considerable cost benefit. Unlike traditional fixed installations, which are labour intensive, offer little in flexibility and remain costly, modular wiring systems allow for a complete installation, from the distribution board to the furthest point of a circuit, by simply connecting the system components together. The system is prefabricated off site and is fully tested prior to delivery. By following the AutoCAD installation drawings, the components simply plug together to reduce installation time, reduce waste and improve project performance. In addition to the standard parts of the wiring system, all the

stops have been pulled out to provide both the Trust and M&E contractor with many bespoke products to ensure a fully working solution. Whilst many projects have an element of tailored product, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr has a substantial contingent of non standard requirements where specifically designed products have made it a challenging and exciting project. One such bespoke product designed for the new hospital is a patient room control box for the mental health unit. The design requires the ability to isolate both the power and lighting in each individual room by way of a key switch located outside of the room. A unique solution has been provided which achieves this in a timely and efficient manner. For the lighting, the distribution system has been designed to

work in conjunction with the intelligent lighting control and switching system. Circuits have been designed to feed both essential and non essential supplies as well as operating the emergency lighting system and DSI control. The power system

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again has to serve both essential and non essential supplies and feeds all power outlets including nurse call, door holds and CCTV cameras etc. There is also a combination of ring, radial and high integrity earthing systems. With organisations coming under increasing pressure to reduce build costs, and with the sheer size of many healthcare projects to take into account, using pre fabricated modular wiring systems is the modern means to providing efficient and cost effective wiring solutions. Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16