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CMDputs School of Engineering on track for future flexibility
CMD Ltd, the specialist in workplace connectivity and ergonomics, has supplied the power distribution and workstation power modules for the University of Birmingham’s £47 million School of Engineering.
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he showpiece development will create a centre of engineering excellence for the university, with
pioneering facilities that will drive interdisciplinary study and collaboration between the university and private sector companies. The facilities include an anechoic chamber for specialist experiments, and a laboratory environment designed for research into digital railway engineering, complete with a rail cab and hydrogen-powered train track. CMD Ltd has supplied more than 1km of its
‘plug and play’ Betatrak busbar powertrack system to enable the installation of an agile power distribution network throughout the building. The 63 amp Standard Earth Betatrak system offers effective futureproofing for the state-of-the-art facilities, with ease of reconfiguration and the capacity to add or alter the position of tap offs every 30cm.
Alongside the Betatrak system, CMD Ltd has
also supplied more than 1000 of the company’s Conti under desk workstation power modules and the same number of 210mm grommets, enabling the workstations to connect to the underfloor power distribution network. Working with the client to tailor the under desk workstation units to the requirements of different areas of the building, CMD Ltd provided more than 20 Conti configurations, comprising power and prewired data configurations, along with 16A RCBO protection. CMD Ltd was also responsible for the supply of
on desk workstation power modules. The company provided c.1500 Contour on desk modules in anodised silver with white fascias to complement the high-tech research environment. Each of these modules combines two 13 amp power sockets with twin 5 amp type A chargers. For the lab areas, CMD Ltd also supplied the
company’s 77 Series Through Desk Modules, providing power and twin 5A Type A charging for workstation locations. A number of 20 Series Fast Fit Floor Boxes and
Cleaners’ Hives were also supplied by CMD Ltd. John Archer, area sales manager at CMD Ltd
commented: “This project continues our enviable track record in the higher education sector in an environment designed to combine commercial R&D projects with pioneering education and research. “We were able to offer a complete solution to
take power distribution from the switchboard to the point of use at each workstation, with sufficient resilience and flexibility to continue adapting to changing needs in a fast-paced, high-tech setting.”
For more information, contact 01709 385472 or email
jonholding@cmd-ltd.com
Pharos hits the jackpot at the Holland Casino Utrecht
The Dutch city of Utrecht is the fourth largest in the Netherlands and attracts a significant number of international and domestic visitors each year. One of the most recent additions to its range of entertainment destinations is the glittering new Holland Casino; a striking building adorned in gold.
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esigned by OZ Architects, the brief was to create a diamond-shaped building, adorned in gold, that
was also completely covered in light. As well as illuminating the entire building and using the façade to display content, it was also important that the building met the criteria for the BREAAM sustainability certification. Keeping light pollution to a minimum was crucial. System integrator Livingprojects worked
closely with Lighting Designer Siegrid Siederius on behalf of Arup to deliver the vision of Holland Casino. The façade is structured with individual panels, and an LED fixture is built into each one. The fixtures are not directly visible, ensuring indirect light for viewers. As well as the golden façade being fully
illuminated in the evenings, content can also be displayed on the panels. This ensures the casino can respond to special themes or days through the use of the media façade. The custom-made lighting system allows for a different colour to be introduced every 100mm, making it possible to create a dynamic display and even show detailed video content.
ewnews.co.uk The dynamic lighting is controlled by a system
from Pharos Architectural Controls. The installation uses the Pharos VLC 500 (Video Lighting Controller) – a high-power yet cost- effective architectural lighting control solution suitable for large LED pixel arrays, including building façades – making it the perfect choice for the Holland Casino Utrecht. The addition of 32 Pharos EDN 20 (Ethernet
Data Node) remote devices, each with 20 DMX outputs, provides a convenient and scalable solution that delivers cost-effective Ethernet- distributed DMX ports for large control projects. A Pharos TPC (Touch Panel Controller) is due to be added soon, offering users an advanced
lighting playback engine through a sleek touch screen device. Coupled with the luxurious façade, the casino’s
entrance adds to the excitement and awe- inspiring experience. Livingprojects worked with Rovasta to develop a 40m long light that shows dynamic content and wows visitors from the moment they step inside. With more than 9000 fixtures, suitable locations
for the cabling, connections, and the Pharos control system itself had to be carefully identified to ensure both safety and style were achieved.
For more information, visit
www.pharoscontrols.com
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