Find the answers to frequently asked questions here.
Through using existing IT infrastructure already installed. This can be done through the use of the monitored LAN link by installing the RIM100E & RIM100M combination with static IP addresses.
Yes, most new fire alarm network connectivity installed today should be optic fibre. The reason for this being, that the ever-increasing noisy environment with contributors like switch mode power supplies, backup generators, X-ray machines, radio systems, HV cables etc.
It is often found that a rebooting computer will generate interrupts on the local fire alarm panel to which it is connected. The INS007 has a feature to monitor the communication from the computer and automatically disconnects and reconnects to and from the fire alarm panel when corrupt data is received from the graphic system.
The INS007 provides protection for the RS-485 network against transients, surges and ESDs.
No, since the flow of data is only in one direction from the ZP3 to the IRIS200 no instructions are issued back to the fire panel.
No, installation is simplified through the support of an online software team who support the installation.
The optic fibre modems measure the DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) parameters on the optic fibre infrastructure. These parameters can be used to predict failure or degradation of the optic fibre system in advance. This is visible using the IView software tool.
Yes, we have a contact form on the Contact page of this website. You can also email [email protected] directly.
We currently have a Bluetooth interface (INS030) which can be installed into the INS modems for direct communication to a host machine eg. Laptop. While these are not distributed with the products they can be installed as an add-on. We are currently expanding the capability of the Bluetooth connection as an engineering tool.
No, however, the installation is simplified if a connection is available during installation.
“The fire alarm network at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham consists of 77 panels which use a bespoke RS-485 network card array, designed from the ground up for large complex fire alarm networks. After 19 years’ service spares for this network card were becoming unavailable and also the fire alarm network was suffering frequent breakdowns due to a combination of cables perishing with age, mechanical damage to cables and also increased electrical and electronic noise. INS Technologies were approached to replace the obsolete network card with a modern data network solution, the DNA card. The DNA Cards were installed over a four-week period and have resulted in a more stable and resilient fire alarm network, and the network is currently performing well. The DNA Cards have also filtered out the external influences allowing for a more efficient data flow. They have also identified issues with existing copper cables that require replacing and this will form part of an ongoing refurbishment programme.”
– Matthew Grimshaw,
Estates Capital Project Manager,
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust