ECO1000 conventional smoke detector family combines advanced features with low prices Released 16 November 2001 The new ECO1000 range from System Sensor Europe consists of a photoelectric detector, a combined photo-thermal unit and fixed and rate-of-rise thermal detectors. The photoelectric and the photo-thermal detectors have automatic drift compensation, a feature previously found only in analogue addressable sensors, that offsets changes in sensitivity which would otherwise arise from the build up of dust during use. A highly integrated design, on-board digital signal processing and a new optical chamber design results in an exceptionally stable and sensitive smoke detector. The multi-sensor unit responds to either smoke or heat or a combination of both: a powerful embedded microprocessor running sophisticated algorithms provides a very fast response to 'real fire' situations, while the combination of photoelectric and thermal characteristics reduces the risk of unwanted environmentally generated alarms. Another innovative feature to be incorporated in the ECO1000 is its laser-based remote test capability. The engineer can set the detector into alarm from ground level, doing away with the need for long poles or stepladders and consequently saving considerable time during commissioning or maintenance. All models operate at both 12 and 24VDC, making them suitable for both security and fire systems; they meet the requirements of the latest EN54 pt5 and pt7(2000) Standards and they are compatible with the majority of control panels on the market. *** Ends: body copy 206 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: System Sensor Europe contact: Stuart Davies European Marketing Manager System Sensor Europe 3 Horsham Gates North Street Horsham RH13 5PJ Tel: + 44 (0)1403 276500 fax: + 44 (0)1403 276501 sales@sseuk.com www.systemsensoreurope.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield 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 specialist manufacturer of industrial fire detectors of all types, including ionisation, photoelectric, thermal and multi-sensor devices, in both analogue addressable and conventional detector formats. System Sensor Europe is a member of the Honeywell Corporation.