Early detection and notification of a fire is critical in life safety and fire protection systems. A fire alarm is a device that is designed to alert people of a fire emergency. Fire alarms can be triggered manually by someone pulling a fire alarm lever or automatically by smoke or heat detectors.
Conventional Fire Alarm System:
A conventional fire alarm system is a basic type of fire system that consists of a network of detectors and alarms that are connected to a fire alarm control panel.
When a detector is triggered, it sends a signal to the control panel, which activates the corresponding alarm. Conventional fire alarm systems are widely used in small to medium-sized buildings, such as homes, small offices, and retail stores.
Addressable Fire Alarm System:
An addressable fire alarm system is a type of fire alarm system that is designed to provide more detailed information about the location of a fire or potential fire in a building.
In an addressable fire alarm system, each detector or device connected to the system is assigned a unique address or identification number, which allows the central control panel to identify the exact location of the device that has detected the fire or smoke.