Magazine for Fire Protection, Voice Alarms, and Care Communication

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The story would be incomplete without mentioning the dec-ades of support from our business partners at home and abroad who have made our success possible. I offer my special thanks as well to all the peo-ple who, as part of the company, have contributed and helped to shape it, as well as offering all of their energy to its service.

For me it was always an honor and a privilege to work in this company and to be able accompany it for a very long time in its development.

Bernd HeinenManaging Director

Dear readers,

An anniversary reminds us of how quickly time passes. And it provides reason enough for reviewing the past years in which we have achieved so much. We can look back with pride on the 40-year success story of the ESSER brand, in which we have briefly and clearly compiled the most important milestones in this special issue for you.

After Klaus Esser had bought the know-how of a tiny ham-burg-based company in the mid-seventies, which at the time had developed the smallest smoke detectors in the world, he transferred the company's business activities for electronic fire alarm systems (abbreviated GEBA, for Gesellschaft für Elektronische Brandmeldeanlagen) to its parent plant at Neuss. Smoke and heat vents should be controlled with smoke detectors in case of a fire, so those products were at the core of his portfolio for the flat roof area.

Klaus Esser developed an unusually modern and funda-mental business approach at this time for our company. Un-fortunately, he died young, so he was unable to see how this small fire alarm company has developed into an international leader as an industry provider of security solutions.

The integration communication among various building systems will progress rapidly in the coming years, and the Internet will play a key role in the standardization. Honeywell is excellently positioned for this development due to its size, global presence and its technology base, and will accelerate the integration process to a degree that ESSER alone could not manage. Continued group integration is therefore inevi-table, though possibly regrettable, given the past 40 years.

Editorial“Congratulations, ESSER. We wish you all the best and much further success! Keep it up!”

Rudolf Prochazka, Country Manager, Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH,Czech Republic

“Congratulations on your 40th Birth-day, ESSER. I am pleased to be able to celebrate this occasion with the company, and thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to more innovative product development and wish the company only the best!”

Steven Chow Wing Hong, Technical Support Specialist, Honeywell Life Safety – Fire System Group, Malaysia

“It all started for us about 40 years ago with just 60 employees, and the smallest detector in the world. Meanwhile, it is clear what develop-ment has taken place since then, of which we can all be very proud. I hope that the future is marked by success.”

Stefan F. Pataky, Former Managing Director (1989 – 2012),Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH, Austria

“ESSER wins with a really good team and very good customer loyalty and partnership. I hope that the company remains of the same track for success as before, continues to make the right business decisions, and retains a strong market position

for the ESSER brand name.”

Frank Hessmer, Lead Sales AnalystNovar GmbH, Germany

“I hope that ESSER continues to have good economic success for the next 40 years, and that the company re- mains a good and reliable employer.”

Martina Schlensog,Senior Sales Administrator,Novar GmbH, Germany

"ESSER stands for clear objectives, clear tasks, teamwork and customer service. My wish is that ESSER is able to attain all goals that it sets, and that we continue to satisfy the

customers."

Mamdouh Shawara, Purchasing,Novar GmbH, Germany

“Congratulations, ESSER, on your 40th birthday from HLS Nordics.For the future, we hope to continue advancing with this strong motor for our region, and that our transnation-al cooperation as a team functions

with clear objectives.” Ole Bjørnstad, Business Leader,Honeywell Life Safety AS, Norway

“Since ESSER’s launch in France 13 years ago, the company has shaped the market for fire protec-tion. Through constant innovations, for example, in the area of false alarms, we set standards on a glob-al level. It is therefore not surprising that ESSER is one of the preferred providers. And we also wish ESSER all the best in the future.”

Stephane Baudena, Managing Director,Novar France SAS, France

“Happy Birthday from China!”

HLS China,China

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ContentsInternational greetings for

the anniversary, Part 1 04Editorial 05Short notes! 06

Join us on a time travel… 09

ESSER shows global presence 18Worldwide references 20Special fire protection for

special cultural assets 22

ESSER roadshows worldwide 24GIT Security Award 2013 26Protector Award

for Safety Technology 27Loop technology

for voice alarm systems 29

VARIODYN D1 Comprio 32Product videos strengthen

understanding 34International greetings for

the anniversary, Part 2 39

Short notes!

Ackermann-Catalog, English (No. 054604.G0)

Combined Fire Detection Catalog – Fire, FlexES Guard, FlexES Control, English(No. 054581)VAPA Catalog, English (No. 054608.G0.HO + 054608.G0.ES)

ES Line Brochure, English (No. D800012.G0)FlexES Guard Brochure, English (No. D800010.G0)Comprio Brochure, English (No. D800204.G0)

Clino Systevo Brochure – Modern Patient Communication, English(No. D800411.G0)Clino Systevo Brochure – Evolution of Care Communication, English(No. D800409.G0)

New publications – brochures

New publications – catalogs

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THE FARTHER BACK YOU CAN LOOK, THE FARTHER FORWARD YOU ARE LIKELY TO SEE.

