EMS FireCell FC-323-CA1 User Manual

Introduction
This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the programming of the EMS FireCell Wireless System.
Note: this revision is intended for use with Rev 3 Software FireCell Systems, as previous versions of Radio
Hub menu structures will slightly vary. Refer to the Issue 13 of this document, when using FireCell
Systems with Rev 2 software.
The EMS FireCell System comprises of Radio Hub capable of receiving information from a maximum of
31 EMS Radio Cluster Communicators (RCCs). The RCCs are each capable of receiving information from
up to 31 wireless devices. The wireless devices include Smoke, Heat and Rate of Rise detectors, along
with manual call points, sounders, sounder beacons, input/output units, combined sounder/detectors
and combined sounder strobe/detectors.
The communication between devices to RCC and RCCs to Radio Hub is bidirectional and utilises the 868
MHz frequency. The maximum amount of Radio Hops between RCCs and the Radio Hub is four. This is
shown overleaf in the system overview.
The Radio Hub communicates to an XP95 protocol compatible Fire Alarm Control panel, via its loop
wiring connections.
An LCD display is provided on the Radio Hub along with function buttons, to allow programming and
diagnostics to be carried out for all associated devices and RCCs.
The RCC is a wireless device requiring only a mains power connection. The unit transmits data from up
to 31 wireless devices to the Radio Hub, which in turn passes this information to the Fire Alarm Control
Panel.
Should any future wireless equipment installations be carried out on site, please contact EMS Technical
Support with proposed equipment frequencies and locations, so advice can be given and therefore
ensure no detrimental eects are encountered with the systems performance.
System Overview
FIRE
Fire Alarm Control
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
Control Panel
Radio Hub
RCC
POWER
FAULT
RCC
POWER
FAULT
RCC
POWER
FAULT
RCC
POWER
FAULT
RCC
POWER
FAULT
RCC
Hop 1
Hop 1
Hop 2
Hop 2 Hop 3 Hop 4
31 Devices per RCC
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Radio Detector Base
PRESS HERE TO
LOG ON
IDENT
31 Devices per RCC
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Radio Detector Base
PRESS HERE TO
LOG ON
IDENT
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EMS FireCell FC-323-CA1 Specifications

General

Brand	EMS
Model	FireCell FC-323-CA1
Category	Fire Alarms
Language	English