Kidde | Self-Adjusting Reflective Beam Smoke Detector with Auto-Alignment and Ground-Level LCD Controller, 26-330 Ft Range, UL/ULC/FM | EC5000R

The Kidde EC5000R covers large open spaces - warehouses, atriums, industrial plants, gymnasiums - with a single reflective beam smoke detector that auto-aligns itself and stays locked on. The integrated laser guides reflector placement during install, and the AutoOptimise motorized head keeps the beam on target as the building settles and shifts over time. Ground-level controller with LCD means no lifts or ladders for routine maintenance and testing.

Built for the commercial fire installer

The EC5000R is a 4-wire conventional device connecting to any compatible FACP. One controller supports up to two detector heads, each covering up to 330 ft to the reflector with a single prism (27-160 ft) or the optional Long Range Prism Kit (160-330 ft). Total lateral coverage reaches 60 ft per beam, giving each detector head up to 19,800 sq ft of protection under flat ceilings. UL 268, ULC S529, FM Approved, CSFM, and MEA listed.

Key features

• Auto-alignment with integrated laser: speeds reflector placement and eliminates guesswork during install
• AutoOptimise motorized head: continuously self-corrects beam position to compensate for building shift and structural movement
• Contamination compensation: automatic gain control adjusts for gradual lens dirt buildup, reducing nuisance trouble signals
• Ground-level LCD controller: set up, test, and maintain the system from the floor without a lift
• Built-in electronic UL/ULC fire test: run accepted obscuration testing without smoke or filters
• Programmable alarm thresholds: 10% to 60% obscuration in 1% increments for application-specific tuning

System requirements

Requires a 4-wire connection to a compatible fire alarm control panel (14-36 VDC). Cabling between detector heads and the controller uses 24 to 14 AWG shielded pair. Reflector must be mounted on a secure, non-reflective surface with clear line of sight to the detector head. For installations beyond 160 ft, order the Long Range Prism Kit (5000-004) separately.