Hybrid/Semi Addressable Fire Alarm Systems – A gimmick or a real deal?
What is Semi Addressable Fire Alarm Systems?
Fire alarm systems that are semi-addressable are the types of systems that sit between traditional non-addressable fire alarm systems and fully-addressable fire alarm systems in terms of how they operate. In spite of the fact that a semi-addressable system has some of the advantages of an addressable system, such as the ability to locate the point of origin of a fire more quickly, it also has a number of downsides that make it less desirable in some instances.
What are the risks associated with Semi Addressable Fire Alarm Systems?
Semi-addressable Fire Alarm Systems are too complicated and tedious to function well.
When compared with fully-addressable fire alarm systems, semi-addressable fire alarm systems are undoubtedly less flexible than fully-addressable systems. Using a fully-addressable system allows you to address and control every device (such as a smoke detector or fire sprinkler system), allowing for more tailored and precise responses to fires if they occur. Alternatively, semi-addressable systems only allow you to control your devices at the zone level, so if you want your system to work smoothly, all the devices in the zone must be controlled together. These factors can make it more difficult to isolate and address specific problems or hazards within a building.
