Testing Device on your Advanced MX-5000 panel
Device finder If you are trying to locate a device, your Advanced panel can assist you. Individual detectors can be tested to check the chamber response and illuminate the detector …
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Device finder If you are trying to locate a device, your Advanced panel can assist you. Individual detectors can be tested to check the chamber response and illuminate the detector …
An interesting question came up today so I thought I would share it with you all. It all started with apples! So how are apples stored while they await processing? …
Whilst networking is usually considered for larger Addressable installations it is not limited to these panels if using G2’s ZP1 and 1X range of panels. The conventional panels can be …
On the ZP2 and 2X panel you can save the config to a USB flash drive, then using a computer with PCC software you can read the configuration, change and …
If you require alarm confirmation in the way of a double knock, the ZP2 and 2X panels provide this with ease. A simple drop down box on the zone labeled …
When looking at addressable fire systems there are two types: Open Protocol Closed Protocol A closed protocol addressable system is where the manufacturer of the fire panels …
Before commenting on placement of equipment you must always establish how the building has been classified. The Fire system should be designed as per a risk assessment which identifies many …
Where cable is surface mounted in PVC conduit to be compliant for SANS10139 it is an accepted practice in South Africa to attach the PVC conduit to the surface with …
There seems to be a misguided theory in the industry that the maximum number of devices in a zone is 20 according to SANS10139. THIS IS INCORRECT! There is no …
There are 2 batteries in a Fire Panel. When these need to be replaced, then both batteries must be replaced. Replacing just one battery will severely reduce the lifespan …
As CO (carbon monoxide) detectors become more popular, the placement of these detectors comes into question. CO has the approximately the same density as normal air and as such it …
On any installation a sounder should be located near the may entry point to the building. This should be on a separate circuit (conventional) or on a section of the …
Panels that network together use RS485 communications. Part of the requirements of this communications is the cable specification. This should be a proper network cable (known as 2 pair mylar …
Remember to mount your detectors at least 1 metre away from any air vent (drawing or blowing air). Not following this can result in incorrect fire event detection and can …
There appears to be some confusion about the label of “Marine” devices. Marine devices are made specifically, as the name suggests, for use on ships, oil platforms and other industrial …
If a corridor in a building is less than 2 metres wide then the detector spacing (smoke detectors) can increase from 10.5 metres to 15 metres as the narrowness of …