Upgrading to the xDetect Fire Control Panel

In an era where safety regulations are stringent, maintaining a fully operational fire alarm system is not just necessary—it’s a legal requirement in many countries around the world. As we approach the retirement of the CF3000 and other CF range fire alarm panels by December 31, 2025, customers face the urgent need to address their fire safety systems planning. This white paper explores the challenges posed by the discontinuation of the CF range of fire control panels manufactured by Eaton and presents the successor, xDetect, as a financially beneficial upgrade solution designed for seamless integration with existing field peripherals whilst ensuring compliance, safety and optimised expenditure. All points discussed in this whitepaper lead to a compelling conclusion: there has never been a better time to upgrade.

Challenge

After more than two decades in service, the CF range of fire panels have reached the end of their lifecycle.

If a customer’s site is installed with CF panels, they are at risk. Should these products suffer a component failure after December 31 2025, users and the affected sites may find themselves unable to legally operate their business, risking potential closure and severe financial impact.

Options

Do nothing
Customers face potential system failures that could, depending upon the territory, lead to non-compliance with legal regulations, threatening business operations and public safety.

Replace with a competitor system.
Customers with large systems will be exposed to significantly increased labour costs and installation time, leading to significant downtime and impacted business operations.

Upgrade to xDetect
Businesses maintain compatibility with existing peripherals, minimising cost and disruption whilst maximising operational flexibility.

Solution

Upgrading to xDetect provides a practical, cost-effective solution, blending new sustainable technology (cybersecurity, a touchscreen interface, innovative programming and visualisation software) with established systems seamlessly.

xDetect is a long-term solution for customers which are impacted by the discontinuation of Eaton’s legacy fire control panels.