Apollo Fire Detectors has added a conventional auto-aligning beam detector with laser alignment to its range of fire detection products.

With a range of 8m to 100m, it has been specifically designed to detect smoke in large, open areas such as warehouses, hangars, theatres, churches and sports centres.

A spokesman said: “During installation, a visible laser is used for initial alignment of the beam. An automatic, motorised auto-alignment feature then makes sure that the beam remains on target, counteracting the effects of building movement.”

The product has also been designed with automatic optimisation technology to compensate for dust build-up on the lens. This addition should ensure false alarms are avoided and the system continues to work effectively over time, Apollo said.

Up to four detectors can operate from one single low-level controller and can be loop powered using a switch monitor or mini switch monitor, which will allow it to be added on as an extension to existing Apollo analogue addressable systems.