xDetect addressable panel

xDetect's tablet-like interface puts users in the driving seat

Multiple sub-menus, small screens and lack of colour. The old technology on 'long life' fire alarm panels has historically made them awkward to navigate. Eaton's work to reimagine the fire alarm interface now takes a vital step forward with the launch of xDetect.

Instantly familiar, easily learnt

This thoughtfully designed mid-tier panel is new from the ground up and features a clear, tablet-like interface that creates a feeling of easy-to-use confidence so critical in an emergency. xDetect builds on the achievements of Eaton legacy brand Menvier, a pioneer in developing touchscreen displays for fire alarm systems.

Eaton's guiding principle for xDetect is that every user – no matter what level of fire panel knowledge – should immediately feel familiar with it in the same way they interact with everyday digital devices.

Fast, easy navigation
Its restrained design translates into fast, easy navigation for users, steering clear of the temptation to add unnecessary transitions.
Consistent, easy-access layout
A consistent layout across all screens and modes ensures that common elements, such as scroll bars and buttons, are always in the same place. Anything with a box around it is interactive. And anything without one isn’t.
Guides users quickly and effectively in normal, fault and fire conditions
High contrast colour coding and simple text/graphics guide users quickly and effectively – blue indicating normal conditions, amber highlighting a fault or other issue, and red designating fire.

Learn how xDetect combined Parcevall Hall's rich history with Eaton’s innovative prowess, future-proofing the property through its modular system.

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The changing face of fire alarm panel design

From product selection, installation and commissioning through to end use, servicing and expansion, xDetect demonstrates a consistent design philosophy that puts installers and users first.

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Easy to train, easy to use

Large, clear buttons and icons make the panel ideally suited for those with poor eyesight or when smoke reduces visibility – also supporting the easy training of others. xDetect's interface draws on the same thinking that's made tablets and mobile phones instantly usable whether the user is nine or 90.

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Boosts visibility and usability for all users

An intuitive colour-coded touchscreen interface guides users quickly and effectively – blue indicating normal conditions, amber highlighting a fault or other issue, and red designating fire.

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Other powerful xDetect interface features

Quick access: 'Always visible' top and bottom row buttons so you can access specific menus or areas much faster.

Flex display by user: Highest level access – such as for an engineer – will show more screen options than for someone with basic access rights.

5 language options plus 'on-the-fly' switching: This enables a logged-on user choosing one language to share the display with another user requiring a further language option – quickly making the switch as needed, without having to log off first.

Protecting people, property & data - Install confidence with xDetect

To guarantee fire safety in buildings, installers and specifiers need to have confidence in their fire systems and that solutions are not only secure, safe and reliable, but also simple to install and upgrade. This is where xDetect comes in.

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