New lighting controls for British Library

15 October, 2005

The staged replacement and upgrading of the lighting-control system in the British Library has been achieved with a system based on the European Installation Bus and installed by Andromeda Telematics.

To replace and upgrade its existing lighting-control system, the British Library has opted for a system based on the European Installation Bus from Andromeda Telematics. Working through Balfour Kilpatrick, Andromeda is replacing the existing system in stages and providing additional functions, including DALI control and head-end graphical packaged providing time-based scheduling, manual over-ride and field status such as real-time lamp failure. The system has facilities for constant light output, energy reduction and controlling blinds and screens in meeting rooms. The new system connects all the risers in the basement with an EIB bus that extends throughout the building. Delivering one system in such a large building (there is 112 000 m2 of floor space) was achieved with an IP system using copper and fibre optics. Commissioning is carried out at night to avoid disruption. Mike Wildsmith, the electrical services engineer at the British Library, says, ‘The EIB lighting-control system was able to fulfil all our operational and installation requirements.’

Related links:

Heat network confidence outpaces progress in social housing

Baxi surveyed 100 housing associations and 102 local authorities and councils responsible for managing or operating heat networks this summer, alongside in-depth interviews with five housing associations, a heat network consultant and heat network contractor.

Signify showcases F1 lighting partnership at Brackley campus

MBS Features Editor Russell Drury was among a group of journalists from across Europe invited to visit the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s headquarters in Brackley, where Signify showcased its partnership with the team and the shared focus on innovation and sustainability.

Calendar

Submit event

Tweets by MBS_magazine