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FREE COPY ISSUE 74 - AUG/SEPT 2019
CONTENTS
Issue 74 - Aug/Sept 2019 In this issue...
39 54
47 71 30
News & Views Products In Focus
46 DIY SOS
Northern Ireland at its
19 Looking to the future 20 Peamount Hospital
Co-ordinated approach to
Voice activated lighting
very best from Saxby Smart new 100-bedroom unit
30 Blazing a trail
Remarkable growth for 26 Core Solutions 40 Queen’s University
Collaborative approach at
Charging into the future
Specialised Fire & Security School of Biological Sciences
49 Demesne Electrical 81 Protecting supply
Garo’s range of priority and 71 MCK Electrical
Premier League Electrical Celebrating 20 years in
Event non-priority boards business
29 ATC new showroom
Facility focuses on energy
35 Greenlee punch driver
New tool available from
87 Demand for electricians
Up to 15,000 needed says
efficiency Klauke TESB
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NEWS ROI Digital Hub signs partnership agreement with SEAI The Digital Hub has signed a partnership agreement with SEAI to affirm its commitment to energy efficiency. The Digital Hub Development Agency has now become a member of the Public Sector Energy Partnership Programme through which it will lead by example in its contribution to the Public Sector energy efficiency target of 33% energy efficiency savings. The Programme helps public on its campus with a view to scoping energy efficiency projects to deliver bodies to save money, improve the an Energy Performance Contract energy savings in the short and long environment, and meet national for multiple buildings. The Digital Hub term. Based in the historic Liberties energy-saving obligations. As a first will also establish and implement area of Dublin city centre, The step, The Digital Hub will conduct a structured energy management Digital Hub is an enterprise cluster an Energy Audit of active buildings programme and an action plan for for growing technology companies. WEEE Ireland sets new records Report on energy efficiency in WEEE Ireland surpassed national targets once again rental market launched in 2018, with consumers and businesses collecting a The Irish Green Building Council has released a set total 36,131 tonnes of e-waste and 856 tonnes of waste of recommendations to improve energy efficiency batteries for recycling. The scheme’s annual report standards in the rental market, including proposals that revealed that WEEE Ireland, its members and partners, the Government introduce regulatory and financial recycled the equivalent of 10.2kg of e-waste per head measures to improve energy efficiency performance of population last year, a new national record. in the rental sector. Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green At a time when the country has declared an official Building Council, said that our homes emit 58% more climate emergency, WEEE Ireland’s 2018 recycling CO2 equivalent than the average in the European efforts contributed to a saving equivalent to 220,000 Union and that the current rate of energy renovation is tonnes of CO2 emissions as compared with the same far too low to reach our climate targets. “The situation items being diverted to landfill. Leo Donovan, CEO of is even more acute in the rental market. Approximately WEEE Ireland, said: “To see such a high level of progress 20% of rented dwellings have a BER of F or G, year on year is a testament to the commitment to the compared to the overall housing stock where 15% cause of e-waste recycling on the part of consumers of properties have a BER of F or G. Improving energy and businesses. In particular, the increased rates efficiency in the rental sector is challenging in the of collection through retail outlets and at our Local current housing market. However, it is critical if Ireland Authority sites show that the message is hitting home.” is to decarbonise its building stock by 2050.” www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 5
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NEWS NI
Smart charging
solution trial
planned
The UK’s first-ever trial of a market-
led approach to smart charging
electric vehicles is set to get
underway.
Launched by UK Power Networks,
the innovative trial called Shift, will
see up to 1,000 electric vehicle
owners offered financial incentives
to charge their vehicle off-peak. It
is estimated that charging electric
vehicles could add significant
demand to the local electricity
network. The options are either
to spend customers’ money on
building new infrastructure to
meet this increasing demand or to
charge in a smarter way to avoid it.
Customers and the wider EV Shift is hoping to answer questions during off-peak hours.
industry have told electricity such as how smart charging could The trial aims to develop a large-
networks that they are strongly in unlock the financial, environmental scale, smart charging solution that
favour of giving people choice and social benefits of customers can be rolled out nationwide by
about how and when they charge. charging their electric vehicle flexibility service providers.
