Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1981-05-01
1983-08-30
Caldwell, Sr., John W.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340629, 340630, G08B 1710
Patent
active
044019785
ABSTRACT:
A combination optical and ionization detector for providing a more complete range of detection including detection of larger particles of combustion and smaller sub-micron particulates. Each detection channel (optical and ionization) may be independently calibrated and each has means such as an indicator light to identify which channel has alarmed. Each channel has detection circuitry for establishing both a pre-alarm condition and a full alarm condition. Differing alarm states are determined by the generation of audibly or visually distinguishable signals. For example a short signal may indicate a pre-alarm condition while a long, coded or modulated signal may indicate a full alarm condition. A further distinctive signal may indicate activation of two or more detectors. A supervisory channel may also be provided to detect, for example, circuit component failure. Preferably there is an adjustable delay period before either a pre-alarm or full alarm is signaled with the adjustable period being reset to zero if the alarm condition is interrupted.
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Caldwell Sr. John W.
Myer Daniel
The Gamewell Corporation
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