There are basically two types of fire detection systems and the difference between them lies in the ability to identify the specific location of any type of detector and how the panel made its supervision.
In a conventional gent fire alarms london control panel only identifies the area where the alarm is generated, in a fire alarm system addressable detectors and modules each have a specific identification by a unique address. The choice between these two types of systems is relatively straightforward and falls into the following two points:
For small plants is the proper selection of fire detection systems, while conventional large protected areas using systems like addressable fire detection is the norm or standard.
When it comes to selecting fire detection system used in medium installations it gets more difficult as the trend is not well defined and any of the two types of fire detection systems can be used. Advances in technology have enabled lower costs, so the analogue addressable systems have become a viable option for detection systems of small fires.
In the recent past, manufacturers of fire detection systems focused all its efforts to further develop their systems of analog addressable fire detection, which offers distinct advantages over the line of conventional fire detection, particularly in large and complex installations where installers, building occupants and fire brigade are benefiting from the inherent sophistication and consequent functional improvement and ability of the systems like addressable fire detection.
Currently, manufacturers of fire detection systems have developed technology based on “peer to peer” that by using network nodes (which in its simplest form function as autonomous panels) make it possible to reduce the length of paths and number of drivers that result in reduced implementation costs of fire detection systems, as well as improve their functionality. With this type of fire detection systems connectivity and integration with other building systems such as access control systems, lighting and air conditioning, heating and ventilation, and lighting is provided and improves.
Component elements of a professional fire detection
A fire detection system consists of several elements. Then mention some of them and make a brief summary of its features:
Panels and Fire Alarm Notification
Elements of initiation: Smoke detectors, fixed temperature or temperature variation, flame, smoke barriers, Manual call
Elements of warning: Sirens, speakers, evacuation
Visual indicators, strobe lights, indicators of output.