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location of the devices and translators that are needed. However, with modular builds, this isn’t possible, as the buildings are manufactured and stored in factory facilities until installation, meaning there is no building to inspect. Failure to understand this level of information could compromise the efficacy of the system, the battery life of the device, and, ultimately, the building’s safety. Hochiki’s configuration software overcomes this issue by using site plans and data on the fabric of the modular building to understand how the system should be distributed throughout an application. The tool’s built-in calculator then generates a theoretical survey to aid successful installation. The Hochiki Ekho system also boasts mesh technology, which uses the latest in radio networking to enable the system to expand and support the ‘always on’ network of devices. In modular buildings where the signal strength is for any reason weaker than recommended, installers can add an expander module to create a self- configuring mesh network, which extends the overall range of the system, and constantly relays field device signals back to the translator module.
Not tied to specific expanders Unlike other systems, Ekho’s wireless devices are not tied to specific expanders;
instead, each device instinctively chooses its parent expander based on the strength of the signal pathway back to the translator, with expanders automatically forming a bi-directional mesh network that delivers information to the main control panel. In the event that an expander’s signal is compromised, the wireless field device will automatically find and connect to an alternative expander with the next strongest signal pathway – automatically adapting to changing environmental conditions, thus offering installers an unparalleled level of reliability, and providing end-users with enhanced safety benefits.
The range is extremely versatile, offering a selection of wireless sensor types, as well as I/O units, a wall sounder, a sensor/ voice-sounder/VAD, and a manual call point. Its simplified design is also perfectly suited to healthcare facilities, which need to remain clinical and minimalistic in feel. Demand for increased and improved healthcare facilities continues to grow, and modular construction is proving to be one of the most viable ways to meet these requirements. Estates and facilities managers must ensure that the systems they select for installation are designed with modern techniques in mind. In doing so, they’re prioritising staff and patient safety, and, at the same time, future- proofing their buildings.
Mark Smith
Mark Smith, UK Sales manager, Hochiki Europe, has a wealth of experience in fire and life safety, spanning a range of industries. Having spent 14 years at Hochiki Europe, he has helped oversee the continued growth of the company’s Sales Team, offering his expertise and technical knowledge to a range of customers across different sectors.
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info@challisms.com 01628 529 024 May 2021 Health Estate Journal 55
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