The ESP protocol can also control those devices that can have their outputs operated continuous or pulsed, such as sounders.

Closed Protocol system customers can only install components from the same company who have provided the overall system due to

There are different types of commands used to communicate with the devices on the loop: The Polling command enables the

The ESP protocol employs data integrity features which minimise the possibility of data corruption. It uses a proven combination of

ESP offers a fully digital transmission method and has been designed specifically for fire alarm voltages, which tend to be

Each device on the loop is assigned a unique identifier, and this is the specific address that the control panel

Addressing the majority of the Hochiki range of ESP devices is achieved by using the TCH hand-held programmer. The range

The ESP protocol allows for 127 main addresses, but these can be extended to 254 for certain loop powered alarm

The ESP protocol also accommodates sub-addressing, for example up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs within an I/O module at

Adjustable Sensitivity modes within the ESP protocol can be set for each type of ESP sensor that detects smoke. Smoke