SPONSORS WHAT’S NEW The effective way to suppress and stop explosions S L


olutions for chemically suppressing and isolating explosions by BS&B Safety Systems feature a modular design and do away with


pyrotechnic triggers. This makes installation, repair and transport easier. Dust explosions in industrial facilities can be


devastating due to the extreme rise in pressure. IPD, the system for suppressing and isolating dust explosions from BS&B Safety Systems, detects critical rises in pressure to the millibar and reacts at lightning speed. The highly effective extinguishing agent smothers any flame in an accumulating explosion in a fraction of a second, long before the explosive pressure is unleashed. When used for isolation, the IPD system stops the explosion spreading to


connected parts of the facility. This provides effective protection to people, machinery and the environment.


Modular design means easy on­site resetting To make sure the IPD system is ready for use again quickly after being triggered, the designers at BS&B developed a new, modular design. This allows for immediate resetting on site, reducing production downtime to a minimum. Unlike other solutions on the market, the owner or operator can reset the system independently after triggering. For more information, please visit:


www.bsbsystems.com New Leren from Luceco


uceco has recently launched a brand­ new edition of the Leren. Leren is a contemporary and stylish linear LED


pendant luminaire, offering both upward and downward light distribution providing an enhanced overall lit environment, particularly where there are high or open ceiling voids to illuminate. Leren offers over 100,000 hours of maintenance free, operational life with an efficacy of 120 Llm/cW, and three lumen outputs; 4,000, 5,200 and 7,500 lm. Supplied complete with 1.5 m adjustable


wire suspensions, Leren benefits from through­wiring, including electrical connectors as standard, to assist with both standalone or continuous run installations. Accessories available include ceiling mount electrical connection rose and blanking modules in 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500mm lengths. New Leren is available as fixed


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output, DALI


dimmable, emergency back­up variants, PIR and LiteIP. Suitable for many


commercial applications such as board rooms and offices, Leren also benefits other environments such as libraries and educational establishments. Leren offers excellent photometric performance and is easy to install as well as being a very visually pleasing energy saving luminaire.


www.luceco.com


mer Hafiz, technical director at Nortech Control Systems, reviews the evolution of


identity credentials in access control. Access control is defined as ‘the


selective restriction of access to a place or other resource’. For an automatic access control system to function, it requires a means of identifying individuals to determine their access rights. Since the early days when access was


granted when a PIN was entered, access control systems have evolved to support many forms of ’physical’ credentials. Generally referred to as ‘pass cards; these credentials have taken many forms, but, without the card, an authorised person would not be able to gain access to restricted areas. Recent technological advances have made the need to carry identity cards unnecessary.


New ways of controlling access


Two completely different approaches have been used – biometric readers (using unique human characteristics for identification) and virtual credentials (a unique identity code that can be securely sent from a cloud­based server to an app on the user’s smartphone). Where might credentials go next? In the short to medium term, identify


cards will continue to be used, with contactless smartcards gradually replacing older technology proximity cards. Virtual credentials on mobile devices will become far more widespread. The ever­increasing levels of security being required will most likely lead to a wider use of facial recognition as the main biometric credential. For the full article please go to


http://www.bsee.co.uk/new­ways­of­; controlling­access/


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n innovative package is enabling architects, designers and specifiers to reach new heights in commercial interior


design, whilst ensuring the space below is a comfortable working environment. Through the package, Gilberts Blackpool can not only provide the ventilation but can, through its internal resources, test and computer model the design to validate performance. Gilberts can, if required, offer design advice, accessorise the diffusers, or adjust their performance to ensure a functional strategy. “The trend towards open ceilings has thrown


into sharp relief the impact of building services design on the comfort levels within the


occupied space,” observes Gilberts Sales Director Ian Rogers. “It isn’t a matter of just removing the ceiling and assuming the ventilation will perform the same. Without a ceiling, and without proper consideration and specification of the ventilation solution, you end up with ‘dumping’ of cool air onto occupants below, heat dissipating upwards, draughts, hot spots and cold spots.” Gilberts produces a range of ceiling diffusers


that deliver appropriate airflow for the space. Its latest swirls feature a copyrighted pattern of vanes to optimize omni­directional discharge.


