In the case of the Manufacturer that i use,the detector base has a module which monitors the cable going out and generates pulses if a detector is removed.
Compatable control panels recognise the pulses given and enter fault condition.
The bases are wired in parallel,so no loss of power occurs when a head is removed and the eol is a resistor.
Thanks Graeme for this micro light, that is really helpful
Do you mean the module inside the base is short circuited or disbaled when the head is fitted?
also what kind of pulse does this module delivers, its amplitude is it some thing like +5Vdc above the existing 24Vdc of detection circuit or +5Vdc above 0Vdc.....etc ?
the other enquiry is that how that pulses are not affected when the voltage is reversed in fire condition of two-wire system?