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Introduction of network

systems The concept of networking has been around for decades and the advantages of the networking of systems have been recognised in many industries, not least of which is the fire detection and fire alarm systems industry.

Networked fire detection and alarm systems are used in medium-sized or large buildings such as shopping centres, high-rise buildings, or where there are a number of buildings within a specific geographical site. One fire detection and alarm system may not be able to cover all the areas to be protected. Alternatively, each of the premises may be under the control of a different owner but an overall supervision of all the premises is required such as in the case of a shopping mall.

There are different types of networks but fire detection and fire alarm system networks are usually based on Local Area Networks (LANs), allowing communication between a number of nodes (a point of access to the network) typically using proprietary protocols. The main reason for using proprietary protocol is to reduce the risk of other users utilising this network incorrectly, considering it is a life safety system.

There are different types of networks but fire detection and fire alarm system networks are usually based on Local Area Networks (LANs), allowing communication between a number of nodes (a point of access to the network) typically using proprietary protocols. The main reason for using proprietary protocol is to reduce the risk of other users utilising this network incorrectly, considering it is a life safety system.

within a specific geographical site. One fire detection and alarm system may not be able to cover all the areas to be protected. Alternatively, each of the premises may be under the control of a different owner but an overall supervision of all the premises is required such as in the case of a shopping mall.