Near bedrooms and fuel-burning appliances
Key facts
Carbon monoxide is invisible and odourless. This detector monitors the air and sounds a local alert while sending a signal to the system when a dangerous level is detected.
Day and night protection
Monitored alarm system
Key features
- Dedicated CO detection
- Built-in siren
- Signal sent to the panel
- 24/7 monitoring depending on your package
- Battery alert
- Professional installation
How it works, technology and installation
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Here is what the device detects, how it communicates and what to check before installation.
Analysis
The electrochemical cell measures CO.
Siren
A dangerous level triggers the local alarm.
Transmission
The signal reaches the panel and the 24/7 monitoring centre.
Technical specifications
- Gas
- Carbon monoxide
- Cell
- Electrochemical
- Radio
- PowerG depending on model
- Alert
- Local and system
- Status
- Always on
Recommended installation
- Near sleeping areas
- Based on fuel-burning appliances
- Appropriate coverage on every floor
Possible alerts
- Dangerous CO level
- End of life
- Low battery or radio loss
Maintenance and limitations
Test it and replace it by the manufacturer’s date. It complements the alarms required by code and does not replace them.
Professional validation: the exact model, its range, power supply and compatibility with your panel are confirmed before installation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about the carbon monoxide detector
Is it compatible with my alarm system?
Compatibility depends on the exact panel model, its radio frequency and the active Alarm.com service. Solution Alarme Plus checks these before confirming the equipment.
Where should this device be installed?
Near sleeping areas. The final location also takes into account radio range, power supply, the environment and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Will I get alerts on my phone?
Dangerous CO level. Available notifications and how they can be customized depend on the configuration and the selected package.