When the George and Abbotsford Hotel in Melrose urgently required an upgrade to its existing fire alarm system, Safe Services installed a new Advanced MxPro 5 analog addressable fire panel to provide industry-pioneering protection.
George and Abbotsford Hotel
The George and Abbotsford Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from the historic St Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders. A popular, busy hotel it attracts guests who are keen to walk in the footsteps of St Cuthbert across the unspoiled countryside, as well as visit ancient market towns, and local historic sites, such as Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott.
With guest and staff safety of paramount importance, the hotel needed an upgrade to its existing fire alarm system to bring it up to Category L2 coverage standards as the current system was obsolete and was starting to fail.
upgrade the fire system
The Advanced panel was also seamlessly integrated with EMS Firecell wireless devices
Fire and security service providers, Safe Services, were contacted to upgrade the fire system and installed an Advanced MxPro 5 four-loop analog addressable fire panel, with all four loops used to meet the requirements of this large hotel.
The Advanced panel was also seamlessly integrated with EMS Firecell wireless devices. Due to the size of the hotel, it would have been impossible to install cabling because of the extensive downtime that would be needed to fit the cables. The fire system was also interfaced with a kitchen suppression system to provide extra protection.
MxPro 5 four-loop analog panel
“We are very happy with the Advanced system and the installation by Safe Services. It was quite a complex project as the hotel is a big building,” said Graham Barrett, Owner of the George and Abbotsford Hotel.
"The previous fire safety system was obsolete, it was a cabled system and the cables were obsolete too. It would have been very costly to install a cabled system as it was so complex. We decided on a radio system and that took a week to install."
design and installation
Graeme Millar, Fire Technical Sales Engineer at Safe Systems, said, “The George and Abbotsford Hotel required a new fire alarm system to meet Category L2. Housed in a large building, both the fire alarm system and cabling were obsolete."
"However, installing new cabling would have meant major disruption to this busy hotel due to the building’s size. We therefore integrated the Advanced panel with the wireless EMS Firecell. The Advanced MxPro 5 is our panel of choice as it’s a trusted and reliable panel with our design and installation teams. Combining the Advanced MxPro 5 with the EMS equipment works very well and we have used this combination in a number of our projects.”
robust protection and compliance
Neil Parkin, Sales Manager at Advanced, said, “In hotels, it is vital to ensure fire alarm systems meet the latest standards and so protect guests and staff."
"Our MxPro 5 panels are designed to make life as easy as possible, delivering robust protection and compliance that offers real peace of mind, all backed up by our highly rated technical support. Selecting wireless equipment when installing a fire system offers minimal disruption for hotels providing both time and cost benefits.”
multiprotocol fire panel
MxPro 5 can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks
MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s pioneering multiprotocol fire panel and is 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 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 customizable to almost any application.
versatile wireless capabilities
As well as compatibility with wired detector brands, MxPro 5’s versatile wireless capabilities make it easy to install robust fire alarm systems whilst saving crucial time, cost, and disruption.
Harnessing the power of proven technology, MxPro 5’s wireless solutions are scalable, adaptable, and reliable – for complete fire safety and peace of mind.
two-way communication
Wireless solutions not only mean lower visual and physical impact, but they are also faster and cheaper to install, making them an increasingly popular alternative for sites where downtime is not an option, or re-wiring would prove disruptive.
Due to two-way communication with the panel, battery replacement, and fault reporting can also be worked into the ongoing maintenance schedule via the panel service tools.
false alarm management capabilities
AlarmCalm delivers unprecedented control of verification and investigation delays
The MxPro 5’s stand-out false alarm management capabilities are available as standard and are ideal in hotel applications. AlarmCalm delivers unprecedented control of verification and investigation delays.
By dividing sites up into virtual false alarm ‘building areas’ independent of fire zones, much more precise control of false alarm management and reduction strategies can be achieved that exactly fit the needs of each part of a building.
intelligent fire systems
An optional AlarmCalm button allows trained occupants to verify if they believe a local fire signal is a false alarm too – a highly effective way of eliminating unwanted alarms.
As a world pioneer in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems, Advanced products are specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks.
Advanced portfolio
The Advanced portfolio includes complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, false alarm management, and reduction systems.
Advanced is owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC – a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
