EMS FireCell Wireless Radio Cluster Communicator with Remote Aerial Facility 230V AC (V3) (FC-555-331-V3)

The EMS FireCell Radio Cluster Communicator (RCC) with Remote Aerial Facility, 230 VAC version, part number FC-555-331, is a mains-powered remote transceiver node for the FireCell wireless fire system. Each RCC accommodates up to 31 wireless FireCell devices and can report directly to the FireCell Hub or via other RCCs (up to four hops).

This version has an integral PSU and the remote aerial facility, allowing optional external aerials to be connected. The standby battery is sold separately.

Key features

• Smart Cluster Technology
• Internal diversity aerials plus remote aerial facility
• 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
• Third party EN certified

Technical specifications

• Part number: FC-555-331 (230 VAC RCC c/w remote aerial facility and PSU)
• Power supply: 220 to 240 VAC
• Standby battery: 1 x 6 V 5 Ah lead acid (SSB SB5-6 or Casil CA650-V0), sold separately
• Battery standby: 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
• Radio range: up to 1250 m (clear line of sight)
• Signalling protocol: X
• Operating temperature: -10 to 55 °C
• 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 (0359-CPR-0046)