info@gilbertsblackpool.com Hadley Group enhances its production capabilities H


adley Group is delighted to announce that it has further enhanced its UK production capabilities with the addition


of a new heavy­duty flying cut­off press at its Downing Street headquarters in Smethwick. The new addition means Hadley Group can


process a wider range of metal products than ever before. The previous model was a crank press with the capacity to deliver a 125 tonne blow at the bottom of its stroke, whereas the new model is a hydraulic press that delivers 250 tonnes of force throughout its stroke, as well as having an infinitely variable stroke within its 300mm range. With 6 servo axes of control the new


machine has automated height adjustment, tilt and rotation, enabling its 42 tonne mass to be easily manipulated for work on demanding applications such as swept sections. The capacity to work with larger, heavier­duty products of greater sectional complexity and gauge thickness is enabling Hadley Group to take on jobs that they haven’t been able to quote for previously meaning the company can deliver even more innovative solutions to customers across a diverse range of industries. For more information about Hadley Group, please visit:


www.hadleygroup.com/ Read the latest at: www.bsee.co.uk ErP – we are ready


Controller, a driver and software enhancement which is now available for all SIP+ hardware from Synapsys Solutions. BACnet allows buildings to


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standardise communications between their automation devices from different manufacturers, so that data can be shared and equipment can work together easily. As an open­ ended system that can also be retro­fitted, BACnet allows the building manager to choose from a large range of devices and make their system as simple or as complex as they need it to be. BACnet is not limited to any particular manufacturer, so operators can remove and replace any devices in their building automation system. This adaptability means it is ideally suited to work alongside SIP+, a


multi­functional, multi­protocol platform for building managers who wish to make their building smarter. Alastair Ewen, Account


Manager for Synapsys Solutions, said: “From the start we have said our SIP+ Platform offers a world of potential and we believe the introduction of the BACnet Integrated Controller (BIC) demonstrates this perfectly. The BACnet driver can simply be added in the same way as your existing drivers and contains all the attributes you would expect for network integration.”


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arm Air, Radiant and Heating Products are now affected by European Regulations.


Warm air heaters are subject to Lot 21 of the


directive and radiant heaters Lot 20. Minimum efficiencies for warm air is now 72% and radiant heaters is now 74%. Crucially, these minimum criteria are applicable for both new installations and when replacing existing products. As a result, customers can be assured that the heating equipment they are purchasing is highly energy efficient and emissions of harmful environmental pollutants are constrained. Our ErP compliant range includes the highly


efficient Nor­Ray­Vac a gas fired continuous radiant tube heating system designed specifically for the building it is required to heat. The Nor­Ray­Vac system is designed to provide


uniform heat coverage over the entire floor area. The system can also cater for distinct zones providing a varied degree of comfort level within the overall layout of the building. With increased comfort, along with a reduction in operating costs of up to 60% over conventional systems, Reznor will help keep end users operating costs down. For more information please email erp@nortek.com or visit:


www.nortek­erp.com Hit the ceiling when opening up design potential


were still operational and working as expected when the local maintenance engineer retired. Wyastone requested an update to more modern Web Enabled solution thus facilitating a revised support solution. Working with the Cardiff branch of BCM, a demonstration of the new DDC4020e controller was made and was accepted by the foundation. With planned gaps in concert hall bookings the exchange with some feature upgrades was made within 16 hours, the system was online and monitoring the plant as expected. The environment controlling within tolerances with some simple user interface tuning was verified a week later with remote access with the client watching and asking questions as needed. The controls are very easy to use and have tremendous flexibility for tailoring to the customer needs. They are secure, small and compact making them ideal for upgrades of older BMS systems.


T “A Concert Hall needs close temperature control to protect valuable


musical instruments and to cope with a full house and orchestra ~ 650 people and full stage lighting of about 50kW. The Kieback & Peter controls did this to perfection. When we came to upgrade them to the current generation of remotely accessible controls we had no hesitation in choosing Kieback & Peter from SyxthSense, whose excellent support from SyxthSense, who always gave us great support, recommended BCM. They did the upgrade with no disruption to the smooth running of the Hall which is in almost continuous use for recording – very impressive. It is great to be able to see from my PC at work or at home exactly how it is performing and make minor adjustments to the set points when needed.”


Gerald Reynolds, Trustee


www.wyastone.co.uk/nimbus­foundation/


“Building Controls Maintenance Ltd (BCM) have been using SyxthSense equipment since the business was formed in 2005. We were happy to get involved with the controls refurbishment at Wyastone and had total confidence in the product and the support provided. The Kieback & Peter DDC4020e controller provided a good upgrade path for the customer allowing secure local and remote access over the customers network. By getting an understanding of the customer's requirements we were able to fit in around the recording studios schedule and complete the job with little or no impact on the Wyastone business.”


Mark Phelps – BCM www.building­controls­maintenance.co.uk


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he Nimbus Foundation Concert hall near Monmouth was one of the first UK Users of Kieback & Peter controls. Supplied by UK based SyxthSense Ltd, founded in 2003. The now obsolete LRP controls


BCM in tune at Wyastone Recording Studios


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