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Commercial fire detection manufacturer - Nittan has announced several exciting developments to its Evolution analog addressable range, including the launch of new detectors with integral Short Circuit Isolator (SCI), and upgrades to existing devices. New to the Evolution ranges are the EV-PY-SCI Photoelectric Optical Detector with SCI, the EV-H2-SCI Heat Detector with SCI, and the EV-PYH-SCI Photoelectric Optical & Heat Multi-Sensor with SCI. new Evolution devices Both the EV-H2-SCI and the EV-PYH-SCI offer EN 54:5 Heat Category P programmable to four settings (A1R, A2S, BS & CS), with the latter having an additional setting for combined smoke heat mode certified to EN 54 part 29 for Multisensors. The integral SCI in the new Evolution devices is bi-directional and, in the event of an external fault, will shut down on one side to protect the system, while allowing the device to continue communication with the fire alarm control panel from the opposite side. The isolator has a very low internal resistance (Zcmax) of less than 50 mΩ and will self-reset when the fault is cleared. Advanced PY smoke-sensing chamber The shape of the ‘PY’ smoke chamber is optimized to minimize the effect of dirt/dust contamination The new devices also benefit from Nittan’s advanced PY smoke sensing chamber and microprocessor control for maximum effectiveness. A spherical feature incorporated within the chamber provides superior light scattering, plus an orange LED is used which significantly improves response across the fire spectrum.  The shape of the ‘PY’ smoke chamber is optimized to minimize the effect of dirt/dust contamination, plus a fine stainless steel micromesh prevents the ingress of even the smallest insects which can create false alarms. Evolution models This sophisticated technology, developed by Nittan, has now also been employed across several other Evolution devices, including the EV-PY Photoelectric Optical, EV-H2-A1R Rate Of Rise Heat Detector, EV-H2-CS High Temperature Heat Detector 84 DEG C and EV-PYH Photoelectric Optical & Heat Multi-Sensor. These devices are all backwards compatible with previous Evolution models to provide seamless support on existing sites. Nittan was established in 1972 in the UK and, with the extensive support facilities of its Tokyo parent company, has grown to become a major force in the EMEA fire protection industry.

Christopher Orr, an apprentice from Northern Irelands, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has beaten off competition to lift the Nittan Shield Fire Engineering Apprentice of the Year title for 2023. Christopher (27), from Lisburn, employed by Crane Communications, successfully achieved the EAL Level 3 Fire & Security Apprenticeship NI at SERC’s Lisburn Campus. Engineering Apprentice of the Year SERC Fire and Security Lecturers, Christopher Patterson and Robin Hamill, said, "This Award reflects performance throughout his 4-years, both at work and in the College through coursework and assignments. Christopher has proved himself to be an outstanding apprentice and his efforts and achievements are recognized with this Award." training and customer satisfaction Bobby Nixon, Sales Manager, Nittan Europe Ltd, presented the award and said, "Nittan is proud to be associated with the SERC Apprentice of the Year, and I am very happy to present Christopher with the Nittan Shield Award for 2023." He adds, "As a manufacturer, we understand there is a direct relationship between engineer training and customer satisfaction. We fully support the work undertaken at SERC, and our Elite Partner for Northern Ireland, Solutions for Systems, who take the time to train and nurture these apprentices." Addressing skills gap Bobby Nixon continues, "Nittan works closely with both organizations, to ensure the College has the industry-pioneering products it needs to train the apprentices and sponsor the Fire Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award." He further said, "The fire industry represents a good career choice, with the current skills gap good engineers are always in demand, and now more than ever we need to ensure young people have the training resources they need to be able to learn and develop the appropriate skills." new courses and up-skilling training SERC has been instrumental in supporting the introduction of the Northern Ireland Fire and Security Employers Federation, the development of new courses and up-skilling training for the industry. Employers and manufacturers have contributed to state-of-the-art products to support teaching and Continuing Professional Development at the College.

Nittan Europe, a manufacturer of conventional and addressable fire detection products, has launched an enhanced version of its EV-Firebeam Xtra loop-powered beam detector: the EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI. EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI featuresjhu The EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI features a short Circuit Isolator in addition to the benefits of the previous model such as advanced linear stepper motors which enables the beam to align itself to the center of the reflector when commissioning and automatically re-align itself when building movement occurs. This innovative design overcomes many of the traditional issues associated with beam detection, including building movement which impacts reliability, and accessibility making commissioning and maintenance difficult and time-consuming.  Fast commissioning, routine maintenance  Once aligned, a routine re-alignment was timed at just one minute and seven seconds The sophisticated alignment process adopted by the new EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI results in exceptionally fast commissioning and routine maintenance.  Under test conditions at 40 meters, the EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI’s auto-align time was recorded by Nittan at just three minutes and two seconds. Once aligned, a routine re-alignment was timed at just one minute and seven seconds. Standard package  The EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI standard package comes complete with a head unit, low-level controller, and a single reflector, which will cover distances up to 7m. Mid-range and long-range kits are also available to cover 70-140m and 140-160m respectively. The EV-Firebeam Xtra SCI is the latest addition to Nittan’s Evolution Addressable Fire Alarm System range. It is VdS approved and fully compliant with EN 54-12:2015.