The Tyco 601P (516.600.001) is a conventional optical/photoelectric smoke detector from the Tyco Series 600 range. It detects visible smoke from smouldering and slow-burning fires using an infrared light-scattering chamber and is suitable for general fire-detection applications, particularly electrical/service areas.
Key Features
- Optical/photoelectric smoke detection using infrared light scattering.
- Particularly effective for smouldering and slow-burning fires.
- Suitable for detecting smoke from materials such as soft furnishings, plastics and overheated PVC.
- Asymmetrical sampling chamber helps reduce unwanted alarms caused by very small insects.
- Two-wire conventional detector with low standby current.
- Compatible with Tyco Series 600 detector bases.
- EN54-7 compliant/approved product family.
Typical Applications
- Conventional Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
- Electrical and cable service areas
- Accommodation and general building areas
- Control rooms and service spaces
- Areas where slow-smouldering fires are a concern
- Replacement of existing Tyco 601P / 516.600.001 detectors




