A Hungarian SME has developed a software which can combine fire alarm systems of different vendors into a graphic management system. Main advantage: operating systems-independent. The technology is ideal for operators of airports, shopping centres and office buildings. The company is seeking service partners for integration of new fire alarm systems. Partners for technical cooperation and commercial agreement with technical assistances are awaited.
Country: Hungary
Type: OFFER
Date: 05.07.2010
This Hungarian enterprise designs, installs and trades with security systems (fire alarms, in particular), as well as provides maintenance services for such systems.
Fire alarm manufacturers use their own protocols for system communication, therefore, systems are usually incompatible with each other. It poses a problem if a management system is to be installed over a non-homogenous system.
The technology on offer can handle several protocols, hence, can display different system on the operator display. The following items are displayed on the screen:
" event log for event logging and event commenting," event memory with search functions," list window with colourful tree-like data point (measured pressure value, humidity, wind velocity, on or off status of smoke detectors, etc.) access," treatment table for data point property access and command initiating," maps with dynamic symbols to identify data point locations in the facility (in buildings and in surrounding areas," data point search from 3-letter word fragments and with direct treatment table call.
Colours and sounds warn the operator of any abnormal (other than default) status. Quick search makes it easier to find data points even in large databases. Easy, one-click navigation among interfaces. Switching from graphic view to tree view text display, or jumping to event log entries. Once database is prepared, offline system simulation is possible for verification or training purposes.
This application is a JAVA based development, and is operating system- (Windows, Linux, Mac) and database manager- (MS-Sql, MySql, PostgreSql) independent. Optional hot-standby structure is possible. Can be made compatible with a wide variety of sub-systems (fire alarm centres, industrial MODbus/TCP - Transmission Control Protocol - devices and industrial GSM modems).
Technical data:
" Java-based application" Communication with the sub-systems via a dedicated Ethernet network, WAN or internet. Older subsystems can be integrated with serial Ethernet device servers." Recommended minimum configuration: Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz, AMD Athlon" 600MHz or faster, 2GB RAM, 128MB Video RAM
Task to be resolved: Technology should be able to ensure compatibility with more recent fire alarm systems.
Innovative Aspects:
Graphic software for single display of fire alarm systems:
" Majority of current graphic displays runs on Windows operating systems. As a result of the Java environment, this technology is independent of operating systems (including OS versions) and computer architecture. In a server-client scenario, individual workstations can run different operating systems. " All sub-systems are connected via an Ethernet (LAN - Local Area Network). Older devices can be integrated with serial line Ethernet device servers. " Independent of operating systems. " In case of software or hardware upgrade, JAVA environment neutralises incompatibility issues between older and newer operating system versions or hardware," easy system overview," easy to handle," a definitely cost-effective solution, can be installed on free-of-charge LINUX operating system and MySQL database management system," technology application will improve future partner competitiveness.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Secret know-how
Requested Cooperation: Technical consultancy, Joint further development, Testing of new applications, Adaptation to specific needs, New way to use an existing production line
Type of partner sought: Service company.
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Informatics, building automation, fire alarm.
- Task to be performed:
" Technology dissemination, training." Participation in further development of technology units.
map new demands,
transfer of protocol description for the system which is yet unknown for the technology,
providing test equipment (e.g. industrial GSM modem) for the new system,
in order to ensure that technology is compatible with as many fire alarm systems as possible." Participation in preparing the technology to be used in new application areas (e.g. building automatics supervision and management)." Participation in technology development to meet special demand (e.g. development of a unique user interface with company specific image elements or development of touch screen devices)." System customisation, integration with existing systems." In-country installation and cable works." Adaptation of software manual into required languages." Provision of technical support.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
