A fire alarm control panel (FACP), or simply fire alarm panel, is the central brain of a fire alarm system. It receives information from various fire detection devices like smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual pull stations.
Description
Key Functions:
Monitoring:Continuously monitors the status of all connected devices.
Signal Processing: Processes signals from detectors and other devices.
Alarm Activation: Initiates alarms, both audible and visual, when a fire is detected.
System Control: Controls other fire safety systems like sprinklers or ventilation systems.
Information Display: Provides information about the system's status, alarms, and faults.
Communication: Can transmit alarm signals to fire departments or other emergency services.
Conventional Panels:Simpler systems that use a limited number of circuits.
Addressable Panels: Can identify the exact location of a fire within a building.
Analog Addressable Panels: Offer more precise information about fire conditions.