Focus on Safety

June 1, 2010
Spotlight on safety products for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel

Fire alarm equipment

The IntelliKnight 5600 fire alarm control panel and compatible HFS devices are suitable for applications where 2- to 5-zone conventional fire alarm systems have been installed. Addressable features include pin-point identification of alarm/trouble locations and false alarm prevention via detector drift compensation and automatic maintenance alerts. Other features include easy code-wheel addressed detectors, JumpStart programming, and a built-in programming browser.
Silent Knight
Circle 300

Hearing protector

Made from black polyurethane, the E2 IHB25 banded hearing protector stretches to fit a range of head sizes, rests inconspicuously around the neck when not in use, and allows for easy on/off, according to the company. In addition, the protector includes a pair of soft, hypoallergenic, polyurethane foam cone-shaped earplugs that are easily inserted and removed to provide a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 25. Replacement pods are also available.
Magid Glove & Safety
Circle 301

Fire alarm power supply

The HPFF12 12A fire alarm power supply is designed for large system installers. Capable of powering a fire alarm's four notification appliance circuits (NACs) to full capacity, the company says this compact unit is suitable for installations using higher-power strobes or facing limited wall space for multiple supplies. For larger installations, a chassis-mount version holds up to three HPFF12 supplies with two 12AH batteries per supply in one compact, lockable enclosure. In addition, the product provides 24VDC power to four NACs rated at 3A each and an auxiliary output rated at 2A.
Honeywell Power Products
Circle 302

Exit signs

The 650/660 Series of industrial LED exit signs for hazardous locations is suitable for use in NEMA Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D, and Zone 2, Groups IIA, IIB, H2, and IIC; NEMA Class II, Div. 2, Groups F and G; and NEMA 3, 4X, and 12 applications. Featuring corrosion-resistant, gasketed enclosures with high output direct view LED lamps, the signs are suitable for wet, damp, or dry locations. Available models include AC-only, emergency versions, and combination versions that provide the additional function of emergency lighting with externally mounted Par 36 heads for egress area illumination.
High-Lites
Circle 303

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