Electrical contractors urged to Saving Energy with Danlers
declare business diversification Microwave switches
D
As new laws have been announced to guarantee anlers has
payment for solar homes providing excess electricity, launched
demand for solar panel technology from home-owners Microwave
is expected to increase. This will in turn present a presence
number of new opportunities for electrical contractors detection
looking to broaden their contract opportunities. ECIC, switches for the
the specialist insurer for the building services sector, is automatic control
encouraging electrical contractors who are diversifying of lighting and
into renewable technology to make sure that their ventilation.
insurance reflects the new work they are undertaking. The products
New government legislation states that all new solar detect
homes and businesses exporting electricity to the movement and
grid will be guaranteed a control the load
payment from suppliers. accordingly.
What is being described as Each product is
the Smart Export Guarantee suitable for switching most lighting loads including LED
(SEG) will ensure that the and has a detection range of up to 12m. MWCEFL has
owners of small-scale a snap fit cover allowing for easy adjustment of time
electricity generators with lag and lux level functions.
a capacity up to 5MW will MW6A2C IP67 and MW2A IP67 are IP67 rated and have
be paid for each unit of an operating temperature range of -30 ºC to 70ºC.
electricity they sell to the T: 0044 (0) 1249 443377
grid - tracked by a smart E: sales@danlers.co.uk
meter. www.danlers.co.uk
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NEWS ROI
Construction accidents in decline Planning process
despite increase in activity delaying critical
The construction industry is on housing and
track to have the lowest recorded infrastructure
workplace fatalities this year, with
two recorded deaths in 2019. That’s The CIF Western Region
according to the Health and Safety has called for a review of
Authority who has reported 164 our planning/legislative
non-fatal workplace incidents in system to ensure decisions
construction from January to June on planning applications for
2019. Those statistics are declining essential private and social
year on year, with three fatalities and housing schemes and critical
278 non-fatal incidents recorded infrastructure are made in a
by the HSA during the same period timely manner. In the past five
in 2018. This trend has been led by years, several critical projects
construction companies adopting have experienced significant
behavioural, technological and delays in our planning/
psychological best practice to legislative system which has
embed safety on thousands of sites resulted in these projects
around the country. Dermot Carey, being delayed or shelved
Director, Safety & Training at the altogether. Justin Molloy,
CIF, said; “The research will show Regional Director, CIF Western
that the moment you feel safe on and practices to think about safety & Midland Region, said:
site is the moment you can become and act safely.” The CIF has officially “The CIF’s recent National
complacent, so construction launched Construction Safety Week Crane Count showed there
companies will constantly remind 2019 which will run from 21st – 25th were 123 cranes operating
workers through a range of channels October. in Dublin, while there were
only two operating in Galway
city. Galway is expected
Use capital spend as economic stimulus to grow at twice the rate
of Dublin according to the
for ‘no deal’ brexit – engineers ireland Government’s ‘Project Ireland
Implementing Project Ireland 2040’ plan. The disparity in
2040 commitments, including activity between the two cities
a promise of €700million extra indicates that Project Ireland
in capital investment for 2020; 2040 targets for the Western
establishing a single infrastructure region are unlikely to be met.
authority to achieve value-for- Our concern is that the
money; and building safe and window of opportunity to
sustainable homes are priority begin these projects with any
recommendations made by hope of completion on time is
Engineers Ireland in its Pre-Budget closing rapidly.”
2020 submission to Government.
The representative body for scale projects and explore innovative
engineers has urged the Government financing,” according to its Director
to increase infrastructure investment General, Caroline Spillane. She
by its planned €700 million next year, added that Engineers Ireland would
regardless of the outcome of Brexit, encourage Government to build
to overcome challenges in housing, on “the progress made in Budget
climate action and digitalisation. 2019 and to base their investment
The organisation has also repeated decisions on Project Ireland 2040
its call for a single infrastructure principles and objectives and to
authority to manage the “planning, deliver sustained increases in public
procurement and delivery of large- capital development.”
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LIGHTING
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ROBUS LAUNCHES NEW OBUS is a market-leading
brand with a range of
CLOUD- BASED SMART LIGHTING SYSTEM,
lighting solutions that are
ROBUS CONNECT… proven and trusted by over
2,000 stockists and thousands
of installers internationally.
May of this year saw the
launch of a new cloud-
based smart lighting system,
ROBUS CONNECT. The system
transforms interaction with
domestic and commercial
lighting.
