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AUTOMATIC ALARM INITIATING DEVICE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Warning Devices
CONT

Four basic types of automatic alarm-initiating devices are designed to detect heat, smoke, fire gases, and flame.

CONT

Automatic alarm initiating devices, detectors, continuously monitor the atmosphere of a given area for products of combustion. When these products are detected,they send a signal to the system control unit. ... but these products do not always indicate the presence of a fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alarme-incendie
CONT

Il existe quatre types de dispositifs automatiques de déclenchement d'alarme pouvant détecter la chaleur, la fumée, les gaz de combustion et les flammes.

Spanish

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