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Linear Type / Linear Fire Detection

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Özlem Memiş
15 January 2019
Linear Type / Linear Fire Detection

What is Linear Type/Linear Fire Detection?

They are the smoke, constant temperature, temperature increase and flame detectors, which are the most common point types for detection in fire alarm systems. In addition, air extractive systems are used in the places where more sensitive detection is required and where point-type detectors are not sufficient. In the areas that are not suitable for installation and maintenance, beam type detectors are preferred.

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It is most appropriate to use linear type/linear fire detection systems in the cases where it is not appropriate to use point-type, air-pull and beam-type detector systems that are required to be protected against fire due to the ambient conditions.

Operating Principle of Linear Detectors

Linear detectors are produced at different detection temperatures (68°C, 88°C, 105°C, 185°C) and are selected and applied according to the basic requirements of the site to be protected against fire. 68- 105- 185 ºC products from linear heat detectors are available in chemical and physical wear resistant options. Linear detectors can be easily used with any control module and panel.

In the environment where the linear detector is installed, when the temperature degree determined by the polymer insulation material is exceeded at any point, the polymer loses its insulation feature and the two conductors come into contact with each other. In fiber optic detection, detection is performed by using the frequency changes of the temperature on the light.

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Where is Linear Type/Linear Fire Detection Used?

The areas where linear detection is used are as follows;

  • General Area Protection
  • Cable Tunnels
  • Cable Trays
  • Transformers
  • Engine Housings
  • Metro and Highway Tunnels
  • Escalators
  • Aircraft Hangers
  • Closed Mines
  • Ex Proof Dusty and Dirty Environments

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