WINSTON CHURCHILLBRITISH POLITICIAN

* 30.11.1874 † 24.1.1965

Up till now, ESSER has concentrated on the development and production of high quality products for fire alarm technology. The current portfolio at the Neuss site includes voice alarm technology as well as a risk management. Since April 2005, ESSER has been part of the internationally active Honeywell Group.

And now we open the curtain for you to view excerpts from 40 years of the firm’s exciting history: from flat roof to innovative fire protection. That was Klaus Esser’s way.

In 1973, the leading manufacturer of flat roof products decided to invest in the area of fire protection technology, and so laid the foundation for the reputation as a leading and innovative brand for fire protection world- wide that ESSER currently enjoys.

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1973 Founding and launch of the Klaus Esser KG

19th October: Klaus Esser receives the first German Marketing Award: the high-est award awarded for outstanding marketing services in Germany. The list of prize winners reads like a Who's Who of the German economy. Automotive companies such as Daimler-Benz (1977), BMW (1988) and Volkswagen (1999) are among the awardees, in addition to the German Lufthansa AG (2008) and the Deutsche Telekom AG (2010).

1979 At the age of only 57, the company founder, main shareholder of Klaus Esser KG, and dedicated amateur musician Klaus Esser dies on the 7th of September.

1980Dipl.-Ing. Peter Müller becomes Managing Director. He brings profes-sional experience from a family business as well as two large concerns, proving himself a professional manager who completely reorganizes GEBA and expands development as well as production.

1989 In order to expand its product line, ESSER acquires the French security technology company Solinger. With its expanded production program for fire and intrusion detection, ESSER becomes the largest German detector and control panel manufacturer. Bernd Heinen joins the management.

1982 A new chapter in the company’s history begins. The company henceforth begins doing business as "Esser Sicher-heittechnik" with 84 employees.

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1990 The new generation of detectors for the 9000/9100/9200 series is introduced to the market. These are the first detectors available in standard technology, pro-cess diagnosis technology, and process analog technology, including the first multi-sensor detectors, bringing a significant improvement in fire detection safety with a dramatic reduction of false alarm rate.

1993Together with the foreign subsidiaries Esser Nederland B.V. in Raamsdonks- veer (near Breda) and Esser Sicherheit-technik Austria Ges.mbH in Vienna, the company operates worldwide.

1997 For the first time, ESSER presents the essertronic® 5008 intrusion detector computer with ring bus technology which covers all risks of the highest VdS classification C.

The IBM-Gebanis, the cross-trade emergency control point for situation- based alarm organization, is introduced with the cooperation of IBM. And with TEDIS, ESSER introduces a remote diagnosis software tool that saves time and money.

2000ESSER products also appear to achieve special attention in high-class circles. Thus a well-known media star could be convinced about modern learning meth-ods, such as computer based training (CBT).

In 2000, the direct mail campaign for the 8000 M fire alarm panel created the entry in FISHER'S ARCHIV, a central “observation medium” for exemplary dialogue marketing.

1998 For the 25th anniversary, it should be obvious that much brain work is required for innovation.

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20082000ESSER introduces the one-of-a-kind O2T detector for security and thus shows its technological leadership in fire detection technology. The detector provides the ability to distinguish smoke particles of transient disturbances such as steam or incense, and in this way, suppress false alarms.

2005In April 2005, the US conglomerate Honeywell takes over Novar GmbH. The integration of communication among various building systems is already apparent. Honeywell is excel-lently positioned for this development due to its size, global presence and its technology base.

2008The comprehensive portfolio for fire detection is extended to the major voice alarm product line. With regulatory approval from the anti-trust agency, the company AV Digital Audio-Video GmbH is incorporated in Austria as a business division of the Honeywell Life Safety group. The steady integration of the different disciplines and the regulatory situation in fire alarm technology, par-ticularly as they affect the acoustic configuration of health care premises, provides the foundation for further growth.

2009 1st Place GIT Security Award for FlexES Control

2004With the new generation of fire detec-tors, IQ8Quad makes its worldwide debut. The revolutionary new design offers the ability to combine the optical function of a flashing light, the audible alarm warning of a transmitter, and a voice alarm device in a single detector.At the same time, the alarm can also begin the evacuation of persons involved and so gain valuable time for the rescue.

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ESSER introduces FlexES – the new standard in fire detection technology.

