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Niko launches a wireless optical smoke detector (6/2/2009)

Integrated Systems Europe 2009

Niko, the Belgian market-leading control company, is demonstrating its commitment to the growing home automation market by using ISE 2009 as the showcase to unveil a stunning new detector product that is part of its strategy to grow its market share across Europe in 2009. Niko already offers a wide range of motion and smoke detectors for both indoor and outdoor applications, and has just announced this new wireless smoke detector using its innovative "Easywave" RF technology.

Continuing its commitment to developing ecologically sound products, this new smoke detector from Niko is an optical detector - avoiding the use of the familiar radioactive element and thus is environment-friendly for disposal.

Attractively designed, Niko's new smoke detector has a designer finish of aluminium or white and can be used singly or interconnected by wireless transmission with up to 30 other detectors so that, for example, someone currently in a bathroom could be warned of a fire which may be in the in kitchen. The normal mains power is backed up by an emergency battery to ensure full functionality even when the mains supply power is off.

This smoke detector can be integrated into a full Nikobus automation system and is in compliance with the relevant quality standards (DIN EN14604; BS 5446-1:2000; ISO 12239 and BOSEC quality marks).

www.niko.be