Hospitals & Healthcare Archives - Advanced

The Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana

Alex Robertson — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:18:08 +0000

A complex Advanced fire protection system has been implemented at one of Slovenia’s busiest hospitals, the Ljubljana Oncology Institute, all without interrupting vital patient services.

As Slovenia’s premier cancer treatment centre, the sprawling complex handles diagnostics, therapy, and intensive care across four interconnected buildings. It is home to over a thousand staff and serves thousands of patients and visitors daily, demanding a careful, sensitive approach to any renovation work. The project’s success relied on maintaining uninterrupted operations throughout the installation.

The team at Bildos d.o.o. took charge of designing, fitting, and integrating a full fire safety system that would unify both existing and new solutions.

The upgrade included:

14 Advanced MxPro 5 panels, supported by TouchControl repeater terminals
Eight ExGo panels to manage gas‑based fire suppression
Integration with the hospital’s BMS
New Axis EN detectors across the facility

The system oversees a wide array of subsystems, smoke extraction and over‑pressure systems, evacuation doors, firefighter lifts, dampers, HVAC, PA/VA systems, sprinklers, CO detection, and more, placing the entire fire protection setup under a single, monitored umbrella.

The MxPro 5’s powerful processor, intuitive programming, and wide protocol compatibility proved vital in coordinating complex cause-and-effect logic across multiple buildings and system types. ExGo’s reliable flood-area suppression capability added another layer of resilience.

Damjan Birk of Bildos d.o.o. said: “Integral to this project was uninterrupted patient care. Advanced’s equipment and responsive technical support allowed for seamless transition to the new system while maintaining full hospital functionality.”

Vladimir Zrnić, Global Portfolio Manager at Advanced, added: “This installation is one of the most technically demanding we’ve supported. Coordinating multiple fire and smoke systems, integrated across lighting, HVAC, lifts, control rooms, and suppression, while the hospital remained operational, demonstrates both Advanced’s flexibility and the remarkable execution by Bildos.”

The upgraded system has received formal certification, marking a milestone in active fire safety for a hospital environment. Expansion plans are already in motion, ensuring that this state-of-the-art solution will continue protecting patients, staff, and visitors well into the future.

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Kinderherzen Mobile Children’s Heart Hospital, El Salvador

Alex Robertson — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:55 +0000

A mobile children’s heart hospital, built in El Salvador, was recently equipped with an Advanced wireless fire safety system, ensuring top protection for children undergoing heart surgery, their doctors, and staff.

Run by Kinderherzen, the mission of the hospital is to ensure that children born with serious heart conditions receive the treatment they need to go on and enjoy healthy lives. Kinderherzen operates in Germany and mobilises doctors to provide critical care for young patients in areas of the world with limited medical services.

Working alongside fellow Halma company Crowcon, Advanced was approached to devise a reliable fire safety system that would be easy to install, uninstall, and reinstall as the mobile hospital moved between locations across Europe.

For speed and ease of setup, Advanced’s innovative solution was to create a bespoke, wireless fire alarm system. At the centre of the installation is an Axis EN single-loop panel paired with a translator and 19 devices including point detectors, sounder-beacon bases, and call points covering various rooms within the hospital.

The system was pre-programmed at Advanced’s headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) and shipped to El Salvador, ready for immediate fitting to minimise on-site setup time.

Despite logistical challenges, the installation process was incredibly efficient thanks to the use of special mounting plates for the control panel, translators, detectors, and sounders, which reduced setup time to less than half an hour.

Speaking about the project, Paul Duffy, Technical Services Manager at Advanced, said: “We are extremely proud to support Kinderherzen in their mission to provide critical medical care to children in need. Given the temporary nature of the hospital, the fire alarm system needed to be robust but highly versatile. The reliability and ease of use of Advanced equipment make it perfect for this unusual brief, ensuring the ideal combination of mobility, performance, and safety.”

This Axis EN wireless installation ensures Kinderherzen staff can carry out their essential work with peace of mind that their team, facilities, and patients are protected by the highest standards of fire safety.

Providing powerful networking capacity, the Axis EN system supports robust networks of up to 200 panels. Networks can also be combined to create very large fire systems making the Axis EN ideal for complex, large-scale installations. Whether networking high-risk sites with complicated cause and effect, remotely monitoring networked sites, or integrating with building management systems, intuitive software and panel navigation make setup straightforward.

Axis EN is a complete fire system solution combining high-performance, addressable panels approved to EN54 Parts 2, 4, and 13 with a comprehensive wired and wireless detector range plus extensive peripheral options.

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Newham University Hospital, London

Alex Robertson — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:47:28 +0000

Located in East London’s healthcare hub, Newham University Hospital now boasts a top-tier network of Advanced MxPro 5 panels, ensuring fire safety and peace of mind for patients, staff, and visitors.

Newham University Hospital serves as a vital healthcare facility offering A&E, maternity, and specialist services. The building required a significant overhaul of its fire alarm network without interfering with the hospital’s round-the-clock operations.