2012 First departments move into new headquarter ESSER Germany, based in Neuss, Forumstraße 30

2013 ESSER, one of the most well-known brands in professional fire alarm systems, marks 40 years of successful history in September. Since its founding in 1973 by Klaus Esser, the company has continuously changed until this day, and has always made the necessary adjustments to changing market conditions so as to focus on different customer needs – one of his recipes for success.

2013VARIODYN D1 Comprio receives the “Protector Award for Safety Technolo-gy”, in the category of hazard detection technology for its new compact system. The VARIODYN D1 Comprio provides a professional voice alarm system in small- to middle-sized premises with an excellent priceperformance ratio.

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A Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH Vienna, Austria

B Honeywell Life Safety SA Grâce-Hollogne, Belgium

C Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria Prague, Czech Republic

D Honeywell Life Safety AS Herlev, Denmark

E Novar France S.A. Lyon, France

F Novar Nederland B.V. Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands

G Honeywell Life Safety AS Drammen, Norway

H Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria Warsaw, Poland

I Honeywell Life Safety Romania S.R.L. Lugoj, Romania

J Honeywell Life Safety Romania S.R.L. Bukarest, Romania

K Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria Moscow, Russia

For years, globalization has been ad-vancing steadily in all areas. In the area of fire protection technology, ESSER’s claim as a global system provider with integrated solutions is confirmed by many prestigious projects worldwide.

Numerous branches spread over the entire globe demonstrate the strong in-ternational presence and ensure that customers are supported directly and competently on site in this way.

Since its founding 40 years ago, the tra-ditional company has continuously pro-vided decisive impetus and significantly influenced the development in profes-sional fire alarm systems.

With its incorporation into the Honey-well conglomerate in 2005, ESSER was able to diversify and expand into relat-ed business endeavors, such as voice alarms. ESSER was embedded in an internationally leading provider of com-plete low power solutions for buildings.

Customers worldwide also benefit from the innovation, which was constantly influenced by their experiences and needs. New products and solutions are developed in joint cooperation. This particular form of proximity to custom-ers is a crucial part of the corporate strategy. ■

A detailed overview of the worldwide references A – N may be found

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L Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH St. Petersburg, Russia

M Honeywell Life Safety Iberia, S.L. Barcelona, Spain

N Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria Istanbul, Turkey

O Representative Office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria Kiev, Ukraine

P Honeywell Middle East FZE Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Q ESSER by Honeywell (Fire & Security) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

R Honeywell Life Safety Division Shanghai, China

S Honeywell Limited Life Safety Division Hong Kong

T Honeywell Fire Systems Honeywell International India Private Limited Mumbai, India

U Honeywell Life Safety Fire System Group Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

V Honeywell Pte Ltd Singapore

W GUEA Sistemas de Automacao e Comercio Ltda. São Paulo, Brazil

X Honeywell S.A. de C.V. Mexico City, Mexico

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The VARIODYN D1 voice alarm and sound system from ESSER is,

among other things, used at the Ankara airport in the area of airport

security. There are a large number of other applications worldwide.

Esenboga Airport, Ankara (Turkey)A

The Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar is one of the most

well-known institutions in the area of libraries and archives, like the

German Nation Library in Leipzig and Frankfurt. Both institutions are

protected from possible fire hazard with special ESSER products.

Duchess Anna Amalia Library,Weimar (Germany)

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PUMAVision Headquarters, Herzogenaurach (Germany)

Fire detection and voice alarm systems from ESSER protect the new

headquarters of the sports lifestyle company.

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The university hospital with polyclinic is one of the 50 best hospitals

in Europe. And it is equipped with sophisticated fire prevention tech-

nology from ESSER.

Hospital Universitari I Politècnic La Fe, Valencia (Spain)

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Worldwide references

DEXIA BIL is one of the largest banks in Luxembourg and was selec-

ted by the Financial Times group as the best run bank in Luxembourg

in 2002. Fire and intrusion detection technology from ESSER was

installed at this time as part of a risk management system.

Dexia Bank International, Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

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The Munich main train station has approximately 350,000 daily

passengers and visitors, and is the second largest passenger train

station in German, after the Hamburg main train station. The

complex sound system with VARIODYN D1 components ensures

clear announcements there.

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An office building of superlatives with a gigantic steel structure made

for a huge media presence and much praise. In just 20 months of

construction time, a sensational architectural landmark was erected

in Fornebu near Oslo, outfitted with ESSER technology.

Statoil, Fornebu (Norway) I

To ensure the best possible fire protection monitoring for the

40,000 m2 of office space, they rely on proven ESSER technology.

Catamaran Office Building, Vienna (Austria)H

The ESSER and Ackermann product brands provide the hospital with

the most modern fire protection as well as intelligent communication

solutions for advanced security, covering a 100,000 m² surface.

Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Den Bosch (Netherlands) G

Both fire detection and voice alarm systems from ESSER are used

in the 2000-meter-long tunnel tubes of the impressive facility that

connects the banks of the Vltava.

Autobahn Ring, Prague (Czech Republic)D

The most famous amusement park in the Netherlands, which also

enjoys European-wide reputation, will be outfitted in the coming

years with a full configuration of up to 80 FlexES control panels and

8000 fire detectors.

Efteling Park, Kaatsheuvel (Netherlands) F

Next to Beijing, Chongqing fights against gridlock with efficient

subway networks, equipped with the latest safety technology from

ESSER.

Subway, Chongqing (China)E

The mega sports arena is designed for 14,500 visitors and is used for

major international sporting events.

Khodinka Sports Arena, Moscow (Russia)C

The SkyTower is the tallest building in Bucharest with a height of

137 m. The area, which is protected with fire protection products

from ESSER, spreads over 42 floors and is approximately 78,000 m².

Floreasca SkyTower, Bucharest (Romania)B

Whether for fire detection, voice alarm or risk management, quality products of the ESSER brand are in demand worldwide. We have singled out some of the many prestigious projects in which ESSER products are installed as examples. Airports, sports arenas, amusement parks, hotels, museums, and administrative buildings are represented here, as well as projects in the field of heavy industry. ■

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The German National Library in Leipzig and Frank-furt, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, and the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Wei-mar, are among the most well-known institutions in this area. Both are protected from fire hazard with special ESSER products.

Many readers will remember how the great fire in the Anna Amalia Library dominated the media in September 2004. According to the Weimar Clas-sics Foundation, around 50,000 volumes and 37 paintings burned in these world heritage buildings. Other artwork, busts and paintings were damaged by water. Because the inventory was unique, an appropriate market value for the books could not be determined. The damage to the building was estimated to be at seven figures. A technical de-fect probably sparked smolder-ing, which then led to a fire.

Surveillance using suitable technology

Professional fire protection is in-dispensable for preventing such scenarios. Because each object to be monitored requires its own unique level of protection, a cus-tomized safety concept must be created during planning and a mandatory vulnerability analysis. The extensive ESSER portfolio provides products that meet nearly all object-specific requirements. Aspirating smoke detectors are among the prod-ucts that are installed on the premises in Leipzig and Weimar (new designation according to DIN EN 54-20 for the previous aspirating smoke de-tection systems).

Functional principle of aspirating smoke detectors

In a general sense, aspirating smoke detectors are a type of fire alarm, and can be classified as a type of special detector. While the fire is developing and before the flames appear, the smoke detection system can warn against possible fire by detecting minute amounts of smoke. The room air of a mon-itored area is continuously fed into the detector unit through suction pipes and examined there in a special measurement chamber for smoke parti-cles, which could indicate a developing fire. Highly sensitive optical smoke detectors are usually used

to detect smoke. Smoke detection systems are usually used where an assembly of point fire de-tector is not possible or desired, as, for example, in rooms with a high concentration of value, air con-ditioned rooms (computer rooms, computer cabi-nets), clean rooms and laboratories, as well as pro-duction and recycling halls with elevated protection requirements. Other typical applications include el-evator shafts, transformer rooms, high-bay ware-houses, cable passages, cargo spaces in ships, suspended ceilings and data centers.

In addition to conventional fire detection technolo-gy (approximately 900 different types of automat-ic detectors as well as portable fire detectors), the

Titanus EB series smoke detec-tion system provides reassuring security against the danger of fire in the new extension of the German National Library in Leip-zig. Such systems (see figure) can be used in surroundings with strong air movement as well as in rooms with stationary air, without impairing their func-tion. The Duchess Anna Ama-lia Library in Weimar is also pro-tected against the danger of fire with additional Titanus EB series smoke detection systems.

Different versions are used, de-pending on the requirement profile. Special tech-nology guarantees the early detection of all stand-ard fire types and other fire developments. The adjustable alarm sensitivity can be adapted to am-bient conditions. Intelligent signal processing dif-ferentiates between sources of false alarms and fire events, and thus offers high assurance against false alarms. It is possible to double the moni-tored area, within currently valid standards and guidelines, by using the optional second detec-tor module. ■

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fire protection for special

cultural assetsLibraries and archives frequently contain irreplaceable cultural assets,

which must be given special protection. Appropriate fire protection is especially important for objects of such special significance.

National library at Leipzig

Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar,

exterior view/Rococo Hall

(Source: Weimar Classics Foundation)

Titanus Pro Sens EB

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The ESSER Roadshow, held during the first quar-ter of this year in the Asian countries of India, Ma-laysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam, was as popular as last year's shows in the Middle East, Scandinavia and South America.

