Technology
ZigBee / 6LoWPAN
IEEE 802.15.4 mesh radio for high-density building fire detection, with self-organization and native redundancy.
Advantages
- Self-organized mesh topology (multiple paths to the panel)
- High device density (>250 per network)
- Automatic node failure recovery
- Low latency (<1s per hop)
Native Mesh
ZigBee/6LoWPAN operates in mesh topology: each device can retransmit to neighbors, creating multiple paths to the coordinator. If a node fails, the network automatically reconfigures — critical behavior for fire detection.
Why Firebee Chose It
For high-density building fire detection (>100 points), ZigBee delivers superior latency and redundancy compared to LoRa. Firebee integrates both technologies in the same panel, enabling hybrid topologies ideal for each project.
Applications
Corporate and residential buildings
Hotels and hospitals
Shopping centers
Schools and universities