ROBUS CONNECT compatible
products have built in Wi-Fi
connectivity, meaning all
that’s required is a wireless
network and an internet
connection to fully control any
ROBUS CONNECT light fitting
with the touch of a button
using the ROBUS CONNECT
App. There is no need for a
hub.
The App controls the light
fittings from anywhere, allows
multiple users and is ideal for
scheduling lights to on and off.
A rapidly growing number
of people are using Digital
Assistant products domestically
(18% of people in Ireland)
use Assistants like Alexa, Siri or
the Google-Assistant. ROBUS
“The new system is set to transform CONNECT products are
the way you interact with the lighting compatible with these systems
and you can use ROBUS
in your home or office.”
CONNECT devices alongside
any other smart products.
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The ROBUS CONNECT range “The App controls the light
currently consists of:
fittings from anywhere, allows
• GLS CONNECT 8W tuneable multiple users and is ideal for
LED lamps, B22 and E27
• ULTIMUM CONNECT 7W scheduling lights to on and off.”
Downlight
• VEGAS CONNECT LED flexi- of the ROBUS CONNECT
strip Single Colour, RGB and range, ROBUS Area Sales
RGBW Controllers Representatives across Ireland
• PULSE CONNECT LED flexi- are hosting training days for
strip Single Colour and RGB The ULTIMUM CONNECT, contractors and wholesalers.
Controllers a 7W, IP65, tuneable, fire The training will demonstrate
rated downlight is a fantastic how easy it is to pair and control
product which is colour the ROBUS CONNECT fittings with
temperature selectable (2700- the ROBUS CONNECT App.
6500K), has a wide operating This range of compatible
ambient temperature range products will be expanding over
of -20°C to +40°C and is the coming months to include a
designed and tested to retain more extensive range of cloud-
the integrity of 30, 60- and based smart lighting and home
90-minute fire-rated ceilings products.
so it is compliant with Building For more information, visit
Most home-owners will start Regulations Parts B, C and E. www.robus.com
dabbling with smart lighting
products by first buying a
smart lamp for their lamp or
ceiling. The GLS CONNECT is
available with Bayonet and
Edison screw caps which
allow the lamp to be used in
fittings of UK and European
origin. GLS CONNECT provides
superior lighting performance ROBUS VEGAS/PULSE LED
and efficacy so it will replace flexi-strip lights are easily made
and provide greater light than Wi-Fi controllable by using
most traditional light sources the VEGAS CONNECT and/or
whilst making over 90% energy PULSE CONNECT controllers.
saving. To coincide with the launch
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EXCITING DEVELOPMENT FOR BALLYMONEY COMPANY...
DOWDS GROUP TO CREATE
68 new jobs in construction sector
B
allymoney company, Dowds
Group, a mechanical,
electrical, facilities
management and build contractor,
has announced that it will create
68 new jobs by 2021 to support
planned export growth.
The Invest Northern Ireland-backed
investment will further strengthen
the company’s design and
engineering capability, enabling it
to target higher value ‘design and
build’ contracts, particularly in the
Great Britain and ROI markets.
Recruitment has already begun for
the new jobs, which will include a
number of managerial posts as well
as operatives and engineers. Once
in place, the jobs will contribute
over £2.2 million annually to the
Pictured (L-R) are Alastair Hamilton, CEO, Invest NI with James Dowds, MD, Dowds Group.
local economy. The company is
also creating 40 apprenticeship
posts. “We can offer clients a one-stop service for build, fit-out,
James Dowds, Managing Director
facilities and planned preventative maintenance whilst
of Dowds Group, said: “Over the
last 40 years, our company has combining mechanical, electrical and design provisions.”
earned a reputation for providing
high installations in the health, but with Invest NI’s financial support faced some challenges in recent
education, commercial, industrial we feel we are well positioned to years, and good news for the
and public sectors. We can offer pro-actively target larger-scale Ballymoney area. Dowds Group is
clients a one-stop service for contracts and take advantage of to be congratulated for continuing
build, fit-out, facilities and planned market opportunities in Great Britain to seek out new markets and higher
preventative maintenance whilst and Ireland.” value contracts that will help to
combining mechanical, electrical Dowds Group has offices in secure the long-term viability of the
and design provisions. Our Build Ballymoney, Belfast and London. company.
