52 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Industry News Measurements in hospitals showed that the lighting in the traf c zones (staircases, corridors, etc.) accounted for the largest share of energy consumption for lighting so emphasis was placed on an intelligent design of the lighting automation for these areas. In the new hospital, demandoriented lighting is ensured by suitable KNX occupancy detectors. The corridors are equipped with occupancy detectors which had a particularly large detection range of up to 24m. This meant that large areas can be covered cost-effectively with just a few detectors. In the staircases, indoor 180-KNX wall occupancy detectors were installed on each oor. The wall detectors were simply inserted into the selected switch range. For safety reasons, the lights in the traf c zones are set to never switch off completely, even if they are little used at night. To minimise energy consumption, the lighting is reduced to an orientation light value of 30 per cent at night when no movement is detected. This maintains the necessary safety in the traf c areas with ef cient energy utilisation. The staircases and corridors are operated in full-automatic mode, which means that the lighting is activated immediately when movement is detected. The side rooms, which are equipped with occupancy detectors, are also programmed in full-automatic mode. Naturally light plays a central role in the hospital’s treatment rooms and of ces which are equipped with large windows were all tted with the most suitable and energyef cient occupancy sensors. The lighting control strategy was designed to be exible so that if rooms are used differently in the future, the KNX occupancy detectors can be easily reprogrammed via the ETS programming software so that they are optimally aligned to the new requirements. Paul Jones, Sales Director of UK & Ireland at B.E.G. UK Ltd, said: “This incredible project in Switzerland is another shining example of how B.E.G. and its global partners can help organisations make their buildings as energy ef cient as possible which is vitally important as the world looks to focus on its Net Zero goals.” For more information about B.E.G. visit: https://www.beg-luxomat. com/en/ <<Continued from previous page. Phoenix Contact Celebrate 100 years. ‒The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition took place in May 23/24. On the Tuesday evening Phoenix Contact held an event at the main stage to celebrate 100 year anniversary of the company. There was a great atmosphere as people began to relax after day one of the show. Guests were treated to some drinks and food. Eoghan Nelson, Irish Country Manager took to the stage and said a few words. He welcomed everyone and spoke about the journey that the company had taken throughout the years. He then ran an interesting video on the history of the organisation since its beginning in 1923 and how it has grown to a staff of around 22,000 people worldwide today with a revenue of about €3.6 billion. ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 47 IndIunsdtur ystNr yeNwesws nd e h. o me o be ess, of d ered e ring e. y ufacturing and Supply Chain Conference 2023 sustainability pioneers, there was something for everyone, regardless of their speci c industry or area of interest. Throughout the two days, attendees were treated to a captivating lineup of expert speakers and panel discussions that covered a wide array of topics. From supply chain optimization and digital transformation to sustainable practices and workforce development, the presentations delved into the most pressing issues facing the industry today. EMDA members such as Demesne Electrical, Kempston Controls, RS Ireland, Schneider Electric, AP Haslam and Phoenix Contact all exhibited their latest product offerings. Phoenix Contact celebrate 100 years. On Tuesday evening Phoenix Contact held an event at the main stage to celebrate 100 year anniversary of the company. There was a great atmosphere as people began to relax after day one of the show. Guests were treated to some drinks and food. Eoghan Nelson, Irish Country Manager took to the stage and said a few words. He welcomed everyone and spoke about the journey that the company had taken throughout the years. He then ran an interesting video on the history of the organisation since its beginning in 1923 and how it has grown to a staff of around 22,000 people worldwide today with a revenue of about €3.6 billion. he RDS Simmonscourt on the 23rd and 24th of May. ssive AP Haslam had a fine range of products on display. Demesne Electrical with the OEM Group. L to R: Derek O'Connell, Feargal Mac Aodha, Conal O'Reilly, David Redmond, Eoghan Nelson. Eoghan Nelson, Country Manager, Phoenix Contact. Guests of Phoenix Contact at the main stage.
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