Addressable Fire Alarm Panels

Addressable fire alarm panels connect detectors, manual call points, sounders and interface units on one or more loops. Every device has its own address, so the panel can show exactly which device has operated or developed a fault, rather than just a zone. That makes them well suited to offices, hotels, hospitals, schools and other larger or multi-storey buildings.

This range covers addressable panels from single-loop units up to 8-loop systems, from brands including Advanced, C-TEC, Kentec, Zeta, Ziton, EMS and FireClass. Loop counts appear in each product title, and many models list their protocol, such as Apollo, Hochiki ESP or C-TEC CAST.

Choosing an addressable panel

• Loops and devices: the number of devices per loop depends on the protocol, so check the panel's capacity against the design and allow spare addresses.
• Protocol: detectors and modules must use the panel's protocol. If you are matching existing devices, see Apollo or Ziton products.
• Networking and repeaters: larger sites may need repeater panels or networked panels.

For smaller premises with simple zone-based layouts, see conventional fire alarm panels. The complete range is on the fire alarm panels page. Systems should be designed and commissioned by a competent person in line with BS 5839-1.

Not sure which system you need? Read our guide to addressable vs conventional fire alarm systems.