Kidde Commercial has launched a new addition to its range of fire detection systems.
The EXCELLENCE SmartCell Gateway is a wireless system which can fully integrate with an addressable panel protocol.
Integrating wireless devices with addressable panels
As part of the EXCELLENCE fire detection ecosystem, it is purpose built to connect SmartCell wireless devices with the wired Kidde Commercial addressable system.
This fully integrated solution allows for hybrid installations, combining both wired and wireless components, which the company says offers flexibility, performance and scalability.
Each gateway is loop-powered, offers integrated short circuit isolation, and supports up to 32 SmartCell wireless devices.
With up to four gateways per loop, large-scale hybrid systems with minimal cabling and maximum design flexibility are achievable.
Key features of the EXCELLENCE SmartCell Gateway
A full list of capabilities can be seen below:
- Loop-powered
- Integrated short circuit loop isolator for enhanced fault tolerance and system stability
- Supports up to four gateways per loop, totaling up to 128 SmartCell devices per loop
- Combines wired and wireless devices within one system
- Compatible with Kidde Commercial Addressable Panels running the Excellence Protocol
- Enables staged expansion across sites, zones, or floors, without impacting legacy wiring
- 1400m line-of-sight wireless range
- Secure, reliable communication to all SmartCell wireless devices
- EN54-13, EN54-17, EN54-18 and EN54-25 certified for full compliance in all fire safety applications
System specifiers, designers and installers can benefit from full compatibility with the SmartCell wireless device range, ensuring unified monitoring, control and configuration across both wired and wireless device types.
It supports adaptive fire safety strategies, enabling quick reconfiguration and expansion if the site’s layout or purpose changes.
