Minerva® MX AVBase Loop Powered Sounder Base and Sounder Beacon Base

The MINERVA® MX AVBase range of devices includes a sounder beacon base and a high output sounder base for use with MX Technology fire controllers MX1000, MX4000, MX2 & MZX.

DDA Compliance
In many cases, to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) it is necessary to install visual warning devices in addition to the normal fire alarm sounders. With MINERVA® MX and the AVBase, compliance with the DDA is uncomplicated and does not require the use of special, high cost detection units.
  

Reflective Sound Monitoring (RSM)
Reflective Sound Monitoring is employed to monitor the audio output of the sounder. This is particularly beneficial during regular weekly sounder tests. RSM allows the system to listen for audibility whenever the sounders are operated and the MINERVA® MX panel will alert the user if any sounders fail to operate. Failure of the beacon would also generate a fault at the control panel.

Integral Line Isolation
This range of AV Bases are designed to operate on the robust MINERVA® MX digital loop. An integral line isolator automatically provides protection against short circuit cable faults thus reducing the need for additional line isolator modules.

Simplified Installation
As a single point of installation for detector, isolator, sounder and beacon, installation costs are reduced and wiring is simplified. Four volume settings are selectable ranging from high (90dB) to low (60dB ) and 15 tones are available. The high brightness Multi- LED beacon provides a 1.5 candela output with adjustable flash rate.

Programming has been simplified by allowing the tone, volume
and flash rate to be set by the MINERVA® MXConsys configuration utility. This means adjustments to the settings can be achieved without having to access the device location. Changes can be made to all sounders by a single panel software download which saves time and reduces commissioning costs.

Features:

• High output programmable sounder base and sounder beacon base
• One point of installation for detector, isolator, sounder & beacon
• Loop powered from the MX Technology® Digital Loop
• High brightness Multi-LED Beacon
• Software programmable
• 15 Tones and 2 Flash Rates
• Integral line isolator
• RSM (Reflective Sound Monitoring)
• Can be used as a standalone device using the sounder blanking cap