The EVOLVE-NET-SMH is a dual-fiber single-mode SFP network controller for Kidde EVOLVE Series fire alarm panels, built for the longest campus network runs. High-power output over a 9/125 (G.652) single-mode fiber pair reaches up to 24.8 miles (40 km) between panels, well past what copper networking can cover.
Built for the commercial fire installer
EVOLVE panels support peer-to-peer networking over mixed media Ć¢ā¬ā Ethernet, twisted-pair copper, or fiber Ć¢ā¬ā and the SFP form factor means the network controller is a field-swappable module rather than a fixed onboard interface. On campus and multi-building jobs where copper distance limits or electrical isolation requirements rule out RS-485, the SMH's long-haul single-mode fiber link keeps panels networked without repeaters or media converters at intermediate points.
Key features
- Dual-fiber single-mode, high-power output for the longest EVOLVE network runs
- Up to 24.8 mi. (40 km) on a 9/125 (G.652) single-mode fiber pair
- SFP form factor Ć¢ā¬ā field-installs into the EVOLVE panel's network option slot
- Part of EVOLVE's peer-to-peer networking alongside Ethernet and twisted-pair copper options
System compatibility
For Kidde EVOLVE Series fire alarm control panels equipped with an SFP network option slot.
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