# FireGaurd Gen 1 Fire Equipment Monitor Datasheet

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# FireGaurd Gen 1 Fire Equipment Health Monitoring Controller Datasheet

## Product Overview

**FireGaurd Gen 1** is a smart **Fire Equipment Health Monitoring Controller** designed to ensure that building fire protection systems are always ready to operate during emergencies. Instead of monitoring environmental fire events, FireGaurd Gen 1 continuously tracks the **operational status, health, and alert conditions** of critical fire‑fighting equipment installed inside commercial and industrial infrastructure.

It supports **eight fire‑safety sensor inputs** over **UART, I²C, and RS‑485**, enabling seamless connectivity with equipment such as fire hydrants, sprinkler pumps, water tank level sensors, pressure transmitters, fire extinguisher health sensors, fire door status modules, and power backup supervision units.

With **four Digital Outputs**, FireGaurd Gen 1 can trigger **fire pumps, sirens, emergency exhausts, or fire door releases** — allowing automated responses and onsite control signals through BMS or SCADA integration.

Data can be delivered securely to **Fire Panels, BMS systems, or cloud analytics platforms**, ensuring real‑time alerts for malfunctions, abnormal pressure drops, disconnections, and preventive maintenance conditions.

Whether supporting **fire compliance, safety inspections, emergency readiness**, or remote monitoring operations — **FireGaurd Gen 1 brings Industry‑grade intelligence, automation, and reliability to building fire safety systems**.

| ![FireGuard Gen-1 smart fire equipment health monitoring controller front view](/img/lorawan/gateways/fireguard-gen-one-control-outputs.webp) | ![FireGuard Gen-1 UART I2C RS485 sensor ports for fire hydrant sprinkler pump monitoring](/img/lorawan/gateways/fireguard-gen-one-fire-panel-integration.webp) |
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| ![FireGuard Gen-1 digital outputs for fire pump siren exhaust and emergency door control](/img/lorawan/gateways/fireguard-gen-one-front-view.webp) | ![FireGuard Gen-1 connected with fire panel BMS and SCADA for real-time fire equipment alerts](/img/lorawan/gateways/fireguard-gen-one-sensor-interface-ports.webp) |

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## Key Features

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  <strong>Fire Equipment Health Monitoring</strong>
  Constant supervision of critical fire‑fighting systems such as pumps, hydrants, extinguishers, fire doors, and water storage levels.
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  <strong>8 Multi‑Protocol Sensor Interfaces</strong>
  Supports UART, I²C, and RS‑485 sensors for seamless integration with diverse fire protection peripherals.
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  <strong>4 Digital Outputs for Automation</strong>
  Capable of triggering fire pumps, sirens, exhaust fans, and door release mechanisms during emergency events.
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  <strong>SCADA, BMS & Fire Panel Connectivity</strong>
  Sends real‑time equipment health signals and alarms directly to building safety infrastructure.
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  <strong>Edge Intelligence & Fault Diagnosis</strong>
  Local processing enables early failure detection, preventive alerts, and malfunction reporting before emergencies occur.
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  <strong>Secure and Reliable Operation</strong>
  Features industrial surge protection and secure communication for uninterrupted fire safety compliance.
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  <strong>Simple Installation & Zero Interruption</strong>
  Works with existing fire layouts without changes to current fire alarm systems or infrastructure.
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  <strong>Designed for Life‑Saving Reliability</strong>
  Built to ensure equipment readiness and compliance to protect people, assets, and infrastructure when every second counts.
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## Suited Applications

