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Edwards Systems Technology

  • FSA services and maintains all Edwards panels, including the discontinued 5800 series & EST2 systems.  EST3 systems are now utilized in many high-rise applications throughout NYC & the new state-of-the-art EST4 systems are now available for installation.
  • FSA has been an award-winning Strategic Partner of EST (Edwards Systems Technology) since 2001.  FSA works with Edwards to provide you with custom solutions that benefit your business, safeguard people and property, and save you time and money.  Edwards provides cutting edge fire safety technologies that pay dividends in maintenance costs & life safety assurance.

EST4 Platform

Featuring a new network architecture, EST4 makes fire alarm, mass notification, and building integration easy to implement, quick to service, and secure in the face of today’s cyber threats.

The result is an emergency communications system equally suited to new and retrofit projects; a platform that keeps property safe and steers people clear of danger.

  • Flexible IPV6 network design. Can operate in Class B, A, X, N or full mesh using fiber, Ethernet or copper wiring.
  • Firewalls – The EST4 proxy firewall uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption and secure protocols making it FIPS Pub 197 certified. The FIPS, Federal Information Processing Standards, are the most current and most advanced encryption protocols administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
  • On-board Webserver Remote device-independent access to system status reports.
  • Built-in E-mail and E-mail-to-SMS Messaging Instant notification of specific event types sent to appropriate personnel.
  • Large Full-color LCD Touch Screen with Tactile Buttons Fast, intuitive access to service and responder functions.
  • Five-color LED Indicators System status at a glance, select the color needed during programming, reduces replacement part inventory, maximizes use of available infrastructure.
  • Network data, audio data, and telephone data share a single twisted pair or single fiber strand Up to 75 percent less cabling, substantial cost savings in material and labor.
  • Backwards Compatibility with EST3 Wiring, devices, and most local rail modules are backward compatible, providing easy migration paths, economical transition to new technology.
  • Existing Systems Supporting only Network Data can also Support Voice Audio Upgrades add value and extend capabilities in retrofit situations.

Rapid Response Monitoring

  • Professional Monitoring services are provided by two multi-redundant, hardened Command Centers and one secure Hosted Customer Care Center, all staffed 24/7/365.
  • In addition to being UL & FM listed, Rapid Response is also certified to comply with the stringent regulations required to monitor fire alarms in New York City’s five boroughs. Rapid Response is visited annually by the New York City Fire Department inspector who administers the Central Station Signaling System exam.