A museum conservator

puts objects in floor cases, which show visitors the archaeology under their

feet in the Expanding City Gallery: 1666-1850.

Gent Vigilon

n Vigilon incorporates a host of features designed to make it the simplest system to install, configure and use;

n Vigilon provides an entire historic log of the system’s management information;

n Vigilon 1-6 loop control panels can accommodate up to 200 devices on each loop;

n The panel is available with 24- or 72-hour standby facility;

n Advanced networking options allow multi-domain networks of up to 250 panels;

n Vigilon’s backlit eight line by 40 character display presents clear indication of fire or fault locations;

n To meet the requirements of BS5839 Part 1:2002, the panel also has separate zonal indication. This comprises 32 fire LEDs which give an overview indication ‘at a glance’ without manual intervention by fire fighters; and

n The standard Vigilon Panel has 24-hour battery standby, up to four loops and a network card. The enhanced panel has six loops, a network card and up to 72-hour battery standby.

The £20.5m redevelopment of the museum’s lower

galleries has significantly increased the public’s access to artifacts, both in the museum and online. It has created a spectacular new glass window at street level, and includes a cutting-edge Clore Learning Centre, a theatre and The Sackler Hall, containing an information zone and café.

A network of four Gent Vigilon control panels was installed.

What went in

n 4 x Vigilon control panels n 1 x Vigilon Terminal node n 3 x Repeat panels n 7 x A4 mimics

n 3 x Lazer Compact air samplings

n 4 x Lazer Scanner air samplings

n 4 x ICAM units

n 1 x Baldwin Boxall PA/ VA rack

n 272 speakers – 44 x ceiling 6W and 216 x cabinet 6W speakers

n 124 call points model number S4-34805

n 700 sensors model numbers S4-711 dual optical heat sensors, and

n 160 sounder strobes

Expert help

ECA and FSA founding member Wessex Fire & Security is a major provider of fire and security systems. It concentrates on specific areas of expertise such as quality intruder and fire alarm installation, CCTV and access control. In 1991 it was one of the first three companies to achieve

ISO9001 (BS5750) under the NACOSS Scheme, and in 2002 it became one of the first companies in the UK to receive the new BAFE Certification British Approvals for Fire Equipment Scheme SP203, demonstrating competence in the design, installation, commission and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. Mark Taylor, Wessex Fire & Security’s business

development manager, is proud of the company’s credentials. He says: ‘We operate with directly employed qualified engineers to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained. We offer a comprehensive service, from the design and survey in identifying risk and preparing balanced technical specifications to the installation of domestic and commercial intruder and fire alarms.’

Winning streak

After a member of Wessex’s staff spotted an advertisement in the trade press about the project, Taylor went through an online process to register his company’s interest. He

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then had to complete a prequalification questionnaire in which those pitching were assessed on items such as technical ability and their health and safety records. Taylor subsequently discovered that Wessex scored the highest in this part of the process. Out of 40 interested parties, five companies were then shortlisted to attend a two-day tour, after which they submitted their tender documents. The tender submission was weighted to make sure the

Museum of London employed a company that didn’t just specify on a cost basis. Price formed 30 per cent of the weighting, compliance with the specification came in at 25 per cent, and quality of system, delivery and technical support formed 15 per cent each. Health and safety was a simple pass or fail.

Quality assurance

The system had to be designed to Category L1/P2 – L1 in public/occupied areas and P2 in storage areas. It had to adhere to BS5839 Part 1 2002 and implement BAFE accreditation and quality assurance procedures. After considering all the options available, Taylor decided on the Gent Vigilon fire system. ‘Originally, the Museum of

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