Upgraded MCP call point launched at International Fire Expo Released 22 March 2007 KAC, the world's largest manufacturer of conventional and addressable call points and allied devices for fire detection systems, will show a mid-life upgrade that significantly improve installation, commissioning and operation of its fourth generation MCP call point range on Stand G9 at International Fire Expo 2007, 21 -24 May, NEC Birmingham. The cassette unit, which holds the frangible glass or re-settable operating element, has been redesigned to give an improved test and reset function; it is now inserted into the body of the unit in a singe vertical movement, eliminating the possibility of accidentally damaging the operating element during the process. The patented test, reset and lid release feature, operated by a single tool, now works in conjunction with an enhanced cassette retention mechanism that gives a far more positive stop to the operation. Installation time has been significantly reduced through a new patented "plug and play" concept, which utilises a special terminal block that provides a common loop interface for both intelligent and non-intelligent versions of the device. The terminal block is initially fitted with a simple continuity link, enabling the wiring of the fire alarm system to be tested for open, short circuit and earth fault without the manual call point unit itself in place. Upon final commissioning, the continuity link is removed and the terminal block is then plugged directly into the back of the MCP, so no re-termination is required and no time is wasted. The MCP features soft curved styling, is fully backwards compatible with previous generations, offers a significant reduction in installation time and is full compliant with the latest EN54-11 and BS5839 Part 1:2002 standards. *** Ends: body copy 272 words *** Notes to Editors. To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide web-res image or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/kac For further information: Martin Phillips KAC 15 - 19 Trescott Road Trafford Park Smallwood Redditch B98 7AH Tel: + 44 1527 406655 Fax: + 44 1527 406677 sales@kac.co.uk www.kac.co.uk Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ Tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 Fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk KAC Alarms is the world's leading manufacturer of manual break glass and resetable call points and associated products for use in conventional and addressable fire detection systems, security systems and process control applications. Honeywell International is a $31 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.