MAGfire 8-16 Zone Conventional Fire Alarm Panel - ABS Enclosure

The MAGfire is an 8-16 zone conventional fire alarm panel in an ABS plastic enclosure, certified to EN54 Part 2 and Part 4 for fire detection and control systems. Each zone supports up to 32 fire detectors and an unlimited number of manual call points, with active end-of-line monitoring detecting both open circuits and detector head removal. The panel provides up to 16 independent sounder circuits, each with individual fault identification and zone-by-zone isolation capability.

Designed for commercial, industrial and multi-occupancy residential buildings where conventional (non-addressable) fire detection is specified, the panel offers a one-man walk test facility allowing a single engineer to trigger detectors and verify sounders sequentially without returning to the panel between zones. The volt-free fire/fault changeover relay provides integration with building management systems, access control or remote monitoring equipment. An integral sound alarm button allows manual activation of all connected sounders for evacuation drills.

The front panel features individual zone indicator LEDs, a repeater facility for off-site monitoring, and programmable alarm delay options to accommodate two-stage evacuation protocols. The enable/disable security key prevents unauthorised changes to settings or zone isolation. The panel requires one 12V backup battery (sold separately) to maintain operation during mains failure. The ABS casing measures approximately 430 x 510 x 340mm (outer carton dimensions) and weighs 5.2kg net.

Class change functionality allows zones to be reprogrammed between different detector types or response modes without rewiring, useful when building use changes or detection requirements are revised. The panel is CE certified to EN54 Part 2 (control and indicating equipment) and Part 4 (power supply equipment), meeting UK and European fire safety regulations for conventional panel installations.

Product Specification Sheet

Product Manual

How many detectors can each zone support?

Each zone supports up to 32 fire detectors (smoke, heat or multi-sensor) plus an unlimited number of manual call points. The panel accommodates 8-16 zones depending on configuration, giving a maximum detector count of 512 devices across a fully populated 16-zone installation.

What certification does the panel carry?

The MAGfire is CE certified to EN54 Part 2 (control and indicating equipment) and Part 4 (power supply equipment), meeting UK Building Regulations and European fire safety standards for conventional fire alarm panel installations.

Does it require a backup battery?

Yes. The panel requires one 12V backup battery (sold separately) to maintain operation during mains power failure. Battery capacity should be sized to provide standby power for the duration required by the site's fire safety assessment, typically 24 hours standby plus 30 minutes alarm.

What is the one-man walk test facility?

The one-man walk test allows a single engineer to trigger detectors sequentially around the building while the panel automatically cycles through zones, verifying that each detector activates its assigned sounder circuit without requiring a second person at the control panel.