Installers, consultants, experts, system integrators and end customers were again given advice about proven practical, flexible, and successful ideas for their businesses. This year's series of events in the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Hanoi, Delhi and Mumbai presented a detailed assess-ment of ESSER fire detection technology to an in-terested and knowledgeable audience.

Actual evacuation scenarios

Manuel Pelazas (ESSER International Sales Sup-port by Honeywell) again presented the latest in fire protection technology, contributing to the road-show's success. The special focus for this region was multi-sensor technology with the IQ8Quad family of products – particularly on the O²T, OT-blue and OTG detector versions. The fire detection control panel FlexES Control was also highlighted in this context. Manuel Pelazas impressed the au-dience with his product presentation, creating a realistic representation of an evacuation scenario that used a conventional warning signal.

The trade show visitors were immediately convinced of the product's effectiveness. Installation costs were primarily reduced through "Powered Loop" wiring, as well as by the reduced need for exter-nal energy supply devices, bus-powered peripher-al units and, last, but not least, fewer maintenance requirements.

The final feedback from the participants could not have been better: in surveys and personal conver-sations, they praised the expertise and practicality of the lectures, stating that this would assist their future planning and development, and that they would benefit from ESSER products which deliver current state-of-the art solutions. ■

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Not only was the foundation laid for the ESSER brand in 1973, but the history of the journal PRO-TECTOR also began, released by the renowned I.G.T. Verlag. The Protector Award was presented for the first time for security technology to mark the 40th anniversary of the security journal. The honors were performed as part of the 2013 Secu-rity Expo in Munich by Chief Editor Hagen Zumpe.

The winners in the three categories of hazard detection, video surveillance and access control were chosen by journal readers, as well as the us-ers of the online portal “Sicherheit.info”. The pro-cess also included installers, system integrators, architects, and decision makers from industry and management. 78 companies had submitted a to-tal of 118 products. The publisher received 4500 valid votes from the readers.

Hagen Zumpe justified the awards with the words "We think that quality deserves a price." ESSER was once again honored for one of its core prod-ucts. We received the "Protector Award for Safe-ty Technology" in silver in the category of hazard detection technology for the new compact system VARIODYN D1 Comprio, which provides a pro-fessional voice alarm in small- to medium-sized premises at an excellent price-performance ratio.

The coveted prize in the form of a glass sheet stele now decorates, along with the corresponding cer-tificate, the new training rooms, which ESSER cre-ated after relocating its headquarters to a prestig-ious building close to the current head office. The capacity is no longer sufficient for the more than 3,000 training participants, who received much information regarding the corresponding product lines in the past year.

“We are very pleased with this award, especial- ly because we could again distinguish ourselves with an innovative product from the more than 100 proposals submitted,” explained Klaus Hirzel, Managing Director of Novar GmbH in Neuss, who is responsible for marketing the ESSER and Acker-mann brands in Ger-many, Luxembourg and Switzerland. ■

Comprio receives the first

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for Safety Technology”

The 2013 GIT Security Award once again con-firmed that the name ESSER, which has been a synonym for quality, innovation, professionalism and a compelling price-performance ratio for 40 years, has earned its leading position in the market for professional technical fire protection. Readers of the trade magazine "GIT Security and Manage-ment" have clearly emphasized the importance of the new control panel.

Representing the entire development team for the new Compact FACP, Waldemar Ollik, as current product manager, accepted the coveted cup and certificate from Steffen Ebert (Publishing Director, GIT-Verlag) in February.

Compact, whose market launch is planned for this year, offers, among other things, the possibility of combining fire control with the fire alarm control panel in a single product. The addressable loop control panel is tailored to small to medium-sized buildings with high reliability demands. Automatic commissioning is accomplished without additional software tools. Compact has individual address-ing, 72-hour battery capacity, integrated fire de-partment interface and a large display. Bus-pow-ered notification is supplied through multifunction detectors and bus-alerting is provided by multi-function detectors and alarm signaling units. Tran-sponders and interface modules provide gating to special detectors. An additional status indicator for fire control (for example, fire dampers) is planned.

We are convinced that, in the coming years, the Compact will significantly define the market seg-ment for small control units in the area of fire detection technology. ■

at the podium

2nd Place at the “GIT Security Award 2013”

in the Fire Protection Category

GIT Security Award 2013 – with the Compact small-size control unit

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Novar GmbH a Honeywell CompanyDieselstraße 2 · 41469 Neuss · Germany

Tel.: +49 2137 17-600 · Fax: +49 2137 17-366Internet: www.esser-systems.com

E-Mail: info@esser-systems.com

VARIODYN D1 Comprio, the ideal solution for voice alarms in small- and mid-sized buildings!

