FireAlert Smoke Alarm System - FA40 RCIE
Brooks FA40 is a 4-zone RCIE, designed specifically to meet the requirements of AS 1670.6:2023 and NCC Specifications 23 for residential care buildings such as community housing and aged care facilities.
The FA40 user interface displays the specific alarm type that has initiated the fire alarm through dedicated LED indicators. This critical feature allows occupants to understand the nature and location of the fire alarm, which in turn, identifies the urgency and the most appropriate exit strategy.
The FA40 manages up to 40 fire alarm devices across 4-zones and is compatible with the full range of FireAlert devices.
The Brooks FA40 system not only allows for ease of installation and operation, but has inbuilt features such as:
- Device type identification for alarm priority with individual LED indicators for smoke, heat, and multi-sensor conditions
- Visual system status indicators for power, fire, fault, and disabled conditions
- Zone-specific fault indication for targeted troubleshooting
- Easi-fit FA000 mounting base for ease of installation and servicing of alarm devices
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Four zone circuits with up to 10 devices per zone (40 devices total)
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Device type identification for alarm priority with individual LED indicators for smoke, heat, and multi-sensor conditions
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Individual zone and common alarm/fault indication
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Comprehensive fault monitoring including open circuit, short circuit, earth fault, PSU fault, and device removal detection
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User-friendly controls: Silence Buzzer, Locate Alarm, Silence Alarm, and Reset functions
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Two-tier access control with key switch for user and technician levels
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ACF (Ancillary Control Function) inhibit capability for maintenance operations
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Battery-backed operation with automatic charging and supervision (24V standby system)
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Dedicated alarm priority outputs (P1 for heat/MCP, P2 for smoke)
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Visual system status indicators for power, fire, fault, and disabled conditions
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Automatic re-sound feature for new alarm zones
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Zone-specific fault indication for targeted troubleshooting
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Easi-fit FA000 mounting base for ease of installation and servicing of alarm devices
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Supports FA016 smoke & FA014 heat
| Model Number: | FA40 |
| Voltage Primary: | 195 / 253V AC, 1.3A |
| Secondary/System Voltage: | 2 x 12V 9Ah Fire Rated SLA batteries |
| Ambient Temp (C°) Operating Storage: | -0℃ to +40℃ (indoor use only) |
| Ambient humidity (% RH): | Maximum 90, non-condensing |
| Enclosure Material: | UL 94 V-0 Fire rated plastic (Full compound ABS) |
| Ingress Protection Rating (estimated): | IP30 |
| Size H x W x D (mm): | 450mmH X 350mmW X 123mmD |
| Weight - (g): | 4kg, excluding batteries. 9kg with 2 x 12V 9Ah batteries |
| Colour: | White |
| Warranty: | 12 months |
| Approvals: | Designed to meet the requirements of AS 7240.2:2018, AS 7240.4:2018 |
FA40 RCIE provides four zone circuits, with each zone supporting up to 10 fire alarm devices for a system maximum of 40 devices.
COMPATIBLE WITH;
- FA014 - Heat Alarm
- FA016 - Smoke Alarm
- FA000 - Easi-fit FA Base
