Ekho – Section 5 – The Hochiki Training Academy

5.7 – Placement of Expander Modules – Example 2

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In certain circumstances, the addition of an Expander in a position where its signal to a field device in relation

5.7 – Placement of Expander Modules – Example 2admin2026-03-12T14:01:09+00:00

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As this graphic illustrates, the position of an Expander in relation to the surrounding building structure will have a direct

5.6 – Placement of Expander Modules – Example 1admin2026-03-12T14:00:37+00:00

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As this graphic illustrates, different mediums and different building fabrics could cause wireless signal absorption and disruption of radio signal

5.5 – Radio Signal Absorption and Penetrationadmin2026-03-12T14:00:07+00:00

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This second example shows just one Translator wired to the loop, with an Expander (which has a 24 VDC power

5.4 – System Wiring – Single Translatoradmin2026-03-12T13:59:27+00:00

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Loop Polarity When your Ekho system requires more than one Translator wired to the same loop, arrange them as shown,

5.3 – System Wiring – Multiple Translatorsadmin2026-03-12T13:58:53+00:00

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In this example system layout, the system comprises: Addressable Panel (running Hochiki's ESP protocol with full CHQ-POM support) Two ESP

5.2 – System Layout – Example 2 – Two Translators/Multiple Expandersadmin2026-03-12T13:58:19+00:00

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In this example system layout, the system comprises: Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel (running Hochiki's ESP protocol with full CHQ-POM

5.1 – System Layout – Example 1 – One Translator on One Loopadmin2026-03-12T13:57:40+00:00