Zeta MKII protocol devices replacement for standard protocol devices

It has come to my knowledge that so many of fire alarm systems installers are faced with problem of replacing the old Zeta addressable standard protocol devices. 

Zeta, since 2012 phased out the standard addressable protocol devices while they rolled out new model of devices; the Fyreye MKII protocol devices. Since then, there's no longer Support for the standard protocol devices and replacement components has posed a serious challange. 

However, all hope is not lost. 

For the securetone 2 addressable sounders having standard protocol, the replacement has been rolled out in MKII protocol.

The Securetone 2 addressable sounder has a low profile design which makes it ideal for locations where sounder are required to be unobtrusive.

 It is designed to work with the complete range of Zeta addressable control panels but not MKII protocol. 

The sounder is supplied configured to it’s maximum volume. However there is a potentiometer which may be used to adjust the sound level if required.

 An 8 way DIL switch is used to set the address, where switch 8 is the shadow operative switch. 

When in the position ON, the sounder will behave normally. 

When in the OFF position, the sounder will listen to commands without answering to the panel. 

This allows multiple sounders to be configured at the same address to allow for synchronised sounder operation. 

Features 
Complies fully to EN-54 part 3 
 85 dB @ 1 metre 
 Low current consumption 
 Loop isolation option 
 Compatible with all Zeta addressable panels ( except MKII)  
DIP switch address setting 
Shadow sounder ability
Model ZAS2/R ZAS2/W 
Part No. 42-520 42-521 
Sound Output 85 dB @ 1 metre 
Alarm Tone 
Intermittent Tone - 800-970Hz (0.5s each) 
Pulsed Tone – 970Hz (0.5s on, 0.5s off) 
Maximum Sounders Per Loop 64 
Short Circuit Isolator No 
Operating Voltage 17-30V DC 
Quiescent Current 0.9 mA 
Alarm Current 5.5 mA 
Maximum Cable Size 2.5mm ² 
Operating Temperature 0 ºC to 40 ºC 
Maximum Humidity 95% RH Non Condensing 
IP Protection Rating IP43 
Material Red ABS Plastic White ABS Plastic 
Size, Diameter x Height 100mm x 37.5mm Weight 120g.

The good news is that we have discovered that the sounder above that is obsolete now can conveniently be replaced with the MKII Xtratone Addressable Sounder, MKII - AXT/R & MKII - AXT/W.

Find below:

The Xtratone sounders are small, high output addressable devices which are designed to meet EN54 part 3 and are CE marked. 

The device is a compact unit that fits a standard European back box and can be either surface or semi-flush mounted. 

The Xtratone sounder has been designed so that field cables can be terminated in the back box as a first fix. 

Features:  

Complies to EN54 part 3 

16 tones can be selected from control panel 

Hard addressed via 8 way dip-switch OR Softly addressed via MKII Handheld Programmer Model MKII-AXT/R MKII-AXT/W 

Part Number 42-610 42-611 

Colour Red White 

Operating Voltage 17 – 28V Dc 17 – 28V Dc 

Quiescent Current 650mA 650mA 

Alarm Current 4.5mA 4.5mA 

Sound Output Aprox 90 dB (Depending On Tone)

Colour Red White 

Minimum Continuous Operating Temperature 0°C 0°C 

Operating Temperature -10°C To +55°C -10°C To +55°C 

Max Humidity 95% Rh Non Condensing 95% Rh Non Condensing 

Ip Rating Ip 21C Ip 21C 

Size mm (with back box) 100 x 100 x 47mm (100 X 100 X 80mm) 100 x 100 x 47mm (100 X 100 X 80mm) 

Weight 200G 200G.

All you need to do is unscrew it and remove the jumper link marked Fyreye

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