Modern Building Services

MODERN BUILDING SERVICES APRIL 2021 23 FEATURE LIGHTING “The lecture theatre required six scenes and this was achieved using the Bluetooth push button module and a second non- Bluetooth module. Using a second push button module the number of scenes available is increased to eight. A maximum of 16 scenes can be obtained using four modules.” The system provided orientation lighting to give some illumination to an area when it is unoccupied, avoiding unlit areas and providing a safe and secure environment. There is also another option, called the ‘Follow Me’ feature where lighting will ramp up and down in relation to the movement of a person. This is beneficial in corridors and in stairwells to minimise the energy usage. In the remaining areas where a less flexible lighting control solution was required, broadcast sensors were used. At the end of the project, a handover was carried out and training given to University staff by company specialists to ensure operators were fully aware of how to use the system and how changes could be made if required. Paul Jones, said: “We’re proud to have been involved in this fantastic project with the University of Roehampton working alongside Michael Jones & Associates. “The university required a clear and defined lighting control solution which would enable them to operate lighting themselves and, as a consequence, reduce its energy costs. DALI-LINK is easy to use and enables university staff to control room lighting and scene selection individually at a touch of a button from a smartphone using the app. “We’re proud to have been involved in this fantastic project with the University of Roehampton working alongside Michael Jones & Associates.”