Conventional & Addressable

Conventional fire alarm systems are typically made up of two parts: the control panel and the field devices. The control panel is the "brain" of the system, while the field devices are the "eyes and ears." The control panel constantly monitors the status of the field devices, and when it detects an alarm condition, it sounds the alarm. Addressable fire alarm systems are similar to conventional systems, but each field device has its own address. This allows the control panel to pinpoint the exact location of an alarm, making it easier to respond to a fire.