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Wireless Fire Alarm Systems
Wireless fire alarm systems do not rely on wired connections between the devices and the control panel. Instead, the devices communicate with the control panel wirelessly, typically using radio frequencies. This allows for more flexibility in terms of installation, as there is no need to run cables throughout the building.
In wireless fire alarm systems, devices such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual call points communicate with the control panel through wireless transceivers. These transceivers can be battery-powered or wired, and they send signals to the control panel when an alarm is triggered. The control panel then processes the signals and determines the appropriate response, such as sounding the alarm or activating third party connections such as sprinkler systems.
Wireless fire alarm systems can be either addressable or conventional. Addressable wireless systems can identify the exact location of an alarm event, while conventional systems only indicate that an alarm has occurred somewhere within the system. Wireless systems can also be integrated with other building safety systems, such as security systems or HVAC systems.
Wireless fire alarm systems are generally considered to be more flexible and cost-effective than wired systems, but they usually require additional components such as wireless transceivers to ensure proper signal strength and coverage throughout the building.
Apollo REACH is designed to solve challenging installation scenarios for structures with restricted or complex access and installation conditions such as listed buildings, out-buildings and temporary structures where wired installation or long site downtime is not possible.
From £2.47 Inc VATXPander is Apollo’s wireless intelligent fire detector range, designed for use in buildings and structures where electrical wiring installations are restricted or difficult. Sometimes this is due to the architecturally sensitive nature of buildings (such as listed buildings and stately homes that were not designed for the modern age), but there are other instances where the design of modern buildings does not lend itself to cable installations. This predicament also extends to open air sites and temporary structures which are not suitable for normal wired systems.
XPander provides a solution wirelessly through a network of individual detectors, call points, alarm devices and interfaces which communicate with the Apollo addressable loop using radio signals. An interface is connected to the loop just like any other device, such as an input/output unit. Every XPander product is assigned an address which is recognised by the fire control panel in the same way as the address of any hard-wired device.
From £0.23 Inc VATSmartCell is the latest wireless fire detection platform developed by EMS. An innovative and flexible system for small to medium size buildings, it is developed with simplicity in mind. SmartCell is a powerful system which has the capacity to support up to 64 wireless fire devices. A single device can incorporate both a heat and smoke detector, sounder and an EN54-23 visual alarm device in a single unit, yet is physically no larger than a traditional wired smoke detector.
Featuring optional “plug-in” connectivity using SIM and ethernet, SmartCell delivers instant information, via SMS or email, on system activity as well as diagnostic and service information. Additionally, there is a comprehensive and intuitive software package for installation and maintenance teams.
SmartCell has many unique features, one of which is the ability to interface with many non-fire products such as gas or flood detection. Using exclusive “information” zones, this enables users and service companies to have detailed information on a variety of safety equipment. Using a “deterministic” approach to design and installation, a SmartCell system can typically be deployed in less than a single day.
The EMS FireCell fire detection system was created and designed in the UK specifically to comply with the EN54-25 pan-European standard. It was developed following the EMS philosophy of excellence and is now the preferred option for wireless or hybrid technology deployments. FireCell is incredibly adaptable, scalable and straightforward to install, commission and maintain, making it an ideal solution for both small and large-scale installations.
From £30.89 Inc VATHochiki Ekho is a wireless based family of products which can be fully integrated into Hochiki’s renowned ESP intelligent hardwired system.
At the core of the system is the wireless Translator module. It is hard-wired to the fire alarm control panel loop and communicates continuously with the wireless devices. Wireless Expander modules are used to extend the radio mesh network, increasing the reach and capacity of the overall system.
Ekho is the next generation of hybrid wireless fire detection from Hochiki and supersedes the FIREwave system.
From £2.66 Inc VATThe Hyfire Static wireless fire system is a high-performance fire detection and alarm system that provides exceptional reliability and flexibility. It offers superior flexibility with its wireless technology that can be used individually to create fully wireless systems of any size or complexity. The wireless elements can also be combined with Hyfire wired products to create seamless hybrid solutions. The system is designed and manufactured to the latest British and European standards and has received third-party approvals ensuring it delivers high levels of safety and reliability.
From £4.25 Inc VAT
