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Alarm Technology Page

The purpose of any alarm system is to either protect life or property or to detect an intrusion. Many buildings and complexes being constructed today are equipped with some type of intrusion detection and fire alarm systems. Numerous detection and fire alarm systems are in existence today.

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    • Remote Alarm Signaling - It is usually desirable to connect building alarm systems to a remote receiving station manned at all times by competent personnel who can take the proper action-to extinguish the fire and evacuate the building if necessary. These connections are usually in the form of auxiliary relay contacts that can be connected to operate an alarm transmitter.    Rate this link
    • Smoke Detectors - This is an introduction to smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are frequently used in fast-acting automatic fire detection systems that incorporate an extinguishing agent release function to protect high value or highly combustible storage and work areas.    Rate this link
    • Heat Detectors - Heat detectors are probably the most widely used initiating device for general-purpose automatic fire alarm systems.    Rate this link
    • Alarm Systems - Numerous detection and fire alarm systems are in existence today. This Construction Electrician book chapter discribes the function and operation of a typical detection system and of various fire alarm systems.    Rate this link


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