Detection – Warning – Evacuation

These systems are systems that can detect fire point-wise. Due to this feature, it is generally preferred in high and complex buildings.

Each detector in analog addressable fire alarm systems is connected to the loop line. (Although it varies from brand to brand) 128 addressable elements can be connected to a loop line. Each sensor and cable coming out of the lines circulates and checks different sensor elements such as heat, smoke and temperature, one by one, and provides a continuous report about the environment.

These systems warn in case of a possible fire or malfunction by making the necessary notifications to the control panel to which all lobes are connected. Addressable fire alarm systems are widely preferred in complex structures as they are systems that can be integrated and improved with mechanical systems.

System Components:

• Detection and Control, Repeat Panels
• Smoke, Heat, Combined, Flame and Beam Detectors
• Callpoint Buttons, Siren-Flashing Visual and Auditory Warning Devices
• Input Output Relays, Zone Modules

Advantages:

• It can be used in large areas. For example; such as high-rise buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, airports and industrial facilities.
• Precise determination of the fire location minimizes response time.
• System capacity can be expanded with additional cards, modules or panels.
• The system and components are constantly monitored.
• Integration with other building management systems can be achieved.
• Fire evacuation scenarios can be applied.

Disadvantages:

• It is more costly than traditional systems.
• There is intensive data communication between the center and the components; Therefore, the infrastructure must be solid.
• Each manufacturer uses its own communication protocol; So users need to choose the most suitable system.

These are systems used to instantly detect a possible fire that may break out in a specific area. These systems are preferred in small or medium-sized businesses. Conventional fire alarm systems, which operate with a regional detection logic called zones, detect fire with the signals of fire detection detectors connected to the zones and give warnings accordingly.

These systems are simpler than the other system, but they are more economically suitable. Nowadays, it is used more in small and medium businesses because it is economical. The only negative aspect of the conventional fire alarm system is that it is easily affected by temperature and weather changes, so the possibility of false alarms is high.

System Components:

• Detection and Control, Repeat Panels
• Smoke, Heat, Combined, Flame and Beam Detectors
• Callpoint Buttons, Siren-Flashing Visual and Auditory Warning Devices

Advantages:

• It is easy to operate and maintain in single-volume businesses established in small areas.
• The investment cost is lower compared to addressable fire detection systems.
• Cabling and infrastructure costs are lower.

Disadvantages:

• It cannot provide information about the exact point where the fire occurred.
• Expansion capacity is low. The detection and control panel has more limited options.
• Compared to addressable system detectors, there is no sensitivity adjustment in conventional system detectors.

Other Solutions

Gas Detectors

Detection of Flame Rays