The essenials of the alarm system

This paper discusses (i ) the role of the a I arm system as an integral part of an overall protection concept, (ii) the specific requirements for the alarm system, (iii) the essential building blocks, i.e. detection, control and communication, (iv) the main technical trends and, finally, (v) the important request for autonomy of the vital functions of an alarm system in integrated building management systems. Contents: 1) Introduction 2) The Alarm System as an Integral Part of an Overall Protection Concept and Attitude 3) The AI arm System an Investment of particular Character 4) Building Blocks of an Alarm System and Trends 5) Autonomy of the Alarm System 6) Conclusions