Compact form, great performance. Easily expandable, due to the compatibility of all individual components. Ideal for small and mid-sized buildings, such as schools, hotels, stores, or offices.

§ 8 or 24 Loudspeaker Lines§ Stand-alone and/or Network Versions§ Integrated Emergency Power Supply§ Supports Loop and Spur Technology§ Interface to ESSER Fire Detection Technology

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VARIODYN D1 Comprio

“That sounds great! A professional voice alarm for the small budget.”

Susanne Kaiser, Hotel Manager

High reliability, low cost –

loop technology for voice alarm systems

The loudspeakers are still usually connected to a voice alarm system via spur technology, which carries a high risk of wire breakage or short circuit. DIN VDE 0833-4 A/B cabling can be used in systems in order to minimize this risk. In contrast to fire detection technology, loop wiring technology itself has yet been established as the standard in the area of voice alarm systems (VAS), because this area has other requirements, based on higher power. The new VARIODYN D1 Loop Technology from ESSER represents a giant step forward.

Innovation in the area of voice alarm systems

Some manufacturers of professional voice alarm systems and electro-acoustic emergency warning systems are currently working on loop technology for 100 V loudspeaker connec-tions. Usually, loudspeakers are still connected to the voice alarm system through spur technology. If a spur circuit is in-terrupted, however, all loudspeakers after the wire breakage would fail. During a short circuit, the entire spur circuit fails. In order to minimize risk in the case of wire breakage and short circuit, A/B cabling is used for systems based on DIN VDE 0833-4 (security levels 2 and 3), with half of the loudspeak-ers in a room operating on different loudspeaker lines. Thus, in a wire-to-wire short circuit (wire breakage, short circuit or ground fault), half of the loudspeakers in the relevant area re-main in operation. So if the alarms sound at half power, the sound level is reduced by 3 dB, as long as the loudspeak-ers are correctly arranged. This level decrease is permitted in accordance with DIN VDE 0833-4 standards.

In contrast to fire detection technology, loop wiring technol-ogy itself has not yet been established as the standard in the area of voice alarm systems (VAS), because considera-bly higher power must be transmitted there. This results in higher demands for this area. It should be mentioned here that VARIODYN D1 Loop Technology uses a loop wiring sys-tem and not loop bus-technology as in fire detection tech-nology. Moreover, complete system reliability for loudspeak-ers has still not yet been required in the relevant standards. A standard system built using today's state-of-the-art tech-nology in accordance with DIN VDE 0833-4 or EN 60849, an A/B or simple cabling in spur technology is sufficient, depending on the application.

Though loop technology requires additional isolator mod-ules, they initially create additional costs. However, at second glance the entire system can be significantly less expensive, with cost savings in other places. So, depending on the ap-plication, cost-intensive E30 cabling can be partially avoided.

In regard to building ordinances, DIN VDE 0833-4 is not specified for required voice alarm systems in section 7.10.3. This may be waived for loop wiring systems of otherwise functional integrity, if it is guaranteed that forward and re-turn lines are routed in separate cables, and that these ca-bles are laid out separately in buildings with fire protection technology. In addition, it must be ensured that the intended function of the VAS is not affected by a single failure in these loop wiring systems. That might be the case in the technol-ogy described here.

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The loop must always be monitored according to standards for wire breakage and short circuits. VARIODYN D1 Tech-nology achieves this with approved impedance monitoring. A short circuit represents a critical case here. To ensure the desired reliability, work on the loop must be performed us-ing Loop Isolator Modules (LIM). These modules are sup-plied with voltage via the two-wire 100 V loudspeaker ring and are designed in accordance with EN 54-17 and VdS-ap-proved. They constantly measure the current in the circuit. The short-circuited segment between the two insulators is separated from the circuit when the measured current is too high. The remainder of the loop wiring system is still in full operation. If each loudspeaker is equipped with a short-circuit isolator, this means that 100 per-cent reliability is achieved in case of a wire-to-wire short circuit.

They are mandatory for required voice alarm system building

regulations in the respective federal states' guidelines for cir-

cuit systems. Thus, a 30-minute alarm must be guaranteed,

which can be realized by appropriate cabling. VARIODYN D1

Loop Technology represents an alternative to E30 cabling,

because here a loop is fed on both sides and ensured ac-

cording to EN 54-17 approved Loop Isolator Modules, so that

functionality continues even during a short circuit. Howev-

er, regionally, there is a waiver for E30 cabling through the

use of loop wiring technology and individually-related differ-

ent interpretations of the MLAR. Thus, we recommend clar-

ification of the waiver for E30 cabling from the appropriate

experts before implementation.