service contains experienced The company currently employs 181 “As well as providing financial
engineers who have the technical staff in Northern Ireland and a further support for these new jobs, Invest NI
expertise to understand the 12 in London. It recently completed worked closely with the company
client’s requirements and deliver the mechanical and electrical to help it crystallise its vision.
engineering and refurbishment installations on the revolutionary new Previously, we have also provided
solutions that add value and High Energy Proton Beam Cancer skills and technology support to
enhance working environments. Therapy Centre in Thames Valley Dowds to help it maximise the
“Over the next three years, our Science Park, Reading. efficiency of its operations and the
objectives are to increase turnover Commenting on the investment, capability of its staff.”
by 25% and drive up sales outside Alastair Hamilton, Invest NI’s Chief Invest NI has offered Dowds Group
Northern Ireland. In the current Executive, said, “This investment is an Employment Grant of £442,000
economic climate this £4.5 million good news for the Northern Ireland to support the 68 jobs.
investment is not without its risks construction sector, which has www.dowdsgroup.com
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DES DUIGNAN, AURORA IRELAND’S DIRECTOR OF SALES
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replacement has a convenient meaning that they deliver a sleek
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Des Duignan,
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STUD TERMINALS FOR HIGH RATED
CURRENTS
To connect large currents,
the isolated stud terminals
offer space for conductor
cross sections up to 240
mm². The terminals
are available from 25 to
240 mm² and are for rated
currents up to 415 A with
a maximum operating
voltage of 1,000 V.
Easy mounting on DIN
rails facilitates installation.
Depending on the
conductor cross-section, it
is possible to attach up to
four conductors with a
cable lug to the threaded
bolt using a hexagon
screw.
The screw connection
creates an optimum
connection between the
clamping body and the
cable lug and ensures a
secure application, even
in a vibrating environment.
The stud terminals can
be stringed together by
copper bridges with two
holes. To do this, break out
the housing at the pre-
marked points.
CONNECTION TERMINAL LPDB
SPACE-SAVING, FLEXIBLE, HIGH PROTECTION CLASS -
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SAXBY SMART LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF VOICE ACTIVATED LIGHTING...
Time to say ‘hello’
to the future
S
axby Lighting has launched white to cool white
its new range of smart easily through the
lighting. Saxby Smart app
With its built-in software, each light or voice activation
fitting can be voice activated devices.
and controlled remotely. Smart The slimline,
lighting is an easier, more efficient patented design
and personalised way of lighting a is fire rated, IP65
home, office or business. rated and can
There is no need for a hub or be covered with
complex installations, Saxby Smart insulation, whilst
fittings come fully equipped with a fitting into shallow
built-in chip that connects to your ceiling voids.
WiFi router. Fitted with a push
Simply download the Saxby Smart fit tool-less terminal
app to your smartphone, register block and male/female connector “Smart lighting is an
and add your lighting devices. for ease of install.
You’re good to go! The smarter Montana flush is easier, more efficient
The range can change colour, available in satin nickel or gloss and personalised way
dim to 10% or up to 100% white, the Montana Smart is next
brightness, switch on or off, time level in commercial or domestic of lighting a home,
schedule activity, use remotely, lighting. office or business.”
create scenes, group together Easy to install with the fast fix
and more. terminal block and quick set the smart benefits and features.
The range includes a smart sibling up with the Saxby Smart app. All compatible with Amazon Alexa
for Saxby Lighting’s popular Projecting 940 lumens, the and Google Assistant devices, it
Orbital range, projecting 450 Montana Smart is the brightest really is time to say ‘Hello’ to your
lumens of indirect light from the fitting in the Saxby Smart range. lighting.
unique anti-glare dome, each The range also includes a GU10 #SayHELLOtoyourlighting
fitting can change from warm and E27 lamp, complete with all www.saxbylighting.com/PE-Smart
Get connected with the new
Reeve Connect
T
he Reeve Connect is a self contained, budget, LED
batten. This anti-corrosive fitting is IP65 rated and benefits
from the ability to be linked together. This fitting is ideal
for those spaces where power feeds are limited.
The range is available in three sizes, 2ft, 4ft and 5ft. Saxby
Lighting also offer an extra high lumen version for the 5ft
version, the LED SMD module projects up to an impressive
6000 lumens with 109 lumens per watt of flicker free daylight
white light. This lightweight polycarbonate range is quick to
install, between 8 and 15 Reeve Connects can be linked
together, depending on the chosen product size.
www.saxbylighting.com for more details.
