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ad indirizzo

English translation: addressable

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Italian term or phrase:ad indirizzo
English translation:addressable
Entered by: Trapacciuolo

16:07 Oct 9, 2014
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Fire detection system
Italian term or phrase: ad indirizzo
The sentence reads "centrali di rivelazione incendi ad indirizzo" and is found in the description of a fire detection system for a motorway tunnel. There's no other context. HELP!!!
Trapacciuolo
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:09
addressable
Explanation:
Or addressed.

"The most common types of alarms that businesses use are conventional and addressable alarm systems. Both types of alarm link devices (such as call points and smoke detectors) to a main control panel. The main difference between the two is that with addressable fire alarm systems, you can pinpoint exactly which device has been activated.

How do addressable and conventional alarms differ?
Every device connected to the addressable system has its own unique address. When a fire is detected, the device’s address shows up on the main control panel, telling you exactly which device has been activated. This will enable you to find the exact location of a fire and extinguish it quickly."

With a conventional system, there is no way of pinpointing the exact location of the fire. However, by wiring your building into different zones, you can get a general idea of where the fire is
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addressable


Explanation:
Or addressed.

"The most common types of alarms that businesses use are conventional and addressable alarm systems. Both types of alarm link devices (such as call points and smoke detectors) to a main control panel. The main difference between the two is that with addressable fire alarm systems, you can pinpoint exactly which device has been activated.

How do addressable and conventional alarms differ?
Every device connected to the addressable system has its own unique address. When a fire is detected, the device’s address shows up on the main control panel, telling you exactly which device has been activated. This will enable you to find the exact location of a fire and extinguish it quickly."

With a conventional system, there is no way of pinpointing the exact location of the fire. However, by wiring your building into different zones, you can get a general idea of where the fire is


    Reference: http://www.fire-magazine.com/which_is_better_a_conventional_...
philgoddard
United States
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 54
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