Hybrid Wireless Optical Smoke Sensor with Built in Voice Annunciator and VAD (Ekho Range)
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A wireless optical smoke sensor that incorporates a voice sounder and visual alarm device (VAD) with white LEDs and 0.5 Hz flash rate.
Application
Smoke sensor applications:
- Schools & Universities
- Multiple Occupancy Accommodation
- Hospitals / Care Homes
- Office Buildings
- Airports
- Rail / Tube Stations
- Hotels / Pubs & Hospitality
- Retail / Supermarkets
- Factory / manufacturing plants
- Hazardous Areas
Description
The EK-WL8-OV is a wireless optical smoke sensor that incorporates a voice sounder and visual alarm device (VAD) with white LEDs and 0.5 Hz flash rate.
The sensor utilises optical smoke detection technologies and algorithms for improved performance, which can contribute to reducing unwanted alarms.
Utilizing well-proven adaptive radio signal processing algorithms ensure the highest levels of life safety and system reliability are achieved.
Features and benefits:
- Approved to EN 54-3, 7, 23 and 25.
- RED compliant.
- Voice Sounder and VAD Incorporated.
- Internal algorithm processing for optimal performance.
- Tamper switch.
- Up to ten year battery life.
- Utilizes standard low cost lithium battery technology.
- Bi-directional wireless communications.
- Self optimizing wireless amplitude and frequency.
- Designed for use with EkhoTranslator/Expander modules.
- Number of messages: Three (only one message can be played at any one time).
- CE marked.
General information
Color | White |
Finish | Gloss |
Material | Plastic |
Shape | Circle |
Length | 57 mm |
Width | 111 mm Guidance for specification option: Diameter |
Height | 111 mm |
Warranty description | Three year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | W90/329 Optical beam smoke detectors |
Specification data - Optical beam smoke detectors
Standard | To EN 54-3, -7, -23 and -25. |
Third-party certification | LPCB approved and RED compliant. |
Ingress protection (minimum) | To BS EN 60529, IP21. |
Power source | Dual 3 V lithium batteries. |
Communications | Communication range (in open air): 1200 m. |
Frequency | 866–869.85 MHz. |
SoundPressure | >91 dB(A) for all messages. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | China |
Country of product manufacture | Finland |
Material | Plastic |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Expected Life | Ten year |
BIM objects
| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Certificate of Management System Registration - ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
Certificate of Approval
Certificate of Product Approval - EN 54 parts 3, 7 and 25 - EK-WL8-OV
Literature
Hybrid Wireless Optical Smoke Sensor with Built in Voice Annunciator and VAD
Hochiki BS 5839 Guide
Hochiki Corporate Overview
Hochiki Ekho (Hybrid Wireless) Range Overview
Hochiki - Latitude - Fire Control Panel - Range Overview
Hochiki Project Portfolio
Case studies
Fred Nicholson School (Education - Ekho & ESP)
Outpost Al Barari (Hotel/Leisure - Ekho)