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technology
Taking control
Modern schools are bristling with technology. Sophisticated controls, whether automatic
or manual, have become part of the building fabric – making essential, sometimes subtle,
adjustments to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. In facilities management they
save energy and deliver carbon reductions while elsewhere in the building, they are helping
to transform the way the curriculum is being delivered.
Integrating AV technology
B
UILT AT A COST of £50m, the new and not being able to get on with the MP2E combines ethernet control with an
Queen Margaret University (QMU) business of teaching,” explains Jim Bain, audio/video switcher in a single box to
campus unites three separate sites head of AV at the University. He give total room control. Easily configured
into a single location just outside appointed Cameron Communications to with the proprietary SystemBuilder
Edinburgh. Managing this transition required software, the MP2E selects and controls
a two and a half year preparatory phase all of the room's AV and environmental
of planning, organisation and teamwork.
all audio, video
resources including VCRs, DVD/CD
It was recognised from the outset that players, projectors, screens and lighting.
the audio visual equipment would need to and climate control The four lecture theatres and video-
be as simple and as intuitive to use as
possible. As many visiting lecturers teach
is integrated and
conferencing suite and large boardroom
all feature a high performance blend of
at the University, there is a wide variation
in know-how and familiarity with modern
accessible
the AV2 processor and the TPS-15
touchpanel. The AV2 delivers a complete
equipment for teaching and conference integrated a-v solution for each area. All
rooms and lecture theatres. carry out the a-v systems integration for audio, video, and climate control is
QMU and Crestron to provide a suitable integrated and accessible through the
Avoiding delays user interface. control system.
“I knew from experience that I didn’t want Consequently, the 74 teaching rooms
a system that would see lecturers and teaching labs feature Crestron
www.crestron.co.uk
wasting time grappling with technology, technology. In the teaching rooms the
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