Firebeam Blue or Firebeam Xtra – Which Fits Your Site?

At Acorn Fire and Security we work closely with leading manufacturers to bring reliable, modern and engineer friendly fire detection solutions to our customers. With more than 22,000 products available and clients in over 140 countries, we support engineers, service teams and building managers with equipment that performs well in real environments.

Two products that continue to stand out in the beam detection market are the Firebeam Xtra and the Firebeam Blue. Both offer stable and accurate optical beam detection for large open areas and both tackle the historic problem of beam misalignment through their intelligent motorised technology. The head continually self-aligns to the reflector, reducing false alarms, minimising maintenance time and cutting costs for both installers and end users.

Why engineers choose Firebeam

Motorised self-aligning head that adjusts for building movement
Quick commissioning from ground level
Low level control via wired controller (Xtra) or Bluetooth app (Blue)
Easy cleaning thanks to flat, IP65 sealed surfaces
Coverage up to 160 metres with enhanced optics
Suitable for warehouses, manufacturing sites, sports halls, education buildings, aircraft hangars, places of worship and historic sites

Both models use the same core technology. Choosing between them comes down to your control preference.

FIREBEAM XTRA – OVERVIEW

The Firebeam Xtra replaces the original Firebeam and Plus models and offers improved optical performance, faster motor movement and multi language support. It retains the wired low level controller which many engineers prefer for fixed on-site operation.

Key Features

Wired low level controller
Revised optics with up to 160 metre range
Very fast auto alignment and re-alignment
Multi language menu
Auto-align on or off depending on environment
Optional alignment delay for sites with temporary obscuration
Beam phasing to avoid cross talk where beams face each other
Adjustable hysteresis for stable operation in challenging environments

FIREBEAM BLUE – OVERVIEW

The Firebeam Blue offers the same detection performance as the Xtra but replaces the wired controller with Bluetooth app control. This allows engineers to commission and maintain the system from a phone or tablet without the need for internet or mobile signal.

Key Features

Controlled via the dedicated Firebeam app
Bluetooth connection without phone signal
Same 160 metre range as the Xtra
Motorised self-aligning head
Fully VdS approved
Ideal for engineers who prefer mobile control

Main Differences Between Firebeam Xtra and Firebeam Blue

Control method

Xtra: wired low level controller
Blue: Bluetooth app on phone or tablet

User preference

Xtra suits engineers who prefer fixed on-site control
Blue suits those who want wireless set up

Installation experience

Both offer fast alignment and minimal working at height
Technology
Both share the same detection range and self-aligning system

If you would like support choosing between the Firebeam Xtra and Firebeam Blue or need help with a project specification, our team is here to help on +44 (0)1254 207532 or [email protected].