Hochiki Ekho, The future of fire alarm
A New Generation of Hybrid Wireless Fire Detection
Ekho is a wireless based family of products which can be fully integrated into Hochiki’s renowned ESP intelligent hardwired system.
At the core of the system is the wireless Translator module. It is hard-wired to the fire alarm control panel loop and communicates continuously with the wireless devices. Wireless Expander modules are used to extend the radio mesh network, increasing the reach and capacity of the overall system.
Self-Configuring Mesh Network
The Ekho Expander modules create a self-configuring mesh network, which constantly relays field device signals back to the Translator module. Each wireless device determines which Expander has the strongest signal path and automatically connects to it. The Expander mesh network guarantees an “always on” connection between the wireless devices and the Translator/fire control panel.
| Self-Configuring Mesh provides: | Advantages for installers |
· High level of reliability · Automatically adapting to changing operating conditions: all devices automatically choose a parent expander, depending on the quality of connection · A simple design and commissioning process | · Simplified design and planning process · Faster commissioning process · Less time on site. |
3-step protection from interference
1- Increasing the effective radiated power
2- Decreasing the time interval between signals
3- Switching to a backup frequency channel
APPLICATIONS
The Ekho range is adaptable to a broad range of environments
- Castles
- Churches
- Museums
- Modular Construction
- Remote Buildings
- Asbestos sites
- Temporary structures
- Banks
- Aesthetically sensitive interiors
- Concrete structures
- Historic / protected buildings
- Prisons
- Hotels
- Offices
Standards & Approvals
• Quality Management System ISO 9001
• EN54-25 Approved
• Constancy of Performance 0051-CPR-1916
• RED Compliant
• Ekho technology proven in over 150,000 projects