Fire detection and alarm technology has advanced since the

existence of the MLAR (for example, regarding loop technol-

ogy). The more advanced state-of-the-art, such as alarms

via loop wiring, should also be considered in the next ver-

sion of the MLAR.

(Horst Berger, functional integrity of alarm detector systems and VAS, pages 37–42, FeuerTRUTZ Fire Protection Magazine, issue 02/2013)

If a system of less than 100 percent reliability is desired and the system requires A/B cabling, this can be done as shown in the graphic above. A Loop Isolator Module (LIM) is always placed here between A and B segments of the loop wiring system. Then, in case of a short circuit, only the affected A or B segment is detached. The system shown in this exam-ple would have the same security as an A/B cabling in spur circuit technology. ■

In the coming years, many additional options will be creat-ed through the progressive development of new technolo-gies in the area of voice alarm systems, which will ensure comfortable, efficient and safe operation. The new stand-ards thereby support the security aspect. In the meantime, free system programmability has been established as the

standard by some manufacturers using modern soft-ware tools. Through the use of digital data transmis-sion between the individual system components, de-

centralized system construction is made possible. In this way, larger systems can be optimized with respect to the wiring layout, which can contribute to significant cost sav-ings. Based on these many advantages, we can assume that 100 V loop wiring system technology will emerge as the mid to long-term standard. Among these advantages:

CONCLUSION

Loopisolatormodule

Loopisolatormodule

Loopisolatormodule

Loopisolatormodule

Short circuit

Terminating element

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VARIODYN D1 loop technology

Loop isolator module (LIM)

Standardized

loop wiring system

with A/B segments

Ú 100 percent reliability (an isolation module in each loudspeaker)

Ú Replacing A/B cabling with simple measures

Ú Partial dispensing of E30 cabling

Ú Dispensing with two loudspeakers in small rooms

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Voice alarms save lives

Numerous studies clearly demonstrate that peo-ple react more strongly to a distinct audible voice signal than to an undefined alarm sound. For years the domains of fire detection technology and voice alarms have worked together ever more close-ly. Fire detection control panels are coupled with meaningful voice alarm systems and, in this way, offer greater security in case of fire. Clear instruc-tions for proper procedures can be issued with stored voice announcements, which are directly understood by the persons affected. This guar-antees that those in the buildings are alerted in a timely manner, so that they can be quickly, effi-ciently and directly evacuated. If all essential infor-mation arrives at the receiver without loss, a quick and orderly evacuation can proceed and prevent a possible panic situation.

The Voice Alarm System VARIODYN D1 has already met high requirements and far exceeds re-quired standards in many technical as-

pects. The new VAR-IODYN D1 Comprio,

which is especially suited for small and mid-sized build-

ings, naturally meets these demands and can be connected with the fire alarm control pan-el through an interface. If an alarm is triggered, the fire detection control panel automatically ac-tivates the voice alarm system, which relays the voice messages stored over the loudspeaker to the affected sections of the building. Also, “live announcements”, (situation-specific announce-ments) are possible, directly over the correspond-ing digital call station. The alarm is always in the correct location, eliminating the need for addi-tional devices.

The building can be evacuated within a short time, so that the fire department can immediately be-gin to fight the fire.

Two components

The VARIODYN D1 Comprio system consists of two components: the unit for control, display and operation functions, and the four-channel am-plifier with a battery charger. Both components are simply and securely connected via stand-ard cable. The two-component system offers the advantage of the entire system being supplied with emergency power during a power failure. This saves valuable space as well as cost since an exter-nal emergency power supply is no longer required. Effective and easy installation is guaranteed here – as is common with all ESSER brand products. This also saves mon-ey – for the installer as well as the operator.

More information can be obtained from the VARIODYN D1 Comprio brochure (article num-ber D800204), which can be downloaded from www.esser-systems.com. ■

VARIODYN D1 Comprio – the new professional

voice alarm system for small buildings

Up to now, professional voice alarm systems have been predominantly installed in appropriately sized premises and where large crowds of people linger, e.g., airports, train stations, subway stations, shopping malls, sports stadiums, concert halls or other similar places. With its new, compact system, Comprio of the ESSER brand is now finally available as a cost-effective evacuation option for small to mid-sized buildings.

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A selection of video presentations has been recent-ly made available on our web site www.esser-systems.com in the “Knowledge” category. We produced the videos last year. They are also shown on diverse online platforms of special-ty publishers with whom we closely cooper-ate in our press work – for example, with GIT Publishing, which publishes the journal “GIT Security & Management”.

