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Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade in Chichester Restaurant

Obsolete Morley Panel Replaced with Advanced MX5 – Flat Link Delay Configured

EAC Fire & Security recently completed a fire alarm panel replacement at a busy restaurant in Chichester. The existing Morley Dimension panel was outdated and no longer meeting the site’s operational or compliance needs.

Why the Upgrade Was Needed

The original Morley system was:

  • Obsolete and unsupported
  • Prone to faults and false alarms
  • Difficult to configure with modern loop devices

With residential flats connected to the same fire alarm system, an upgrade was essential to prevent unnecessary evacuations and meet current safety standards.

A Nordwell fire alarm control panel for a Chichester restaurant refurbishment mounted on a white wall, with a Fire Action instruction sign to the left and a manual fire alarm call point below.
Fire alarm control panel for a Chichester restaurant upgrade, featuring a digital display with Func LED 1, Patt: 0, Pulse: Y, Evac: N, and Sil: N, surrounded by keypad buttons and status indicator lights.
An open fire alarm control panel box with exposed, disconnected wiring located on a wall above a fire alarm call point during a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant.
A hand removes a rectangular panel from a wall during a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant, revealing the exposed wiring and plywood interior behind the call point.
An open wall-mounted fire alarm control panel with exposed circuit boards and wiring, installed below a wall cut-out with visible red cabling as part of a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant.
A junction box and an XP95 fire alarm interface module mounted on a breeze block wall, with red cabling and labels identifying connections for a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant.
A wall-mounted MxPro fire alarm control panel with a digital display, buttons, and a red manual call point mounted above it, part of a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant.
HP laptop screen showing the Site - Configuration Tool for a fire alarm panel upgrade in a Chichester restaurant, displaying device details like product type, protocol, and network settings in the communication status window.
An advanced fire alarm control panel displaying normal status mounted on a wall in a Chichester restaurant, with a red fire alarm Do Not Switch Off key switch located above it.
A wall-mounted Advanced brand fire alarm control panel for a Chichester restaurant upgrade, with an emergency break-glass call point above it and a fire action instruction sign to the left.

New Advanced MX5 Fire Panel Installed

We removed the existing panel and wiring, cleaned and re-prepared the back box, then installed a new Advanced MX5 control panel, configured with Apollo protocol.

The installation included:

  • Loop rewiring and re-termination
  • Configuration of detection and sounder devices
  • Battery replacement using high-performance Yuasa cells
  • Programming of cause-and-effect logic to suit restaurant and residential needs

Smart Configuration for Linked Flats

Because the system is also connected to an adjacent flat block, we introduced a programmable delay between fire detection in the restaurant and the signal sent to the flats.

This prevents false alarms from automatically triggering flat evacuations due to routine kitchen incidents. All timings were set up in the MXPro software and tested live on site.

Connected for Peace of Mind

This MX5 panel is now future-proofed with:

  • Apollo protocol compatibility
  • USB connectivity for fast configuration
  • Enhanced diagnostics and fault detection
  • Optional remote monitoring setup if needed

We’ve ensured the restaurant remains fully compliant, while providing a quieter and less disruptive system for nearby residents.

Time for a Fire Alarm Upgrade?

If your fire panel is out of date or causing nuisance alarms, EAC Fire & Security can provide full upgrade services – from design and programming to installation and commissioning.

Contact us today for expert advice or a free site survey.

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