Glossary

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Obscuration

A term used to describe the amount of light blocked out by smoke particles between the transmitter and receiver of an optical smoke sensing device.

Open Protocol

This term describes a protocol that has been designed for compatibility with apparatus from other manufacturers of electronic equipment. See also 'closed protocol'.

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Optical Detector (Photoelectric - US)

A smoke detector using light scatter or obscuration techniques to detect smoke.

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Orbis™

Orbis is a range of conventional devices.

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