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What is a smoke alarm?
What is fire alarm circuit design dependent on?
non addressable (conventional) or addressable, Class A or B, single stage or 2 stage
What is a field device?
A remote device that is electrically connected to a control unit.
What is an initiating field device?
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What is a signalling field device?
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What is a supervisory field device?
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What are the two categories field devices can be separated into?
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What is a non-addressable field device?
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What is a Class B circuit configuration?
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How is electrical supervision provided in a Class B circuit?
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What are the three current conditions that can arise in a Class B circuit?
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What causes a high current flow in a detection circuit in a Class B circuit?
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A short circuit across the circuit conductors in a signal circuit causes a ____ condition for that circuit at the control panel.
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What would cause no current flow in either an initiating or notification circuit conductors? This results in a ___ condition at the control panel.
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When an open circuit occurs in a Class B circuit what happens to the devices beyond the break?
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What does IDC and NAC mean?
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What happens in the IDC or NAC if there are ground faults?
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What is a Class A circuit?
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What is the main advantage to a Class A over a Class B circuit?
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What happens during an alarm condition in a Class A circuit?
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What is a Tamper device?
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What are supervisory devices in sprinkler systems?
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If a tamper switch is opened what happens?
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Match the following forms of devices with their descriptions:
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What are addressable devices?
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What happens during a fire condition with addressable devices?
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What is a distributed type control?
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How does a DCL indicate a trouble condition?
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What does DCL stand for?
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What are the two types of DCL circuits?
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What do monitor modules do?
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What are signal modules, and what do they do?
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What are control modules, and what do they do?
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What is a notification appliance circuit extender panel?
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How does the NAC communicate with the main fire alarm control panel?
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What are auxiliary systems?
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What are transponders?
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What is a DCLC circuit?
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What are fault isolation modules required for?
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Study Notes
Smoke Alarms
- Standalone device featuring a built-in audible sounder, control component, and sensor.
Fire Alarm Circuit Design
- Depends on type: non-addressable (conventional) vs. addressable.
- Configurations include Class A or B, and single-stage or two-stage systems.
Field Devices
- Remote devices connected to a control unit, categorized into initiating and signaling devices.
- Initiating devices signal a transition from normal to fire conditions.
- Signaling devices alert occupants of fire conditions.
Circuit Configuration
- Non-addressable devices cannot be individually identified by the control unit; can be connected in Class A or B configurations.
- Class B circuits connect devices in parallel with an end-of-line (EOL) device for current monitoring.
Class B Circuits
- Supervision is provided through a constant current in the milliamp range.
- High current, short circuit, or no current conditions can arise, affecting circuit integrity.
- Short circuits trigger a trouble condition at the control panel.
Class A Circuits
- Devices are connected in parallel without an EOL device, using an alternate loop back to the control panel.
- Provides electrical supervision from both ends of the loop, allowing detection of fire conditions from either direction.
- Advantage: Open circuits still allow devices beyond to operate, resulting in alarm initiation.
Supervisory and Tamper Devices
- Supervisory devices monitor systems like sprinklers to ensure operational status without detecting fire.
- Tamper devices indicate unauthorized removal/opening of protective covers, triggering a trouble signal without interfering with alarm reporting.
Addressable Devices
- Identified individually by the control panel with unique addresses, allowing for precise location identification during fire events.
- Operate via Data Communication Links (DCL) which provide electrical supervision for active addressable devices.
Notification Appliance Circuits
- Extend far from the control panel to avoid voltage drop issues; separated power supplies support device operation and supervision during alarms.
Auxiliary Systems
- Central alarm facilities may include security, communication, heating, and ventilation systems alongside fire detection and alarms.
Isolation Modules
- Required in complex circuit configurations for fault isolation, especially in Distributed Type Control systems to maintain circuit function during faults.
Wiring Installation Standards
- Must comply with CEC section 32 and ULC-S524, ensuring safety and effectiveness in fire alarm systems.
Current Conditions Overview
- Class A and B circuits can experience high current, short circuits, or no current conditions affecting device operation.
- Open circuits in Class B render devices beyond the break inoperable, while Class A devices remain operational.
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