Rafiki Twinflex Fire Alarm System Cabling Requirements
The Twinflex Fire Alarm System requires a pair of wires per zone to accommodate the field devices, i.e. Twinflex Detectors, Twinflex Call Points, Twinflex Sounders& Flashers, and Twinflex Output Units. Each zone is wired as a radial circuit, i.e. the wires are terminated at the panel at one end and finish at a device in […]
How many devices can be used on each Fike Twinflex fire alarm system zone?
As a guide the following Twinflex devices can be installed on each Fike Twinflex system zone; 6 x Twinflex Hatari sounders 16 x Twinflex Multipoint detector with sounder (normal volume) 32 x Twinflex Multipoint detector with sounder (low volume) 32 x Twinflex Multipoint detector without sounder 32 x Twinflex call point
Which Rafiki Twinflex Multipoint Detector application mode is most appropriate?
One of the many benefits of the Rafiki Twinflex Fire Alarm System is the unique detector concept whereby a single detector provides up to seven operating modes to suit the application. However, to gain the maximum benefit from this feature, the detector mode must be correctly applied to each specific installation to ensure that the […]
Fike Twinflex Multipoint Detector Modes of Detection
The Fike Twinflex Multipoint Detector has the unique ability to select between different modes of smoke and heat detection using DIL switches on the electronics assembly. This means that the detection mode can be optimised for the location where the detectors are installed during commissioning, or as a result of changes in building use without […]
Fike Twinflex Checkpoint Plus technology helps eliminate the problem of false alarms
Fike Twinflex plus is a patented, 2 wire intelligent fire alarm system suitable for the majority of fire alarm installations. The Twinflex plus also has the option of the added feature of ‘checkpoint’ alarm confirmation. Checkpoint alarm confirmation drastically reduces the disruption and cost associated with false alarms, particularly during the settling-in-period following installation. Introduction of mandatory licensing of […]
What is an addressable fire alarm system?
An addressble fire alarm panel communicates directly with each device. So in the event of a fire, the fire panel will display the exact device (detector or call point) that signaled the alarm, allowing the fire to be located more quickly. On a conventional system or 2 wire systems, there are often more than 10 […]
Water leakage detector & alarms help prevent water damage
Water damage costs millions of pounds to UK homes every year and is one of the most common reasons people claim on their home insurance. This damage can result from the rising threat of floods, poor plumbing, leaky appliances and many others things where early detection can minimise damage.
How does the UK smoking ban affect employers?
As all employers should be aware by now, the UK is has become smoke free in almost all enclosed or substantially enclosed public places and workplaces. This ban on smoking in such places took effect from July 2007 in England, April 2007 in Wales, March 2007 in Scotland and April 2007 in Ireland.