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 The best of both worlds: a hybrid aspiration system Released 09 August 2006 Traditionally aspiration smoke detection systems have been a separate system to the main fire system, thus increasing maintenance and cost of the stand alone systems. They are also unable to pinpoint the exact position of the fire. System Sensor Europe has announced the new LASD, a high sensitivity, laser-based aspiration detector that is an integral part of the main fire detection system, typically providing protection for an area of up to 1500 square metres. Aspiration systems are an effective way of providing very early warning protection for high value and enterprise critical areas; they are also an effective method of protecting large open areas and inaccessible or difficult to reach locations such as under-floor cable voids in computer rooms. The LASD, available as a single or dual channel device, uses one or two Pinnacle laser optical detectors addressed via a translator module from the fire system loop. The translator module makes the Pinnacle laser detector appear as a normal optical detector to the panel; it also provides the control panel interface for the air management and fault monitoring of the air movement side of the aspiration unit. In the single channel version, the second Pinnacle detector can be used to give double-knock detection, a mandatory requirement if the system has automatic initiation of sprinklers or gaseous extinguishing systems. The second detector can also be used to give automatic redundancy capability, a particular benefit for installations in remote, unattended buildings such as mobile communication base stations. The LASD aspiration unit is powered from an independent external 24VDC supply to minimise the load on the loop wiring. *** Ends: body copy 265 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 fire detectors for use in conventional and addressable fire detection systems. Honeywell International is a $30 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.