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CASE STUDY...
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
A COORDINATED APPROACH HELPED MAC ELECTRICS DELIVER A COMPLEX
PROJECT AT PEAMOUNT HOSPITAL, NEWCASTLE, COUNTY DUBLIN…
W
ith years of Specialist systems included LV achievable. The main
experience in the Switchgear, UPS, generator, contractor Duggan Brothers
healthcare sector, nurse call systems, bedhead did a great job keeping it
MAC Electrics was well up to trunking services with medical all moving in an efficient
the task of delivering the full gases and life safety systems manner. We enjoyed the
electrical services package at including fire alarms and challenge of integrating all
the new 100-bedroom unit at security and emergency safety and monitoring systems
Peamount Hospital. Externally, lighting. Even for a firm together,” said Philip McBirney,
the new build facility required as experienced as MAC Operations Director at MAC
a new car park and a new Electrics, this was a significant Electrics.
sensory garden with external project. Peamount is a large
lights. “We were delighted to be healthcare campus with many
The internal package involved in such a project, existing buildings which are all
included electrical services the finishes and design were fully occupied.
for a two-storey, 100 excellent throughout. It was our job to make sure
bedroom treatment facility The programme was around none of these were disrupted
with pharmaceutical and 12 months which was during the new works and that
catering facilities throughout. intensive but nonetheless all new systems seamlessly
“MAC Electric’s core project base covers the
education and healthcare industries.”
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integrated. The building project probably included which in turn enabled all other
consists of 100 bedrooms plus the widest scope of works ” disciplines to complete their
40-50 communal rooms. Within An experienced and works without any issues ”
each bedroom you have so motivated team at MAC Working in a live healthcare
many services. Everything has Electrics ensured each environment requires a certain
to fit in together so there was deadline was met. “Duggan set of considerations from all
a lot of coordination required Brothers, the main contractor, teams involved in the build
at every stage. We also had managed the entire project process. “Even though this was
to ensure that the BMS very well. This enabled us to a new build, we had to be
and the mechanical move forward and complete conscious that we were
dependencies were included our job on time. At the end of working in a live campus
in this coordination process.” the day, if the building wasn’t environment. Liaising with the
MAC Electric’s core project ready for us we couldn’t staff and pre-planning
base covers the education move on to our next task.” were key to meeting those
and healthcare industries. Mac Electrics and Duggan requirements.”
We have vast experience Brothers have had previous The new unit at Peamount
across the sector. Previous experience working together. Hospital is a worthy addition to
healthcare projects we have “This was our second or third MAC Electric’s already
worked on include, Our job with them so we knew impressive portfolio. “We were
Lady of Lourdes Drogheda, what to expect. delighted to work on this
Craigavon Hospital and They’re an extremely efficient project and to once again
the Royal Victoria Hospital and experienced firm, they work with Duggan Brothers.
Belfast. So we already had the got their work done quickly We look forward to working
experience but this and to a high standard with them on future projects.”
Mac Electrics Ltd, Unit 43 – Armagh Business Centre, Loughgall Road,
Armagh, BT61 7NH. T: 0044 (0)28 3752 4007
E: admin@mac-electrics.com - www.mac-electrics.com
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LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
EXPERT SERVICE FROM ECLIPSE CONTROLS…
W
ith extensive from residential and small system status reports. In
experience in the commercial to large scale addition, the DyNet system
healthcare sector, office and industrial projects. is easier to install and takes
Eclipse Controls was the ideal “We’re the only agent in less time to configure than
choice when it came to Ireland for the Dynalite system conventional systems. By using
supplying the lighting control and we’ve also worked with intelligent lighting systems,
system for the Peamount MAC Electrics on several lighting is only used when
Hospital project. The company projects in the past so that’s needed while natural light is
was responsible for the design, why we were approached to harvested and supplementary
supply and commissioning of design, supply and commission lighting adjusted accordingly,
a Philips Dynalite networked a suitable system. Our aim resulting in optimised
lighting control system for all of with the system was to offer environmental performance
the front of house areas at the maximum functionality and and minimized operating and
new project such as corridors, usability to the client,” said maintenance costs.
