Design of a Fire Alarm System and Its Integration into Building Automation System Trainer at Makassar Aviation Polytechnic

Abstract

Fire Alarm Systems and their integration into Building Automation System Trainers can be used as a learning medium for practical devices in the form of automation system trainers. The problem raised in this research is how to design, integrate, and test the feasibility of the devices created in this research. The research aims to find out how to design devices, integrate devices with other equipment, and test the feasibility of the devices that have been made. The research method used in this research is the waterfall research and development model, which consists of the stages of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, integration and testing, implementation, and maintenance. At the needs analysis stage, identification of what is needed to make the device is carried out. The system design stage includes designing the device architecture and user interface. Implementation involves developing hardware and software according to predetermined specifications. The device was then examined for suitability using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire given to 2 experts in their fields at the integration and testing stage to ensure the device's suitability. Once implemented, the device is accompanied by a user guide in the form of a module, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that students can use the device effectively and understand its functionality. The maintenance phase is carried out continuously to correct errors and update as needed. The results of this research showed that the device could function well according to the design that has been made, its feasibility has been tested by two experts in the field who stated that this device is very suitable based on Likert scale calculations, and this device was successfully integrated with other devices to become a building automation system. This device will provide students with experience in operating a fire warning system and how this device is integrated with other equipment to become an automation system.