Auxiliary radio communications systems (ARCS)

[defishu]

Hi everyone

A question about the arc system for fire alarm. Anyone has a idea about how many fire alarm control panels(fire command center) the Radio amplification unit (RAU)can handle? I have 4 fire alarm control panels need to connect to it... I am afraid the machine can not handle it. Anyone please help. thanks.

 

[ron]

Typically the FACP does not connect to the ARC system other than to monitor for trouble.

The ARC will have one radio amplification unit that will be monitored for trouble by the FACP and an ARC Dedicated Radio Console at the Fire Command Console.

 

[Felix Rudiak]

Hi everyone

A question about the arc system for fire alarm. Anyone has a idea about how many fire alarm control panels(fire command center) the Radio amplification unit (RAU)can handle? I have 4 fire alarm control panels need to connect to it... I am afraid the machine can not handle it. Anyone please help. thanks.

Usually you do not connect the FACP to RAU. There are few dry contacts alarms (between 6 to 8) that may connected from the ARCS to the FA where applicable.