A Typical Fire Alarm System - EMS SmartCell User Manual

A typical fire alarm system

A typical fire alarm system will generally consist of the following equipment:
SmartCell fire control panel
FIRE ZONES
FIRE
1
INFORMATION ZONES
0
ALERT
DELAYS ACTIVE
SYSTEM FAULT
SOUNDER FAULT/DISABLED
GENERAL FAULT Fire Control Panel
GENERAL DISABLEMENT
System Normal
IN TEST
POWER
12:12 Access
COMMUNICATIONS
ALARM TRANSMITTED
FAULT/DISABLED
HEALTHY
1
ALARMS
4 2
SOUND/ SILENCE RESET
3
SILENCE BUZZER
Approved to EN54-2, EN54-4, EN54-13, EN54-21*
and EN54-25.
* Communications module required.
Manual call points
Approved to EN54-11, EN54-13 and EN54-25.
Fire detectors
Approved to EN54-5, EN54-7, EN54-13 and
EN54-25.
Fire detectors with sounders
Approved to EN54-3, EN54-5, EN54-7, EN54-13,
EN54-23* and EN54-25. *Beacon Variants Only.
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FUNCTION 1
FUNCTION 2
The fire control panel will often be located in the
building's main entrance, ensuring it is easily found by
the fire services if a fire occurs.
The main purpose of a fire control panel is to work in
conjunction with the system's fire devices, to detect fire
and to alert people via fire sounders and beacons.
The operation of this SmartCell fire control panel is
outlined in more detail in this manual.
In the event of a fire, Manual Call Points (MCPs) can be
operated to notify other people in the building.
When operated, the MCP will send a signal to the fire
control panel, resulting in the fire alarm's sounders
operating.
The MCP is operated by raising the protective cover and
pressing the white rectangular plate. The device's red fire
LED will illuminate to confirm operation.
Fire detectors will be fitted throughout the building where
fire detection is required.
Fire detectors can be triggered by smoke and / or an
increase in heat, depending on their configuration.
In the event of a fire, the fire detector will send a signal to
the fire control panel, resulting in the fire alarm's sounders
operating.
Fire detectors with integrated sounders combine the
attributes of detectors and sounders avoiding the use of
separate units.
Fire detectors with sounders are also available with
integrated beacons.
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