Sepura Repair Centre Status Following successful completion of the final certification process, RadLink Communications has now obtained Sepura Repair Centre status. Officially accredited as Sepura’s in-country Repair Centre for Australia and New Zealand, RadLink’s achievement strengthens Sepura’s global network of repair facilities which aim to improve further Sepura’s local support for its market-leading TETRA digital radios. The new service centre will reduce the turn-around time for repairs and cost of carriage, whilst providing technically competent repair and maintenance in accordance with Sepura’s warranties and stringent quality standards. The certification process validates the skills of RadLink’s technical team and provides the customer with a trusted and more efficient solution for servicing and maintenance throughout Australia and New Zealand. Doug Bowden, Senior Business Development Manager for Sepura commented “We have experienced significant growth in the region, and believe this in-country service facility will provide a far more expedient repair capability to support our ongoing commitment to deliver total customer satisfaction.” Scott Manson, Projects Director for RadLink Communications concluded, “It’s a win-win for customers – Sepura’s thorough accreditation process means they will still receive a high-level of technical competence in fault-finding and repair, but now it’s on their doorstep.”     www.sepura.com

From Fulham Co., Inc. Fulham Co., Inc. has announced the introduction of its exclusive FireHorse® brand HotSpot2 LED Emergency Lighting System. HotSpot2 connects small-profile LED drivers and battery packs to the LED modules already in place inside existing LED fixtures that are driven by constant current sources. During a power outage, the drivers provide output current to the modules connected. With several sizes and types of optional interchangeable batteries (NiCd, LiFePo4), this plug-and-play emergency lighting system offers a wide range of lumen output possibilities with expandable run times.  The HotSpot2 system is an expansion of the existing HotSpot1 series, winner of an LFI Innovation Award. HotSpot1 adds inconspicuous emergency LED lighting capability to non-LED fixtures such as wall sconces and recessed cans. The HotSpot1 system is similar to HotSpot2, with the addition of LED modules that fit discretely in or around the fixture. Additional details are available at www.fulham.com or via the detailed HotSpot product video viewable on YouTube here ABOUT FULHAM Fulham Co., Inc. is a leading global supplier of emergency lighting, LED modules & drivers, photoluminescent egress solutions, electronic ballasts, lamps, electronic transformers, induction lighting systems, wiring harnesses and custom assemblies. Fulham’s product quality and customer service rank amongst the best in the industry. Fulham’s excellence is due in part to its international staff of world-class engineers and production experts, as well as its commitment to leadership in product innovation. Fulham has facilities dedicated to sales and service excellence in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, India, and the Middle East. Fulham is dedicated to being the leader in cost-efficient lighting solutions. For more information about Fulham, please visit www.fulham.com

At Edinburgh Fringe Leading Edinburgh Festival Fringe operator, C venues, has chosen to have an EMS FireCell system installed to protect their new, pop-up, multiplex venue at this year’s Festival. C venues has taken over central India Buildings; a Victorian, multi-storey office block in Edinburgh that has been vacant for some time. The new venue, known as C nova, is a replacement for C SoCo venue which was created in the gap site left by Edinburgh’s 2002 Cowgate Fire. The new C nova venue has been transformed into the hub of activity for the largest arts Festival in the world, with performance spaces, bars and restaurants attracting large crowds. Atlantas Security & Electrical Ltd carried out the installation of the wireless FireCell system, providing temporary fire protection to the grade A listed building for the duration of the Festival. Ian Watson from Atlantas commented, “the FireCell system was easy to install and technical assistance from technical support staff was excellent. Due to the nature of the client’s specific theatrical requirements, the custom programming was quickly achieved by EMS technical, showing the adaptability of the system. The customer was happy with the end product and it was a joy to install”. The application of a wireless fire system is ideal for a listed building, where disruption to the building from wires and cables is not an option. An EN54 part 25 solution was required for this installation in order to meet the objectives set by the local authority, given the temporary nature of the building’s intended use. The wire-free FireCell system installed for C venues is portable, so that they can remove it at the end of the event and take it to their next Festival venue, whether that be in the UK or further afield. Production Manager for C venues, Richard Williamson, said, “The FireCell system has been very easy to customise for the unique needs of a multi-space Festival venue. These needs include the managed isolation of performance spaces using smoke effects and a two-stage warning system with silent flashing beacons in the first stage to alert staff in the event of an activation. The system is flexible, expandable and ideal for our needs”. Artistic Director of C venues, Hartley Kemp, explained the importance of being able to use such a building as a home for the Festival: “We like to find buildings that are crying out to be used for arts purposes and bring them to vibrant new life. There is a joy in being able to create a home for the exciting work we programme at the Festival”. www.emsgroup.co.uk

By London Underground Specialist cable manufacturer Tratos is pleased to announce its FIRESAFE TW950e cables have been approved to London Underground Limited (LUL) standard 1-085 A3 and are now authorised for use in sub surface locations, including tunnels and underground stations. FIRESAFE TW950e is an enhanced fire resistant cable for systems needing to operate fully during a fire for longer periods than those normally required for single phase evacuation; these include fire detection, alarm and emergency voice communication systems. Commenting on this latest development, John Light, Managing Director of Tratos Ltd., states: ³achieving compliance with this LUL standard is a significant achievement as the tests are rigorous and stringent, as they should be for a potentially life-saving product. Organisations the world over recognise this LUL standard as a benchmark for fire safety.² In addition to LUL standard 1-085 A3, FIRESAFE TW950e conforms to BS7629-1:1997 (Incorporating Amendments Nos. 1 & 2), meets class PH120 in accordance with BS EN 50200:2000 and meets the requirements of enhanced fire resistant cable as described in BS 5839-1:2002 clause 26.2,defined in BS 8519. In addition to sub surface locations, Firesafe is also suitable for use in high rise buildings that do not have sprinkler systems and have passed evacuation arrangements, or large premises where areas remote from the fire could remain occupied on the condition the fire does not damage cables serving the alarm system in those locations. For more information on FIRESAFE TW950e and other Tratos cables, please contact Tratos on 01246 858000 or sales@tratos.co.uk, or go to www.tratos.co.uk.  

