The EMS FireCell Radio Cluster Communicator (RCC), part number FC-555-001, is the 230 VAC mains-powered remote transceiver node for the FireCell wireless fire system. Each RCC supports up to 31 wireless FireCell devices and reports to the FireCell Hub either directly or through other RCCs (up to four hops), extending wireless coverage across the building.
It is third-party EN certified and uses diversity aerials, Smart Cluster Technology and 32-channel selection for fast, reliable wireless communication. The standby battery is sold separately.
Key features
- Smart Cluster Technology
- Internal diversity aerials
- Dual-band 868 MHz operation with 32 radio channel selection
- Up to 31 FireCell devices per RCC
- Reports direct to the Hub or via other RCCs, up to four hops
- 230 VAC operated with integral PSU and battery backup
- Optional external aerials available (remote aerial version is FC-555-331)
- Third-party EN certified
Technical specifications
- Part number: FC-555-001 (230 VAC RCC c/w PSU)
- Power supply: 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
- Standby battery: 1 x 6 V 5 Ah lead acid (SSB SB5-6 or Casil CA650-V0), sold separately
- Battery standby time: 72 hours (EMS recommends replacing the battery every 3 years if 72 hours standby is required)
- Current consumption: 44 mA (normal operation), 55.5 mA (mains disconnected)
- Operating frequency: 868 MHz
- Output transmitter power: 0 to 14 dBm (0 to 25 mW)
- Radio range: up to 1250 m (clear line of sight)
- Signalling protocol: X
- Operating temperature: -10 to +55 °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: 1.9 kg with battery, 1.15 kg without battery
- Approvals: EN54-4, EN54-18 and EN54-25 (CPR 0359-CPR-0046)
