What is a FAS Fault?
FAS means Fire Alarm System and is a term used to describe a fire detection and alarm system. A FAS Fault is any fault reported by a fire detection and alarm system and relayed to a fire system monitoring provider.
Replacing a fire sprinkler system alarm valve
If you are considering replacing an automatic (wet pipe) fire sprinkler system alarm valve then we need certain information to make sure we can procure the correct replacement. In this article we discuss what information we need and the process for replacement.
Are fire alarm systems wired or wireless?
A fire detection and alarm system designed to Australian Standard AS1670.1 can incorporate wired or wireless fire detectors. That said, each of these systems incorporates wired connections that must compoly with specific wiring and fault tolerence requirements of the Standard.
Fire Alarm System Standby Battery Replacement
In fire safety, a standby battery is used in applications such as fire detection and alarm systems, emergency warning systems, an electric a pump controller or other systems where a backup or reserve power supply is necessary.
What does W3-7.5 means for an External Alarm?
Australian Standard AS1670.1 sets out the requirements for the installation of an automatic fire detection and alarm system. The Standard specifies the location and type of device used to indicate the location of the designated building entry point by way of a flashing red strobe mounted on the wall of the facade of the building. The intention is to make it easy for first responders (the fire brigade) to identify a building where an active alarm exists, so they can respond efficiently.
ADT ASE Fault Status
The Centaur II, Alarm Signalling Equipment ("ASE") provided by ADT Fire Monitoring is a electronic device that is used to receive signals from a Fire Detection and Alarm System and transmit those signals to the fire brigade. The ASE has a number of status signals that flash on and off to indicate the status of the ASE.
Does an Air-Water have a Schrader Valve?
A schrader valve is a type of universal one-way pneumatic valve that is used for all types of car, truck, motorcycle and some bicycles to inflate the vehicle tires. Most modern air-water portable fire extinguishers and air-foam fire extinguishers include a schrader valve in the next of the valve assembly to pressurise the fire extinguisher with compressed air or other inert gas.