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  <strong>Fire Pump Monitoring Rooms</strong>
  Continuous diagnostics of motor condition, controller health, and pump readiness for immediate emergency activation.
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  <strong>Fire Hydrant & Sprinkler Networks</strong>
  Pressure and flow monitoring ensuring water delivery systems remain active and compliant.
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  <strong>Fire Extinguisher Stations</strong>
  Health status and tamper alerts for handheld extinguishers located across commercial and industrial facilities.
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  <strong>Water Tank & Reservoir Supervision</strong>
  Level monitoring ensures adequate fire‑water availability for hydrants and sprinklers at all times.
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  <strong>Emergency Exit Doors</strong>
  Monitors door status and enables controlled release during alarm or evacuation scenarios.
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  <strong>Data Centers & Server Rooms</strong>
  Automated monitoring of fire suppression infrastructure supporting mission‑critical equipment protection.
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  <strong>Hospitals, Hotels & High‑Occupancy Buildings</strong>
  Ensures fire‑protection system reliability across sensitive and public safety‑critical indoor spaces.
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  <strong>Industrial Plants & Warehouses</strong>
  Supports proactive maintenance and alerting for extensive fire protection equipment layouts.
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## Technical Specifications
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    General <br /> Specifications
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    <p className="label">Part Order Number</p>
    <p className="value">FireGaurd Gen 1</p>
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    <p className="label">Product Brand</p>
    <p className="value">Macnman Technologies Pvt Ltd</p>
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    Hardware <br /> Specifications
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<p className="label">Processor Type</p>
<p className="value">nRF52840 Industrial‑grade MCU</p>
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<p className="label">CPU Architecture</p>
<p className="value">32‑bit ARM® Cortex®‑M4 with FPU</p>
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<p className="label">Clock Speed</p>
<p className="value">64 MHz</p>
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<p className="label">Flash Memory</p>
<p className="value">1 MB On‑Chip Flash</p>
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<p className="label">RAM</p>
<p className="value">256 KB On‑Chip RAM</p>
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<p className="label">Sensor Interface Channels</p>
<p className="value">08 (Configurable UART / I²C / RS‑485)</p>
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<p className="label">Control Output Channels</p>
<p className="value">04 Digital Outputs (Relay / DO Based)</p>
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<p className="label">Industrial Protection</p>
<p className="value">Surge & ESD Protected IO</p>
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<p className="label">Debug Interface</p>
<p className="value">USB Type‑C (Service Only)</p>
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<p className="label">Local Indicators</p>
<p className="value">Multi‑Status LEDs for Fault / Power / Alarm</p>
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<p className="label">Safety Grade</p>
<p className="value">Designed for Fire‑System Equipment Monitoring</p>
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    Sensor Interface <br /> Compatibility
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<p className="label">Supported Sensor Types</p>
<p className="value">Pressure Sensors (Hydrants, Sprinkler Lines)</p>
<p className="value">Flow Sensors for Water Networks</p>
<p className="value">Water Tank Level Sensors (Ultrasonic / Float Type)</p>
<p className="value">Fire Extinguisher Health Modules</p>
<p className="value">Fire Door Status & Magnetic Contact Sensors</p>
<p className="value">Pump Controller Health Monitoring Inputs</p>
<p className="value">Battery / Power Backup Status Modules</p>
<p className="value">Alarm Annunciator Feedback Inputs</p>
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<p className="label">Sensor Communication Ports</p>
<p className="value">UART × 2</p>
<p className="value">I²C × 2</p>
<p className="value">RS‑485 × 1</p>
<p className="value">Dry Contact / Digital Inputs × 3</p>
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<p className="label">Diagnostic Feedback</p>
<p className="value">Fault, Tamper, Low Pressure, Water Refill Alerts</p>
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<p className="label">Data Handling</p>
<p className="value">Real‑time polling, alerts & timestamped events</p>
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<p className="label">Integration Support</p>
<p className="value">Connects with Fire Panels, BMS & SCADA Networks</p>

