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Different types of fire alarm control panels include addressable and conventional. They are the core of any fire alarm system as they control and monitor all the devices in the system.
The fire alarm control panel has many roles to play; it monitors the system for detector activation, it monitors the system for faults, it activates warning devices when needed and it generally provides power to the devices in the system. You can also use the panel to reset or test the entire system. Many panels also have a time-delay which allows you to check for a false alarm before the full alarm is activated - this can help save considerable time and resources.
When choosing a fire alarm control panel it is important to consider how many zones your property will be divided into, how complex you need the system to be and your budget. There are many types and the most commonly used panels are those for addressable fire alarm systems and conventional fire alarm systems.
Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel
Addressable control panels are also known as intelligent panels and are considered the most advanced technologically. All devices in an addressable system will be connected to the panel on a single loop for all zones in the system. Each device in the system will have a unique identifying address.
In an alarm the control panel will be able to identify exactly which device triggered the alarm, whether it be a smoke detector, manual call point or heat detector, and will even be able to display text such as 'board room' or 'kitchen'.
Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel
In conventional systems, detecting devices like smoke detectors are connected on a single pair of wires forming a loop back to the panel. Warning devices like sounders and flashers are wired on a separate loop. During an alarm the panel will identify only which zone the alarm originated from. A single zone could contain up to 32 detectors. This type of control panel is considered the most basic and therefore economical.
Fire safety is incredibly important and the risk of fire should never be underestimated. The consequences for a lack of fire safety can be devastating and things can quickly get out of control, given the destructive nature of fire. This is why it is vital that all buildings have relevant precautions in place to prevent and detect fire where possible.
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