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VANDERBILT LAUNCH NEW PROGRAMMING APPLICATION

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VANDERBILT , A GLOBAL LEADER providing state-of-the-art security systems , announced today the release of SPC Connect Pro .
SPC Connect Pro is the new programming tool for SPC systems . It is a desktop application that allows security installers to program all the functionality of SPC systems .
“ Pro is designed to use the same interface as the SPC web page so , however you decide to program your SPC , the interface and programming options use the same intuitive interface ,” says John O ’ Donnell , Product Manager at Vanderbilt .
As SPC Connect Pro evolves from SPC Pro , several operations are enhanced for security installers . The tool now maintains a backup of configurations files , allowing access to old files via a PC if an installer should make changes . Installers also benefit with the freedom to define their configurations , which can then be quickly reused at other installations .
“ With SPC Connect Pro , the evolution of SPC continues and we at Vanderbilt aim to provide , not only great products , but also support our customers as best we can ,” explains O ’ Donnell . “ To that end , within the tool we have built in a new support system that will provide users with the latest support information from Vanderbilt and access to manuals and other support material .
With additional support in the required SPC 3.8.5 firmware , SPC panels will now be discoverable when the panel is in full engineer mode , thus making connecting to systems faster and easier . For security professionals who are already using SPC Connect cloud services , the tool allows installers access their systems from the tool , creating a secure connection to support customers .
“ To secure access and to ensure you are always up to date with the latest information from Vanderbilt , an SPC Connect installer account is needed to access the tool . Installers can sign up for an installer account free of charge and can use the tool immediately . If you wish , you can enhance the tool by signing up for SPC Connect cloud services . Information and pricing are available from www . spcconnect . com ,” concludes O ’ Donnell .
To download SPC Connect Pro today visit : http :// bit . ly / SPCConnectPro .

CK TOOLS ’ STUBBY SCREWDRIVER CROWNED AS ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCTS OF 2017

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LEADING PROVIDER OF quality hand tools , C . K tools , is celebrating the success of its VDE Stubby Screwdriver range .
In a 70,000 + reader poll conducted by Professional Electrician & Installer Magazine , the C . K VDE Stubby Screwdriver range was crowned as one of the best products of 2017 .
The awards recognise the manufacturers and suppliers of innovative products , tools or timesaving solutions , which help electricians to get the job done efficiently , safely and professionally .
The C . K Stubby VDE Slim Screwdrivers feature a shorter length , making them ideal for use in confined spaces , and full VDE approval provides
the assurance that each is individually tested to 10,000v for safe working up to 1,000v .
Premium quality , chrome vanadium steel blades provide exceptional strength and durability while the slim shaft , allows access to recessed screws and fixings . Furthermore , anti-roll flats prevent the screwdriver from rolling off sloping surfaces .
Manufactured in Germany , the C . K Stubby VDE Slim Screwdrivers are available in four key tip types , the essential PZ2 , Slotted sizes 4.0mm and 5.5mm and Modulo (+/ - ) 2 , with tip type markings for easy identification .
Claire Griffiths , Product and Marketing Executive , C . K tools , comments : “ The C . K
Stubby VDE Screwdriver is one of a number of significant innovative launches from C . K tools this year . As with all our tool innovations , we work with end users to deliver tool solutions that are best suited to the actual work undertaken by professional tradesman . We are therefore extremely pleased our Stubby VDE Screwdriver has been recognised by professional electricians as one of the top products of 2017 .” Professional Electrician & Installer Magazine Editor , Richard Bowler said : “ Our annual awards are a great way to reward those companies that have come up with excellent ideas to help electrical installers and businesses overcome common problems in their
everyday work or open up new profit streams . The VDE Stubby Screwdrivers range from C . K tools is therefore a very worthy winner of one of our 2017 Top Product awards .”
Other industry-leading products launched by C . K tools this year include Europe ’ s first 100 % splinterproof cable rods , the C . K MightyRod PRO , and the slim yet tough , C . K dextroVDE Slim Screwdrivers .
www . ck-tools . com
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