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FastTest®

FastTest is a feature of Orbis. It is a maintenance procedure that takes just four seconds to test and confirm that smoke and heat detectors are functioning correctly.

To find out more, visit the Orbis page.

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Apparatus used to control a fire protection system and often called a 'control panel'. Usually described in standards as 'Control and Indicating Equipment' (CIE).

Fire Detector

A device which senses the combustion products of a fire - such as heat, smoke or carbon monoxide.

To find out more, click here.

Fixed Temperature Detector

A device that incorporates a thermocouple or thermistor to sense temperature change. If a given (fixed) temperature is exceeded, the device goes into alarm mode.

Flame Detector

A device incorporating an infra-red or ultra-violet sensor to detect the radiation emitted by flames.

To find out more about the Apollo XP95 Flame Detector, visit the XP95 Flame Detector page.

Forward Compatibility

A term meaning that equipment is compatible with newer products. See also 'backward compatibility'.