1. WIRELESS FIRE DETECTION
Massimiliano Marrone Product Manager System Sensor EMEA

2. Agenda Customer needs Perceptions of wireless What is Agile ?
How does Agile work ?
Why is Agile so reliable ?
Why is Agile so easy to maintain ?
How do you set up the Agile system ?
Where can you use Agile ?
What do you need to complete the system ?
Is Agile approved ?
Why choose Agile ?

3. Customer Needs
Need a solution for a hard to wire building that creates the least amount of disruption?
Need to extend your wired system in the shortest time frame whilst maintaining full operation?
Need to protect people in temporary installations where you cannot use wire?

4. Perceptions of Wireless Systems
Unsure about communication reliability
Think it is difficult to troubleshoot
Think batteries need changing too frequently
Believe performance is not as good as wired
Think commissioning and surveys are complicated
Think it is more complex to design and commission a wireless system
Think wireless systems are costly to maintain
Think again...

5. WHY Agile?

6. What is Agile?
Agile is a powerful new wireless fire detection system built on a mesh network for maximum communication reliability
Agile is supported by Agile IQ 3-in-1 software for easy design, configuration and diagnostics
Agile devices have the same look and feel like as wired devices making installation and maintenance simpler

7. How does Agile work?
In a star network temporary obstacles can affect the system integrity causing a break in communication.
Star Network
Agile is built on a robust mesh network – each device acts as an independent router for continuous communication
Mesh Network
Mesh is used in many industries for reliability, scalability and adaptability - features not associated with star networks
Broadband Wireless Access

8. Why is Agile so Reliable ?
Mesh multi path communications – achieves uninterrupted communications
18 channels to reduce risk of interference
Channel diversity – ability to switch between channels in the case of interference
Antenna diversity – two antennas per device reduces device positioning errors
Extended communication range – provides more margin against interference

9. Why is Agile so easy to maintain?
Seamless panel integration
Easy to troubleshoot and report on (complete visibility)
Easy to adapt to new building constraints
5 years battery life standard conditions
Easy to source batteries (CR123A)

10. How do you set up a wireless system?
Agile is supported by powerful Agile IQ 3-in-1 software
Design: No special knowledge required to configure a basic system, intuitive wizard based approach – easy to set up
Configuration: Automatic mass configuration of the network device capability rather than one by one – saves time
Diagnostics: Complete visibility of the wireless network operation & comprehensive reporting - simplifies troubleshooting
Use of Agile wireless USB dongle eliminates use of hardwired connection and maintenance equipment
Range of accessories available to assist with the set up and maintenance process

11. Design Phase
Agile IQ allows the user to build a network by placing devices on the building plan
Plans can be imported in image or CAD formats & tested remotely
EN54-25 compliant designs can be created and simulated for optimum performance
Visual network representation allows easy issue identification
Site survey
Critical links can be tested via the software on site
Unplanned interference can be eliminated
User downloadable survey data validates designs

12. Configuration
Users can quickly configure the gateway from the Agile IQ design data
Configuration flexibility - pre or post devices being installed – reducing time & effort
Manual and automatic device configuration
Secure data storage – downloadable from the gateway

13. Diagnostics
Agile IQ provides a real time picture of the network without compromising system operation
Software identifies device addresses, battery levels and link quality
Comprehensive diagnostic reports can be generated for risk assessment
Allows for proactive system maintenance and easier troubleshooting

14. Where can you use Agile?
Historic and hard to wire buildings
Time pressured projects 
Refurbishments and retrofits
Temporary installations

15. What do you need to complete the system?
Devices: Detectors & call points
Accessories: Gateways, Repeaters, Bases
SW Tools: Agile IQ Software, Agile USB dongle
HW Tools: Survey Kit

16. Is Agile Approved?
Wireless systems must conform to the EN54-25 standard in three specific areas
Site attenuation – Agile has an increased communication range
Alarm signal integrity – Agile has two communication paths
Interference immunity – Agile has multichannel frequency diversity

17. Why Choose Agile Wireless?
Meets & exceeds customer needs
Provides a robust solution for difficult installations
Generates least amount of disruption for the customer
Delivers flexibility for system extensions
Provides protection for temporary installations
Addresses customer concerns
Offers unmatched reliability
Easier to identify and solve issues
Device performance as good as wired
Simplifies installation & commissioning
Solution for proactive status monitoring & maintenance

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