ENCLOSURE & PANEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS


SUPPLEMENT


TAG! HOW TOUGH ENCLOSURES


KEEP ADVENTURE GAME RUNNING Needing robust enclosures to house the


transponder tags for an Adventure Net tag game at Center Parcs, TAG Active turned to Spelsberg


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AG Active has been commissioned by Center Parcs to ‘gamify’ the Adventure Nets at Longleat Forest holiday village. Set high in


the trees, gamification of the concept involves points collection, spread over obstacles ranging from trampolines to climbing walls. Players collect points by ‘tagging’ an electronic


transponder with their wristband. These ‘tags’ are positioned in high and hard-to-reach areas, as well as low and easier-to-access locations, with points awarded according to difficulty. Adventure Nets at Centre Parcs features suspended nets, tunnels, a ball zone and treehouses.


THE TECHNOLOGY The proprietary technology behind TAG Active’s games involves a transponder that runs on Power over Ethernet (PoE), enabling a single, low voltage cable to carry power to the unit, as well as data communications. This removes the distance or interference challenges of Bluetooth or WiFi. A player’s wristband communicates with the transponder via RFID, comprising a microprocessor with a custom-designed aerial. To signal a successful ‘tag’, an LED colour matrix presents a range of graphics, while the transponder communicates with management software. This not only manages the game in terms of players, teams and points, but it can also present data based on user profile. This valuable analysis can help venues better understand player behaviour, matching games for the target audience to enhance commercial success.


PROTECTING IN ALL WEATHERS In order to protect the custom electronics of the transponder for all-weather, outdoor use, a durable enclosure was essential.


www.designsolutionsmag.co.uk “For the demands of Center Parcs Longleat


Forest, we needed an entirely new enclosure for our transponders,” commented Stuart Smith, technical & product director at TAG Active. “The box had to be waterproof and able to protect the electronics from impact, and, considering the importance of the Center Parcs brand, the look had to fit as well.” TAG Active therefore partnered with Spelsberg who specified a TK enclosure. Manufactured from polystyrene, this lightweight material would enable easy handling during installation but would also achieve robust IK07 impact resistance to protect from player collision – potentially involving fully grown adults, running at speed – damaging the electronics inside. To protect in all weathers, the housing also achieves IP66 to prevent the ingress of high-pressure water streams. This sealing is maintained even with a rear cable entry point, which is protected by a specially designed flange. During extensive, six-month winter testing,


the waterproofing of the sealed unit when faced with the sun’s heat, inevitably caused an element of condensation. This challenge was, however, quickly resolved. “Spelsberg installed a one-way grommet,


allowing traces of moisture to escape, and this effective design removed the issue. Engineering advice like this was an advantage of working directly with Spelsberg,” explained Smith.


RAPID AVAILABILITY The existing Adventure Nets area had to be closed while installation of the TAG Active hardware could take place, but reopening in time for the busy holiday season was an essential business need. The project required


the rapid availability of 24 enclosures, which Spelsberg UK was able to quickly fulfil the order. “Working with our installer, the enclosures


were fast to integrate into the Adventure Nets, and they’ve provided the protection we need since then,” said Stuart. The new TAG Active installation was launched


at Center Parcs Longleat Forest last July, and the location has received a high number of players. As a result of this success, Center Parcs is looking to expand the TAG Active concept across other locations within its family of holiday villages.


Spelsberg www.spelsberg.co.uk


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