Beam smoke detectors can be important components of a well-designed fire alarm system. Their unique capabilities enable beam smoke detectors to overcome many of the problems and limitations of point detectors and aspirating systems in some applications.
Optical Beam Smoke Detectors
Types of Beam Smoke Detectors
The Optical Beam Smoke Detector works on the principle of light obscuration. The photosensitive element of the Optical Beam Smoke Detector sees light produced by the Transmitter in a normal condition. The Receiver is calibrated to a preset sensitivity level based on a percentage of total obscuration. There are two general types of Optical Beam Smoke Detector – Projected and Reflective. The type used will be dictated by the installation and environment conditions and constraints.
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With over half a million units installed worldwide, fireray® is the first choice for installers and engineers looking for Optical Beam Smoke Detection over wide areas. Favoured by architects thanks to its compact design, and by installers and engineers that value the opportunity to speak directly to the designers at our UK HQ; fireray® is relied upon to protect some of the world’s most iconic and historic buildings.
The most common type of smoke detector is the optical point detector. This contains an infrared light beam projected across a small sensing chamber inside the body of the device. When smoke enters the sensing chamber through the outer holes in the body of the detector, it affects the infrared beam and triggers the device into alarm, alerting individuals present to a fire. Optical beam smoke detectors work on a similar principle except that the infrared light beam is projected across the open area of a building. This effectively transforms the building into the sensing chamber with the optical beam detecting smoke along the entire beam path.
Models available include:
- The Fireray One
- The Fireray 5000
- The Fireray 300
- The Fireray 50R/100R
- The Fireray 3000 Exd
Guide to Optical Beam Detectors
Fireray One
Fireray 5000 Datasheet
Fireray 3000 Datasheet
Fireray 50R/100R Datasheet
Fireray 3000 Exd
Please consult the respective models specification guide.
Please consult the respective models specification guide
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The most common type of smoke detector is the optical point detector. This contains an infrared light beam projected across a small sensing chamber inside the body of the device. When smoke enters the sensing chamber through the outer holes in the body of the detector, it affects the infrared beam and triggers the device into alarm, alerting individuals present to a fire. Optical beam smoke detectors work on a similar principle except that the infrared light beam is projected across the open area of a building. This effectively transforms the building into the sensing chamber with the optical beam detecting smoke along the entire beam path.
Models available include:
- The Fireray One
- The Fireray 5000
- The Fireray 300
- The Fireray 50R/100R
- The Fireray 3000 Exd
- Data Sheet
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Guide to Optical Beam Detectors
Fireray One
Fireray 5000 Datasheet
Fireray 3000 Datasheet
Fireray 50R/100R Datasheet
Fireray 3000 Exd
- Specs
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Please consult the respective models specification guide.
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Please consult the respective models specification guide