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Improving fire alarm network reliability and signal transmission across the University of Essex
The University of Essex faced operational challenges with the fire alarm network at its Colchester Campus, which consisted of a large interconnected network of more than 80 fire alarm panels.
The existing copper-based infrastructure had become susceptible to lightning strikes, causing delays in signal transmission to the main security office. The university required a more reliable and efficient solution capable of improving network resilience and communication performance across the campus.
Drax Technology, alongside CDS, replaced the existing smartwatch infrastructure with a robust internal communication system integrated with the SafeVue dashboard.
The solution enabled alarm reporting directly to central security while improving visibility across the estate. Real-time data and monitoring capabilities supported proactive fire safety management and strengthened compliance processes across the university’s building portfolio. Ongoing support contracts ensured continued reliability and long-term operational support.
Converted the existing copper-based fire alarm network to fibre infrastructure.
Designed and installed custom copper-to-fibre modem conversion panels.
Enhanced communication speeds between fire alarm systems and the main security office.
Reduced susceptibility to operational issues caused by lightning strikes.
Signal transmission speeds improved dramatically across the campus.
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The new fibre infrastructure created a more secure and resilient network.
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Improved communication performance strengthened safety for students and staff.
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The bespoke conversion approach avoided the need for full fire alarm system replacement.
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Close coordination ensured smooth project delivery.
Signal transmission speeds improved dramatically across the campus.
The new fibre infrastructure created a more secure and resilient network.
Improved communication performance strengthened safety for students and staff.
The bespoke conversion approach avoided the need for full fire alarm system replacement.
Close coordination ensured smooth project delivery.
Drax360 and Drax Technology supported the University of Essex in modernising the fire alarm network across its Colchester Campus. By converting the existing copper-based infrastructure to fibre and implementing bespoke modem conversion panels, the project improved signal transmission speeds, increased reliability, and strengthened safety across the university estate.