Description
The Gamewell-FCI ILI-S-E3 is an intelligent loop interface expansion board designed to add two additional electrically isolated signaling line circuits (SLCs) to the E3 Series® control panel. Each SLC supports up to 159 detectors, 159 modules, and 159 addressable sounder bases in Velociti® mode, providing scalable system capacity.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Gamewell-FCI |
| Category |
Fire Alarm Systems |
| Part Number |
ILI-S-E3 |
| Subcategory |
Expansion Boards |
| Type |
Intelligent Loop Interface Expansion Board |
| System Compatibility |
E3 Series® Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems |
| SLC Capacity |
2 loops, each supporting 159 detectors, 159 modules, 159 sounder bases (Velociti mode) |
| CLIP Mode Capacity |
99 detectors + 99 modules per loop |
| Wiring Types |
Class A (Style 6/7), Class B (Style 4) |
| Device Labeling |
Supports 40-character user-defined text per device |
| Event Log |
8100-event history log |
| Networking |
ARCNET 625K baud, RS-232 115.2K baud |
| Certification |
UL 864 (9th Edition), UL 2572 (Mass Notification), FM Approved |
| Application |
System expansion for large-scale fire and mass notification systems |
| Power Requirements |
Operates at 24 VDC |
| Dimensions |
Compact expansion board design |
| Weight |
1 lb |
Information About ILI-S-E3
The ILI-S-E3 is a powerful expansion board for Gamewell-FCI’s E3 Series fire alarm and mass notification systems, engineered to increase signaling line circuit capacity. Designed with high-density Velociti® protocol, it supports up to 477 addressable devices per loop pair, making it suitable for large and complex installations. Its integral ARCNET connection ensures high-speed, reliable networking across distributed system nodes, while an onboard 8100-event history log provides thorough system tracking. With UL and FM approvals for fire alarm and agent releasing applications, the ILI-S-E3 delivers both compliance and scalability in demanding environments.
Key Features:
- Dual SLC expansion: Adds two electrically isolated signaling line circuits for increased system capacity.
- High device support: Handles up to 159 detectors, 159 modules, and 159 sounder bases per loop in Velociti® mode.
- Flexible wiring options: Compatible with Class A (Style 6/7) and Class B (Style 4) loop wiring.
- CLIP mode support: Provides 99 detectors and 99 modules per loop in legacy compatibility mode.
- Enhanced device labeling: Supports up to 40-character custom text per device for simplified identification.
- Event tracking: Includes an 8100-event history log for detailed system monitoring.
- High-speed networking: Features integral 625K baud ARCNET and 115.2K baud RS-232 communications.
- Standards compliance: UL 864 and UL 2572 listed, FM approved for fire and agent releasing use.
- Compact design: Lightweight at only 1 lb, suitable for cabinet-mounted installations.
- Resilient expansion: Provides scalable system growth without compromising performance.
The ILI-S-E3 delivers the reliability and precision required for scalable, high-capacity fire alarm and mass notification systems using the E3 Series platform.
