The best of both worlds - Wired and Radio
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
XPander - Wire-Free devices on a Wired system
Wire-Free fire alarm devices on a wired loop
Radio devices that can now be connected to an existing fire detection system running the world class Apollo XP95 protocol.
If the panel that is installed runs this protocol then the XPander product can be used.
WFP are at the forefront of utilising technology to the benefit of our customers and are pleased to announce that following an evaluation period and full product training by the manufacturer we can now offer a hybrid solution for our customers.
- Temporary building works
- Temporary buildings within schools
- Aesthetically sensitive buildings
- Asbestos issues affecting a wired solution
XPander is a system in which individual detectors, call points and alarm devices communicate with the XP95 loop by radio signals. An interface is connected to the loop in the same way as any other interface, such as an Input/Output Unit.
Radio on wired
Every XPander device is assigned an address and this address is recognised by the control panel in the same way as is the address of any device connected directly to the loop wiring.
The XPander range consists of:
- Optical Smoke Detector
- Multisensor Smoke Detector
- A1R Heat Detector
- CS Heat Detector
- Sounder
- Sounder Beacon
- Manual Call Point
- Interface Module
