aircraft in the FedEx fleet, representing another strong step forward in our air-safety initiatives.”

The system enhances air safety because of its automatic activation and its overhead design. It also allows the plane’s crew more time to safely land, especially important on lengthy international flights where a safe landing spot can be up to three hours away.  http://memphis.bizjournals.com/memphis/stories/2009/10/05/daily16.html#

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