BC-200 Honeywell Fire Alarm Control Panel - Obsolete
In September 2023, Honeywell Fire & Security (Pacific) announced the the BC-200 fire alarm control panel had been discontinued, providing an upgrade path for a replacement SMX+ Intelligent Addressable Fire Alarm Control System. According to the ActiveFire listing (afp-2964) the BC-200 was first listed in December 2014 giving it a 9 year market lifecycle.
MX4428 Fire Alarm Control Panel - Obsolete
On August 8, 2023 Johnson Controls (Vigilant) announced that the F4000 / MX4428 Fire Detection Control and Indicating Equipment (FDCIE) had been made obsolete (Bulletin No ANZ-D3192) due to its compliance with Australian Standard AS 4428.1, where the new Standard AS 7240.2 is now required in the National Construction Code (NCC).
Notifier AFP 2800 & AFP 2802 Fire Panels Obsolete
According to a product bulletin PB21-008 dated August 2021, the Notifier AFP 2800 and AFP 2802 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
Notifier 1010 & 2020 Product Obsolescence
According to a product bulletin PB21-005 dated May 2021, the Notifier 1010 and 2020 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
Ampac FireFinder Product Obsolescence
The Ampac FireFinder has been with us as one of Australia's most popular fire panels for over 20 years. The earliest verifiable reference I could find was the ActivFire Certificate of Conformity AFP-1160 going back to October 1998. As with all good things, Halma the owners of Ampac Technologies has advised that the FireFinder range of panels will be made obsolete, with last orders being received on November 1, 2021.
