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operator interface and logic module and a completely different communication protocols and
FactoryTalk® View Site Edition (SE) station. associated networks.
The SM System comprises an SM-ALM addressable The innovative aspect of the solution developed by
loop card, the SM-GEC extinguishing control card SAFCO Engineering is the use of a PLC through
and the SM-SWITCH for networking connection. All SAFCO’s SM-System, to not only address the
cards are housed in a 19” SM-RACK. The SM-ALM plant’s fire and safety requirements, but also to
is designed to control all addressable initiating and control and communicate with the addressable fire
notification devices, including those from Notifier alarm devices in the buildings and – new to the
and Apollo SIL2 devices. The SM- GEC is designed market – it can be fully redundant.
to control a gas-extinguishing system with several The SM-System is designed to be configured as
monitored I/O in order to comply with different integrated card in the standard RSLogix 5000
extinguishing system configurations. Both cards are software platform and can be used in conjunction
the first in the market that can be configured in with all the ControlLogix PAC components, including
single- or hot-redundant backup; and both cards are SIL2 certified cards, networking devices and IO
hot swappable and SIL2 certified, according to cards, in order to realize a completely integrated
IEC61508. addressable and/or conventional fire and gas
The SM-System/Allen-Bradley PAC combination is system.
the first PLC-based fire alarm system available in the This technological pairing provides multiple benefits.
market that is certified to EN 54-2, EN 54-4, These include a single system language, an open
EN12094-1 and SIL 2. architecture; the removal of additional protocol
converters, cabling reduction, hot replacement,
common maintenance & management, redundancy
A technological pairing with and greater reliability. We also see a streamlined

multiple benefits design process, reduced programming, easier
troubleshooting and greater flexibility for future
SM-System, which is an evolution of the previous enhancements. Our customers enjoy reduced
C-LIB card, is a true innovation in the fire & gas energy consumption. Easier maintenance, reduced
market and is equipped with the latest technology to training, improved personnel and plant safety and
provide a robust and flexible solution that can be minimized start up and installation times. Additionally,
integrated to meet the high demands of industrial it is the first system certified according to European
plant locations. Certified according to European standard in single and full redundant configuration.
standards it provides flexibility and ease of The solution is based on the Rockwell Automation
maintenance, too. In fire & gas installations, the platform of a number of reasons.
traditional approach is to have separate fire and gas As well as the technical considerations above, we
safety systems for the plant and the office buildings. also appreciate its global presence, support
The individual needs of both areas often relying on infrastructure and its product availability.

Gianbattista Zago

Gianbattista (age 50) is SAFCO’s Chief Operating Prior to joining SAFCO Engineering, Mr. Zago started
Officer and he is responsible for the direct oversight of his career as a site engineer in SES Enser, he worked in
both domestic and international sales activities. He has Kidde Italia (UTC) and Faro Antincendi. He is fluent in
more than 25 years of experience in the fire & gas English and he is graduated as Perito Elettrotecnico.
detection sector, primarily in design and sales roles.

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