The process involved replacing the existing network with Advanced MxPro 5 panels. Comprehensive rewiring was undertaken by the installation team at M&G Fire Protection, and additional panels were installed to meet the stringent requirements of the fire officers. This upgrade also needed to take into account future enhancements planned over the next three years, so required meticulous planning and execution.

A total of 98 nodes were installed, covering more than 10,000 devices including 11 eight-loop panels, 10 four-loop panels, 8 two-loop panels, 44 one-loop panels, and 13 fault-tolerant remote display terminals. The fire system needed to be integrated with a wide range of building management systems, requiring complex cause and effect planning and programming to comply with HTM0503 standards governing fire safety in the design of healthcare premises.

M&G Fire Protection leveraged Advanced’s cutting-edge solutions, citing its versatile multi-protocol switch-over capabilities and intuitive cause-and-effect configuration. With a proven track record in deploying Advanced systems, M&G’s choice was clear for this intricate upgrade.

Despite numerous hurdles, by adopting a phased approach and working in collaboration with hospital staff, M&G minimised downtime and maintained system functionality throughout the upgrade. Thanks to the success of this project, M&G were recognised with the ‘Installation Company of the Year’ award at this year’s FSM Awards.

Steve Middleton, Director, M&G Fire Protection, stated: “We opted for Advanced panels due to their flexible cause-and-effect configuration, which makes setup, testing, and maintenance a breeze. The intuitive display makes the panels very easy to use, and the integration with external services via the BMS card is straightforward and highly beneficial. Additionally, the network setup options and speed are impressive, reinforcing our confidence in Advanced’s solutions.”

Salvy Vittozzi, Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for the South East, said “Advanced’s fire safety solutions were ideal for Newham University Hospital due to their robust capabilities and ease of integration. The flexibility and reliability of our systems ensured that, even with the complex requirements and round-the-clock operations of a major healthcare facility, we could deliver a seamless and effective fire safety solution. This project highlights our commitment to providing advanced technology that meets the highest standards and adapts to the evolving needs of critical environments like hospitals.”

Completed on schedule and with ample room for future expansion, the project underscores both Advanced’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge fire safety solutions and M&G’s dedication to excellence and collaboration.

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Leeds General Infirmary, West Yorkshire

Alex Robertson — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:50:48 +0000

Following an extensive overhaul of the emergency lighting system at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), the LuxIntelligent emergency lighting panel is ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises.

A large teaching hospital in the centre of Leeds, the LGI is a Major Trauma Centre and a leading centre for hand transplants. Following significant improvements to its emergency lighting system, 24 LuxIntelligent panels now ensure compliance across many of the hospital’s key departments, with over 2,000 standalone light fittings covering general acute services like A&E, intensive care and high dependency units, maternity and operating theatres.

The system upgrade involved the recommissioning of panels and rewiring of loops to deliver a more robust and reliable system, with significantly reduced device failure rates. Advanced’s range of low voltage LED lighting was sued, making the maintenance of fittings and sourcing spares simpler. With equipment also installed across Chapel Allerton, Seacroft and St James University Hospitals, Advanced is now integral to the Standard Operating Procedure for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

LuxIntelligent is an addressable, automatic emergency lighting test 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. LuxIntelligent can be used with EasySafe, Advanced’s latest range of addressable, low-voltage emergency luminaires and exit signs. Powered directly from a LuxIntelligent panel, EasySafe devices need no local power supply and are compatible with any existing LuxIntelligent luminaires and exit signs.

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Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton

Alex Robertson — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:21:32 +0000

A fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 intelligent fire panels from Advanced was chosen to protect the 3Ts Redevelopment programme at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

A total of 36 4-loop MxPro 5 panels, 46 repeater panels and two custom-built AdSpecials panels from Advanced were installed as part of 3Ts, a construction programme to modernise the front half of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Phase one involved the construction of a 13-storey building with two basement levels. Incorporating all the functions of a modern hospital. The building includes a three-storey atrium reception, outpatient departments, operating theatres, wards, a teaching facility and administration facilities.

The fire system was installed by the team at Essex-based EA-RS Fire Engineering Ltd, who installed Advanced’s industry-leading MxPro 5 fire panels alongside bespoke sprinkler indication and ventilation override panels, all linked to approximately 5,000 Hochiki devices.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution and was recently 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 its wide peripheral range, make MxPro 5 customisable to almost any application.

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Leuchie House, East Lothian

Alex Robertson — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:34:53 +0000

The latest fire system from Advanced has been installed at the core of a wireless fire detection system protecting the historic Leuchie House in the Scottish Borders.

As part of an upgrade to the existing wireless fire system at the classical Georgian mansion house in North Berwick, which operates as a respite centre for people with multiple sclerosis, an Advanced 4-loop MxPro 5 fire panel was installed alongside the latest EMS wireless FireCell equipment. The MxPro 5 was selected to protect the five-storey, 18th century building and its residents, thanks to its compatibility with EMS FireCell XP detection devices.

