Technical Comparison

Apollo/NSC (Solution F1) VS. Rafiki (Quadnet)

Maximum 18 Loops in one panel

Maximum 4 Loops in one panel

Supports up to 2268 devices Supports up to 800 devices

Each loop has a maximum length of 3.5 km

Each loop has a maximum length of 2 km
Slot for network card to network Up to 128
Panels Maximum of 8 panels can be networked , non
redundant
Multi protocol (ESP and Apollo and )
Addressable detectors and conventional detectors Not available
can be mixed in one FCP

Not available
1024 programmable zones
ARCNET networked, for Multi-master Network
ability 128 zones per panel
Built-in Network option
100% Redundant loop and conventional zone
cards and cpu
Scan all modules and detectors on startup
CPU Watchdog Function built-in Not available
8 Programmable Push Buttons Not available
2048 Cause & effect events without restrictions Not Available
24 digital I/O , 4 relays, 8 additional outputs on Not available
every additional loop cards Restricted Cause and Effect Events
4 Relay , 2 Sounders, 4 Monitored inputs
 Technical Comparison
Apollo/NSC (Solution F1) VS. Rafiki (Quadnet)

32 bit upgradeable CPU Not mentioned Probably 8Bit

16 MB memory Not mentioned probably below 1MB
Flash Prom For Update Flash Prom For Update
Modem (analogue/ISDN) for remote panel Not Available
configuration
No mechanical Push Buttons/ Glass Like
Fascia
Mechanical Push Buttons/ Old style Fascia
Graphics LCD 240 * 64
Large Display but dimensions not disclosed
Current Consumption 250mA
Current Consumption 250mA
Detector Calibration and sensitivity
Only sensitivity adjustment
adjustment No VDS approvals only LPCB approvals
VDS approval and DIN EN 54 parts 2 & 4
Approvals
USB interface
3 interfaces RS-232
Redundant RS-485 interface (for up to 16 LCD
Repeater panels)
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Apollo (Discovery Detectors) VS. Rafiki (Detectors)

Approved by LPCB (UK) VdS (Germany), Only LPCB approved

DBI ( Denmark) ,SSL (Australia) and
UL ( America)
Comply with :EN54-5 and EN 54- 7 and
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,89/106/EEC Comply with EN 54 5
and Construction product Directive and
are CE marked
Drift Compensation to ensure constant
sensitivity No drift compensation
Flashing LED on Poll
Four bytes of user programmable non- Versions with built-in alarm
volatile memory Not available
Alarm flag for fast alarm reporting
Conventional alarm facility during CIE
processor fault Not available
360 visibility in Alarm, Double LED Not available
placement.
Xpert Card for easy Addressing Only Alarm LED indication not 360
Short circuit isolator with each detector
base
Automatic addressing ( SOFT)
Five sensitivity Modes for smoke
Short circuit isolator in each detector
Five sensitivity Modes for heat
three sensitivity Modes for smoke
three sensitivity Modes for heat
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Apollo (Discovery Detectors) VS. Rafiki (Detectors)

Official agent in Iran No official agent in Iran

10 years warranty No warranty in Iran

Rejection noise Not available

Can work with cable with out shielding Only work with cable with shielding

Multi sensor and independent sensor Only multi sensor with sounder and
for smoke and heat with optional strobe base
isolator sounder base and stobe base