living spaces etc. The project Paul Williams, Managing An excellent working
also included occupancy Director at Eclipse Controls. relationship with MAC Electrics
control, daylight harvesting There are several benefits helped ensure the process
and scene setting for the to installing the Philips of commissioning the Philips
dining and living areas. Dynalite system. The system’s Dynalite lighting control system
Eclipse Controls is the only controls allow the user to went smoothly. “We’ve worked
certified value-added partner create ambience and recall with MAC Electrics on projects
for Philips Dynalite lighting different lighting scenes in the past. We have a really
control solutions in Ireland. to suit your mood and the good relationship and that
With a full training facility and occasion. All the lights and helped ensure there were no
showrooms in our Cork office, system components can be issues on site. They’ve never
Eclipse Controls has a vast configured, controlled and had any problems with either
level of knowledge in building monitored from any point on the system or our services and
control systems in all areas the network and generate that has stood to us.”
Eclipse Controls, Unit 4, Carrigaline Industrial Estate, Crosshaven Rd,
Carrigaline, Co. Cork. T: 00353 (0)21 2355714
E: info@eclipsecontrols.ie - www.eclipsecontrols.ie
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CONTAINMENT
CASE STUDY...
PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE SERVICE FROM UNITRUNK...
W
hen it comes to
cable management
and containment at
healthcare facilities, Unitrunk
has specialist experience,
having provided large amounts
of containment at the Omagh
Hospital & Primary Care
Complex.
Electrical Contractor, MAC
Electrics turned to Unitrunk’s
Lisburn branch to provide
professional solutions at the new
100-bedroom unit at Peamount
Hospital.
An intricate and complex
project like Peamount Hospital
required an extremely high
standard of services but Unitrunk
was more than up to the
task when providing trunking
solutions. Unitrunk has been providing our in-house manufacturing
This project involved a quick total cable management to ISO 9001: 2015 and CE
turnaround which demanded solutions to the construction Accreditation,” said Ivan
extremely high levels of industry for over 50 years. Major, Sales Manager,
planning and precision Products supplied by the Unitrunk.
workmanship. company include standard “We have also successfully
“Unitrunk provided the primary trunking, speedway ladders, achieved ISO 14001:2015
containment throughout, with cable trays, cable baskets, Environmental accreditation
baskets and trays also supplied,” floor trunking and steel as well as OHSAS 18001 Health
said MAC Electrics, Operations conduits. The company prides & Safety accreditation. These
Director, Philip McBirney. itself on unrivalled customer three elements make up our
“We use Unitrunk a lot because service which will, says Business Management System
they are very reliable and the Unitrunk, continue for the next which we use as a vehicle to
products they use really are top 50 years and beyond. drive continuous improvement
quality. They always deliver on Long service employees have and integrate our consistent
jobs no matter what difficulties made a huge contribution to best practices throughout the
they encounter. the company’s success which group.
“Whether it is industrial, wouldn’t have been possible “Unitrunk also holds the
commercial or retail, Unitrunk without their dedication and Achilles TransQ accreditation
always provides the products to unrivalled knowledge. (Certificate no. 22992), UVDB
fit the job. “We harness the power accreditation (Certificate
“The products they used on safely for you so you have no. 092618) and the RISQS
the Peamount Hospital project the confidence that our accreditation for the rail
complemented the job very products meet and surpass industry (Certificate no.
well.” all relevant standards through 2481).”
T: 0044 (0)28 9262 5100
E: lisburn@unitrunk.co.uk
www.unitrunk.co.uk
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BEDHEAD SOLUTION
SYNERGY MEDICAL SYSTEMS PROVIDED A COMPLETE BEDHEAD SOLUTION
TO THE PEAMOUNT HOSPITAL PROJECT…
S
ynergy Medical has been Based in Vienna, the brand allowing staff to speak directly
providing high quality has become the leading to patients to reassure them
healthcare solutions to nurse call system in Ireland. that a staff member is on their
the industry since 2008. The Projects such as the National way. The KMT also allows staff
company’s expertise was Children’s Hospital, National to triage a patient call, and
called upon for the Peamount Rehabilitation Hospital and if necessary, bring a request
Hospital project, a complex the Royal Victoria Hospital, such as a bed pan or water
job that required a suite of Belfast are all benefitting with them to the room, thus
state-of-the-art technology. from this cutting-edge increasing efficiency.
