Press information To download a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/kac/WCP-zone20-print.jpg IS call point approvals extended to include ATEX combustible dust classification Released 24 April 2009 The IS version of the conventional Waterproof Call Point (WCP) from KAC have been independently tested by SIRA and the approval has been extended from use in Zones 0, 1 and 2 gas atmospheres to include Zones 20, 21 and 22 combustible dust environments. The units are designed for use in enclosed or open environments in fixed offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, flour mills, grain silos and other areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present. Sealed to IP67 to prevent the ingress of dust or water, the IS WCP is interconnected to the fire system or controlled equipment through a suitable Zener barrier or galvanic isolator to limit the amount of energy available at the device. In addition to the IS protection, the WCP provides installation efficiency, flexibility and full compliance with the CPD and EN54-11 requirements. The modular design utilises a special terminal block, where all initial installation cabling is terminated, enabling the wiring to be tested without the call point itself having to be installed. When commissioning the system the terminal block is simply connected to the back of the MCP in a simple, tool-less operation with no re-termination required and no time wasted. Zones 0 and 20 define environments where the potentially explosive gas or dust will always be present in the atmosphere. In Zones 1 and 21, an occasional presence of combustible gas or dust may be expected during normal operations and in Zones 2 and 22, the presence of combustible gas or dust is unlikely, but may occur for very short periods. *** Ends: body copy 258 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: Mark Thomson KAC Alarm Company KAC House Thornhill Road North Moons Moat Redditch B98 9ND UK 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 About KAC KAC Alarm Co. is owned by Honeywell and is the world's leading manufacturer of manual break glass and resettable call points and associated products for use in conventional and addressable fire detection systems, security systems and process control applications. About Honeywell Honeywell is a $37 billion global diversified technology and manufacturing leader. Over $9 billion of the company's revenue is generated by its businesses in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Honeywell opened its first office outside of the US in The Netherlands in 1934. Honeywell operates in over 35 countries in the EMEA region and employs more than 30,000 people. Honeywell's presence has grown and continues to expand through acquisitions and by building on its great position in good industries, offering innovations to our customers worldwide. Each of our businesses - Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, Transportation Systems and Specialty Materials - are engaged in manufacturing, sales and services across the region to serve global customers. Honeywell also invests in R&D across the region with global engineering and innovation centres in Romania and the Czech Republic. For additional information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com.