{"data":{"news":{"items":[{"title":"(Case Study) Siemens Cerberus Pro protects home to UK surgeons","date":"2023-09-25 00:00:47","id":4907,"author":"Eric Ooi","blurb":"","blurb_image_uid":"https://dxfpracgmlczp.cloudfront.net/2023/10/1697180343859_Hunterian Museum_RCS England.jpg","blurb_expanded_image_uid":null,"article":"\n\t\n\n\n

A facility known worldwide as a centre of excellence for the surgical profession is being protected with a Cerberus Pro fire safety system, backed by a service and maintenance contract from Sensetech Systems.

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is located in central London and provides world-class education, assessment and development to 30,000 surgeons, dental professionals and members of the wider surgical and dental care team.

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With a history dating back to 1800 when RCS England was granted a Royal Charter and new buildings were constructed in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the College provides not only an invaluable resource for current practitioners but also a repository for an extensive surgical library, archive collections and the Hunterian Museum. Reopened in May 2023 following a five-year £4.6 million redevelopment programme, the Hunterian Museum represents the art and science of surgery from ancient times to the present day and includes the awe-inspiring specimen collection of renowned 18th-century surgeon anatomist John Hunter.

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Protecting such a historically important building and its contents from the threat of fire is obviously a vital consideration and this is achieved through a Siemens Cerberus Pro fire system. The system is a four-panel network comprising three FC724 and one FC722 panels from the Cerberus Pro range. Detectors from the Siemens C-Pro suite of field detection and devices are linked to the panels to protect the Museum gallery, library, atrium, function rooms, offices, kitchens, stores, risers, plant rooms, floor and ceiling voids, communication rooms and lift shafts.

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Complex cause and effects and monitoring includes damper controls, sprinkler control, door holds, AOV (automatic opening vents), BMS (Building Management Systems) vents, lift control (primary & secondary), access control, plant, ATS (alarm transmission system) and evacuation control.

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John O’Riordan is Head of Building and Estates at the RCS England and has been there for 25 years. He comments – “The Royal College of Surgeons of England is a professional standards organisation – we set a high bar in all we do and expect our suppliers to do the same. It was really important to me to find the best in class contractor to maintain the Siemens Cerberus system protecting our staff and heritage – we engaged with Mathew Wylde Senior Account Manager at Sensetech Systems and were immediately impressed with their understanding of our needs and the service improvements they could deliver.“

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Alan Walters is head of Estimating & Service at Sensetech Systems. Commenting on the project, he said “the site is very impressive, a real mix of old and new, with the original buildings from the 19th Century supplemented by modern additions. As a business, Sensetech Systems has been working with Siemens for more than 10 years, so we are familiar with their systems. We are providing training for John O’Riordan and his team at RCS England on making the most of remote connectivity available through the portal which connects the system to the cloud. This offers significant benefits, including the potential to conduct many maintenance and servicing checks remotely, thereby reducing the disruption associated with site visits.”

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Today’s fire protection needs can be complex. Every building has a unique structure that requires a different system configuration. That’s why the PROFILE Flexible fire detection and alarm system from ZETTLER has been engineered to provide a powerful, versatile solution for virtually any fire protection application.
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Flexible system design and powerful configuration software

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PROFILE Flexible is an advanced control panel that uses MZX Technology at its heart. With robust configuration software, a modular design and integration with standard building management software (BMS) systems, the PROFILE Flexible system can meet even the most challenging requirements. Its modularity as well as its ability to split loops results in nearly endless hardware configurations. The power and flexibility of its software allows the implementation of simple to incredibly complex configurations. PROFILE fully integrates with third-party BMS software via standard protocols for streamlined, centralized management. This combination of adaptable design and software empowers the ZETTLER PROFILE Flexible system to cover just about any imaginable fire protection application.
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Future-proof adaptability and lower total cost of ownership

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No site stays the same forever – and some sites change frequently. As a building’s needs and challenges transform, its existing fire protection must adapt. The PROFILE Flexible system is a virtually future-proof solution that can help reduce the lifetime costs of a building. The system includes high-quality, modular panels that are expandable and networkable to specifically fit each environment being protected. They’re also backward and forward compatible with all loop devices, including detectors, input and output modules and sounders, visual alarm devices (VADs) and more. In addition, PROFILE is approved to EN54-13 standards – ensuring full compatibility between panels and devices. Its future-ready flexibility and lower total cost of ownership make PROFILE an intelligent, long-term investment for any building.
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Lower installation cost and simplified wiring

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Visual alarm devices (VADs) require a lot of current, which limits the number of devices a loop can power. The PROFILE Flexible system from ZETTLER provides a 1 Amp loop current – twice the current of most competing systems. This means more devices can connect to each loop so fewer loops and panels are required. Having fewer loops and panels streamlines design while reducing wiring and installation costs.

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Extreme reliability and accurate detection

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For building owners, a single false alarm can cause big problems. Only ZETTLER combines PROFILE Flexible panels with 3oTec 850PC triple-sensing detectors to monitor smoke, heat and CO levels simultaneously. This advanced triple-detection technology significantly reduces false alarms and provides earlier detection. Backed by approvals from across Europe, ZETTLER leads the way in faster, more accurate fire detection.

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ZETTLER makes it possible.

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Modern fire protection requires a detection and alarm system design that responds to the unique, shifting challenges and needs of each site. It requires a system with superior power, flexibility and reliability. The versatile design and powerful configuration software of the PROFILE Flexible fire detection and alarm system from ZETTLER makes it ideal for virtually any fire protection application. Because protecting life matters. And safety should never be a compromise.
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For more information about ZETTLER and the PROFILE Flexible product line, visit zettlerfire.com.

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