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Facts panel
Equipment	FM4040
Product group	Class 6 wirefree receiver interface
Application	Allows ANY wired panel with spare zones to be used with our Class 6 detection devices
Manufacturer	FM Electronics Ltd
Address	12 – 14 Forest Vale Road, Cinderford, Glos GL14 2PH
Telephone	01594 827070
Fax	01594 827066
E-mail	sales@fmelectronics.co.uk
Available from	Direct from manufacturer, Gardiner Security, Faraday Security Distribution, CSD
Trade price	£85 (ex VAT)
Technology	Class 6 radio, VHF frequency, using frequency modulation combined with a narrow band (typically 18KHz)
Maximum (free space) radio range	100 or 500m, depending on transmitter used
Zones	8 + Fire + PA
Zone expansion	No (but multiple interfaces can be used on the same wired system)
Engineering log	Last 8 events
User log	No
Provision for printer	No
Outputs	11 clean contact (zones + tamper) 5 comms & radio signal strength
Programmable	Clean contacts can be
options	individually programmed to latch be timed or follow the input signal
Size in mm	270W 155H 80D
Housing material	Polycarbonate
Power supply voltage required	9 – 16v DC
Max current consumption	200mA
Warranty	2 years

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