Apollo Smoke Detectors

An Apollo optical smoke detector is a fire alarm detector head that typically senses smoke using the light scatter principle. Smoke particles scatter light onto a sensor, which makes optical heads well suited to slow-burning and smouldering fires. The head reports to a control panel rather than sounding itself. The range here includes addressable, two-wire and wireless optical heads.

An Apollo addressable fire detector is a detector head with its own address on the panel's loop, so the panel can show exactly which device is in alarm. It typically reports its status and type as well as its location. This makes alarms and faults quicker to trace in larger buildings. The range here includes addressable optical smoke detectors.

Yes, Apollo makes wireless detectors that link to an addressable fire alarm system by radio instead of cable. They suit premises where running new cable is difficult or disruptive, such as occupied or historic buildings. Wireless heads are battery powered, so check the battery life and the compatible interface before fitting. The range here includes battery-powered wireless optical smoke detectors.

An Apollo smoke detector head is not usually wired directly: it plugs into a base, and the base carries the wiring. On an addressable system the bases are wired in a loop that starts and ends at the panel, while a two-wire system carries power and signalling on one pair. Check the panel manual and the base terminal markings before connecting.

An Apollo smoke detector is a fire alarm detector head made by Apollo Fire Detectors that reports to a control panel rather than sounding on its own. Heads are used in offices, hotels, care homes and other commercial premises. Match the head to the protocol of the panel already installed, as Apollo ranges use different communication methods.