In the high-rise, multi-use tower environment, there is no larger issue than to ensure the highest performance from your fire safety system. Edwards’ EST4 platform leads globally in many ways, particularly in keeping control over complex, large, and addressable device systems. This case study evaluates how using Category 5 or better cable with fiber optics\u2014instead of twisted pair copper\u2014better serves to increase the functionality of a system, allows buildings to be future-proofed, and offers faster processing speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Challenge of Smoke Control in Multistoried Buildings<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n High-rise buildings pose special challenges to fire safety systems, which become difficult to manage only through smoke control. Traditional twisted pair copper cabling tends to fail in such demanding environments, which allows the occurrence of packet drops and slower speeds in processing. This may affect the efficiency and reliability of smoke control systems, which are integral parts of safety during emergencies involving fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Solution: Upgrading to Category 5 and Fiber Optic Cabling<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n To eliminate these problems, a move to at least Category 5 cable (or higher) or fiber optics makes all the difference in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Implementation and Results<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In some of our recent projects with large high-rise multi-use towers, the Edwards EST4 system was employed with a backbone that utilized Category 5 and fiber optic cables. Results have been impressive: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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