Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR Multi-Criteria Smoke Heat IR Detector

Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR Multi-Criteria Photoelectric, Thermal and Infrared Detector

The Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR is an advanced Velociti multi-criteria fire detector that combines photoelectric smoke, thermal, and infrared sensing technologies to provide enhanced sensitivity to real fire conditions while offering heightened immunity to nuisance particulates.

Rather than relying on a single sensing method, the MCS-PTIR analyzes information from multiple sensing elements using sophisticated algorithms. This multi-criteria approach helps the detector distinguish actual fire signatures from common nuisance conditions that could cause unwanted alarms with traditional single-sensor detectors.

The MCS-PTIR is particularly well suited for environments where moderate to heavy nuisance conditions may be present. Its advanced detection strategy can reject certain nuisance alarm triggers, including theatrical smoke, while maintaining sensitivity to actual fire conditions.

The detector features a modern low-profile design with a bright white finish and communicates using the Gamewell-FCI Velociti protocol.

Key Features

• Intelligent multi-criteria fire detector

• Photoelectric smoke sensing

• Thermal sensing

• Infrared sensing

• Multiple sensing elements for enhanced fire detection

• Advanced multi-criteria detection algorithms

• Enhanced sensitivity to real fire conditions

• Heightened immunity to nuisance particulates

• Helps reduce nuisance alarms compared with single-sensing detectors

• Designed for environments with moderate to heavy nuisance conditions

• Improved rejection of certain nuisance sources such as theatrical smoke

• Velociti communication protocol

• Can indicate distinct smoke and heat alarm conditions

• Supports flexible smoke and thermal alarm strategies

• Modern low-profile design

• Bright white color

• Compatible with multiple detector base configurations

• UL 268 7th Edition compliant

• UL 521 Listed

Advanced Multi-Criteria Detection

The MCS-PTIR uses multiple sensing technologies and sophisticated algorithms to evaluate conditions within the protected environment.

By analyzing information from its sensing elements together rather than independently, the detector can make a more informed determination of whether detected conditions represent an actual fire or a potential nuisance source.

This provides two important benefits: enhanced sensitivity to real fires and increased resistance to nuisance alarms.

Photoelectric Smoke Detection

The photoelectric sensing element detects smoke particles associated with developing fire conditions.

Instead of relying exclusively on the photoelectric chamber, the MCS-PTIR combines smoke information with data from its other sensing elements to improve overall detection performance.

Thermal Detection

Integrated thermal sensing provides temperature information that can be evaluated alongside smoke and infrared data.

The MCS-PTIR meets UL 521 requirements and can provide distinct smoke and heat alarm indications, allowing compatible system programming to respond differently depending on the detected condition.

Infrared Sensing

Infrared sensing provides additional information that helps the detector's algorithms evaluate potential fire signatures.

Combined with photoelectric and thermal information, infrared sensing contributes to the MCS-PTIR's ability to recognize real fire conditions while rejecting certain nuisance sources.

Enhanced Nuisance Alarm Immunity

One of the primary advantages of the MCS-PTIR is its ability to operate in environments where conventional single-sensing detectors may be more susceptible to nuisance alarms.

Its multi-criteria algorithms help distinguish actual fire signatures from certain nuisance particulates and conditions, including theatrical smoke.

This makes the detector particularly useful for applications where nuisance conditions are expected but dependable fire detection remains critical.

Separate Smoke and Heat Alarm Indication

The MCS-PTIR can indicate distinct smoke and heat alarm conditions.

This capability can support system strategies where photoelectric smoke detection initiates a local response while a thermal alarm initiates a broader evacuation response, depending on the system configuration and applicable requirements.

Such programming can help reduce unnecessary interruptions while maintaining appropriate life-safety protection.

Applications

The Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR is suitable for:

• Commercial buildings

• Office buildings

• Hotels

• Healthcare facilities

• Schools and universities

• Entertainment venues

• Theaters and performing arts facilities

• Multi-level buildings

• Industrial facilities

• Institutional buildings

• Areas with moderate nuisance conditions

• Areas with heavy nuisance conditions

• Intelligent addressable fire alarm systems

Specifications

Compatible Bases

The MCS-PTIR supports several mounting and functional base options:

• B501-WHITE: 4-inch mounting base, white

• B501-WHITE-BP: 4-inch mounting base, white, 10-pack

• B501-IV: 4-inch mounting base, ivory

• B501-BL: 4-inch mounting base, black

• B300-6: 6-inch flanged mounting base, white

• B300-6-BP: 6-inch flanged mounting base, white, 10-pack

• B300-6-IV: 6-inch flanged mounting base, ivory

• B200S-WH: Intelligent addressable sounder base, white

• B200S-IV: Intelligent addressable sounder base, ivory

• B200S-LF-WH: Intelligent addressable low-frequency sounder base, white

• B200S-LF-IV: Intelligent addressable low-frequency sounder base, ivory

• B224BI-WH: Isolator base, white

• B224BI-IV: Isolator base, ivory

• B224RB-WH: Relay base, white

• B224RB-IV: Relay base, ivory

Compatible Accessories

Available accessories include:

• SMB600: Surface mounting kit, flanged

• TR300: Trim ring, white

• TR300-IV: Trim ring, ivory

• CK300-IR: IR color kit with cover and trim ring, white, 10-pack

• CK300-IR-IV: IR color kit with cover and trim ring, ivory, 10-pack

• CK300-IR-BL: IR color kit with cover and trim ring, black, 10-pack

• RA100Z: Remote LED annunciator

• M02-04-00: Detector test magnet

• M02-09-00: Telescoping test magnet

Important Installation Information

The MCS-PTIR detector should be paired with the appropriate compatible base for the intended installation. The detector base should not be assumed to be included unless specifically stated with the product.

The selected base determines the mounting configuration and can provide additional functionality such as sounder, low-frequency sounder, isolator, or relay capabilities.

Why Choose the Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR?

The Gamewell-FCI MCS-PTIR provides a more sophisticated approach to fire detection than conventional single-sensing detectors. By combining photoelectric, thermal, and infrared sensing with advanced multi-criteria algorithms, it can deliver enhanced sensitivity to genuine fire conditions while providing greater immunity to nuisance particulates.

Its Velociti communication, distinct smoke and heat alarm capabilities, broad selection of compatible bases, and compliance with UL 268 7th Edition and UL 521 make it a versatile solution for modern commercial fire alarm installations.