Beam smoke detector

Product Descriptions

What Is Beam Smoke Detector?

A beam smoke detector is a device that consists of transmitter/receiver unit and a reflector. It transmits beam of light in order to detect smoke across large areas, wherein smoke is naturally a sign of fire. Beam smoke detector works on the principle of light obscuration, where there is a transmitter that emits beam and a beam receiver. If the presence of the smoke disrupts a certain percentage of beam light of the transmitted light, it will send signal to the panel that there is a fire. Beam smoke detectors area commonly used in area wherein standard point smoke detectors are not economical or efficient to use.

Reflective Beam Detector Proper Application

Beam smoke detectors are commonly used in warehouses as a cost-effective way of fire detection and protecting large open areas and inappropriate for outdoor applications. Environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, rain, snow, sleet, fog, and dew can affect with the proper operation of the detector and might cause false alarms. In addition, outdoor conditions make smoke behavior impossible to predict and will affect the detector’s response to fire.