Radionics<\/a> fire alarm systems make home security easy. Tested to the strict standards set forth by Underwriters Laboratories, this high quality security equipment offers you convenient control. Its user-friendly keypad puts all functions and controls directly at your fingertips – you can quickly arm or disarm the system as needed, plus easily manage additional functions like lights or heating.<\/p>\n Assuming you inherited your radionics<\/a> security system before moving into your new home, it is crucial that you understand its workings. To do this, search online for its model number; alternatively you could remove and examine its backside to ascertain it.<\/p>\n Your radionics<\/a> fire alarm needs an input\/output matrix, which lists all of the outputs that will be activated when specific inputs come through. It is an invaluable piece of documentation during fire testing as it ensures all parts of your system are working optimally – such as when an elevator lobby smoke detector detects fire and activates NAC circuits and elevator recall. For instance, this chart shows when one detects smoke through row 6 it will activate NAC circuits and recall.<\/p>\n Radionics<\/a> fire control panels utilize a system of commands to accomplish numerous functions, from arming and disarming to programming functions. Over the years, this format remained consistent, which helped customers and installers familiar with one model become fluent with all models’ commands. Furthermore, this panel can monitor smoke detectors, sprinklers, door hold open contacts and more for ultimate peace of mind.<\/p>\n Some of the more advanced models can monitor up to 100 zones or more and feature expandable systems that can add output modules as needed. Each output module may feature its own signaling line circuit (SLC), which can be controlled from within the panel to open or close depending on input from a fire alarm system.<\/p>\n Radionics<\/a> systems and combined burglary\/fire panels with fire alarm monitoring often use a unique code to reset tripped smoke detectors, entered via keypad. Entering this code temporarily disables power to the 2-wire smoke detector loop so the detectors can reset themselves – this feature can be particularly beneficial in high-rise buildings where detection may not be sufficient without also setting off false alarms.<\/p>\n Dependent upon the type of fire, different alarm signals will be employed by the system to alert. For instance, when smoke is detected in a fire alarm zone, an addressable output module sends out an addressable output module signal that activates a switch that opens or closes contacts accordingly. These modules typically are used for closing door hold open contacts, though they can also be used to control other devices like elevators. An input\/output matrix is an indispensable part of documentation for radionics<\/a> fire alarm systems, outlining all of the outputs activated when certain inputs come in. As illustrated above, when input is received from a first floor elevator lobby smoke detector (row 6), an output module will energize and cut power to an electromagnet coil, enabling it to recall back into service at its alternate level.<\/p>\n Radionics<\/a> alarm systems have been around for decades, from basic Omegalarm 4012\/8012 systems that offer only limited zones and user codes, all the way up to expandable models that support up to 100 zones and multiple users. No matter which model it is used on, most Radionics<\/a> panels utilize similar commands for arming\/disarming functions, programming functions and panic alarms.<\/p>\n Monitoring a fire<\/h2>\n
Detecting a fire<\/h2>\n