Fire Alarms are easy to install, operate, and maintain.

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FireShield® consists of 3, 5, and 10 zone fire alarm control panels, integrated DACT/Dialer, serial annunciator modules, and serial remote relay modules. It features front panel programming, 1 person walk testing, and selectable IDC and NAC styles. Each IDC can be programmed for 1 of 8 types including waterflow and supervisory. Genesis® strobes are compact visible emergency devices, and SC Series detectors provide early warning of fast or slow burning fires.



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Edwards FireShield® Simplifies Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems



CHESHIRE, Conn., Sept. 30, 2002 - Edwards new FireShield® fire alarm family of products is designed to make fire system components such as control panels, annunciators and relays easy to install, operate and maintain. FireShield features front panel programming, one person walk testing, and selectable IDC and NAC styles. In addition, each IDC can be programmed for one of eight types including waterflow and supervisory.

The new firm alarm system consists of 3, 5 and 10 zone conventional fire alarm control panels, an integrated DACT/Dialer, serial annunciator modules, and serial remote relay modules. All of these components are microprocessor controlled and are ideal for both new and retrofit installations.

Genesis® strobes and SC Series detectors
The FireShield family also includes Genesis® strobes, the smallest, most compact visible emergency devices in the world, and the new SC Series ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors that provide early warning of fast or slow burning fires.

An array of options
Options for FireShield panels include serial bus relay modules that are programmable for common or zone activation, serial bus remote annunciators, city tie and reverse polarity modules and optional trim rings for semi-flush mounting. An optional fully integrated DACT/Dialer provides 32-character LCD display, event
history log, support for contact ID and 4/2, and upload/download of Panel/DACT configuration, status and event history.

"FireShield panels are flexible, reliable and powerful enough to meet the demands of today's installations while leaving plenty of room to grow in the future," said Gene Pecora, Edwards Vice President-Business Development.

For a free catalog describing Edwards FireShield fire alarm control systems, please e-mail: lit.request@edwards-signals.com; or Fax: (203) 699-3108.

Edwards is the leading supplier of audible and visual electrical and electronic signals for indoor, outdoor, and hazardous locations. For more information, contact Edwards Signaling,
90 Fieldstone Court, Cheshire, CT 06410-1212, 203-699-3300 or visit: www.edwards-signals.com

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