Operating instructions
ADDRESSING SAFETY SYSTEMS WITH INTELLIGENCE
Fire Detection - Addressable
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Cost Effective -
High specification interactive digital 
addressable fire detection and alarm system, 
providing a cost effective solution for small, medium 
and large sized buildings and sites.
• Design Flexibility -
Up to 32 control panels, repeats and illuminated zonal 
mimics can be networked enabling system design 
and expansion to be easily achieved to suit the site 
for economic wiring and operational convenience.
• Secure Network - 
Wired as a loop, the network’s dual channel RS485 
link ensures that no single fault will affect the system.
• Easy to Install - 
An extensive range comprising Loop Powered Alarm 
Sounders, Beacons, Interfaces, Manual Call Points 
and Sensors can all be connected to the nearest 
control panel using a single 2-core cable for each 
of the high capacity Loops (up to 4), accommodating 
up to 191 devices per Loop, 512 maximum per panel.
• Reduced False Alarms -
The Protec Algo-Tec
TM
 6000 interactive fire sensors 
utilise advanced discriminating algorithms for 
maximum reliability and immunity to false alarms. 
• Enhanced Performance -
The Protec Algo-Tec
TM
 6000 sensors learn from 
their environment, applying interactive decision 
making algorithms to provide stability, threshold 
compensation and optimised performance. 
• Secure Detection Loops -
Many Protec Algo-Tec
TM
 6000 devices incorporate 
built-in short circuit isolator units. These can be 
located as required.
• Easy to Address -
‘FAST’ addressing (Firmware Addressed Secure 
Technology) ELIMINATES troublesome and time 
consuming setting of address cards and DIL switches.
• Devices Display Address Number -
‘RVAV’ Remote Visual Address Verification. 
Confirmation of the correct location of each device 
can be easily identified, using the devices in-built LED 
to indicate the device address number.
• On Site Flexibility -
Configuration of all system functions is fully site 
programmable. 
• Reduced Maintenance Costs - 
Early indication and reporting of sensors approaching 
contamination level reduce false alarms and enable 
dirty sensors to be cleaned or replaced.
• Optional RS232 Port -
Typically used to connect to a colour graphics 
system, pager system or BMS interface. Allows PC 
connection for backup and programming.
• Designed to EN 54-2 & 4
BUILDING 2
BUILDING 1
BUILDING 3
BUILDING
4
BUILDING 5A
BUILDING
5B
230V ac
230V ac
230V ac
230V ac
230V ac
Up to 32 panels on a network
2 Core RS485 
Secure Network
24V dc From Panel or P.S.U.
Colour Graphics System
Typical 6300 Network System








