Upgrading Fire Safety & System Reliability at PT Kaltim Parna Industri: Addressable Fire Alarm Installation & Integration

In industrial environments, fire safety is not just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a mission-critical component of operational continuity, personnel safety, and asset protection. I had the privilege of contributing to this mission through a fire alarm system modernization project at PT Kaltim Parna Industri (KPI), specifically at the Graha Parna building.

Project Objective

The main objective was to replace the outdated fire alarm system and integrate a new addressable panel with two existing fire alarm control panels across different buildings—creating a unified, networked fire safety system that can respond in real-time across the entire facility.

System Architecture & Specifications

1. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

• Brand/Model: Advanced MX-5201
• Capacity: 2 addressable loops
• Function: Serves as the central command unit for managing all input/output devices across the building.

2. Human Machine Interface (HMI)

• Model: Advanced TouchControl-10
• Features: Full-color touchscreen with intuitive layout for real-time alarm/fault status, event history, and system diagnostics.

3. Detection & Notification Devices

• 37 Smoke Detectors (Hochiki ALN-EN)
• 27 Heat Detectors (Hochiki ATJ-EN)
• 2 Manual Call Points (Hochiki HCP-E(SCI))
• 3 Alarm Bells (Kobishi MBA-6)
• 3 Strobe Beacons (SYS-ST)

4. System Integration & Networking

• Network Module: MXP-503 Ad-Net
• Purpose: Enables communication between the new panel, new HMI and existing panels, forming a multi-master topology for cross-building alert propagation and synchronization.

Outcomes & Impact

Upon completion, Graha Parna now benefits from a fully addressable, integrated fire alarm system that:
Building-wide alarm synchronization, Enables real-time monitoring from any panel location, Delivers visual and audible alerts with minimal delay and Offers modular expansion for future upgrades