The Apollo XP95 Ionisation Smoke Detector – VdS (55000-520APO) uses a low activity radioactive foil to detect fires by irradiating the air in the smoke chambers and causing a current flow. If smoke enters the chamber, the current flow is reduced leading to an alarm.
Features
Responds well to fast-burning, flaming fires
Designed to operate in a variety of environments
Minimal effects from temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure
Well-protected against electromagnetic interference over a wide frequency range.