Gas and Chemical Sensors / Detectors
Linear's DXS-80 Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector Kit Named ISC West Best New Product Winner in Fire/Life Safety
Linear's New Wireless, Battery-Operated DX-COKIT Receives Acclaim as ISC 2008 New Product Showcase Winner
LAS VEGAS. (April 8, 2008) - Linear LLC, an innovator in home technology solutions for security, communications, and entertainment, today announced that its new RF-based carbon monoxide detector kit, the DX-COKIT, has received special recognition from the Security Industry Association (SIA) as the best new product in the Fire/Life Safety category. The award was made at ISC West conference held here earlier this month and marks the third time Linear has been recognized in the past four years.
The DX-COKIT includes the new DXS-80, the first UL-listed, battery-operated CO detector with a built-in RF transmitter designed for residential use. The DXS-80 acts as a standalone detector, sounding an alarm when it detects dangerous CO levels, and it can be integrated into any third-party manufacturer's alarm systems using the Linear DX receiver, so it can summon help in case of an emergency. It's the ideal solution for retrofit installations and hard-to-wire applications since it can be installed virtually anywhere. The DXS-80 installs like any wireless smoke detector, and multiple DXS-80 CO detectors can be used in the same home.
Linear's new DX-COKIT includes the CO detector with built-in transmitter bundled with Linear's DXR-702 two-channel receiver. When carbon monoxide is detected, the DXS-80 sounds an alarm while the DXR-702 sends a digitally coded wireless signal every 20 seconds until the air has cleared. There is no field programming required, since each DXS-80 is factory-set to a unique code. And the DXR-702 is powered by an 11-17 VDC or 12-26 VAC power source. An optional remote antenna is available to increase the radio range.
"We are delighted to receive the SIA's recognition for our innovative, new wireless CO detector," said Gary Baker, Vice President of Marketing for Linear LLC. "This product is a welcome addition to our expanding line of security products, and offers unique features that benefit both homeowners and security installers. It's part of Linear's larger commitment to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for home security."
More information about the DXS-80 is available on the Web at www.linearcorp.com.
About Linear LLC
Linear LLC is a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and is a major supplier of wireless residential security systems, access control, intercoms, garage door operators, gate operators, short- and long-range radio remote controls, and medical/emergency reporting systems. In recent years the company, through acquisition, has expanded into a wide range of consumer electronics, including whole-house audio/video distribution systems, central vacuum systems, music/communications systems, speaker systems, and structured wiring systems. For more information contact Linear LLC, 1950 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 438-7000 or www.linearcorp.com.
Press Contacts:
Gary Baker
Vice President of Marketing
Linear LLC
800-421-1587 x7117
gbaker@linearcorp.com
www.linearcorp.com
Tom Woolf
Director of PR
Gumas Advertising
415-259-5638
twoolf@gumas.com
www.gumas.com
