128 TECHNOLOGY / LIGHTING CONTROL CASE STUDY
All rooms and common area databases at the Saxon Boutique Hotel typically consist of a central DIN-rail control processor, light dimming and relay switching products, all linked up to the Saxon’s IP network.
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Crestron combines technology and luxury in the Saxon Boutique Hotel Villas And Spa. solution.
Voted the world’s leading boutique hotel, the Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, is renowned for its state-of-the art conference facilities. The luxurious refurbished hotel contains the Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite, three Presidential Suites, and 20 ‘Egoli’ suites. Additional accommodation is provided in three newly built five-star Villas, containing several Egoli Suites, Presidential Suites and spa treatment rooms.
When the Saxon underwent renovation and extension, it sought the same level of integration and control throughout all common areas and private suites – including all in-room entertainment, lighting and air- conditioning systems – on a single platform. The Saxon wanted a one-remote-per-room solution and a unique look and feel for their rooms. They contacted Johannesburg- based, CKR Consulting Engineers to provide recommendations to meet their needs. CKR evaluated the requirements and specified that all equipment – automation, CCTV, fire detection, IT, and AV – should be controlled by a fully integrated single-platform control
Systems Integrator, Electrosonic SA was asked to demonstrate the capabilities of an integrated Crestron hospitality solution. As a member of the global industry association Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG), Electrosonic understands and meets the challenges the hospitality industry faces. Their control solutions seamlessly integrate with property management systems to monitor and control all room technology, while enabling staff to provide the highest level of personalised service to guests. CKR selected Crestron as the control solution due to its understanding of hospitality industry requirements, plus the design and flexibility, and versatility of their keypads. Panavision were then brought in as the installer and integrator of the project. “The integration of all the products was easy because Crestron had all the required modules for the products that needed to be integrated,” said Claude Jardim of Panavision. Pre-wiring commenced in November 2009 and consisted of Cresnet, control and
Ethernet cable.
When guests arrive at Saxon, they find the lighting, air conditioning, TV and music pre- set for the time of day, temperature and mood, with automatic background music playing and the TV serving as a welcome screen.
The room pre-sets are controlled via Crestron RoomViewTM to communicate with all Crestron processors for central monitoring and control. A major part of the project was the lighting. Electrosonic pre-designed, pre- manufactured and pre-tested all lighting distribution boards which made the installation seamless.
All rooms and common area databases typically consist of a central DIN-rail control processor, light dimming and relay switching products, all linked up to the Saxon’s IP network.
Electrosonic designed the system around Crestron’s DIN rail mount product range due to its outstanding ease of installation, use, maintenance and cost-effectiveness.
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