Alula unveils BAT-Fire universal 5G-ready fire communicator

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Alula, the leader in smart security and system communications for professional installers, has introduced BAT-Fire, an innovative universal 5G-ready fire communicator for system integrators requiring an all-purpose, full-featured device.

BAT-Fire builds on Alula's long history of developing award-winning products and services. It offers easy configuration and support of all fire alarm control panels using dial-capture to report Contact ID signals, or flexible inputs for interfacing with dialer-less FACPs. Simply connect the communicator via its dual Tip & Ring Dial Capture, configure the panel and the system is ready to go. The new communicator provides sole-path cellular (LTE-M) and IP or dual-path communications. 

"Previously, you may have needed one communicator for cellular communications and another for ethernet," said Dave Mayne, Alula's senior vice president, product and marketing. "Both are always available on BAT-Fire, and you can turn the cellular radio on or off if desired, something other communicators can't do."

BAT-Fire's four programmable inputs or outputs allow monitoring of auxiliary building systems, such as the HVAC and sprinkler flow control, for increased RMR opportunities. There is no need to redo battery calculations, as the new communicator is powered off the panel, using less current and eliminating the need for a different power supply or a bigger or secondary battery. 

BAT-Fire features remote troubleshooting and diagnostics. It also comes with Alula’s industry-best five-year warranty, so you can feel confident that your investment is well protected.

"We took our time designing BAT-Fire to meet the needs of a proven, mature and established market," Mayne said. "BAT-Fire offers features that help reduce the total cost of ownership and reduce the complexity of fire communicator installations. Plus, with 5G capability, it eliminates typical hassles associated with cellular sunsets.” 

The BAT-Fire is now available through security and electrical distributors that carry Alula products. Click here for more.