University of Edinburgh Installs First-Class Fire Protection
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 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 compromises of multi-loop Advanced MxPro 4 and MxPro5 panels, connected using fault-tolerant network cards. Dominic Rea, Director for FMS Fire and Security, said: “The new panels installed at the University of Edinburgh are the latest in a long line of installations we have undertaken throughout the university Campus, all using MxPro components. The Advanced panels installed are not only flexible and reliable but are also compatible with the existing systems already installed.” 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. Ronald Kerr, spokesperson for the University of Edinburgh, commented: “The safety of our staff and students is paramount and they are now protected by the best fire panels on the market. The university has been shaping history since it welcomed its first students in 1583 and has played a large part in the scientific and literary development of Scotland. Our buildings are a big part of that history and, thanks to Advanced, they will be protected for many years to come.” MxPro 5 offers high performance fire detection and alarm control across multi-panel networks and multiple sites. MxPro 5 panels are EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 approved. They can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200-panel networks covering huge areas. Advanced’s legendary ease of installation and configuration make MxPro customisable to almost any application and the panel is fully compatible with MxPro 4. Neil Parkin, Advanced Sales Manager for the North, said: “The University of Edinburgh is the latest in a long line of educational establishments protected by Advanced panels, including Sheffield University, Herriot Watt University and a number of leading independent schools. Our MxPro range offers the performance and reliability required by a site such as the University campus and the system is flexible enough to be expanded and upgraded as technology evolves.” Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The legendary performance, quality and ease-of-use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems. More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com.
LEDVANCE takes to the road at ELEX Exeter
At ELEX Exeter the LEDVANCE Truck will be making a guest appearance at the venue. With a variety of products on-board, the truck offers visitors a unique way to discover first-hand the latest comprehensive range of energy efficient lighting solutions London, UK, 18 April 2019. At ELEX Exeter this year, the popular orange LEDVANCE truck will be situated outside the Westpoint Arena throughout the show, from 25-26th April 2019. Featuring an extensive range of the latest energy efficient, intelligent lighting solutions, lamps and modern LEDs, the truck addresses both indoor and outdoor lighting requirements. LEDVANCE experts will be available throughout the show to discuss the latest industry developments and offer advice to help visitors find the ideal solutions for lighting in offices, industrial, retail, hospitality and domestic installations. Visitors will be invited to step on-board the truck for a hands-on experience of the latest luminaires including downlights, spots, floodlights, tubes, linear and panel LEDs, intelligent and connected lighting solutions, and the retro Vintage 1906 range. Popular luminaires include the Damp Proof range, with a high IP rating making them ideal for damp and dusty locations and offering simple installation, excellent efficiency and a long service life. With classic styles being on trend, the 1906 range from LEDVANCE offers an energy efficient retro look for any space. Using the classic lamp shapes and colours, the Vintage Edition 1906 range create atmospheric decorative lighting yet feature the latest LED technology, offering up to 80% energy cost savings compared to conventional products, and have a life span of 15,000 hours. The TruSys flexible trunking system from LEDVANCE offers energy-saving uniform illumination for large areas. This versatile system consists of mounting rails and flat linear lighting inserts that installers can quickly and easily click into position, either mounted on the ceiling surface or suspended. The ELEX shows offer a great opportunity to connect with experts and discover new products and solutions. Join the dedicated LEDVANCE team on the truck throughout the show to discuss your latest projects and requirements. For more information about the LEDVANCE Truck please visit https://www.ledvance.co.uk
