2000 SERIES SENSORS INSTALLATION GUIDE Revision 3.1 June 1997
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERAL
The FP2000 Series Analogue Addressable Fire Panels can address up to 128 Aritech
devices on a two-wire ring circuit (loop) using digital communication.
The following paragraphs will describe the connection and addressing of Aritech devices
in a fire protection system.
2.2 AUTOMATIC FIRE SENSORS
2.2.1 Where To Place Automatic Fire Sensors
SITING AND SPACING DETECTORS
Please consult local regulations and follow Fire Brigade requirements.
The following apply for flat, horizontal ceilings:
SMOKE
DETECTORS
HEAT
DETECTORS
Max. area coverage 100m
2
50m
2
Max. horizontal distance between any point in
the area and the nearest detector
6m 5m
Max. ceiling height (general limits) 12m 6m
Note that these values change if:
• appliance is in small corridors
• there are obstructions
• appliance is in the apex of a pitched roof