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Oct 23, 2020 · A typical fire system has all its components connected together to form a robust infrastructure that is managed centrally from a control panel. Each component uses a particular protocol, which is essentially the language that electronic products use to communicate with each other. There are two types of protocol for fire systems: open or closed.
investment option for me and my building, considering the whole lifetime of the fire detection system”. This “whole lifetime” investment is sometimes referred to as the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and is an important long-term consideration. If you decide to choose a fire detection system provided by a Closed Protocol manufacturer
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Nov 8, 2023 · Closed Protocol Fire Alarms. Closed protocol fire alarm systems are proprietary systems that are designed, manufactured, and maintained by a single manufacturer or a limited group of manufacturers. They typically use unique communication protocols and components that are specific to the manufacturer, making it difficult to integrate devices or ...
Since all details of the protocol are disclosed, it is referred to as an “open” protocol. Advantages of Open Protocol: Greater flexibility in product sourcing due to the availability of multiple suitable producers to select from. Gives the installer the freedom to select the products that are best for the project.
Feb 8, 2012 · Donald MacFarlane, business manager, Gent by Honeywell, takes a closer look at the pros and cons of open and closed protocol for fire detection equipment. System protocols are something that has created much debate within the fire industry, and the definition of open and closed protocol is as contentious as the opinions about the advantages and ...
Closed Protocols. Whereas open protocol systems allow customers a greater degree of choice, closed protocol systems are much more insular. Customers can only install components from the same company who have provided the overall system due to compatibility issues. Furthermore, clients can only use engineers from that company when repairing or ...
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The control logic/cause and effect is usually specified by the system designer and should therefore be protected from being readily altered. In other words even if the system is open protocol, the system cause and effect should be closed to prevent alteration by anyone other than a trained specialist. Open or closed protocol – it’s a bit of ...
