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Long Meadow Primary School, Milton Keynes

Alex Robertson — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:32:32 +0000

Long Meadow Primary School in Milton Keynes has taken a major step forward in ensuring the safety of its students and staff with a comprehensive upgrade to its fire safety system.

Managed and executed by Swift Fire & Safety, the project included the successful installation of a state-of-the-art Advanced MxPro 5 single loop panel (large enclosure), along with a variety of other fire safety enhancements.

Long Meadow Primary School serves a vibrant community and required a reliable and robust fire safety solution to replace its previous, obsolete system. The new installation covers all areas of the school, including classrooms, corridors, offices, plant rooms, storerooms, kitchen, and the main hall.

The project featured the integration of a remote signalling and roll call system to enhance overall safety and communication during emergencies. Additionally, an external sounder was installed for playing field notification, programmed to silence after 30 minutes, in compliance with BS5839-1. This feature was easily programmed using the Advanced configuration tool, demonstrating the system’s superb flexibility and user-friendliness.

Ed Hunt, Project Manager at Swift Fire & Safety, commented on the project: “For this project, Advanced was the logical replacement for the existing panel which was obsolete and for which there was very limited support. With its versatility and being both user and engineer friendly, Advanced was an obvious choice.”

Salvy Vittozzi, Regional Sales Manager for the South East, added: “We’re proud to provide Long Meadow Primary School with a state-of-the-art fire safety solution. The MxPro 5’s adaptability and ease of use ensure that the school is equipped with a reliable system that enhances the safety of everyone in the building.”

The successful upgrade at Long Meadow Primary School highlights Advanced’s commitment to providing cutting-edge fire safety solutions that are both reliable and adaptable, ensuring the highest levels of protection for educational facilities.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire panel and is certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. It offers customers a choice of leading detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro 5 can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels covering huge areas. Ease of installation and configuration, as well as its wide range of peripheral options, make MxPro 5 customisable to almost any application.

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University of Edinburgh

Alex Robertson — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:27:32 +0000

The University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious educational establishments with a history stretching back to 1582, is now protected by industry-leading MxPro intelligent fire panels from Advanced.

Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, with the Old College building being opened in the early 19th century as a school for anatomy and surgery. The original campus was expanded in the 1880s with the addition of the New College, and the university now occupies six sites throughout Edinburgh.

The new fire system installed at the main campus by long-term Advanced partner FMS Fire and Security Limited, covers the entire university campus. It comprises of multi-loop Advanced MxPro 4 and MxPro 5 panels, connected using fault-tolerant network cards. Alongside the fire panels, four of Advanced’s LifeLine alarm and emergency communication notification panels were installed at the University King’s Buildings for engineer paging purposes.

MxPro is the industry’s leading multiprotocol panel and offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support. LifeLine enables the instant transmission of fire alarm alerts to building residents via vibrating pillow pads. It also allows live notification of system status and pre-programmed messages via personal pagers to site staff, engineers and the hearing impaired.

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Chalks Hill Academy, Luton

Alex Robertson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:20:54 +0000

A Bedfordshire secondary school is now enjoying enhanced fire safety following the installation of an Advanced fire system including AdvancedLive remote fire system management.

Located in Luton and part of The Shared Learning Trust, The Chalks Hill Academy comprises a two-storey sixth form block, a three-storey main school building, and the single-storey Compass building. The site is protected by a network of MxPro 5 fire panels which can now be monitored and managed in real time from any location by authorised users using any internet-enabled device.

The comprehensive remote management features of AdvancedLive make for simple and convenient monitoring and management of Advanced fire alarm systems even when off site. AdvancedLive enables swift response to incidents, minimises downtime, and improves overall fire safety by providing real-time information and diagnostics. The system is accessible via a user-friendly interface, and user permissions can be customised to suit individual needs.

Installed by Advanced partners Scutum Group, the four MxPro 5 panels installed allow seamless integration with the school’s access control, lockdown, water sprinkler and gas shut off systems, further bolstering the site’s fire safety capabilities. MxPro 5 panels are renowned for their robust performance and flexibility, making them an ideal choice for educational institutions with diverse building structures.

Scutum Group was able to use the existing cabling when fitting the MxPro 5 system making the installation faster, more cost effective and more sustainable too.

AdvancedLive’s subscription-based platform allows users to view and control elements of their fire system from any internet-enabled device, at any location. It also provides users with day-to-day reassurance that their fire system is working as intended, with instant notifications to alert them of critical incidents and status changes, and secure access to keep data safe.

Critical to AdvancedLive’s design was ensuring the software was intuitive and simple to use. A huge benefit is the ability to access fire system data using familiar tools, such as mobile phones, tablets and PCs.

James White, Engineering Manager at Scutum Group, said: “At Scutum, we’re committed to delivering superior fire safety solutions which is why Advanced is our preferred manufacturer. The end-user has been blown away by how easy it is to use AdvancedLive, and the flexibility it offers them.”

