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Invensys Controls Introduces Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Monox Sensing Technology
Firex® 12000 Provides Greater Protection Against Two Hazards
Carol Stream, Illinois, USA — July 2005 — Invensys Controls today introduced a new
Firex® combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that incorporates advanced
electrochemical sensing CO technology and the industry’s first true gas-sensor
testing feature.
The Firex 12000 alarm features the Monox® Sensor with True-Test™ Sensor Diagnostics. This
exclusive feature provides a higher level of protection due to its unique
self-testing capability, which verifies that the carbon monoxide sensor is
working properly and warns when the sensor is nearing the end of its service
life.
Invensys debuted the
Monox technology in its Firex brand alarms this spring with the launch of the
Firex 10000 CO alarm family. The company is now expanding the platform to its
combination unit with plans to utilize it in other products as well.
"We are pleased to be bringing the most state-of-the-art technology in CO sensing
to a combination alarm that protects homeowners against two deadly threats,"
said Kathy Ellington, Invensys Controls’ Marketing Director - Safety.
Single Unit Reduces Costs
Electrical
contractors benefit from the Firex® 12000 because it satisfies most building
code requirements for fire and CO protection with a single unit, reducing
installation costs.
A single unit that
protects against two hazards also appeals to homeowners because it is more
attractive in a home, and easier and less expensive to install.
The Firex 12000 is
fully interconnectable with most Firex smoke, CO and heat alarms using a single
interconnect wire, which eliminates the need for additional wires or brackets.
An exclusive feature
of the Firex 12000 is an interconnect test that alarms the local unit first and
then quiets it while other remote units sound.
Contractor Benefits
Key features of the Firex 12000 include:
• Monthly Self-Test – Alarm performs a silent internal system test to
verify Monox® sensor operation. By pressing a test button, homeowners can also activate this fail-safe
feature that notifies when the sensor is nearing the end of its service life.
• Quick Connect Wiring Harness – Makes it easy and quick to upgrade existing
Firex alarms with the 7000 Combo or move alarms in the residence. The unit
shares the standard Firex AC/DC mounting brackets and wire harness.
• Pre-installed batteries and the exclusive Powerlink Tab™ – Keeps batteries fully charged until the
residence is occupied, reducing callbacks due to battery failure and
eliminating battery handling during installation. A front load battery door
allows for convenient battery replacement.
• Dust Cover – Protects sensors from dust, dirt, fumes or other
common construction contaminants that can contribute to false alarms and
callbacks until the job is complete.
The Firex 12000 is
available in a 120V AC direct wire with battery back-up and battery-only option.
Invensys Controls is a leading global
provider of components, systems and services used in the appliance industry and
in heating, air conditioning/cooling, refrigeration and safety products and
building systems for the residential and commercial markets. Invensys Controls
has more than 16,000 employees and 43 manufacturing locations worldwide, and
operates as a business of Invensys plc, which is headquartered in the United
Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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