The company supplied the technology. Developing fully
industry-leading Schrack single-bed nursing facilities
Seconet fully IP nurse call is a major step forward for
system along with Cableflow Irish healthcare, but it does
International Medical provide challenges for
Supply Units. As the leading nursing staff. As all rooms
supplier of these systems in are single occupancy,
Ireland, Synergy Medical was there’s a danger that staff
delighted to be associated can become isolated. It is
with a prestigious project like therefore vital that the nurse
Peamount Hospital. call system provides an
effective means of delivering
SCHRACK SECONET IP the calls into the room
NURSE CALL SYSTEMS where the staff are located.
Schrack Seconet is a global The Schrack Seconet KMT
leader in the manufacture Room Terminal provides
of fully IP nurse call systems. this functionality as well as
“Synergy Medical, providing high quality
healthcare solutions since 2008.”
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IP TELEVISION PLUG & PLAY CABLEFLOW MEDICAL
CASE STUDY...
Due to the nature of the fully MAINTENANCE SUPPLY UNITS
IP Schrack Seconet system, It’s not only staff and patients Cableflow is the leading
it lends itself to efficiencies. who will benefit from the manufacturer of medical
On the Peamount project, Schrack Seconet installation. bedhead trunking systems
for example, the IP nurse Maintenance staff will find in the UK and Ireland. With
call system has been that the true plug-and-play an extensive product range
leveraged to provide a cost- nature of the system makes and the technical and
free infrastructure for the maintenance a breeze. manufacturing ability to
distribution of IP TV. Synergy Devices on the system provide bespoke solutions,
Medical Systems provided which are damaged can be Cableflow has become a first
a set of IPTV digitisers at the replaced without the need choice for design teams and
nurse call headend which of any tools. Simply unclip the contractors alike. Within each
formatted the incoming damaged device, remove single bedroom, Cableflow has
DVB-T& DVB-S signals into the RJ45 connection, replace provided the Medisys M13
MPEG 4 for transmission over with the new device, and the Integra products which provide
the nurse call IP network. system will automatically find an integrated bedhead light
and program the new device. alongside all required patient
IP TELEPHONY AT THE and nursing services. Since
BEDSIDE FUTURE ORIENTATED Synergy Medical Systems
Another interesting feature The open protocol of the IP provides a complete bedhead
permitted by the fully IP infrastructure ensures that solution, the Schrack Seconet
nature of the Schrack Seconet the system is ready for further IP nurse call system arrived
product is the ability of the expansion or, more vitally, for pre-installed in the Cableflow
system to connect directly to integration into future Medical Supply Units, further
the IP Telephony PBX, which smart technologies such as reducing installation costs and
then allows the handset to wearables and smart devices. potential site damage.
become a phone extension. By adding software, the
This allows a very cost- system will send customisable “Cableflow has
effective way for family alerts to smart devices carried become a first
members to call directly to the by nursing, maintenance
patient bedside without costly or security staff, allowing
choice for design
telephone infrastructure and much greater efficiency and teams and
reception staff routing. reducing alarm fatigue. contractors alike.”
Synergy Medical Systems Ltd, Units 1-3,s Jenkinstown Business Park,
Ravensdale Road, Jenkinstown, County Louth. T: 00353 (0)1 247 5655
E: sales@synergymedical.ie - www.synergymedical.ie
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INTELLIGENT DEVELOPMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES…
Core Solutions ‘charging’
into the future
A
n increasing number of preparing for the ban that will be awash with companies offering
European countries are enforced in 2030. 2019 has already electric vehicle chargers.
currently implementing seen a significant increase in the There are tree essential things to
policies to ban the sales of new purchase of electric cars over the UK look at when picking the right EV
petrol and diesel vehicles, as part (+60.2% new electric car registrations charging system:
of a major strategy to reduce YTD*) and Ireland (1,902 new EVs • Make sure it is CE marked which is
greenhouse gas emissions and registrations YTD which is already the manufacturer guarantees that
protect the environment. way above the total number of 1,233 the product meets requirements
For instance, in Norway, the EVs registered for the whole 2018 **). stipulated by the authorities.
