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Public Address & Voice Alarms

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Having the ability to make live announcements is highly important for the safety and security of the public, residents and your staff.

For over 20 years, Telent has been leading provider of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, delivering fully integrated solutions that ensure reliable communication during both day-to-day operations and emergency situations. Our long-standing partnerships with trusted suppliers and our deep technical expertise mean we offer fully integrated PAVA solutions tailored to each customer’s unique operational environment.

Tailored PAVA Systems designed around your needs and safety

Designed to meet your unique requirements, our PAVA systems are built on four key pillars to ensure they deliver exceptional performance and enhanced safety.

Reliable

Our team possesses deep technical expertise, providing robust solutions that are tried and tested, ensuring simplicity and ease of use. We have established long-standing partnerships with trusted suppliers, guaranteeing high-quality components.

Targeted

Announcements can be precisely targeted to specific areas or zones, ensuring effective communication. Our system will give you the ability to make live and pre-recorded announcements tailored to zoned areas.

Compliant

We select equipment that is compliant with industry standards, ensuring safety and reliability. Our systems fully comply with London Underground and BS5839 standards for fire safety and intelligibility.

Compatible

Our systems seamlessly integrate with existing management systems, ensuring efficient operation and minimal disruption. With proven experience and trusted delivery, we ensure a efficient implementation and ongoing support & maintenance.

Bespoke PAVA System Design & Integration

We work closely with clients to design PAVA systems that meet both operational and emergency communication requirements. Systems are scalable, fully zoned, and enable live or pre-recorded messaging where and when it matters most.

Professional PAVA Installation & Commissioning

Our engineers deliver seamless installations with minimal disruption. Whether retrofitting live stations or integrating new builds, we ensure all work meets regulatory and technical standards.

Planned & Reactive PAVA Maintenance

Our dedicated maintenance teams use a proactive strategy, underpinned by real-time monitoring tools, to reduce faults and extend system longevity. This approach includes routine inspections and preventative servicing, fast fault response and diagnostics, as well as asset tracking and performance reporting.

Advanced Command and Control Platform

Enhance the functionality and reliability of your PAVA systems with Telent's Asset Command and Control Platform. Integrate your IT and OT to ensure seamless communication and operational efficiency across critical infrastructure.

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Our Success in PAVA Systems

Telent has been at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technology to improve communication and safety across various sectors. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is reflected in the success stories of our customers, showcasing the tangible impact of our PAVA systems in real-world applications.

A new digital media channel across the Underground network

Telent partnered with Hello London, a media collaboration between Transport for London (TfL) and Exterion Media, to launch DX3, London's newest digital advertising channel. This initiative involves installing 60 digital displays across the London Underground network, showcasing dynamic, full-motion content at 15 different tube stations within Zones 1 and 2, including popular stations like Liverpool Street, Piccadilly Circus, Holborn, and Oxford Circus. The project, executed in collaboration with NEC Display Solutions and Telent Technology Services, aims to reach one of the world's most diverse audiences, with millions of people using the London Underground daily.

The largest Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system in the UK

Hinkley Point C boasts the largest Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system in the UK, with 15,000 speakers spread across 14 kilometers of tunnels and 153 buildings. Telent's command and control platform, MICA, is designed to monitor and control these speakers, ensuring the safety of staff through precise messaging and phased evacuations. By overseeing asset performance across more than 250 sub-zones, MICA enhances the reliability and responsiveness of the system. This integration of IT and OT through MICA not only facilitates effective communication but also ensures a robust safety infrastructure for one of the most complex construction projects in the UK.

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