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News Release from: Andromeda Telematics | Subject: Lighting control system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 September 2005
EIB provides high tech signage control
for station
After European Installation BUS (EIB) based lighting control system installed at a major underground station, Andromeda Telematics again to provide additional control of all signage.
Following the highly successful installation of a European Installation BUS (EIB) based lighting control system at a major underground station, Andromeda Telematics were called upon again to provide additional control of all signage As an EIB system was already in place, adding extra functionality to the BUS network was completed with no disruption and in a very short period of time
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The huge expansion within the station meant that London Underground had to find a new non-manual means of controlling messages displayed on all signage.
This provides travellers with train information as well as critical safety alerts such as evacuation routines.
Tidal passenger flows were an extra complication - typically escalator direction may be changed at certain times of day.
Overall, a highly complex switching system demanded simplicity in use and easy installation to avoid any disruption to the operation of the station.
Andromeda Telematics is the UK's leading designer and installer of EIB intelligent building systems.
The technology provides total control over the operating environment of any building, integrating all services and operating through a simple low voltage two wire system.
Andromeda took spurs off the existing BUS installation with each spur controlling specific sets of signs.
All the information is displayed within the station's control room on a scrolling touch screen display.
A second touch screen has also been provided for security back-up.
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