Product videos strengthen understanding

Evacuation

Targeted evacuation measures, in conjunction with effective fire protection, are important in guiding peo-ple safely away from the danger zone by the short-est route. The video animation gives quick insight into the combination of appropriate evacuation measures and technologies.

FlexES Com

Innovation is the hallmark of the newly developed field bus system FlexES Com. In addition to convention-al data transmission, it is possible to transmit simul-taneous image and voice signals. A very short com-missioning time per loop guarantees additional time savings.

VARIODYN D1 loop technology

Manufacturers of voice alarm systems and elec-tro-acoustic emergency warning systems are work-ing more intensely on loop technology for the 100 V loudspeaker interface. A loop tolerant of wire break-age and short circuits is also being built, similar to that used in fire detection technology. Significantly great-er power must be transmitted over the loudspeaker loop. There is a fundamental difference between the two technologies regarding the current to be trans-mitted and the current being switched. This develop-ment gives rise to new demands on loop technology for voice alarms.

FlexES Guard

Professional risk management systems now offer far more options than even a few years ago. New deve-lopments such as FlexES Guard standardize different software platforms (e.g., in the areas of fire detection technology, voice alarms, hospital communication) and integrate functionalities in the area of plant main-tenance and service. Complex security structures can scarcely do without them.

Industrial

Regarding fire protection technology surveillance, industrial applications require individual solutions for different aspects. As a short film, we present informa-tion about possible solutions at the following address.

Watch the videos here: www.esser-systems.com/en/no_

cache/knowledge/videos.html

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FlexES Guard – the risk management systemfor small and large buildings.

With a flexible licensing system, the system grows simultaneously with the size of the project. For planners, that means:

§Simple, economical control

§Minimal installation effort

§Flexible useWatch the movie here

“Intelligent security, flexible use. And at a low cost per unit.” Thorsten Körting, Planner

Novar GmbH a Honeywell CompanyDieselstraße 2 · 41469 Neuss · Germany

Tel.: +49 2137 17-600 · Fax: +49 2137 17-366Internet: www.esser-systems.com

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COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING, KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS, WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS.

HENRY FORDAMERICAN BUSINESSMAN

* 30.07.1863 † 7.4.1947

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ESSER at 40 – we say thank you! For 40 years we have been a reliable partner when it comes to the issue of building security, and look back with pride on patents and innovative milestones in our three product areas.We thank our long-time customers, partners and employees for this successful history. We look forward together to another successful year and challenges that will also shape our future growth story.

Learn more about 40 years of ESSER!

“On behalf of the Russian office of Honeywell Life Safety Austria, we congratulate ESSER on its 40-year

anniversary.”

Sergey A. Arefiev, Country Manager, Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH,Russia

“The Floreasca SkyTower behind me is the tallest building in Romania.Thanks to ESSER technology, it is also one of the safest buildings in all of Bucharest. In this sense, we wish a happy birthday to ESSER and continued top performance.”

Mihai Brana, Country Manager, Honeywell Life Safety Romania S.R.L.,Romania

“HLS Turkey celebrates ESSER’s anniversary and wish the company all the best for the future. We already have successful years behind us and hope for more successful years in

the future.”

Ertugul Tuncer, Country Manager, Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH,Turkey

“For ESSER, I wish yet another 40 years of maintaining its location and secure workplace in the future, and that our work together will remain as it has been so far.”

Carola Rast, Logistics/Order Management,Novar GmbH, Germany

“ESSER’s 40th birthday gives us an opportunity to celebrate our success so far. We wish the company all the best, especially for the future. We are proud to be able to contribute a significant part in this success with Honeywell Life Safety Austria. In this sense, we send our heartfelt congratulations, with best regards

from Vienna.”

Robert Humpolec, Managing Director,Honeywell Life Safety Austria GmbH, Austria

“I have not yet been here at ESSER for 40 years, however, I would like to be able to help shape the next 40

years of ESSER.”

Lisa Tempel, Apprentice/Trainee ESSER,Novar GmbH, Germany

“The best experience was to observe how a medium-sized operation was integrated into a global corporation over the years. My wishes for ESSER are that an eye is kept on the young in the future and that we continue to provide a good education.”

Gottfried Kruppa,Supervisor Operations System Panel,Novar GmbH, Germany

“In China, ESSER is known as a technology leader. What makes the company unique is not only the high standard of quality and product design. There are also the high standards of user-friendliness and the desire to provide the best possible protection for people all

over the world.”

Sun Chen, Marketing Manager,Honeywell Life Safety China, China

“The Polish team and I would also like to congratulate ESSER on its 40th birthday and wish ESSER all the best in the future.”

SebastianPszczolkowski,Country Manager,HLS Austria GmbH, Polen

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