2GIG Technologies Receives ETL Certification of Go!Control Security Console

) October 5, 2009 -- 2GIG Technologies today announced that following the successful testing of its Go!Control security console it has received ETL certification.

By receiving the ETL certificate of compliance, this provides another important step in 2GIG's progression

We believe this helps validate our commitment to providing state-of-the-art product offerings and will accelerate our introduction into the residential security and home energy/ management markets.

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The Intertek ETL Listed Alarm System Certification program helps to ensure safety and maintain the highest level of alarm system reliability for companies in the Life Safety and Security industry. Certification ensures full compliance with all federal, national and local standards and codes in both the United States and Canada.


"By receiving the ETL certificate of compliance, this provides another important step in 2GIG's progression," said Scott Simon, co-founder of 2GIG Technologies. "We believe this helps validate our commitment to providing state-of-the-art product offerings and will accelerate our introduction into the residential security and home energy/ management markets."    


The ETL certification of the Go!Control security console signifies that 2GIG meets or exceeds operational or safety industry standards in the following areas:


- UL 985: Requirements cover household fire warning system control units intended to be installed in accordance with the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
- UL 1023: Requirements cover burglar-alarm system units intended for use in residential applications.
- ANSI/SIA CP-01: Recommended design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices to reduce the incidence of false alarms.
- CAN/ULC - 5545: Canadian requirements for residential fire warning systems.
- CAN/ULC - 51023: Canadian requirements for household burglar alarm system units.


About Intertek
Intertek specializes in electrical product safety testing, EMC testing and benchmark performance testing. It is among the industry leaders in its scope of testing. It is among the industry leaders in its scope of testing and accreditations. With more than 70 offices and laboratories on six continents, it is a global presence leader and no other testing company offers the breadth of service, the technical expertise, and the client responsiveness that Intertek delivers. Intertek tests products including medical devices, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, household appliances, HVAC, lighting, and building products among many others.

About 2GIG Technologies
Formed in 2008 by former Honeywell Security veterans Lance Dean and Scott Simon, 2GIG Technologies is engaged in the business of manufacturing the most technologically-advanced residential security and home management solutions in the industry. 2GIG has developed and is currently manufacturing GO!Control - the first self-contained, all-in-one security and home management system panel complete with color LCD touchscreen. Addition information is available at www.2gig.com.


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