The installation of the fire system was undertaken by Galashiels-based Safe Services, who required a solution capable of delivering seamless protection whilst keeping disruption to the fabric of the building to a minimum. As a listed building, retaining a wireless fire system was agreed to be the most suitable form of protection to safeguard the features of this period property. Installing cabling would have been intrusive to the décor and difficult and costly to achieve in the more inaccessible areas of the site.

The MxPro 5 is the unbeatable multiprotocol fire system. Approved to EN54-2, 4 and 13, it offers four protocols, Apollo, Argus, Hochiki and Nittan and a completely open installer network that benefits from free training and technical support. 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. MxPro 5 panels are backwards compatible with existing MxPro 4 networks and include a host of features including AlarmCalm for complete false alarm management and reduction.

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Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester

Alex Robertson — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:33:45 +0000

One of the UK’s largest acute teaching hospitals, Wythenshawe Hospital, is now protected by a network of 130 fire panels from industry leader Advanced.

As a centre of clinical excellence, Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, has over 5,500 staff providing district general hospital and specialist tertiary services to the local community and the wider population of North West England, so fire system performance and reliability are critical considerations. In total, 96 intelligent addressable MxPro 5 fire panels and 34 customised AdSpecials panels were installed at the Greater Manchester medical institution by long-time Advanced partner, Grainger Fire & Security.

Installation of the new fire system included a new cable network across the site, as well as BMS integration, and the introduction of a graphics package to provide visual representation of the fire system to end users. The 34 custom-engineered, 6-loop panels with 600 zonal LEDs included in the installation were designed and manufactured by Advanced’s AdSpecials department. The network of Advanced panels supports over 20,000 devices using Apollo and Hochiki protocols.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution and was recently certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. 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 networks of up to 200 panels covering huge areas. MxPro’s ease of installation and configuration, as well as its wide peripheral range, make it customisable to almost any application.

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Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital, Colombo

Alex Robertson — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:37:51 +0000

An Axis AX fire system from Advanced was installed as part of large-scale renovations at one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious healthcare facilities.

The 2-loop and 4-loop, UL-listed Axis AX fire panels, along with more than 500 devices, were supplied, installed and commissioned at the Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital.

Located south of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, the District of Matara was gravely affected by the 2004 Tsunami. The Korea Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital was built at a cost of 1.27 billion rupees, with the financial assistance from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to provide the residents of Matara District with increased access to crucial health care services.

The 750 million rupee remodelling, fully funded by KOICA and implemented by UNOPS in partnership with the Ministry of Health, saw the construction of a new Maternal and New-Born Heath Care ward complex and upgraded hospital facilities. This has provided a more modern and efficient service to the people of the District and in the Southern Province who rely on the hospital’s wards, operating theatres, intensive care unit (ICU), blood bank, pharmacy and neonatal ICU.

Advanced’s Axis AX system offers enhanced power and performance in a user-friendly format, offering a vast range of configuration, control and interface option all with simple set-up and operation as well as Advanced’s legendary service and quality. The Axis AX system includes easily networked panels, audio panels and command centres, redundant controllers and a huge range of peripherals, devices and interfaces that make it ideal for almost any installation.

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Wrexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

Alex Robertson — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:03:48 +0000

Wexham Park Hospital, an acute NHS hospital situated near Slough in Berkshire is protected by a network of 20 MxPro 5 fire panels from Advanced.

The 588-bed hospital is one of three managed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation trust, one of the top performing NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. As well as the main hospital building, the site has a large post graduate building, ambulance station, staff accommodation and a new £49 million, state-of-the-art, four-story Emergency Assessment Center. Responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the system was Advanced’s partner, Static Systems Group, who install Advanced under their brand name, Evo2.

In addition to the MxPro 5 panels, the system also comprises 18 MxPro 5 repeater panels and 2,000 Apollo field devices installed in a number of hospital buildings and departments including Intensive Care, Sterile Services, Radiology and its new 9,300 sq. meters Emergency Assessment Center.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s renowned multiprotocol fire system solution and was recently certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. 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 panels in 200 node networks covering huge areas. MxPro’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range make it customizable to almost any application.

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Dom Seniora Care Home, Poland

Alex Robertson — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:09:16 +0000

One of Poland’s premier nursing and care establishments, Dom Seniora Willmanowa Pokusa in Krzeszow, is protected by an industry-leading Axis EN fire system from Advanced, including AlarmCalm false alarm management.

The exclusive nursing home is a private resort located close to the historic Basilica Krzeszowska, in the province of Lower Silesia. The establishment, which offers one, two and three bedroom accommodation, is protected by Advanced’s Axis EN fire system which is fully approved for use in Poland.

Axis EN can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas. The Axis EN system includes a high performance device and module range, including a complete wireless solution. It enjoys key approvals including EN54 2,4&13 and is sold in over 60 territories worldwide.

Advanced’s high performance networking allows the Axis EN system to be accessed via web browser using a bespoke ipGateway module. It can be monitored and controlled by a graphics packages and is easily integrated into third party building management systems.

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