13 April 2015

BM TRADA live demos and seminars at Firex

BM TRADA ‘Passive Fire Protection Demonstration Zone‘ at Firex   BM TRADA live demos and seminars at Firex International Fire door maintenance survey demonstrations The importance of fire door maintenance will be demonstrated on each day of the show when BM TRADA carries out a detailed fire door survey. Visitors will be able to witness[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

Aico RadioLINK smoke alarms used in electrical fire safety

Aico alarms used in conjunction with Thermarestor System Thermarestor fits to consumer units and distribution boards to monitor the temperature of electrical connection points. If excessive heat is detected, Thermarestor can isolate the supply remove the potential source of ignition   provide very early warning of the problem via Aico alarms, when linked to an[…]

  • 13 April 2015

01 April 2015

Busting the myths about wireless access control

ASSA ABLOY EMEA’s Vice President, Chris Bone, tackles the myths surrounding wireless access control At the Intersec exhibition, it was forecasted that the Middle East’s wireless access control market would benefit from an annual growth of 15%. Further to this, ASSA ABLOY has used its own data to predict that wireless locks will make up[…]

  • 01 April 2015

30 March 2015

UK Patent for FFE light cancellation technology

New light cancellation technology for FFE Fireray range FFE patented light cancellation technology The new light cancellation technology works by actively monitoring ambient light levels on the detector and ‘subtracting’ them away from the ‘real’ signal. This allows the detector to work under the most difficult light conditions, including sunlight, sodium lamps and fluorescent lighting.[…]

  • 30 March 2015

27 March 2015

Security requirements of the financial sector

FINANCIAL SECURITY How recent developments in technology can create a fully integrated solution for maximum protection as well as reducing energy requirements. Integrated access control with Abloy UK Security within the financial sector has evolved over the last few decades. With threats from thieves and terrorists seemingly ever increasing, banks and other financial institutions have[…]

  • 27 March 2015

23 March 2015

Access control system specified for university accommodation

The University of Aberdeen has benefited from the installation of ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio access control system The University of Aberdeen’s student village, Hilhead, has recently benefited from a £10 million refurbishment programme. As part of the project, several accommodation blocks – including Esslemont, Hector Boece and Burnett House – were renovated to include modern facilities.[…]

  • 23 March 2015

11 March 2015

Wireless lock technology incorporated in university access control system

HafenCity University’s new access control system has been incorporated with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless lock technology Located on the southern bank of the Grasbrook. a redevelopment area in Hamburg, HafenCity’s new university establishment has been built for use by over 2,000 students and 460 members staff. The new building includes seminar rooms, laboratories and offices[…]

  • 11 March 2015

20 February 2015

New access control system from Abloy UK

Abloy UK has launched its latest access control system, OPTIMA The OPTIMA range features handle escutcheons, wall readers, locker locks, energy savers, battery operated lock cases, lift control, electronic cylinders and panic hardware. It is available in four different platforms, including software and non-software based access control. The system can be worked through a web-based[…]

  • 20 February 2015

10 February 2015

CLIQ security system updated by Abloy

Abloy UK has worked to improve its CLIQ security system by enhancing and adding features to its PROTEC2 CLIQ Key and Cylinder Users are able to remove lost or stolen keys from Abloy’s CLIQ system. The system also provides audit trails on cylinders and padlocks. Its memory capacity has been revised to enable users to[…]

  • 10 February 2015

06 February 2015

Aperio wireless lock technology designed to be cost-effective

Aperio wireless lock technology has been designed to enable locks to function by battery A lock that includes ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless lock technology is powered by lithium battery. Therefore, unlike magnetic locks, they do not need to be connected to the mains. Because of this, the locks are not being continuously powered throughout periods[…]

  • 06 February 2015