Celebrating 10 years of Senseco Systems
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Celebrating 10 years of Senseco Systems
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Seasons Greetings To All Our Clients
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Senseco Newsletter October 2018
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Senseco Newsletter May 2018 and update to our Privacy Policy
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Senseco Maintenance Special Newsletter April 2018
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Senseco Seminars Special Newsletter – March 2018
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Senseco February News - Website Launch and BIFM Seminar 20-2-18
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Our New Website and Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the official launch of our brand new website. Please visit us at www.sensecosystems.com
We’ve added more product information including datasheets to download for many of the systems we install. There are case studies covering a range of different business sectors and applications that we have successfully completed. We have a “meet the team” section, so if you want to put a face to a name come and see who you’re talking to! We also have a dedicated section for events, showcasing some of the seminars we deliver as well as having downloads of presentations available from past events. One event coming soon which we’re really excited about is here >>
We are also launching an e-newsletter to keep our clients updated about the latest news and events at Senseco, this will be sent approximately monthly and to advise of any news and events. Please sign up below
Unique Independent Suppression, Detection & Standards Event
Unique Suppression and Detection Seminar. This is an informal event in a luxurious private members club environment where we will provide impartial information on different suppression methods and their applications and an update on the fire detection and alarm standard BS5839-1:2017.
The seminar covers 3 main subjects summarised below, but more information is given on the attached flyer. This seminar is a must for specifiers, building owners, estates teams, facilities management companies and anybody responsible for fire safety.
- THE BEST SUPPRESSION METHOD: SPRINKLERS, WATER MIST OR GAS SUPPRESSION?
- We will provide impartial information on various suppression methods, applications and pros and cons of each, to allow you to decide on the most appropriate system for your needs.
- PREVENTING NOISE DAMAGE TO HARD DRIVES FROM A GAS EXTINGUISHING DISCHARGE
- Is your Datacentre / Data protected against noise-induced damage to hard disk drives from the discharge of a gas extinguishing system? We give the facts and provide solutions.
- BS5839-1:2017 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM STANDARDS UPDATE
- This standard has been re-written this year and we will give you an overview of the standard and details of what has changed.
KENTEC ANNOUNCE SHOCK “SYNCRO PANEL OBSOLESCENCE” IMMEDIATELY
The hugely popular Kentec “Syncro” fire panel is no more
Kentec Electronics Limited have manufactured the popular “Syncro” range of control panels with multiple protocols, including Apollo and Hochiki for decades. This has been very popular across all sectors and clients with many sizable systems being installed right up until recently.
Hence the surprise when we were notified in writing by the Directors of Kentec Electronics that with immediate effect the Syncro range of panels has been made obsolete and that manufacturing will cease immediately.
The problem relates to the processor chip availability for the display boards. In a bid to secure sufficient stock of these chips to fulfill current orders and warranties to recently installed products, the removal of the Syncro from the marketplace was required.
So where does this leave current installations?
If the system is installed and remains in warranty, then the stock will be made available to fulfill that agreement. If the system is out of warranty, then there are several options;
- If the panel is part of a large network of panels, we are informed Kentec will look to try and support the client with display board spares.
- Alternatively, the Syncro AS remains available, this can be networked into an existing Kentec Syncro network, however there are some issues to be aware of
- The Syncro AS is smaller than a standard Syncro
- The Syncro AS is also only available up to 2 loops
- If it is a standalone installation then the Syncro panel can be replaced with the new Taktis panel which is of course compatible with the existing loop protocols including Apollo and Hochiki.
- So, if Opt 1 is not offered and Opt 2 and 3 are not suitable, then after Q1 2018 the other option is that a plug in card for the new Taktis Panel will be available to make it a “Drop In” replacement. With this card the Taktis panel will be able to operate as a “Syncro” on the same network with existing panels, we are advised. Whilst Taktis is now available, the plug in card to network it to a Syncro network is currently not available, but should be available Q1 2018.
So what do you do now?
I would suggest that contacting Senseco Systems to discuss your Kentec Syncro system would be a good start! It will enable us start planning the future for your fire system, Senseco Systems will also ensure as we start any system upgrades from Syncro to Taktis that we will also collate and retain the obsolete parts for our clients to consider as a support option in the future.
Senseco Systems are a very experienced Fire Detection system engineering company and hugely experienced on the Kentec products. We are here to support you with your Kentec Electronics system for the future.
Please feel free to contact the following contacts to discuss further;
Large Networked Kentec Systems
Contact: Patrick Kinsey – Business Manager – Lifecycle / Major Projects – patrick.kinsey@sensecosystems.com
Smaller Single Panel Kentec Systems
Contact: Nathan Butt – Business Development Manager – Minor Projects – nathan.butt@sensecosystems.com
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