The BiWire Flexi panel combines two technologies to provide a truly versatile fire safety solution.
The panel can be configured to allow either two-wire or conventional devices to work on a zone. Each zone is individually configurable so a mixture of types can therefore be installed on the same system. This provides you with the flexibility to utilise all the time-saving benefits of a two-wire system with the ability to use a wide range of conventional devices, where required.
It shares the same straightforward, intuitive interface as the 8 Zone conventional panel, providing a proven solution for simple programming and maintenance. The BiWire Flexi fire alarm system is certified to EN54 parts 2 and 4 and is designed to meet the recommendations of BS 5839.
Whether you are fitting out a building extension, retrofitting an outdated system with limited knowledge of the original installation or looking to benefit from the cost and time benefits of two-wire technology on a new build and still want to utilise conventional devices; BiWire Flexi gives you the power to adapt the system to the site. Projects change, your panel doesn't have to.
2 Zone BiWire Flexi panel | EFBW2FLEXI | |
4 Zone BiWire Flexi panel | EFBW4FLEXI | |
8 Zone BiWire Flexi panel | EFBW8FLEXI |
Power Specification (2x MB512 batteries required. Batteries not included) | ||
Input Voltage Range: | 18.75 - 30.7V | |
Maximum Current Drawn From Battery: | 2.7A | |
Zone Circuits | ||
Number of Zones: | 2 / 4 / 8 | |
Devices Per Zone: | BiWire Mode: Max of 32 BiWire Detectors and Manual Call Points, total loading including BiWire sounders cannot exceed 200mA in alarm Conventional Mode: Max 32 Conventional Detectors and Manual Call Points Intrinsically Safe Conventional Mode: Max of 10 intrinsically Safe Detectors and Manual Call Point |
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Maximum Loading per Zone: | 200mA | |
Standby Zone Voltage: | Vmin 19Vdc Vmax 23Vdc |
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Alarm Zone Voltage: | Vmin 31Vdc Vmax 33Vdc |
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Fuse Protection Per Zone: | 250mA PTC | |
End of Line Termination: | BiWire Zones: EOLM-3 Only Standard Conventional Zones: EOLM-1 only Intrinsically Safe Zones: 6K8 resistor |
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Conventional Sounder Circuits | ||
Number of Sounder Circuit: | BiWire Flexi 2 & 4 zone panels: 2 conventional sounder circuits BiWire Flexi 8 zone panel: no conventional sounder circuits if all zones are in BiWire mode BiWire Flexi 8 zone panel: 2 conventional sounder circuits if up to 4 zones are in conventional mode BiWire Flexi 8 zone panel: 4 conventional sounder circuits if 5 or more zones are in conventional mode |
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Maximum Loading Per Circuit: | 500mA | |
Fuse Protection Per Circuit: | 500mA PTC | |
End of Line Termination: | 6K8 Resistor | |
Unmonitored Outputs | ||
Fire, Fault, Interlink Relay: | Type - Volt-Free, Single Pole Double Throw Rating - 30V DC, 1A Fuse - 500mA PTC |
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Auxiliary Output: | V - 18.15-30.7V Imax - 50mA Fuse - 50mA PTC |
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Unmonitored Inputs | ||
Class Change: | Open Circuit - Normal Panel Operation Short Circuit - Activate All Sounders |
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Communications Ports | ||
Repeater Port (use of this port is outside the scope of EN54): | Type - RS485 Nodes - 1 |
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Environmental | ||
Operating Temperature: | -5°C to +40°C | |
Relative Humidity (Non-condensing): | 93% +/-3% | |
IP Rating: | IP30 | |
Mechanical | ||
Weight (excluding batteries): | 2.25kg | |
Materials: | PC ABS Front and Rear | |
Cabling | ||
Cable Access: | 29 x 20mm drill positions - Slots for rear cable entry |
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Cable Type: | Firetuf FT120 / FP200 Cable type 2 core 1.5mm, screened fire rated cable, 500m (Max per zone) |
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Compliance | ||
Standards: | EN54 Part 2 CIE & Part 4 PSE, BS5839-pt1 |