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    Native <br /> RS485 Output
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    <p className="label">Interface Type</p>
    <p className="value">RS‑485 Half‑Duplex</p>
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    <p className="label">Protocol</p>
    <p className="value">Modbus RTU (Slave Mode)</p>
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    <p className="label">Baud Rates Supported</p>
    <p className="value">9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 bps (Configurable)</p>
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    <p className="label">Data Format</p>
    <p className="value">8‑N‑1 (Default) / Configurable</p>
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    <p className="label">Command Processing</p>
    <p className="value">Receives LoRa® sensor data and responds to host read commands via Modbus Holding Registers</p>
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    <p className="label">Isolation</p>
    <p className="value">Built‑in surge and ESD protection for industrial environments</p>
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    <p className="label">Connector</p>
    <p className="value">2‑Pin Terminal Block</p>
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    <p className="label">Integration</p>
    <p className="value">Compatible with Industrial PLCs, BMS, HVAC Controllers and SCADA systems</p>
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    Backhual <br /> WiFi
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    <p className="label">Bands</p>
    <p className="value">2.4 GHz ISM Band</p>
    <p className="value">5 GHz ISM Band</p>
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    <p className="label">Standards</p>
    <p className="value">IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11e-compatible bursting</p>
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    <p className="label">Modulation Schemes</p>
    <p className="value">BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM</p>
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    <p className="label">Security</p>
    <p className="value">WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2</p>
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    <p className="label">Antenna</p>
    <p className="value">External Antenna Integrated in Enclosure</p>
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    Backhual <br /> Cellular Lte*
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    <p className="label">Cellular Bands</p>
    <p className="value">B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28</p>
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    <p className="label">Standards</p>
    <p className="value">3GPP LTE, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, 802.11e-compatible bursting</p>
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    <p className="label">Modulation Schemes</p>
    <p className="value">BPSK, QPSK, 16‑QAM, 64‑QAM</p>
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    <p className="label">Security</p>
    <p className="value">WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2</p>
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    <p className="label">Antenna</p>
    <p className="value">Internal Antenna Integrated in Enclosure</p>
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    Supported <br /> Protocols
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    <p className="label">Supported Protocols</p>
    <p className="value">MQTT</p>
    <p className="value">HTTP</p>
    <p className="value">HTTPS</p>
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    Physical <br /> Characteristics
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    <p className="label">Power Supply</p>
    <p className="value">9-36 V PoE</p>
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    <p className="label">Operating Temperature</p>
    <p className="value">-40°C to +80°C</p>
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    <p className="label">Humidity Range</p>
    <p className="value">0% to 100% RH (non-condensing)</p>
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    <p className="label">Ingress Protection</p>
    <p className="value">IP35</p>    
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    <p className="label">Housing Material</p>
    <p className="value">Aluminium</p>    
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    <p className="label">Color</p>
    <p className="value">Matte White</p>    
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    <p className="label">Weight</p>
    <p className="value">~120g</p>    
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    <p className="label">Mounting Options(Brackets)</p>
    <p className="value">Pole Mounting / Wall Mounting</p>    
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    Certifications & <br /> Compliance
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    <p className="label">WPC</p>
    <p className="value">Compliant</p>
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    <p className="label">RoHS</p>
    <p className="value">Conforms to RoHS directive</p>
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    Security & <br /> Encryption
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    <p className="label">Data Encryption</p>
    <p className="value">AES-128 end-to-end encryption</p>
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    <p className="label">Authentication</p>
    <p className="value">OTAA activation modes (Nodes)</p>
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    <p className="label">Firmware Protection</p>
    <p className="value">Secure boot and signed OTA updates </p>
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## FireGaurd Gen 1 Variants
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      <th>Variant Name</th>
      <th>Power Source</th>
      <th>Wifi</th>
      <th>Ethernet</th>
      <th>Cellular</th>
      <th>Ideal For</th>
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      <td>FireGaurd Gen 11</td>
      <td>12–24 V (Power)</td>
      <td>✔️</td>
      <td>✖️</td>
      <td>✖️</td>
      <td>Ideal for small indoor networks with stable Wi-Fi backhaul such as offices, retail stores and hospitality environments.</td>
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      <td>FireGaurd Gen 12</td>
      <td>12–24 V (Power)</td>
      <td>✔️</td>
      <td>✖️</td>
      <td>✔️</td>
      <td>Designed for mission‑critical deployments where Ethernet, Wi‑Fi and LTE failover ensure uninterrupted connectivity in industrial and multi‑site facilities.</td>
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      <td>Technology</td>
      <td>LoRa® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol</td>
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      <td>Antenna</td>
      <td>Internal high-efficiency antenna</td>
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      <td>IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923-1/2/3/4</td>
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      <td>Tx Power</td>
      <td>16 dBm @ 868 MHz &nbsp;&nbsp; 20 dBm @ 915 MHz &nbsp;&nbsp; 19 dBm @ 470 MHz</td>
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      <td>Sensitivity</td>
      <td>-137 dBm @ 300 bps</td>
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      <td>OTAA / ABP</td>
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## What's in the Box?
Make sure box contains following items before installations

![What's in the box: FireGaurd Gen 1 package contents](/img/lorawan/gateways/fireguard-gen-one-control-output-box-item.svg)

**Accessories must be purchased separately & may :**
not be included in the box.

## FireGaurd Gen 1 Dimensions
![FireGaurd Gen 1 dimensions drawing](/img/lorawan/gateways/indilora-lora-gateway-dimensions.svg)

## Related Products and Resources

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- Help: [Warranty terms and conditions](/help/macnman-standard-warranty-terms-and-conditions) and [contact Macnman support](/help/help)