EMS FireCell FCX-500-444, FireCell FCX-500-004 Installation 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.

6 Fix to the Wall

4 Optional PCB Removal

5 Remove Cable Entry Points

Drill the cable entry
points as necessary.

1

2

3

4

5

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

Fire Alarm Control

3 Mounting Location Guidelines

Ensure the Radio Hub is not
installed within 2m of other
wireless or electrical
equipment (not including the
Control Panel).

Ensure the Radio Hub is not
installed within 0.6m of any
metal work.

POWER
FAULT

0.6m

2m

Control

Panel

Radio

Hub

Remove the three circled retaining screws, before unclipping
the PCB.

TX

RESET

LOGONRXBACK

HEALTHY

FAULT

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

ATTENTION

OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS

FOR HANDLING

ELECTROSTATIC

SENSITIVE

1

2 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

FAULT

SYSTEM

FAULT

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TX

RESET

RX

BACK

HEALTHY

FAU LT

SYS FAULT

RF1 RF2

TX

RX

TX

RESET

LOGON

RX

BACK

HEALTHY

FAULT

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

Operating
Temperature -10°C to 55°C

Storage
Temperature 5°C to 30°C

Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing

Operating Voltage 17 to 28Vdc

Typical Operating
Current 24mA@24Vdc loop powered (1st loop)

+7mA per each connected loop

IP Rating IP54

Operating Frequency 868MHz

Output Transmitter
Power 0 - 14 dBm (0 - 25 mW)

Dimensions 270mm (W) 205mm (H) 75mm (D)

Weight 0.95kg

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 the radio equipment type FireCell
Radio Hub 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 Certificate 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

FAULT

SYSTEM
FAULT

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 (Doc Ref: MK98) for details of
compatible FireCell devices and full programming information.

Free to download from
www.emsgroup.co.uk

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Manufacturer EMS Ltd. Technology House, Herne Bay, Kent,
CT6 8JZ, United Kingdom

Year of
manufacture See devices serial number label

Regulatory InformationSpecification

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