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Fire Alarm Control Panel
Product details
The fire alarm control panel is the control unit for the system. It displays the response of the detection devices and sends alarm signals to the various locations set out in the design. Panels come in two forms: Addressable or Intelligent Addressable, and Conventional or Multiplex.
The fire alarm control panel is the control unit for the system. It displays the response of the detection devices and sends alarm signals to the various locations set out in the design.
Types of control panel
Addressable or Intelligent Addressable
This type identifies the area or exact position of the incident directly, so that the incident can be dealt with and people evacuated quickly. The detection devices in this system therefore have to be addressable devices. It is usually installed in large buildings.
Conventional or Multiplex
This type reports by zone, with the zones determined by the design and by how the signal cabling runs back to the control panel. When a detector picks up an incident, it signals the control panel, which raises the alarm and displays the result by zone.
Comparing the two types of panel
| Topic | Addressable / Intelligent Addressable | Conventional / Multiplex |
|---|---|---|
| Locating the incident | Identifies the position directly | Identifies it by zone |
| Detection devices used | Must be addressable devices | Conventional devices wired by zone |
| Responding to the incident | Reaches the incident and evacuates people quickly | Gives a broad area; the exact point may need to be located again |
| Suitable buildings | Large buildings | Small buildings |
Talk to our engineers directly
Specialist engineers with more than 20 years of experience
We have long designed and installed nurse call systems, fire alarm systems
and lightning protection systems for both private companies and government agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fire alarm control panel do?
It is the control unit for the system. It displays the response of the detection devices and sends alarm signals to the various locations set out in the design.
How many types can I choose from?
Two: Addressable or Intelligent Addressable, and Conventional or Multiplex.
Which type should we choose for our building?
Addressable panels identify the exact device that raised the alarm, point by point, which suits large buildings or anywhere the source of an incident has to be found quickly. Conventional panels report by zone and suit small to medium buildings. Our engineers are happy to assess this for you.
