A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Commercial security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of a fire alarm system, while household smoke detectors, also known as smoke alarms, generally issue a local audiblemore...
These systems are used for the sensitive electronic detection of smoke. They are used as an early warning system. These systems are intended to detect fire and combustion products in an emergency situation and alert building occupants to initiate evacuation and to notify the Firemore...