Project Summary
Full integration of all the essential building services (DALI lighting, heating, blinds, AV, Access control) in this busy and critical intensive care ward. Reliabilty not optional.
Project Description
Imperial College London Healthcare, QEQM Adult intensive care unit was moved into a new floor of an existing building. The challenge was to incorporate the all service requirements of such a sensitive space with the simple usability that is required for 24 hour use by a rotation of staff. KNX delivered a wide ranging solution from straightforward lighting control to more complex control of HVAC, TVs and access control.
- All functions are controlled from 21 x Gira InfoTerminalTouch 7″ touchscreens with KNX interface
- Lighting – DALI control of all luminaires by constant brightness and motion
- Blinds – venitian blinds lift and tilt to provide brightness control and privacy
Customer Comment
“We were suprised that there was such a comprehensive solution available. We had tried other systems in the past, but they were invariably not fit for such comprehensive applications On every occasion we asked more of KNX the answer was, “Yes”. The end result is an excellent solution for the hospital, and has been operating faultlessly since being commissioned.” Hospital M&E Services Manager.”
Top features
- Wall mounted touch screens for nurse control of all room variables including the TV and a ‘crash’ situation
- DALI lighting control throughout. Flexible levels and energy saving
- HVAC control via BACnet from touchscreens
- Control of wall mounted TVs from a Gira touch screen via IP
- Access control to wards opening doors
- Motion sensors on all corridors and rooms
- Venitian blind control for brightness and privacy
- Control of ‘Intelligent Glass’ for privacy between treatment rooms
