EMS FireCell 4 Loop Wireless Radio Hub with Remote Aerial Facility (V3) (FCX-500-444-V3)

The EMS FireCell 4 Loop Radio Hub with Remote Aerial Facility (FCX-500-444) connects the FireCell wireless system to the fire control panel’s XP95 loop. Working with FireCell Radio Cluster Communicators (RCCs), it forms a wireless infrastructure that can accommodate up to 504 wireless FireCell devices when connected to four loops.

The Hub is powered from the loop and is designed to be close coupled above the control panel. This version includes the remote aerial facility for installations that need external aerials.

Key features

• Connects to up to four XP95 protocol loops
• Up to 31 RCCs
• Up to 504 wireless FireCell devices when connected to four loops
• Smart Cluster Technology with internal diversity aerials
• Dual-band 868 MHz operation with 32 radio channel selection
• Remote aerial facility for optional external aerials
• XP95 loop powered
• Third-party EN certified

Technical specifications

• Part number: FCX-500-444 (4 Loop Radio Hub c/w Remote Aerial Facility)
• Operating voltage: 17 to 28 VDC (loop powered)
• Operating current: Loop 1 27 mA typical / 63 mA max; Loops 2 to 4 4 mA per connected loop
• Operating frequency: 868 MHz
• Output transmitter power: 0 to 14 dBm (0 to 25 mW)
• Signalling protocol: X; panel protocol: XP
• Operating temperature: -10 to +55 °C
• Storage temperature: 5 to 30 °C
• Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
• IP rating: IP54, indoor use only
• Colour: RAL 9003 signal white
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 270 x 205 x 85 mm
• Weight: 0.95 kg
• Approvals: EN54-18 and EN54-25 (CPR 0359-CPR-0028)