Reflective smoke detector
April 1st 2006

Designed to protect buildings with high ceilings and open spaces, the Fireray Reflective smoke detector from Fire Fighting Enterprises combines an infrared transmitter and receiver in a single unit, making routine installation simpler and faster.

An infrared beam is projected onto a small, high-precision prismatic reflector mounted on the opposite wall. The reflector returns the beam to the transmitter/receiver unit, where the signal is analysed for smoke presence. In suitable buildings, this 'allin- one' design can achieve significant cable savings over detectors which use separate transmitters and receivers.

An optional low-level controller allows authorised personnel to carry out alarm tests from a convenient location, without the lengthy and potentially expensive process of accessing detectors installed at height.

Correct alarm function can be checked using a simple key switch on the controller.

Also featured is a serial port which allows the detector's output signal to be checked using a laptop computer.