'All-in-one' Design for smoke detector
April 1st 2006

Designed to protect buildings with high ceilings and open spaces, the Fireray Reflective smoke detector from Fire Fighting Enterprises combines an infrared transmitter and receiver in a single unit, simplifying installation.

An IR beam is projected onto a small, high precision prismatic reflector mounted on the opposite wall. The reflector returns the beam to the transmitter/receiver unit, where the signal is analysed for smoke presence. The company says that, in suitable buildings, this all-in-one design can achieve significant cable savings over detectors that use separate transmitters and receivers.

An optional low-level controller allows authorised personnel to carry out alarm tests from a convenient location, without the lengthy process of accessing detectors installed at height.

Versions are available to cover distances to 50m and 100m.

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