Alula, the pioneer in smart security and system communications for professional installers, introduces BAT-Fire, an innovative universal 5G-ready fire communicator for system integrators requiring an all-purpose, full-featured device. BAT-Fire builds on Alula's long history of developing award-winning products and services.
BAT-Fire offers easy configuration and support of all fire alarm control panels using dial-capture to report Contact ID signals or flexible inputs for interfacing with dialer-less FACPs.
Auxiliary building systems
Simply connect the communicator via its dual Tip & Ring Dial Capture, configure the panel and the system is ready to go. The new communicator provides sole path cellular (LTE-M) and IP or dual path communications. "Previously, you may have needed one communicator for cellular communications and another for ethernet," said Dave Mayne, Alula's Senior Vice President, Product, and Marketing. "Both are always available on BAT-Fire, and you can turn the cellular radio on or off if desired, something other communicators can't do."
BAT-Fire's four programmable inputs or outputs allow monitoring of auxiliary building systems
BAT-Fire's four programmable inputs or outputs allow monitoring of auxiliary building systems, such as the HVAC and sprinkler flow control, for increased RMR opportunities. There's no need to redo battery calculations, as the new communicator is powered off the panel, using less current and eliminating the need for a different power supply or a bigger or secondary battery.
Fire communicator installations
BAT-Fire features remote troubleshooting and diagnostics. It also comes with Alula’s industry-best five-year warranty, so you can feel confident that the investment is well protected.
"We took our time designing BAT-Fire to meet the needs of a proven, mature, and established market," Mayne said. "BAT-Fire offers features that help reduce the total cost of ownership and reduce the complexity of fire communicator installations. Plus, with 5G capability, it eliminates typical hassles associated with cellular sunsets.” The BAT-Fire is now available through security and electrical distributors that carry Alula products.