Neil Parkin, Regional Sales Manager at Advanced, said: “We are thrilled to have been involved in the fire safety improvements at Chalks Hill Academy through the installation of our MxPro 5 panels and AdvancedLive remote management system. This project underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower institutions to safeguard lives and property effectively.”

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Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade

Alex Robertson — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:52:07 +0000

A network of cutting-edge MxPro 5 fire alarm panels with wireless detection has been installed at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade.

Established in 1905, the historic institution delivers programmes in a variety of chemical, biochemical, environmental, and material sciences and has built a reputation as a leader in basic and applied research in Serbia. The Faculty moved into a purpose-built facility on Karnegijeva Street, Belgrade in 1959, where students are taught in the 13,000 sq m building’s lecture theatres, classrooms, computing centres and laboratories.

The specialist facilities meant a versatile fire system, capable of meeting a diverse range of fire protection needs, was essential to protect the staff and students based in the large multidisciplinary building. Following the successful completion of work at the University’s School of Electrical Engineering, Advanced’s Serbian partner TVI Ltd once again turned to Advanced for a solution.

The system incorporated MxPro 5 panels and a variety of detector types to provide the versatility required for this complex project. Four panels were networked with both wired and wireless detectors allowing for design flexibility and straightforward installation, while the inclusion of beam detectors and linear heat detection cables ensured each area of the building is protected effectively.

Wireless fire system technology offers an easy-to-install and cost-effective alternative to traditional wired systems, ensuring unprecedented fire detection, performance, scalability and reliability. Wireless systems are highly flexible, making them an ideal solution for a wide range of applications including education, industrial, retail, leisure, heritage, commercial, and healthcare environments. Meanwhile, modern technology ensures wireless devices work across thick walls and multiple building levels without requiring complex cable networks – even in large buildings like the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy.

Radomir Kerkez, Electrical Engineer at TVI Ltd, said: “Advanced panels are our go-to solution for easy installation and commissioning, and the addition of wireless fire system devices simplifies this process even further. This not only expedites the project timeline but also enhances the overall system’s flexibility, ensuring adaptability to evolving needs.”

Vladimir Zrnic, European Sales Manager at Advanced, said: “This project is a fantastic example of the flexibility on offer when you incorporate wireless devices into your network. Whether deploying an all-wireless, all-wired, or a hybrid combination of both systems, the MxPro 5 panel stands as a versatile hub that effortlessly brings together these components catering to a diverse range of project requirements. The MxPro 5’s capability to effortlessly incorporate wireless detection devices ensures that regardless of the setup, customers can be confident their sites are kept safe with robust and reliable fire protection.”

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Student Accommodation, Brighton

Alex Robertson — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:02:24 +0000

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced.

The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union. Responsible for the fire system design, supply and commissioning were West Sussex-based Southern Fire Alarms (SFA) Ltd, who also installed the equipment alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, J&B Hopkins. The fire system is integrated with multiple third-party interfaces, including automatic opening vents (AOVs), sprinklers and access control.

Careful consideration was given to the complex cause and effect programming that needed to be applied across the site. Each building is configured with a six-minute investigation period, with sounders on the floor of origin initiated after a single device activation. A single subsequent device activation will escalate into full evacuation of the specific tower. A master key switch has also been introduced, to allow for full evacuation of all towers if required.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution, certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. It offers customers a choice of four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro 5 panels can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels covering huge areas. Ease of installation and configuration, as well as a wide range of peripherals, make MxPro 5 suitable for almost any application.

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University of Bristol

Alex Robertson — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:03:18 +0000

The University of Bristol has upgraded its emergency lighting with a further 10 LuxIntelligent emergency lighting panels from Advanced. The new equipment was installed alongside 21 existing LuxIntelligent panels linked to around 4,500 light fittings, to ensure ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises.

The LuxIntelligent panels were fitted across a range of university buildings, including seven halls of residences, using existing cabling. The ease with which LuxIntelligent can be used to replace outdated emergency lighting on existing sites allowed significant time and cost savings to be achieved.

In total, 31 LuxIntelligent emergency lighting panels from Advanced now protect numerous buildings across the University of Bristol, linked to a wide variety of LED luminaires from the LuxIntelligent range, to protect buildings with very different lighting requirements. They include downlighters, spotlights, exit signs and bulkhead lighting that complement equipment already installed in the historic Victoria Rooms and the Wills Hall halls of residence, as well as operating theatres and abattoirs in the veterinary college campus.

LuxIntelligent from Advanced is an addressable, automatic emergency lighting system, that shows all emergency lights are compliant and functioning, with no engineer involvement required. Each panel has up to four loops each, supporting 249 luminaires, and can be easily networked to work with existing wiring and luminaires, keeping installation costs to a minimum. The system also offers optional cloud monitoring and system management via mobile and web apps.

