EMS FireCell Red Ceiling Mounted VAD (Head Only) (FC-323-CA2)

The EMS FireCell Red Ceiling Mounted Beacon (VAD) head, part number FC-323-CA2, is the visual alarm device head only for the FireCell wireless fire system. It fits the red FireCell wireless sounder base (FC-171-002, sold separately), which provides the radio link and batteries, and gives individual addressing at the fire control panel. It works with FireCell systems, including the Fusion RLM.

The flash rate is selectable between 0.5 Hz and 1 Hz on the beacon, and the head can be locked into the wireless module.

Key features

• EN54-23 visual alarm device (beacon) head for the FireCell wireless base
• Selectable 0.5 Hz / 1 Hz flash rate
• Anti tamper locking into the wireless module
• Individual addressing at the fire control panel
• Third party EN certified

Technical specifications

• Part number: FC-323-CA2 (red ceiling beacon head only)
• Compatible base: FC-171-002 red wireless sounder base (sold separately)
• Beacon category / coverage: C-3-15 / 337 m³
• Flash rate: 0.5 Hz / 1 Hz (selectable)
• Beacon element: 17 to 60 VDC, operating at 18 VDC; 40 mA max. at 1 Hz flash rate
• Power supply (in wireless base): 3 x AA alkaline (Panasonic LR6AD Powerline / Varta 4006 Industrial) and 3 x C alkaline (Panasonic LR14AD Powerline / Varta 4014 Industrial)
• Operating frequency: 868 MHz; output power auto adjusting 0 to 14 dBm (0 to 25 mW)
• Operating temperature: -10 to +55 °C; storage: 5 to 30 °C
• Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
• IP rating: IP54; Type A indoor use
• Dimensions (complete device): 120 mm diameter x 145 mm depth
• Weight (complete device): 0.65 kg
• Approvals: EN54-23 and EN54-25 (0359-CPR-00292)