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Bader College, the international campus of Queen’s University in East Sussex, is based at Herstmonceux Castle, offering small classes and immersive, place-based learning. The site required a comprehensive security upgrade across two systems: the existing fire alarm system relied on obsolete detection devices and ageing MICC cabling, causing repeated faults and reduced reliability, while the existing access control handles were ageing and no longer fit for purpose.
The upgrade needed to deliver Category L2 fire detection coverage and improved reliability while minimising disruption and new cabling. The access control installation required careful coordination to ensure minimal disruption to students and staff, with bespoke cover plates specified to provide a clean finish over the existing door furniture.
ECS installed a compliant L2 fire detection system using a Hyfire wireless solution to reduce cabling and building interventions. For access control, ECS installed a Salto SPACE platform utilising BLUEnet wireless technology, expanding the existing system with 26 gateways and 13 nodes to provide full wireless network coverage across the site, enabling 175 wireless handles to be installed without the need for extensive new cabling.
Fire device locations were finalised through a detailed survey, with wireless signal testing confirming stable communication before installation. The access control installation was phased to minimise disruption, with bespoke cover plates fitted behind each new handle to ensure a professional finish throughout the building.
The site now benefits from a fully compliant L2 fire detection system and a modern, integrated wireless access control platform. Wireless technology across both systems significantly limited new cable runs, allowing discreet device placement throughout the historic castle environment. The Salto SPACE software provides full audit trail capability and flexible access management across all 175 doors.
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