A networked fire system driven by Advanced\u2019s intelligent MxPro, multiprotocol, fire panels has just been installed to protect a \u00a39.5m historic restoration, at the heart of the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations in County Londonderry, Derry City, Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
Advanced\u2019s MxPro panels are the leading intelligent, multiprotocol, fire control panel, offering unmatched performance and quality across a choice of detector protocols, with an open installer network and delivered with free training and support.<\/p>\n
One of Advanced\u2019s long-term partners, Ashdale Engineering Ltd of Belfast, supplied and commissioned the fire detection network, powered by MxPro 4 panels in Derry\u2019s historic Guildhall.<\/p>\n
The Guildhall, which reopened in June, is one of the city\u2019s main cultural assets and a key part of the UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations. It originally dates from 1890 and has played an important role in the history of the City.<\/p>\n
The refurbishment has restored the building and delivered new facilities. It will remain the home of Derry City Council and its mayoral office, hosting the Council Chamber and Mayor\u2019s Parlour as well as a new caf\u00e9, outdoor terrace, an exhibition space and historical display detailing the 400 year history of Derry and its central role in the history of the entire country.<\/p>\n
The Guildhall also includes a new Tourist Information Point, and will be the key arrival and welcome hub for visitors to the City in its prestigious celebration year.<\/p>\n
Advanced\u2019s intelligent MxPro 4 panels come in 1 to 8 loop variants can run as stand-alone panels or large 200 node networks and work with Apollo, Argus, Hochiki and Nittan protocols. Apollo\u2019s XP95 protocol and devices are used throughout the installation.<\/p>\n
In addition, a Wagner aspirating smoke detection system is interfaced with the Advanced panel, which also manages gas and air handling shutdown. A three minute investigation delay is programmed into the system using Advanced\u2019s simple Dynamix Tools configuration software and a DDA paging system is interfaced via RS485, delivering full text data on system status and offering fire pager alerts to the hearing impaired.<\/p>\n
Ashdale regularly installs MxPro because of its performance, quality and open approach.<\/p>\n
Colin Simms is Ashdale\u2019s Service Manager and says: \u201cWe were delighted to be awarded the contract to supply and commission the fire detection system for the Guildhall, one of Northern Ireland\u2019s finest historic buildings.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a long term sales and service agent for Advanced and Apollo, our commissioning engineers have huge confidence in the quality of MxPro panels and the ease with which they cope with client demands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Neil Parkin, Advanced\u2019s sales manager for the area said: \u201cOur MxPro panels offer more freedom, options and performance. Users can choose from two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a huge range of peripherals making MxPro the choice for almost any installation. We have a totally open installer network, and offer full, free training and support. It\u2019s real freedom with Advanced quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur systems are found in many of the most prestigious and demanding locations worldwide and we are delighted to add Derry\u2019s Guildhall to that list.\u201d<\/p>\n