Products
System X System X is a transmitter unit (TX) which incorporates the very latest radio technology and is positioned beside the fire alarm bell or sounder. On identifying an alarm concldition the unit automatically signals to Dorgard X and Deafgard X. System X Features- Operates all linked products
- Fail to safe;
- Night time release;
- Dual battery supply;
- Assists compliance with elements of the DDA;
- Ideal for all environments;
- 100 metres site specific range;
- Ideal for all sleeping risk applications;
- Fitted easily with minimum disruption;
- Complies with BS 7273-4 Category B.
Clever thinking based on good sound research, an understanding of the marketplace demands and the significance of new fire legislation are the drivers behind the brilliantly practical, affordable wireless fire safety solutions that include Dorgard and Deafgard. The manufacturer’s latest, ambitious research and development programme includes an exciting range of fourth generation products that will bring new, innovative technologies to fire safety. The first of these is System X, a smart communication system that uses the very latest radio technology to automatically signal a fire alarm condition to a range of innovative linked products, including Dorgard X and Deafgard X, within a 100m site specific range. How does it work?At the heart is the System X transmitter unit (TX) that is positioned beside the fire alarm bell or sounder. On identifying a fire alarm condition the unit automatically sends a radio signal to all Dorgard X and Deafgard X units within range. As each Dorgard X unit receives a signal from the System X unit it releases the fire door it is holding open, allowing it to close and preventing the spread of fire and smoke. As each Deafgard X bedside unit receives a signal from the System X unit, the high intensity strobe LEDs and connected vibrating pillow pad are activated. The flashing LEDs and LCD provide visual indication that the fire alarm is sounding, alerting the deaf or hard of hearing user to leave their room to a place of safety. One of the great advantages of System X is that there is no limit to the number or mix of X products that can be sited within range of a System X transmitter unit. A site survey must however be carried out prior to installation by approved installers with a System X site survey kit. System X is designed for use in all sectors, but is particularly suited to noisy environments such as pubs, bars and restaurants, where the sound of a fire alarm could be masked by high levels of background noise. Features include fail to safe, night time release and dual battery supply. Approvals and standards:- BS EN 1155: 1997 building hardware. Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors (Manufacturer’s classification number 357113).
- BS EN 50081-1: 1992 electro-magnetic compatibility. Generic emission standard. Residential, commercial and light industry.
- BS EN 50082-1: 1992 electro-magnetic compatibility. Generic immunity standard. Residential, commercial and light industry.
- BS 7273-4 category B
Cost Saving InstallationSystem X offers specifiers and installers greater flexibility when managing a building’s fire safety. One of its major benefits is that by using wireless technology System X delivers significant savings in time and cost of installation, when compared with hard‑wired systems. Disruption to occupants is minimised because System X requires no on-site alterations to the building’s fabric. In fact, the cost of a comparable hard‑wired solution could be between 150‑400% higher than the installation of a Dorgard X unit. Installers will also understand the advantages of an easy‑to‑install, standards‑compliant system that be rapidly commissioned, with significant profit margins on every unit installed. Flexible ProgrammingSystem X allows a range of operations to be programmed through the transmitter unit. Fire doors retained by Dorgard X within the transmitter range can be programmed to release automatically at a pre-selected time, with programming achieved through the System X unit’s six‑button keypad. In the case where multiple System X units have been installed, idents for the additional system(s) are set to ensure the unique identity of each configuration. Other programming features and functions include: range testing and timer settings with built-in self‑testing diagnostics initiated every seven days, and fail to safe door closure in the event of a power failure. Automatic night time closing System X can be programmed with a night time release setting to release doors to close, with warning tones, at a pre‑set time. Critically, as a safety measure, this time set period cannot be breached and the Dorgard X units will not operate as a hold‑open device until a pre‑set time. Dorgard X and Deafgard X are the radio versions of the manufacturer’s established range of fire safety products. Dorgard is the wireless solution that offers the simplest, most cost‑effective way of legally holding open fire doors safely in any position, automatically releasing them should the fire alarm sound. With more than 230,000 units installed in the UK alone, Dorgard is acknowledged as an established technology offering a solutionf in any environment. Dorgard complies fully with all relevant British Standards, EC Directors and UK Fire Regulations. Deafgard is a wireless, acoustically‑triggered bedside unit that uses high‑intensity strobe LEDs and a connected vibrating pillow pad, that when placed under the pillow, vibrates to wake the sleeper upon the fire alarm sounding. Flashing strobe LEDs and LCD provide visual indication that the fire alarm is sounding, alerting the individual to leave the building to a place of safety. One of Deafgard’s great advantages is its moveability, meaning that no alterations need to be made to individual rooms. Deafgard assists in complying with elements of the DDA, and is designed to respond to a fire alarm installed in conformity with the British Standard 5839 Part 1. It is also designed to comply with relevant parts of BS 5446‑3. |
