EMS FireCell Syncro AS 1 Loop 16 Zone Addressable Fire Panel (FC-A80161M2)

The EMS FireCell Syncro AS (FC-A80161M2) is a 1 loop, 16 zone open protocol addressable fire control panel. It is compatible with the EMS FireCell wireless system, including the Fusion RLM, and can host up to 126 wireless FireCell devices on its loop, making it suitable for wireless and hybrid wired/wireless installations.

The panel can be networked to form larger systems, either hardwired over RS485 using the optional network card or wirelessly using FireCell Radio Network Communicators (RNCs). It is surface mounted, supplied with an enable keyswitch and excludes standby batteries.

Key features

• 1 detection loop, 16 zones with zonal LED indicators
• Up to 126 wireless FireCell devices per loop
• Stores the last 500 events in the event log
• Powerful and versatile cause and effect programming
• Programmable inputs, relays and sounder circuits
• Integrated power supply
• RS485 networking of up to 64 panels via optional network card
• Radio networking of up to 16 panels via network card and FireCell RNCs
• Third-party EN certified

Technical specifications

• Part number: FC-A80161M2 (Syncro AS, 1 loop 16 zone)
• Enclosure: steel, 1.2 mm BMT, RAL 9001 cream
• IP rating: IP30, indoor use only
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 385 x 310 x 90 mm
• Weight: 6 kg (standard panel)
• Mains supply: 230 VAC; mains fuse 1.6 A
• PSU DC rating: 24 VDC 3 A
• Standby batteries: 2 x 12 V lead acid (not included; see EMS document MK153 for sizing)
• Detection loop: 400 mA, XP95 protocol
• Auxiliary 24 VDC output: fused at 500 mA
• Fire, fault and alarm contacts: volt-free, 1 A at 30 VDC
• 2 x programmable relays: volt-free, 1 A at 30 VDC
• 4 x sounder circuits: each fused at 1 A (total load 2 A)
• Remote inputs (switched -ve): silence, fault, reset, alert and evacuate
• Serial ports: RS232, 9-pin D-type
• Configuration: Loop Explorer software, download via FC-000-KEN programming lead
• Approvals: EN54-2 and EN54-4 (KM 73505)