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Eaton's xDetect System Brings Parcevall Hall Into The 21st Century




Acorn Fire & Security brings historical tranquil retreat’s fire safety into the 21st century with a brand new xDetect system from Eaton.


Location: Skyreholme, UK

Challenge: Replacing Parcevall Hall’s outdated fire panel and wiring with a modern solution without disrupting the tranquillity of this historical manor house.

Solution: Installation of a seamlessly integrated xDetect panel to ensure the safety of guests, occupants, visitors and the building itself.

Results: The xDetect system, which is not only easy to deploy but also offers high-level cybersecurity protection of both data and assets from hackers, has brought Parcevall Hall’s fire security system into the 21st century.


Background

Power management company Eaton was selected by Acorn Fire & Security, an international supplier of fire and security products and solutions, to implement a brand-new system in a local Grade II-listed historical establishment.

Situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, Parcevall Hall has offered a peaceful and tranquil retreat to the public since 1963. With a history dating back to 1586, surrounded by breath-taking gardens and frequently visited by royalty, the Acorn Fire & Security team was aware of the importance of maintaining the serene and hallow atmosphere and ambience of this cherished manor house.


Challenge

Parcevall Hall was a historic Grade II listed building with an aging existing fire alarm system which had reached its serviceable life and was ready for an fire system upgrade. Ensuring a seamless installation with minimal disruption to the furnishings was an absolute must. To meet this challnge, the building owners decided to engage with Acorn as their trusted installer supported by a quality market leading fire control panel supplied by Eaton.

Parcevall Hall spans 17 bedrooms, a chapel, quiet spaces for guests and business meetings, an impressive 24 acres of gardens and much more. Due to the nature of the building and its many rooms, it would have been difficult to implement a new panel and re-wire it, so the new solution had to be as easy as possible to install.

After an inspection, the Acorn team found that Parcevall Hall was using a legacy panel coupled with old field devices (both over 20+ years old). While these are usually not a problem to replace, in this case, the entire system was flush-mounted behind century-old walls and thick wooden beams, meaning that most solutions on the market were off-limits. The Acorn fire team were extremely mindful not to compromise the aesthetics or anybody’s retreat, which is why they were glad to have Eaton’s xDetect on hand. 


Solution

To ensure the safety of guests, occupants, visitors and the building itself, Acorn was tasked with providing a solution that not only integrated seamlessly with the environment but also brought the historic building in line with the current safety technology and regulations. With over 30 years of experience in the fire and security industry, Acorn confidently accepted the challenge and knew Eaton was a company that could make this happen.

After discussing Parcevall Hall with the Eaton team, they found it to be the perfect opportunity to try a new solution that was about to be launched, the xDetect system.

"We decided to use Eaton’s new xDetect range simply because it fit the requirements of our project in every way. The project brief was very thorough, and we couldn’t affect the integrity of Parcevall Hall in any way. The xDetect system was the best option on the market due to how easy it was to install and because it allowed the use of already installed infrastructure, which saved us a lot of time, money and headaches."
Dave Randle, technical design & support, Acorn Fire & Security

The xDetect panel’s easy programming and installation saved the Acorn team considerable time and money and did not compromise Parcevall Hall’s aesthetics in any way. Maintenance has also been simplified with the tablet-like interface, which allows on-site troubleshooting to be performed rapidly in case of need.


Results

Thanks to its simple deployment and the high-level cybersecurity protection of both data and assets it offers, the xDetect system has brought Parcevall Hall’s fire security system into the 21st century. The fact that this was done without diminishing any of the house’s beauty was a great challenge, with the result being well-received by the client. The Acorn team delivered a solution which is future-proof, since the system can be easily expanded or updated if needed due to its modularity. The minimum disruption to the visitors and residents of Parcevall Hall was also greatly appreciated. 


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