FACP FlexES Control FX18 (10 loops)

FX808396

Approval: VdS, CNBOP

Hardware FlexES Control FX18 basic configuration, with software support for 10 loops. System supports up to 1,270 digital loop addresses in total. Configuration is modularly expandable up to 18 loops by exchange of the CPU license.
  • Combinable loop/spur technology with decentralized intelligence
  • Freely configurable functionality of modules
  • 4 freely configurable relays as dry contact outputs or potentialdriving outputs with output line supervision
  • Increased availability and reliability via emergency mode function of the loop modules
  • Emergency mode for monitored areas up to 48,000 m² or more than 512 fire detectors acc. to the German Planning standard VDE 0833 and/or VdS 2095
  • USB, Ethernet, 2 x RS 485, TTY interfaces onboard
  • Direct output of the proprietary EDP communications protocol (Data Protocol) via interface RS 485
  • Operation of loop-powered alarm signaling devices (optical/acoustic/voice) in different alarm zones via esserbus-PLus
  • Cascadable power supply to 450 W according to EN 54-4
  • Loop length up to 3.5 km (esserbus)
  • Up to 127 addresses per loop (esserbus)
  • Operation of different input/output gateways
  • Integrated interfaces for operation of required fire brigade periphery, e.g. fire brigade indicating panel, fire brigade operating unit
  • Event memory with 10,000 entries
  • Operation of EN 54 approved wireless components with convenient radio signal intensity measurement
  • Parameterization, calibration and programming directly via USB
  • Galvanic isolation of analog loops possible


In connection with display and operating unit (Part No. FX808324)
  • Display and operating unit with 5.7" TFT display
  • Capacitive keyboard for touch-sensitive operation
  • Program-controlled night design with interactive keyboard menu
  • Freely configurable user-menu via macro functions available at defined access level


Additional features for powered loop
  • Up to 2 analog powered loops
  • BUS supplied, synchronously controlled, acoustic alarm signaling devices as per DIN EN 54 - 3 with alarm tone as per DIN 33404
  • Up to 48 powered loop base sounders (series 9200) per loop
  • Up to 32 powered loop IQ8Alarm per loop
  • Up to 48 IQ8Quad with alarm device per loop


Additional Information:

Expandable to a maximum of ten module slots via optional extension module carriers.
Space for required batteries in one or several extension housings.
Compatible external serial printer FlexES: Printer MEFA
Optionally: display and operating unit (Part No. FX808324), labeling set (Part No. FX8084xx) or neutral front (Part No. FX808325) must be ordered separately.

Scope of Delivery:

Basic set includes 1 x power supply module, 1 x PS connection module, 1 x rear panel 1, 1 x control module, 1 x housing frame and 1 x base module carrier.
Battery capacity4 x 12 V / 26 Ah
Output voltage24 V DC
CE certificate0786-CPD-20903
Colorgray, similar to Pantone 538
HousingABS, 10% glass fiber reinforced, V - 0
Weight kg approx. 15.1 kg (incl. neutral front); approx. 17 kg (incl. operating unit)
Storage temperature-10 °C ... 50 °C
Rated frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated voltage VAC230 V AC
Rated current0.8 A
Air humidity< 95 % (non-condensing)
Quiescent currentapprox. 192 mA (base model w/o display and operating unit); approx. 348 mA (base model with display and operating unit)
Type of protectionIP 30
Current consumption for ext. devices3 A
Ambient temperature-5 °C ... 45 °C
DimensionsW: 450 mm H: 960 mm D: 185 mm