To W S Darley & Co W.S. Darley & Company, trusted worldwide since 1908, recently announced that they were awarded a contract from the US Marine Corps to provide trailer mounted pumps to protect our troops. The pumps will be used for fuel and potable water transfer to Marines in combat. They are mounted on a two-wheel chassis mounted and are capable of pumping 600 GPM at 150 PSI. They are powered by a diesel-engine driven. Under the contract, Darley will deliver up to 1505 pump systems to the USMC over the next 5 years. The Darley model LE600 ordered by the USMC is shown below. About W.S. Darley & Company Since 1908, Darley has been dedicated to serving the world’s Fire and Emergency Services. Darley’s corporate headquarters are located in Itasca, Illinois, and our manufacturing, engineering and research and development operations are in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Toledo, Oregon. The Ohler Pump Division in Janesville, Iowa was acquired by Darley in 2007. Ohler manufactures fuel and water pumps and has several military contracts. Darley remains a family owned and operated business. The entire Darley company is committed to customer satisfaction. Darley is dedicated to excellence and offers a diverse line of quality products and services through progressive design, manufacturing and distribution. www.darley.com

Turning information into intelligence With an 84-year history of providing advanced mission-critical communications, Motorola paved the way in LTE innovations by demonstrating the first public safety application over a live 700 MHz LTE connection in 2008. Since then, Motorola continues to push the boundaries with Public Safety LTE technology with a series of industry firsts, including: July 2012: First PTCRB approval achieved for the VML700 LTE Vehicle Modem and the UM1000 LTE USB Modem. This certification by the Type Certification Review Board for wireless devices is required for any devices intended for the FirstNet national public safety broadband network. May 2012: First use of a Public Safety LTE network at the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago. The Motorola-designed and -managed 700 MHz Public Safety LTE network carried real-time video feeds from mobile and fixed units to the video operations centre. Feb. 2012: First LTE broadband handheld for public safety, the LEX 700. Nov. 2011: First commercially available, ship-ready Public Safety LTE solution. July 2011: First U.S. statewide LTE award from the Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission. Nov. 2010: First Public Safety LTE device receiving live broadband video. Aug. 2010: First demonstration of Public Safety LTE prioritisation and control. July 2010: First LTE customer, BayWEB, a Public Safety LTE broadband network for the San Francisco Bay Area. These firsts tell only part of the expanding story of Motorola’s global Public Safety LTE leadership. Motorola also provides a strong voice in the Public Safety LTE discussion, advocating for customers and their unique requirements for prioritisation, management and control of networks that first responders will use to help ensure public safety around the world. Key facts At APCO 2012, Motorola is introducing the MW810 Mobile Workstation R2.0, which now offers LTE connectivity. The Motorola LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld is the world’s first handheld Public Safety LTE device. It offers first responders a virtual partner, helping them monitor the environment, gather information and be more aware. With a compact, rugged form factor and quick-response interface, the LEX 700 is designed to provide first and secondary responders unprecedented access to intuitive multimedia applications that increase situational awareness, enhance tactical collaboration and enable greater in-field productivity. The growing ecosystem of accessories for the LEX 700 includes a new public safety vehicle cradle, rack-mountable multi-device chargers and multi-battery chargers, a public safety-grade holster and more. Motorola also continues to work with independent software vendors (ISVs) to provide new applications for the LEX 700. Motorola was selected to build the first public safety 700 MHz LTE interoperable broadband networks for the San Francisco Bay Area (BayWEB); state of Mississippi; Harris County, Texas; Irving, Texas; and Fort Worth, Texas, and several Motorola Public Safety LTE broadband network trials and demonstrations are planned or underway around the world, including Hong Kong and the Brazilian Army. At APCO, Motorola is showcasing a live network demonstration on a 700 MHz LTE connection. The first commercial release of a Public Safety LTE network was marked by Motorola on Nov. 11, 2011. Motorola’s standards-compliant Public Safety LTE core and site equipment provide performance management and control necessary for mission-critical broadband operations. The end-to-end LTE solution includes devices, applications, networks and services. Motorola’s Public Safety LTE solution supports a host of public safety applications such as integrated command centre and other computer-aided dispatch (CAD) solutions, real-time video streaming, tactical collaboration, dynamic mapping and routing, and in-field reporting, as well as push-to-talk and voice telephony. Motorola is leading the way with LTE services packages that can be customised for any public safety agency, from planning and integration, device and lifecycle management to support and hosting. Motorola Public Safety LTE lifecycle services include hosted LTE cloud core solutions, applications integration and hosting, as well as mission-critical operations centers and emergency response teams experienced in keeping mission-critical communications online. Motorola is also establishing cooperative partnerships with leading commercial carriers, such as Verizon Wireless in the United States, to accelerate broadband coverage globally. Darren McQueen, Corporate Vice President, Private Broadband and iDEN®, Motorola Solutions
“Motorola Solutions is proud to be leading the way with Public Safety LTE solutions and services that are helping our customers build safer cities and thriving communities. With this leadership comes responsibility, and Motorola is ready to deliver on its global role of helping public safety understand and prepare for the next generation of public safety communications. The world is watching the latest LTE developments, and we are excited to offer LTE solutions to help enhance the safety of first responders and the people they serve.”   www.motorola.com