Fire Panel or Fire Alarm Control Panel, FACP is the central monitoring and control hub of a fire detection system. It functions as the "brain" that processes signals from input devices, such as smoke detectors and manual pull stations, and activates output devices, like sirens, strobes, and emergency notification systems.

Technical Specifications

Core Components

§  Central Processing Unit (CPU):
Executes the system logic and manages communications.

§  Power Supply & Backup:
Converts AC mains to 24V DC and includes batteries for 24–72 hours of operation during power outages.

§  SLC (Signalling Line Circuit):
The loop that connects all addressable sensors and modules to the panel.

§  User Interface:
An LCD or touchscreen display used by emergency responders to view event logs and silence or reset alarms.

Core Functions

§  Monitoring:
Continuously checks the health of sensors and wiring for "Trouble" or "Fault" conditions (e.g., a cut wire or dead battery).

§  Detection Processing:
Analyzes data from field devices to distinguish between real fire signatures and false alarms.

§  Notification:
Triggers audible and visual alarms to alert occupants for evacuation.

§  System Integration: 
Automatically manages building safety functions, such as releasing fire doors, shutting down HVAC systems to prevent smoke spread, and recalling elevators to the ground floor.

Types Of Fire Panel

§  Addressable Fire Panels

§  Conventional Fire Panels

Standard Tests

§  TTA (Totally Type Tested Assembly) IEC 61439-1&2

§  PTA (Partially Type Tested Assembly) IEC 60439

Brands

§  Novatric Export 

Common Applications

§  Industries & Manufacturing | Infrastructure & Utility | Commercial | Renewable Energy | Telecom | Textile | Cement Industries | Hospitals | Data Centers