Terminology
Ever wandered about the different terminologys used in the fire alarm industry?
Use the tabs bellow and find out more about them, giving you a better understanding of your system and what else it's capable of doing.
Ever wandered about the different terminologys used in the fire alarm industry?
Use the tabs bellow and find out more about them, giving you a better understanding of your system and what else it's capable of doing.
A conventional fire alarm system is a basic type of fire detection and notification system commonly used in smaller buildings or spaces. It operates on a simple principle of dividing the protected area into zones and utilizing conventional devices to detect fire or smoke.
An addressable fire alarm system is an advanced type of fire detection and notification system commonly used in larger buildings or complexes. It offers more sophisticated features and greater flexibility compared to conventional fire alarm systems. Addressable systems provide specific information about the location of alarms or faults, allowing for quicker identification and response to potential fire incidents.
A wireless fire alarm system is a type of fire detection and notification system that utilizes wireless communication technology to connect and transmit signals between various components of the system. Instead of relying on traditional wired connections, wireless fire alarm systems use radio frequency (RF) or other wireless protocols to transmit data and information.
A hybrid fire alarm system combines elements of both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, offering a flexible and scalable solution for fire detection and notification. It integrates wired and wireless technologies to provide a hybrid approach that meets the specific needs of a building or facility.
Smoke Detector: A device that senses the presence of smoke particles in the air and triggers an alarm.
Heat Detector: A device that detects an increase in temperature and activates the fire alarm when a certain threshold is reached.
Flame Detector: A device that senses the presence of flames in the area and triggers an alarm.
Manual Call Point (MCP): A device used by individuals to manually activate the fire alarm system in case of an emergency.
Used to connect access control, gas shut down or other things into the fire alarm system.
Notification Appliances: Devices that produce audible and/or visual signals to alert occupants of a building about a fire alarm. Examples include sounders, strobe lights or bells
Holds door open in normal opration of the fire alarm, allowing them to release when a fire is detected.
Unlocks door that are held locked via a maglock or simlar, in the event the fire alarm system going off.
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