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Addressable Fire Alarm SystemPopular
Fire Alarm Systems
An addressable fire alarm system is a type of fire detection network in which every device — including detectors, call points, and sounders — is assigned a unique electronic address, enabling the fire alarm control panel to identify the exact location of an alarm or fault within a building.
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