The Napco Prima PSMKCO is a wireless encrypted smoke/carbon monoxide detector designed to provide comprehensive fire protection for your home or business. This dual-function detector is engineered to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide, offering a robust solution to safeguard against two of the most common and dangerous household hazards. Its wireless encrypted technology ensures secure communication with the Napco Prima security system, minimizing the risk of interference or tampering.
During normal operation, the green LED on the PSMKCO flashes once every 50 seconds. As soon as smoke and/or CO is detected, the unit sounds a local alarm, and the transmitter sends an alarm signal to the supervised Prima panel. The alarm signal is repeated every 10 seconds thereafter if smoke or CO is still present. A restore report is sent when the smoke/CO detection chamber clears. Smoke and CO supervisory status reports are sent from the unit every hour. Each PSMKCO detector is assigned an RF ID that is automatically read by the Prima panel during device enrollment, alleviating the need for coding switches. The PSMKCO must be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 720.
One of the standout features of the PSMKCO is its advanced sensing technology, which is capable of distinguishing between actual threats and false alarms, such as those caused by cooking smoke or steam. This reduces the likelihood of unnecessary disruptions while maintaining a high level of safety. The detector is designed to be easily integrated into the existing Napco Prima security system, allowing for seamless monitoring and alerts through the system's interface.
The PSMKCO is also designed with user convenience in mind. Its compact and sleek design allows for unobtrusive installation in various locations throughout a property. The device is powered by long-lasting batteries, ensuring continuous operation even during power outages. Additionally, the detector features a test button for easy maintenance checks, ensuring that the device is always functioning optimally. With the Napco Prima PSMKCO, you can have peace of mind knowing that your environment is being monitored for both smoke and carbon monoxide threats.
Product Features:
433 MHz Dual-Function Detector
Continuous monitoring for carbon monoxide and smoke
Easy to install - includes screws for mounting
Loud 85dB alarm sounder
Long Range up to 820' Open Air
Test/Silence button
Tamper Supervised
Continuous self-diagnostic testing
10 year detector life. Approximately 3 year battery life under normal operating conditions (reports low battery condition to assist with maintenance)
Wireless Signal Range: Up to 492 ft.* (Open air, with Napco Prima Panel**)
Modulation: OOK
Encryption: Yes (1-Way)
Frequency Hopping: N/A
Supervision: Yes (60 minutes)
Regulatory: FCC, IC, CE (TBD), UL2034, UL2075, UL217
* The front of the Detector is facing the panel LCD. The panel is installed at a height of 4.92 ft. The Detector is installed at a height of 4.92 ft.
** The location of the Sensor can have a significant effect on range. In open/unobstructed situations, the transmitter range may be greater. In adverse wireless conditions, you may encounter a decrease in range.
For maximum protection, it is recommended to install the PSMKCO combo smoke/carbon monoxide sensors in several areas of your home or building.
Here are some guidelines to consider: 1. Install at least one smoke/carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home, including the basement and attic. 2. Install a detector in every bedroom or sleeping area. 3. Install detectors in areas where there is a fuel-burning appliance, such as a furnace, water heater, or stove. 4. Install a detector in the hallway near the kitchen, to detect any smoke or carbon monoxide from cooking. 5. Install a detector in a central location, such as the living room or family room.
Nuisance alarms occur when detectors are installed where they will not function properly. To avoid nuisance alarms, do not install PSMKCO detectors in the following situations:
Combustion particles are the by-products of burning. Therefore, do not install in or near areas where particles are present (e.g. kitchens with few windows or with poor ventilation, garages where vehicle exhaust may be present, near furnaces, hot water heaters, or space heaters)
Do not install detectors less than 20 feet (6 meters) away from places where combustion particles are normally present. If a 20-foot distance is not possible, e.g. in a mobile home, install detector as far away from the combustion particles as possible, preferably on the wall. Provide good ventilation in such places.
When air streams pass by kitchens, how a detector can sense combustion particles in normal air-flow paths can be a recurring issue.
In damp or humid areas, or near bathrooms with showers. Moists air can enter the sensing chamber, turning into droplets upon cooling, causing nuisance alarms. Install detectors at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from bathrooms.
In very cold or very hot areas, including unheated buildings or outdoor rooms. If the temperature goes above or below the operating range of the detector, it will not work properly. The temperature range for your detector is 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 37.8°C).
In very dusty or dirty areas, dirt and dust can build up on the detector's sensing chamber, to make it overly sensitive. Additionally, dust or dirt can block openings to the sensing chamber and keep the detector from sensing smoke.
Near fresh air vents or very drafty areas such as near air conditioners, heaters or fans, air drafts can drive smoke away from smoke detectors.
Dead air spaces are often at the top of a peaked roof, or in the corners between ceilings and walls. Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector.
Near fluorescent lights. Electrical "noise" from fluorescent lights may cause nuisance alarms. Install detectors at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from these lights.
Dead air spaces are often at the top of a peaked roof, or in the corners between ceilings and walls. Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching a detector.
Smoke detectors not to be used with smoke alarm guards.
The detector is not to be located within 5 feet (1.5m) of any cooking appliance.
