Analog Addressable
Analog addressable devices are individually identified with an
address (number) on a loop of wiring. The control panel
communicates with each device in turn and each device reports back
with an analog value based upon how much smoke or heat is present.
The control panel, not the detector, then makes the decision to
sound the alarm system.
With an intelligent system, if a fire is detected, its position
can be pin-pointed because each device has its own unique address
which means its exact location can be found quickly.
For more information on intelligent fire systems, visit
the Questions pages.