WIRELESS FIRE DETECTION Massimiliano Marrone Product Manager System Sensor EMEA

Agenda Customer needs Perceptions of wireless What is Agile ? How does Agile work ? Why is Agile so reliable ? Why is Agile so easy to maintain ? How do you set up the Agile system ? Where can you use Agile ? What do you need to complete the system ? Is Agile approved ? Why choose Agile ?

Customer Needs Need a solution for a hard to wire building that creates the least amount of disruption? Need to extend your wired system in the shortest time frame whilst maintaining full operation? Need to protect people in temporary installations where you cannot use wire?

Perceptions of Wireless Systems Unsure about communication reliability Think it is difficult to troubleshoot Think batteries need changing too frequently Believe performance is not as good as wired Think commissioning and surveys are complicated Think it is more complex to design and commission a wireless system Think wireless systems are costly to maintain Think again...

WHY Agile?

What is Agile? Agile is a powerful new wireless fire detection system built on a mesh network for maximum communication reliability Agile is supported by Agile IQ 3-in-1 software for easy design, configuration and diagnostics Agile devices have the same look and feel like as wired devices making installation and maintenance simpler

How does Agile work? In a star network temporary obstacles can affect the system integrity causing a break in communication. Star Network Agile is built on a robust mesh network – each device acts as an independent router for continuous communication Mesh Network Mesh is used in many industries for reliability, scalability and adaptability - features not associated with star networks Broadband Wireless Access

Why is Agile so Reliable ? Mesh multi path communications – achieves uninterrupted communications 18 channels to reduce risk of interference Channel diversity – ability to switch between channels in the case of interference Antenna diversity – two antennas per device reduces device positioning errors Extended communication range – provides more margin against interference

Why is Agile so easy to maintain? Seamless panel integration Easy to troubleshoot and report on (complete visibility) Easy to adapt to new building constraints 5 years battery life standard conditions Easy to source batteries (CR123A)

How do you set up a wireless system? Agile is supported by powerful Agile IQ 3-in-1 software Design: No special knowledge required to configure a basic system, intuitive wizard based approach – easy to set up Configuration: Automatic mass configuration of the network device capability rather than one by one – saves time Diagnostics: Complete visibility of the wireless network operation & comprehensive reporting - simplifies troubleshooting Use of Agile wireless USB dongle eliminates use of hardwired connection and maintenance equipment Range of accessories available to assist with the set up and maintenance process

Design Phase Agile IQ allows the user to build a network by placing devices on the building plan Plans can be imported in image or CAD formats & tested remotely EN54-25 compliant designs can be created and simulated for optimum performance Visual network representation allows easy issue identification Site survey Critical links can be tested via the software on site Unplanned interference can be eliminated User downloadable survey data validates designs

Configuration Users can quickly configure the gateway from the Agile IQ design data Configuration flexibility - pre or post devices being installed – reducing time & effort Manual and automatic device configuration Secure data storage – downloadable from the gateway

Diagnostics Agile IQ provides a real time picture of the network without compromising system operation Software identifies device addresses, battery levels and link quality Comprehensive diagnostic reports can be generated for risk assessment Allows for proactive system maintenance and easier troubleshooting

Where can you use Agile? Historic and hard to wire buildings Time pressured projects  Refurbishments and retrofits Temporary installations

What do you need to complete the system? Devices: Detectors & call points Accessories: Gateways, Repeaters, Bases SW Tools: Agile IQ Software, Agile USB dongle HW Tools: Survey Kit

Is Agile Approved? Wireless systems must conform to the EN54-25 standard in three specific areas Site attenuation – Agile has an increased communication range Alarm signal integrity – Agile has two communication paths Interference immunity – Agile has multichannel frequency diversity

Why Choose Agile Wireless? Meets & exceeds customer needs Provides a robust solution for difficult installations Generates least amount of disruption for the customer Delivers flexibility for system extensions Provides protection for temporary installations Addresses customer concerns Offers unmatched reliability Easier to identify and solve issues Device performance as good as wired Simplifies installation & commissioning Solution for proactive status monitoring & maintenance

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