Global Fire OCTO+ 4 Loop Fire Control Panel (OCTO-4)

The Global Fire Equipment (GFE) OCTO+ is a compact analogue addressable fire alarm control panel from the Chameleon range. This version is fitted for 4 loops. It is certified to EN 54-2 and EN 54-4 and suits small to large buildings, or sites with several areas, that need detailed cause-and-effect programming.

It works with GFE and ZEOS addressable loop devices and GFE ancillary modules. It can also be networked with other GFE Chameleon panels over RS422 or fibre-optic links, with Ethernet interfaces as a further option.

Key features

• Addressable panel expandable from 1 to 4 loops; surface or recessed mounting
• Chameleon peer-to-peer, multi-master networking for up to 32 panels, networkable with G-One, GEKKO and NODE+ panels
• Repeater connection via RS422, fibre optic or TCP/IP
• Up to 95 VULCAN 2 addressable ultra-low-current base sounders per loop (32 address limit); 32 individually programmable sounder addresses
• Full self-addressing device support; available with the ZEOS digital protocol
• 384 programmable zones, 512 sounder groups and 512 I/O groups, with 16 integrated fire zone LEDs
• 2 fire relays (change-over), 1 fault relay (NC) and 2 individually programmable conventional alarm outputs
• Remote access via GFE ODYSSEY graphics software and BMS integration via Modbus
• Programmed on site from the keypad or with CHAMELEON CONNECTOR PC software over USB
• Multiple menu-selectable languages and installer-friendly auto-learn

Technical specifications

• Loops: expandable from 1 to 4 (this version: 4 loops); 250 devices per loop (125 address limit)
• Mains supply: 90 V to 253 V AC, 50 Hz, 65 W
• Primary DC supply: 28.5 V DC at 2.4 A max.
• Secondary supply: 21.6 V DC min. to 27.2 V DC max.; battery charger 27.5 V DC
• Internal batteries: 2 x 12 V 12 Ah max.
• Quiescent current (no devices): 64 mA
• Auxiliary power output: 2 x 24 V DC 300 mA / up to 1 x 24 V switched output
• Loop output current: max. 165 mA per loop quiescent / max. 900 mA per loop peak
• Loop topology: Class A or Class B
• Loop/sounder cable: fire resistant 2 x 1.5 mm² (max. 1200 m) or 2 x 2.5 mm² (max. 2000 m)
• Conventional sounder circuits: 500 mA for circuits A + B
• Relays: 2 x fire (change-over) and 1 x fault, each rated 2 A at 30 V DC / 0.5 A at 120 V AC / 0.25 A at 240 V AC resistive
• Display: high-contrast blue backlit graphical LCD, 240 x 64 pixels
• Communication: 3 x configurable communication ports; USB type B for software
• BMS outputs: ODYSSEY graphics software, TCP IP-WEB remote monitoring, Modbus RTU, ESPA 4.4.4
• Event log: 10,000 events
• Operating/storage temperature: -10°C to +50°C; humidity max. 85% RH non-condensing
• Ingress protection / material: IP30 / ABS
• Dimensions: 345 (L) x 375 (H) x 139 (W) mm
• Weight: 7.5 kg (10.5 kg including batteries)
• Certification: EN 54-2 and EN 54-4 (1328-CPR-0786); UKCA 0359-UKCA-CPR-00233