ImageWare’s EPI Suite is a photo ID software for organizations to create, manage, produce, and check basic-to-complex secure identification. EPI Suite is currently used for developing ID cards and credentials in the education market. EPI Suite 6.0 features include additional camera drivers for quick image capture in high volume enrollment situations, as well as a smart face finding tool that automatically locates a face then centers and crops the image.
EK Ekcessories Inc. manufactures a line of ID badge holding accessories for school or campus security programs. The badge holding accessories use a reusable safety breakaway. The design of the products will prevent lost ID cards, flipping ID cards, and reduce the dangers associated with non-breakaway ID badge holding accessories.
EK Ekcessories Inc. offers over 50 stock colors to match a school’s colors and all of the company’s products can be personalized with a custom logo.
HEMCO’s VSE is a versatile vented balance enclosure designed for critical weighing procedures involving hazardous powders and liquids. The vented workstation is a space-saving, efficient and cost-effective solution for venting needs. The VSE workstation features a high-visibility framed tempered glass construction.
Andax Environmental Corp. introduced a new modular spill pack with chemical- and fire-resistant PPE. The Andax Pac 44 offers spill control equipment for chemical spills that have flash fire potential. It includes a state-of-the-art chemical-resistant and flame-resistant personal protective suit, protective gloves, Sorbent Pads, Sorb-Sox and goggles. Its vacuum-packed, compact design makes it convenient to transport on trucks. The optional grommets provide easy storage.
Wheelock offers a variety of computer-based tools to assist the design and installation of fire alarm, voice evacuation and facility communications systems. Among these tools is NACTool, which enables users to build NAC circuits using the company’s notification appliances. The program calculates the number of appliances per circuit, as well as the total length and wire gauge, percentage of voltage drop and speaker wattage. It also provides the capacity to print out material inventories.
The Viking Corporation, a supplier of fire protection devices, announces the release of concealed dry pendent sprinklers. This new line includes both standard response and quick response versions for both standard coverage and extended coverage applications. The push-on, thread-off cover design allows for easy installation after the system has been tested and the ceiling has been finished.
Notifier, a manufacturer of commercial fire alarm technology and life safety systems, announces its Onyx ExitPoint audible exit technology. The product consists of a compact speaker that produces broadband noise and is installed near building exits or along egress routes, acting as an audible “exit” sign. The system is triggered by the building’s fire alarm control panel, alerting building occupants to the location of the nearest exit using directional sound.
Gentex Corp., a manufacturer of life safety and fire protection products, offers two new Commander series selectable candela strobes and horn/strobes.
The new Commander 3 GE3 series is a wall-mount, 24-volt, selectable candela strobe or horn/ strobe combination used for audible and visual evacuation signaling.
The Commander 4 GC Series is a ceiling-mount, 24-volt, selectable candela strobe or horn/strobe combination and is used for audible and visual general evacuation signaling.
Units are available with fire alarm red or off-white textured plastic faceplates.
Eemax introduces its Series Twelve line of ANSI Z358.1-compliant tankless water heaters, specifically designed to provide tepid water (608F to 958F) for emergency eye/face and drench shower applications. The ANSI code suggest tepid water for emergency fixtures for 15 minutes where incoming water temperature falls below 608F.
Tankless water heaters provide on-demand tepid water, making them energy-efficient-the water is heated only when needed. The heater’s relative compactness allows it to be placed near the point of use, eliminating the wait for hot water.
Fire Control Instruments announces the new E3 expandable emergency evacuation system. The E3 offers modular construction and components that can be purchased as needed to expand the system over time. A peer-to-peer network operating at 625K baud, the E3 can be arranged as Style 4 or Style 7, using two conductor unshielded wire or fiber cables.