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Imperial College London

Alex Robertson — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:30:09 +0000

A network of fire panels from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed as part of a campus-wide system upgrade at Imperial College London’s (ICL) Hammersmith campus.

Six industry-leading 8-loop MxPro 5 fire panels and a TouchControl remote control terminal and repeater panel have been installed across the Wolfson Education Centre, the Institute of Reproductive Development Biology and the Commonwealth Building at Imperial College London’s Hammersmith campus.

The installation, part of a system-wide upgrade, was conducted by the team at Surrey-based Lloret Fire & Security Ltd. who were tasked with replacing the existing fire alarm control panels, installing new cabling and devices and commissioning the system across occupied buildings, where live coverage needed to be maintained at all times. ICL specifically requested a move away from the closed protocol fire system approach, and its associated service charges, which had been in operation for 15 years. Lloret Fire & Security’s experience installing Advanced control indicating equipment in other large-scale educational facilities meant they were confident the open protocol MxPro 5 could easily provide the levels of flexibility and stability required by the site.

In consideration of the site’s false alarm management strategy, multi-sensor detection was installed to manage and reduce the risk of false alarms. For example, detectors have been configured for day/night use or can be altered as area usage changes.

Advanced’s touch technology remote control terminal and repeater panel, TouchControl, was chosen to replace the existing flush-fitted panel positioned front-of-house in the reception area of the Institute of Reproductive Development Biology, and for aesthetic purposes, Combining aesthetics with practicality, the low-profile, high-resolution touchscreen makes it easy to check fire system status via interactive maps and zone plans, while complementing even the most stylish interiors. When in standby, you can use TouchControl to display branding, advertisements and information – it will instantly revert to fire operation when a fire condition occurs.

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Ysgol Bae Baglan School, Wales

Alex Robertson — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:26:18 +0000

A flagship school in Port Talbot, Ysgol Bae Baglan, is protected by industry-leading MxPro 5 fire panels from Advanced.

Built by Bouygues UK, the £40 million super-school is the first vertically integrated school in Wales, merging four existing educational establishments into one. With 1,500 pupils ranging from reception class to GCSE level (3-16), it represents the biggest single investment in school infrastructure in the history of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

At the heart of the school’s active fire protection system, which covers all areas of the main and lower schools, including science laboratories, specialist technology rooms, garage area and a wide range of sports facilities, is a network of five Advanced MxPro 5 intelligent multiprotocol panels. The network, which incorporates 1,200 devices, was designed, configured and commissioned by Protectorcomms Ltd, a long-time partner of Advanced.

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire solution, offering customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into multi-loop, high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and controlling up to 254 individual devices per loop.

MxPro 5 is fully compliant with EN54 Parts 2, 4 and 13 and is Advanced’s highest performance analogue panel. It is EN54 2, 4 & 13 approved and is backward compatible with MxPro 4, offering long-term security for MxPro customers.

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University of Belgrade, Serbia

Alex Robertson — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:26:04 +0000

One of Serbia’s most prestigious higher education institutions is now protected by a network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global systems leader, Advanced.

The project, at the University of Belgrade’s School of Electrical Engineering, involved installing a fire system to reliably protect lives and property while respecting the fabric and authenticity of its 1920s building. This meant overcoming various challenges presented by outdated construction methods, inaccessible voids and high ceilings.

Advanced’s local partner in Serbia, TVI Ltd, installed a network of three Advanced MxPro 5 fire panels, linked to 1,000 Argus detectors, covering the facilities of Civil Design, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

MxPro 5 is the leading multiprotocol fire system solution and was recently certified to the EN 54 standard by FM (Factory Mutual). It offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single-loop, single-panel format or easily configured into high-speed, multi-loop networks of up to 200 nodes covering huge areas.

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British International School, Yangon

Alex Robertson — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:38:25 +0000

An addressable fire system from Advanced has been chosen to protect an international school in Myanmar, also known as Burma, thanks to its EN-54 approval and integrated false alarm management solution.

The 2-loop Axis EN system was installed after the British International School Yangon specified an EN-54 approved system to protect facilities, including; classrooms, music studios, laboratories, libraries and its five-hundred seat theatre.

Authorised Advanced distributor, Technology Enabled Solutions (TES) Myanmar, was responsible for the programming and configuration of the fire system as well as integrating it with over 300 devices. As part of the project, TES Myanmar also configured the comprehensive false alarm management software, AlarmCalm.

AlarmCalm software comes as standard with any Axis EN and MxPro 5 fire system, taking advantage of Advanced’s high-speed robust panels and networks to offer a best-in-class solution for managing verification and investigation delays to outputs. It allows the false alarm management strategy for a site to be refined precisely and to take account of occupants’ needs and area usage. It also includes the optional AlarmCalm button – a loop device that allows residents or trained staff to indicate whether they believe a signal in their area is due to a false alarm.

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