Alarms · BE32
BE32 8-Zone Alarm Expander (New Alarms
The **Verkada BE32** is an 8-zone alarm expander that extends the coverage of a Verkada alarm system with 8 input zones, 1 relay output, and a built-in VLink hub for up to 160 wireless sensors.
SKU BE32-HW
MSRP$349
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Overview
The Verkada BE32 is an 8-zone alarm expander that extends the coverage of a Verkada alarm system with 8 input zones, 1 relay output, and a built-in VLink hub for up to 160 wireless sensors.
- Consolidates wiring of up to 8 wired sensors into a single RS485 cable run to the BP32 or BP52 panel
- Daisy-chain up to 4 BE32 expanders to a single RS485 port on the alarm panel to simplify installation at large sites
- 8 inputs for wired sensors, each with 12V DC AUX power, plus 1 relay output for sirens and strobes
- Built-in VLink sub-GHz hub connects up to 160 wireless sensors
- Cloud-managed via Verkada Command, with zone mapping, software-defined partitions, and live and historical sensor activity
- Automatic health checks every minute with real-time online/offline alerts and automatic firmware updates
- Compact design (6.0in x 6.0in x 1.9in) with wall or ceiling mount and a 10-year warranty
Specifications
- Power consumption
- 45W max (see Output Specifications table for load limits)
- Power input
- 10-36V DC input (via RS485)
- Uplink
- RS485 input
- Wireless communication
- VLink sub-GHz transceiver. Wireless repeating not supported
- VLink wireless range
- Please refer to the downstream device datasheet
- Alarm inputs
- 8x inputs with 12V DC aux power. Compatible with variable EOL resistors (1kΩ - 4.7kΩ)
- Relay output
- 1x relay for siren/strobe/NAC with switch-selectable voltage & optional dry config: 12 or 24V DC wet operation; 24V DC dry operation
- Conventional fire input (IDC)
- 1x 2-wire or 4-wire Initiating Device Circuit input (conventional) with switch-selectable 12/24V DC aux power
- Addressable fire input (SLC)
- 1x 2-wire Signaling Line Circuit input (addressable) with 36V DC aux power
- RS485 output
- 1x RS485 output with 36V DC aux power for daisy-chaining BE32s (max 4 per chain)
- Tamper detection
- Yes
- Operating temperature and humidity
- 32 to 122° F / 0 to 50° C; 0-90% RH non-condensing
- Dimensions
- Height: 6.0in / 15.3cm; Width: 6.0in / 15.3cm; Depth: 1.9in / 5.0cm
- Weight
- 1.6 lb / 0.7kg
- Certifications
- FCC Part 15B Class A, IC, ICES-003 Class A, CE, UKCA, RCM, UL/IEC 62368-1, CSA NO22.2 62368-1
- Included accessories
- 8x 1 kΩ EOL resistors, wall mount bracket, T10 Security Torx screwdriver, 4x machine screws, 4x wall screws, 4x wall anchors
- Mounting options
- Wall or ceiling mount
- Warranty
- 10 years
