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University Of Cambridge

Enhancing Student Safety Across the University of Cambridge Estate

Delivering centralised fire alarm monitoring across the University of Cambridge

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  • Who Are the University of Cambridge?

    The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, supporting a large and diverse community of students, researchers, Fellows, and staff across numerous colleges, departments, and operational buildings throughout Cambridge. The University estate spans multiple sites and properties across the city, requiring a reliable and scalable approach to fire alarm monitoring, life safety management, and compliance reporting.

  • Overview

    Drax Technology partnered with the University of Cambridge to improve safety and operational oversight by implementing a centralised alarm monitoring solution. Using AMX and SmartWatch devices, standalone fire alarm systems across multiple University properties were connected into a single monitoring platform. The solution improved visibility, streamlined reporting processes, and enabled faster responses to fire alarm events across the wider estate.

Their Challenge

The University of Cambridge required a robust solution capable of monitoring fire alarm systems across multiple buildings and operational sites throughout Cambridge. Existing monitoring processes provided limited visibility over standalone fire alarm systems installed across the estate. This reduced the ability to respond quickly to fire events while also creating challenges around evidencing compliance and managing multiple systems with limited resources.

The installation of monitoring hardware across numerous occupied buildings within a busy city environment also introduced logistical and deployment challenges.

The Solution

To address the lack of visibility and monitoring capabilities, SmartWatch devices were installed and connected to Gent Vigilon fire alarm panels across multiple properties. The devices monitored individual buildings for fire and fault conditions and relayed information back to a single AMX monitoring platform. A VLAN was used to integrate the systems with the University’s existing IT network, ensuring seamless communication and reliable monitoring across the estate.

The solution also streamlined fire alarm testing adherence and reporting processes while enabling rapid and appropriate responses to alarm activations.

What Drax Delivered

A centralised fire alarm monitoring solution designed to improve visibility, compliance management, and operational response across multiple University properties.

AMX Centralised Monitoring Platform

Delivered a single platform for monitoring alarm activity across the estate.

SmartWatch Device Deployment

Installed SmartWatch devices across multiple properties connected to Gent Vigilon fire alarm panels.

Real-Time Fire & Fault Monitoring

Enabled immediate visibility of fire and fault conditions across connected buildings.

Integrated IT Network Connectivity

Connected systems through the University’s existing IT network using VLAN integration.

Outcomes

  • Improved Alarm Visibility

    Improved Alarm Visibility

    Operational teams gained centralised visibility across multiple standalone alarm systems.

  • Faster Response to Alarm Events

    Faster Response to Alarm Events

    Teams could respond more rapidly and appropriately to alarm activations.

  • Improved Compliance Management

    Improved Compliance Management

    The system improved compliance reporting and evidencing processes.

  • Reduced Manual Processes

    Reduced Manual Processes

    The solution reduced the need for manual alarm escalation and physical system checks.

  • Efficient Multi-Site Monitoring

    Efficient Multi-Site Monitoring

    The platform provided an efficient and cost-effective approach to managing multiple buildings across Cambridge.

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