EMS fireCell FCX-500-004 User manual

Radio Hub
Installation Guide
1 Pre installation
FCX-500-004
FCX-500-444
4 Loop Radio Hub
4 Loop Radio Hub c/w Remote Aerial Facility
2 Components
Part no Product description
!
Installation must conform to applicable local installation
codes and
should only be installed by a fully trained
competent person.
Ensure the radio hub is located as per the site survey.
Refer to step 3 to ensure optimised wireless performance.
I
f using remote aerials with this product, refer to the remote
aerial installation manual for more information.
This device contains electronics that may be susceptible to
damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Take appropriate
precautions when handling electronic boards.
6 Fix to the wall
4 Optional PCB removal
5 Remove cable entry points
Drill the cable entry
points as necessary.
12345
4x corner covers 4x lid screws 1x radio hub lid
1x radio hub PCB 1x radio hub back box
= DO NOT use
= Available cable
entry points
FIRE
FireAlarm Control
3 Mounting location guidelines
Ensure the radio hub is not
installed within 2 m of other
wireless or electrical
equipment (not including the
control panel).
Ensure the radio hub is not
installed within 0.6 m of any
metal work.
POWER
FAULT
0.6 m
2 m
Control
panel
Radio
hub
Remove the three circled retaining screws, before unclipping
the PCB.
TX
RESET LOGON
RX
BACK
HEALTHY
FA U LT
SYS FAULT
LOOP 1
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP 2
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP 3
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP 4
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
RF1 RF2
TX
RX
12 3
4 5
For optimum wireless
performance,the
following must be
observed:
All five circled
fixing positions
are available for
use.
The key hole can
also be used for
locating and
fixing where
required.
RADIO HUB
POWER
FA U LT
SYSTEM
FA U LT
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TX
RESET
RX
BACK
HEALTHY
FA U LT
SYS FAULT
LOOP 1
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP 2
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
RF1 RF2
TX
RX
TX
RESET LOGON
RX
BACK
HEALTHY
FAU LT
SYS FAULT
LOOP1
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP2
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP3
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
LOOP4
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
RF1 RF2
TX
RX
Operating
temperature -10 to +55 °C
Storage
temperature 5°C to 30°C
Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing
Operating voltage 17 to 28 VDC
Typical operating
current 24 mA at 24 VDC loop powered (first loop)
+7 mA per each connected loop
IP rating IP54
Operating frequency 868 MHz
Output transmitter
power 0 to 14 dBm (0 to 25 mW)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 270 x 205 x 75 mm
Weight 0.95 kg
Location Type A: for indoor use
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive):
Products marked with this symbol cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the
European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon purchase of
equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information
see www.recyclethis.info
European Union
directives
EMS declares that this device is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address:
www.emsgroup.co.uk
Approved to EN54-18:2005. Fire detection and fire alarm
systems. Part 18: Input/output devices.
EN54-25:2008. Incorporating corrigenda
September 2010 and March 2012. Fire detection
and fire alarm systems. Part 25: Components using
radio links.
Certification
Certification body
CPR DoP 0359-CPR-0028
9 Configuration
The radio hub’s programming and loop address are configured
within the menu structure of the radio hub.
8 Applying power
Apply power to the control panel. The normal LED states for the
radio hub are as below:
10 Close radio hub
Ensure that the radio hub PCB is correctly inserted and that
the PCB retaining screws are refitted.
Refit the radio hub lid, ensuring the LEDs are not damaged by
the light pipe when refitting.
POWER
FA U LT
SYSTEM
FA U LT RADIO HUB
Healthy LED - green LED will be on.
Fault LED - yellow LED will be off.
Sys fault LED - yellow LED will be off.
7 Connection wiring
Loop cables should only be
passed via the access
points available.
Flame retardant cable
glands must be used.
DO NOT leave excess cable
in the radio hub.
Repeat for
loops 2, 3
and 4 if used.
Radio hub loop 1 connection
+-
Control panel
Loop 1
LOOP 1
+
-
IN OUT
+
-
LOOP 2
+
-
IN OUT IN OUT
+
-
+-
OUT IN
Refer to the programming manual (MK98) for details of compat-
ible FireCell devices and full programming information.
Free to download from
www.emsgroup.co.uk
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Manufacturer Carrier Manufacturing Polska Sp. Z o.o. Ul.
Kolejowa 24. 39-100 Ropczyce, Poland
Year of
manufacture See devices serial number label
Regulatory informationSpecification
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