Intelligent, addressable detectors provide information to the control panel on an SLC Signaling Line Circuit This allows the control panel to continually process the information to determine the status (alarm, trouble, maintenance or normal) of each detector.
Each detector responds to an SLC address that is set in the detector head using built-in rotary decimal switches. The maximum address cannot exceed address 99. Note that a blinking LED on an intel- ligent detector indicates communication between the detector and the control panel.
These devices (350 Series or newer) can operate in CLIP mode (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) or LiteSpeed mode to provide a quicker response. They are also compatible with older 300 Series devices. If a mix of old and new series devices are installed on the same loop, the FACP must be programmed to operate in CLIP mode. Refer to the SLC Wiring Manual for a list of compatible addressable detectors.