What Is the Apollo XP95 Range?

The Apollo XP95 system is an analogue addressable fire detection protocol developed for commercial and industrial fire alarm installations. Each device on the loop has a unique address, allowing the control panel to quickly identify the location of a fire alarm or fault condition.

XP95 detectors and modules communicate with the fire alarm control panel using a digital protocol that enables precise monitoring and rapid response in emergency situations.

Because of its reliability and flexibility, the XP95 Apollo system is widely used in environments such as:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Schools and universities

• Hotels and accommodation buildings

• Warehouses and industrial premises

• Office buildings and commercial spaces

Types of Apollo XP95 Devices

The Apollo XP95 range, often searched for as XP95 Apollo devices, includes a wide variety of addressable products designed to provide complete fire detection coverage.

Common devices in the XP95 range include:

• Apollo XP95 optical smoke detectors for detecting slow-burning fires

• Apollo XP95 heat detectors including the widely used Apollo heat detector XP95 models, for areas where smoke detection is unsuitable

• Apollo XP95 manual call points for manual fire alarm activation

• Apollo XP95 detector bases and mounting bases

• Apollo XP95 sounder beacon bases for audible and visual alerts

• Apollo XP95 interface modules, including switch monitors and zone monitors with isolators

These devices can be combined on the same addressable loop to create a fully integrated fire detection system.

Why Installers Choose XP95 Apollo Devices

Fire alarm engineers often choose Apollo XP95 detectors because of their proven reliability and compatibility with a wide range of fire alarm control panels.

Key advantages include:

• Reliable loop communication across addressable fire alarm systems

• Simple addressing using the Apollo XPERT card system

• Wide compatibility with leading UK fire alarm panels

• EN54 certified fire detection technology

• Suitable for both new installations and system upgrades

Because of these features, the Apollo XP95 range remains one of the most popular addressable fire detection systems used by installers across the UK.

Typical Applications of Apollo XP95 Systems

Because of their reliability and flexibility, Apollo XP95 detectors and modules are widely used across many different building types.

Typical applications include:

• Commercial office buildings

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Hotels and accommodation buildings

• Schools and universities

• Warehouses and industrial premises

• Retail environments and shopping centres

The ability to combine smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points and interface modules on a single addressable loop makes the XP95 system suitable for both small installations and large multi-zone fire detection systems.

Compatibility with Fire Alarm Control Panels

Apollo XP95 devices are compatible with many widely used fire alarm control panels, including systems from manufacturers such as:

• Advanced Electronics

• Kentec Electronics

• Morley-IAS by Honeywell

This flexibility allows installers to integrate XP95 detectors and modules into both new and existing fire alarm systems without the need for complex configuration.

XP95 Installation and Addressing

Apollo XP95 devices are designed to simplify installation for fire alarm engineers.

Each detector uses the Apollo XPERT card addressing system, which allows installers to set the device address quickly and accurately without specialist programming tools.

Detectors are installed into compatible Apollo detector bases, which are typically mounted on ceilings. These bases provide secure electrical connections and allow detectors to be easily removed for maintenance or replacement.

This simple installation method makes the XP95 system particularly popular with contractors working on large commercial fire alarm systems.

How Apollo XP95 Detects Smoke and Heat

Apollo XP95 detectors use different sensing technologies depending on the device type.

Optical smoke detectors detect smoke particles using a light scattering principle. When smoke enters the sensing chamber, the light is scattered and detected by a sensor, triggering an alarm signal.

Heat detectors use a thermistor to monitor changes in temperature. When the temperature rises rapidly or exceeds a preset threshold, the detector sends an alarm signal to the control panel.

These technologies allow XP95 detectors to provide reliable fire detection across a wide range of environments.

Apollo XP95 Documentation and Technical Information

Engineers often require documentation when designing or installing fire alarm systems using Apollo XP95 detectors and devices.

Useful resources may include:

• Apollo XP95 product brochures

• XP95 technical manuals (PDF)

• Apollo XP95 wiring diagrams

• Installation guidance and datasheets

These documents help installers ensure that devices are correctly installed and configured within a fire alarm system.