Cygnus introduces SmartNet-100 fully wireless fire alarm system

SmartNet-100 delivers a 100% wireless, EN 54 certified and robust fire detection and alarm system that allows for a maximum of 100 devices on the network, making it ideal for smaller and medium-sized projects where the scalability of SmartNet-Pro isn’t required.

“When we launched the SmartNet-Pro system earlier this year, we were thrilled with the response we received from the industry,” enthused Austen Wells, sales manager at Cygnus. “Its speed of install and reliability set it apart from other wired solutions. We want to ensure this system is available for all applications, which is why we’ve launched the SmartNet-100. It’s often the case that smaller and medium-sized projects cannot afford the downtime, the disruption or the realised by fitting a wired fire detection and alarm system, but SmartNet-100 answers these requirements with a fast and cost-effective solution.”

SmartNet-100 harbours many of the features and benefits of the SmartNet-Pro range. Up to twenty times faster to install than other systems, this solution rapidly detects and alerts users to signs of smoke or fire, while also being resilient to false alarms. It’s reliable and robust. There’s no need for wired boosters, translators or any other wired element, which removes the often stressful first fix stage of an installation.

Mesh network

The latest range allows installers to design a system featuring up to 100 devices from one control panel. The network is built on a combination of battery-powered radio devices operating on a self-forming, self-healing mesh network using the patented Cygnus protocol across ten frequency channels operating at 865-868 MHz. The control panel is mains power operated.

By eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming cabling, SmartNet-100 dramatically reduces engineering time and overall project costs. With a maximum of 100 devices allowed on the network and one control panel, configuration is a simple process.

No gateway expanders or loop-powered translating devices are needed for the wireless mesh network system, which speeds up installation still further.

Basis of the system

The Cygnus SmartNet system comprises fire detection and alarm devices suitable for permanent installation across all types of building environment. These include a choice of radio sases, with and without sounders and visual indicator detectors.

There’s also a range of detector heads available including optical smoke, Type B and A1R heat detectors, combi sensor detectors including smoke and PIR or smoke and A1R heat options, together with ceiling and wall-mounted visual alarm devices, Call Points and fire alarm interface.

SmartNet-100 holds the Made in Britain protected collective mark and is both EN 54 certified and BS 5839 compliant, providing peace of mind for installers and end users that the system meets all relevant standards.

*Further information is available online at https://www.cygnus-systems.com/en-gb/smartnet-100/