Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/systemsensor Addressable beam detector does away with access towers for testing Released 11 February 2005 Do you still need to use access towers to test your linear beam smoke detectors? If you do, there is a unique alternative solution: System Sensor Europe has extended its Series 200 plus addressable detector family with the introduction of the new 6500S and 6500 beam units, designed to protect shopping centre atriums, concert halls, historic building, warehouses and other large open spaces. The 6500S features a unique patented remote test capability that fully tests both the optics and the electronics of the device without having directly to access the unit. A filter is electromechanically introduced into the optical path, attenuating the beam and causing the unit to go into alarm. Unlike procedures that merely test the unit's electronics, this test process satisfies the regulatory authorities by providing a complete check of every component in the alarm path without the need for access at high level. The filter is activated from ground level by a hard-wired connection or by command from the control panel; given that the majority of beam detectors are likely to be installed at a considerable height, the time and cost to be saved during routine maintenance is considerable. Initial alignment and setup is a simple operation for one man. The 6500 is identical in operation but does not have the optical test filter fitted. Both versions have four fixed and two automatically variable sensitivity settings to enable it to be optimised for the operating environment. Also available are the 6500RS and 6500R, conventional versions of the addressable units. *** Ends: body copy 252 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: Stuart Ball System Sensor Europe 15 - 19 Trescott Road Trafford Park Smallwood Redditch B98 7AH Tel: + 44 1527 406700 Fax: + 44 1527 406699 sse.sales@systemsensor.com www.systemsensoreurope.com 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 System Sensor Europe is the world's largest manufacturer of smoke and thermal detectors for use in conventional and addressable fire detection systems. Honeywell International is a $23 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. This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future business operations, financial performance and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in business forecasts as further described in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act.