AMPAC Manual Call Points

## Current Designs

### Intelligent Manual Call Point (Apollo)

Known simply as "Intelligent Manual Call Point", this MCP was introduced in 2022 as the new default call-point option for Addressable systems. This is a European-style call-point made by Apollo. Like many Euro-style call points, it is very easy to use - just lift the flap and bush the black dot - and can be easily tested and reset using a special key. Currently, this call-point is only available on Addressable systems.

### ACP-02

This is the main plastic-based MCP that AMPAC offers, and it is used on almost all new AMPAC systems. Instead of breaking the glass, pushing it causes it to drop down out of the way, providing access so the switch. The advantage to this design is that it can be re-set with a key, without needing to unscrew the whole unit (like you have to with SnapGlaze or Break-Glass MCPs). These Call-Points may look nice, but are incredibly flawed, as it is very hard to operate these, as was demonstrated in a YouTube Video. As well as this is the fact that the inside is black makes the tiny switch hard to see.

### ACP-03 "Break Glass"

These are typical "Break Glass - Switch Down" MCPs. These are probably the oldest call-points that are still in production today. It is also possible to find ACP-03's with a white inside, rather than the usual black. I have also found one branded as "Pertronic", which most likely came from the 80's or 90's before Pertronic started making their own call-points.

### Current ACP-03:

The current version of the ACP-03 only comes unbranded, with no custom names. These are not often used on new systems, rather they are often used to replace older MCPs.

Super Rare: The only example I've found with red writing and a red switch!
### Original ACP-03:

The original version of the ACP-03 came in many different designs and styles, as many different companies used the ACP-03 and had them custom-branded for their company, such as Trident, Chloride, Pertronic (Firetronix) and more. Sometimes the custom name was sometimes achieved via a sticker.

### ACP-05 (Cooper-Fulleon)

This is yet another European design MCP that is available for the NZ market. This is protected by a plastic flap, in accordance with NZ guidelines. This MCP is made by Cooper-Fulleon and is marketed by AMPAC as the "ACP-05". These are usually used as "weatherproof" call-points, and are often found in outdoor or exposed areas, such as multi-story car parks.

## Disused Designs

### VERY RARE - Old Circle MCP (Ampac???)

This is an extremely rare old circle-shaped MCP. I first found these at the old Wakefield Hospital, which is currently awaiting re-building. Looking at the round design and the label inside, the look like they were made by Ampac (and the bells at this location are also made by Ampac, and there are a number of Ampac ACP-03's here).

I have since found some more of these as a shopping village in Karori.

## Emergency Door Release

### Ampac ACP-03 Emergency Door Release

I've only ever seen one of these. This is a white ACP-03 that has been re-purposed as an EDR.

### Ampac ACP-03 combined EDR & Release Button

This is a very clever device! A lot buildings have buttons that you press to open the doors to exit when they're locked after hours, which is there in addition to the Emergency Release. Ampac has very cleverly combined both into one unit.

## Function Switches

### Ampac ACP-03 Panel Switch

Like many MCP's, the Ampac ACP-03 can be modified for panel functions, usually mounted on the back of the alarm panel. the first is a white one, with the usual switch. the second is a red one, which has a control knob in place of the switch.

### Ampac ACP-03 "Silence Alarm"

This is a normal ACP-03 being used as a Silence Alarm switch.

## Fuel Pump Emergency Stop

### Ampac ACP-03

These were found at another unmanned fuel station (Pak n Save). These are modified ACP-03s that have a special STOP button inside. The button is pressed to cut the fuel pumps in the event of an emergency. It can only be reset with a key.