OPENGEAR EMD5890-QA | Smoke Detector & Alarm, 110V AC, NEMA 5-15, Photoelectric Sensor, Serial Port Integration

Q: What type of smoke detection technology does the EMD5890-QA use?
A: The EMD5890-QA uses a photoelectric smoke sensor, which is sensitive to smoke particles and effective at detecting slow, smouldering fires commonly found in equipment room environments.

Q: How does the EMD5890-QA connect to an Opengear console server?
A: It connects via a serial port adapter and Cat5 cable to any compatible Opengear console server serial port, allowing the console server to monitor and report smoke alarm status remotely.

Q: Will the smoke detector continue to operate during a power outage?
A: Yes. The EMD5890-QA includes built-in battery backup, ensuring the smoke detection and local alarm functions remain active even if mains power (110V AC) is lost.

Q: Can the EMD5890-QA trigger remote alerts?
A: Yes. When integrated with an Opengear console server, it supports progressive alarm levels — from warning to critical — and enables administrators to monitor environmental conditions and receive alerts via a standard web browser.

Q: Is the EMD5890-QA compatible with other environmental sensors?
A: Opengear console servers support monitoring of multiple external dry contact sensors — including water, vibration, and open-door sensors — alongside the EMD5890-QA smoke detector through the same serial port infrastructure.

Q: Can I purchase the Opengear EMD5890-QA in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware specialist stocking Opengear products. Contact the team for pricing, availability, and expert pre-sales support tailored to your infrastructure requirements.