Nittan Europe has launched the evo+ range of fire alarm control panels for its Evolution analogue addressable fire detection range.
Fully compliant with BS EN54 part 2 and 4, the evo+ panels have been designed to use the latest dual flash-based microprocessors. They come with 20 programmable zonal LEDs with slide-in labels and 25 system LEDs for information purposes, four programmable function buttons with LED indication for confirmation of operation and two onboard sounder circuits.
The panels are fully programmable on-site via the in-built keypad and high resolution, high contrast graphical LCD display (configurable for most languages). ‘Select and click’ programming for engineer configuration and end user operation has been incorporated for ease of use, with auto-learn, loop detection and on-board scope facility for commissioning and fault finding.
Or, an installer can programmr using Windows based PC-NeT configuration software. This PC software features a number of programmes, including configuration, service and virtual panel tools. A dedicated USB and RS232 Serial Port on the panels enable PC or modem connection.
The panels support up to 200 fire zones by default, but can be expanded by up to 2000 zones via the Ad-NeT peer-to-peer network. Adding a network card allows the panel to communicate with any other evo+ fire panel, remote terminal, or network peripheral such as ipGateway, BMS or graphical interface. The panels are contained in a metal enclosure, with removable equipment chassis and plug-in connectors for simple fixing and cable termination.
There are three panels in the new range: the evo+5101 with a single loop driver card; the evo+5200 1-2 loop; and the evo+5400 1-4 loop. They are suitable the makers say for a range of applications from small to large, complex, multi-area systems.
The panels are compatible with the full Evolution fire detection range available exclusively from Nittan. Evolution uses micro processor technology in the sensors and sophisticated detection algorithms, combining fire detection the makers say with a high degree of protection against unwanted false alarms. Visit www.nittan.co.uk.
