DSC PG9916
PowerG 915MHz Wireless Smoke And Heat Detector
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Description
The DSC PG9916 Wireless Smoke and Heat Detector is great for monitoring any home or business for the presence of a fire. The device features a photoelectric smoke detector and a fixed temperature heat sensor. Once activated, it will send an alert to the system to inform it of the fire.
By utilizing both smoke and heat detection, the PG9916 is more likely to respond to a fire than a stand-alone smoke or heat sensor. The smoke detector uses photoelectric technology in its operation. This allows the device to sense smoke very accurately and effectively. The heat sensor is a fixed sensor that will activate upon sensing a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
The PG9916 is a PowerG Sensor, and it works with PowerG-compatible systems. This includes the DSC PowerSeries Neo Panels and a Qolsys IQ Panel 2 with an installed PowerG daughtercard. The sensor has a signal range of 2 km if a clear line of sight is obtained. It also features 128-bit AES encryption to protect it against any hacking or takeover attempts.
A great aspect of the DSC PG9916 is that it is one of the very few wireless smoke detectors to support a One-Go-All-Go feature. This means that if one PowerG Smoke Detector is activated, all of the other PowerG Smoke Detectors also paired with the system will activate as well. This is perfect for ensuring that everyone in the building is alerted to the fire and takes appropriate action. This feature was originally only possible with hardwired high-voltage smoke detectors, and it's great to see a new wireless smoke detector with One-Go-All-Go support available.
Programming the PG9916 with an alarm system is very important. While the device can theoretically be used as a conventional, unmonitored smoke with its 85 dB sounder, we recommend programming it. This way, a user can receive automatic fire dispatch from a central monitoring station. They can also receive text and email alerts from Alarm.com any time the smoke detector is activated.
NOTE: The maximum range for a PowerG Sensor when used with an IQ Panel 2 Plus System is only 2,000 feet in open air. This is considerably less than the advertised 2km range. The 2km range refers to when a PowerG Sensor is used with a DSC PowerSeries NEO System.
Brand: DSC
Reviews
Submitted on 01/02/2020 Alarm Grid
The DSC PG9916 is a wireless smoke and heat detector from the DSC PowerG Lineup. The sensor has since been discontinued in favor of the DSC PG9936. However, an existing DSC PG9916 will still work just fine. The sensor features a photoelectric smoke detector and a fixed temperature heat detector that activates upon detecting a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The device also features an 85 dB sounder to alert building occupants when activated. Overall, this is a really nice sensor with few downsides. We give it 5 Stars.
There are many things we like about the DSC PG9916. For one, it offers both smoke and heat detection. This helps it identify fires as soon as possible. The sensor supports one-go-all-go when used with other PowerG Smoke Detectors. This means its sounder will activate if other PowerG Smoke detectors are activated. This is great for ensuring that everyone on the premises is alerted to a fire. Speaking of the sounder, it is built right into the sensor, and it can produce sounds of up to 85 dB. This is loud enough for most residential locations. The sensor also provides all the benefits of a PowerG device. A PowerG Sensor can operate wirelessly from up to 2 km away from the receiver in an open-air environment when paired with certain systems. It also utilizes 128-bit AES encryption for added wireless security.
There aren't many downsides to the DSC PG9916. Its biggest downfall is that it has been discontinued, and you can no longer purchase a new model from Alarm Grid. But if you already have one, then it should still be okay. Another issue is that the heat sensor is fixed temperature only. It does not offer Rate of Rise temperature detection. Also the 85 dB sounder is pretty quiet if the sensor is going to be used in a larger location. But the one-go-all-go feature helps overcome this weakness, as the other smoke detectors on the network will also activate. This makes it more likely that everyone in the building will be made aware of a fire. Overall, the DSC PG9916 is a good sensor with few flaws. It gets 5 stars from Alarm Grid.
Good: Smoke & Heat Detection, One-Go-All-Go, Built-In Sounder, Great Range, 128-Bit AES Encryption
Bad: Discontinued, No Rate-of-Rise Heat Detection, Sounder is Quiet For Large Homes/Businesses
Bottom Line: 5 Stars
