EMS FireCell Wireless Sounder Detector Base (FCX-191-000)

The EMS FireCell FCX-191-000 is the wireless combined sounder/detector base for the FireCell wireless fire alarm system. Fitted with one of the FireCell detector heads, it creates a single wireless device that both detects fire and sounds the alarm, individually addressed at the fire control panel.

Key features

• Accepts interchangeable FireCell detector heads: multisensor (FCX-174-001), A1R heat (FCX-175-001), CS heat (FCX-176-001) or optical smoke (FCX-177-001)
• Dual band 868MHz radio with auto-adjusting power output
• 32 selectable sounder tones (9 approved to EN 54-3) with volume control
• Integrated audio monitoring
• Individual addressing at the fire control panel
• Anti-tamper locking mechanism and FasTest detector maintenance feature
• Sounder switches off after a maximum of 30 minutes of activation to conserve battery life
• Compatible with the EMS FireCell system, including the Fusion RLM
• Note: supplied as the sounder/detector base only; detector head sold separately

Technical specifications

• Part number: FCX-191-000 (sounder/detector base only)
• Frequency: 868MHz, dual band
• Radio range: Up to 1,250m (clear line of sight)
• Output power: 0 to 14dBm (auto adjusting)
• Signalling protocol: X
• Batteries: 3 x AA alkaline and 3 x C alkaline (Panasonic Powerline / Varta Industrial)
• Sound output: Up to 99.5dB(A) at 1m as dispatched; low setting typically 10dB lower
• Dimensions (with multisensor detector): 146mm diameter x 100mm depth
• Weight: 0.7kg
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 55°C
• Ingress protection: IP23, indoor use only
• Standards: EN 54-3 and EN 54-25; EN 54-5 / EN 54-7 with the appropriate detector head