Delivering connected fire alarm monitoring solutions for Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Jesus College required a reliable and efficient way to monitor fire alarm conditions and weekly testing activity across its student accommodation portfolio. Before the implementation of the AMX and SmartWatch systems, the College had no central visibility of fire alarm events, faults, or testing statuses within the remote houses. This created the potential for alarms or system issues to remain unnoticed for extended periods, particularly when buildings were temporarily unoccupied.
An additional challenge involved upgrading the existing Gent Xenex fire alarm panels with relay interfaces to support integration with the new monitoring platform.
Drax Technology designed and implemented a straightforward centralised monitoring solution using AMX and SmartWatch technology. A dedicated AMX monitoring system was installed within the College Security Office to provide real-time reporting of fire and fault events from the remote student accommodation properties.
Each house was fitted with a four-input SmartWatch module connected to the existing Gent Xenex fire alarm panels through upgraded relay interfaces. The College’s existing IT infrastructure was then used to securely transmit alarm event data back to the AMX monitoring platform. The implementation provided operational teams with immediate visibility of fire alarm activity while enabling more effective monitoring of weekly testing procedures across the estate.
Installed a dedicated AMX monitoring system within the College Security Office.
Connected remote student accommodation buildings using four-input SmartWatch modules.
Enabled instant visibility of fire alarm conditions and fault activity across connected properties.
Utilised the College’s existing IT network to transmit monitoring data efficiently.
Installed a dedicated AMX monitoring system within the College Security Office.
Connected remote student accommodation buildings using four-input SmartWatch modules.
Enabled instant visibility of fire alarm conditions and fault activity across connected properties.
Utilised the College’s existing IT network to transmit monitoring data efficiently.
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Security teams gained centralised oversight of fire alarm conditions across remote student houses.
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Real-time monitoring reduced the risk of alarms or faults going unnoticed within accommodation buildings.
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The system strengthened visibility of fire alarm testing and ongoing compliance activity.
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Operational teams could respond more quickly to fire and fault events across connected properties.
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The monitoring platform maintained visibility even when accommodation properties were temporarily vacant.
Security teams gained centralised oversight of fire alarm conditions across remote student houses.
Real-time monitoring reduced the risk of alarms or faults going unnoticed within accommodation buildings.
The system strengthened visibility of fire alarm testing and ongoing compliance activity.
Operational teams could respond more quickly to fire and fault events across connected properties.
The monitoring platform maintained visibility even when accommodation properties were temporarily vacant.