National Transportation Plan Despite a proliferation of private • Each connection point for AC
requires that by 2025, all new and public charge points across the charging must be individually
passenger cars should be zero island of Ireland, their number still protected by current-based
emission vehicles. This has obviously isn’t sufficient to supply the EV float earth fault protection with a trip
drawn attention onto electric currently in circulation (1,200 Ireland- threshold not exceeding 30 mA
and hybrid vehicles and the wide vs 12,000 in Norway). (safety requirement). Therefore,
infrastructure that is required to To ensure compliance is reached in EV chargers should have inbuilt
charge them. time, businesses, parking owners and earth fault protection to prevent
In Ireland, by 2025, at least one landlords also need to get ready to people from getting an electric
recharging point will be required meet the ever-rising demand from shock if there is a fault in an
at new non-residential buildings EV users. As EVs become more and electrical installation or equipment
with more than 10 parking spaces, more popular, the market is now connected to it.
“New charging points are simply connected
to the existing infrastructure.”
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“To ensure compliance
is reached in time,
businesses, parking
owners and landlords
also need to get ready
to meet the ever-rising
demand from EV users.”
Step 3 Once the infrastructure is
installed, charging stations can be
added with branching boxes at
any location. Installation can be
done by non-certified personnel
on the existing infrastructure,
providing total flexibility and cost-
efficiency.
Step 4 The existing installation can
be scaled with charging stations
at no extra work or investment in
the fuse cabinet, cabling or extra
• Type B protection is smarter and charging available for all users. No equipment. New charging points
more immune than a charging cable interruption, no stripping, no are simply connected to the
station with Type A protection waste, less containment, no special existing infrastructure.
and DC current detection. Type tools required therefore avoiding
A protection is not guaranteed to any phase crossing mistake. Just Step 5 The hardware is connected
function at DC currents exceeding a flexible, extendable and easy to to a cloud solution for advanced
6 mA. It is recommended your EV install infrastructure which evolves as configuration, monitoring, load
charger infrastructure be equipped you need. balancing algorithms and more.
with type B. Users of different levels get free
Core Solutions has developed a Step 2 The wall- or column-mounted access to these functionalities
unique electric vehicle charging charging station’s clippable through a portal. If a single
system. Combining the innovative backplates are installed and charging station is shared by
Woertz flat cables and the most plugged / connected to the flat multiple users, user authentication
advanced charging station solution cables as needed which means can be configured using RFID tags
on the market, Zaptec ZapCharger customers can choose the most or an app. This administrator tool
Pro, they create an elaborate optimal solution for their own scaling helps save on operational costs
system suitable for your parking needs. A single 63A 3 phase circuit for energy- and power-based
needs. can support the charge of up to 100 tariffs and ensures a fair use for
electric cars over a 24 hour period. everyone.
Step 1 The system is built on an
intelligent cabling system which
uses flat cables to create a
distribution circuit that seamlessly
connects all the stations in place
of conventional wiring. Only one
single cable with electricity and
communications for all charging
stations, is required to make EV
T: +353 (0)1 453 7033
E: johnc@coreelectrical.ie
www.coreelectrical.com/core-solutions
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Leinster and Ireland rugby star Devin Toner pictured with ATC staff at the L-R Declan Donnelly ATC, Gergory Fox CEW, Liam Murray ATC, Marty McVey
opening of the new Energy Efficient Showroom in Tallaght. CEW, Jamie Boyd ATC.
Pictured L-R are Ethan Kerin, Marc Crowe, ATC and Caroline O’Connor of CSGL. L-R Ray Harte ATC and Stephen McGrane from Trade Stillorgan.
ATC LAUNCHES ENERGY EFFICIENCY SHOWROOM…
A new take on energy efficiency in Tallaght
A
TC has launched an reduce our carbon footprint and ATC Energy Efficiency Showrooms,
innovative energy-efficiency reduce our consumption of single- Declan Donnelly, Ireland Sales
showroom at its Dublin use commodities, ATC is working Manager for ATC said, “We were
headquarters, situated in Dublin 24. within both the commercial and delighted to welcome so many
Showcasing their extensive range domestic sectors in both Ireland and of our industry colleagues to the
of energy-efficient products which the UK to provide cost-effective, official launch of the ATC Energy
include hand dryers, heaters, water long-term solutions which cater for Showroom. It was fantastic to see
heaters, ventilation systems and air essential requirements in areas such the products being tried and tested
curtains, the all-new showroom is the as heating or ventilation using best- on the day, and I think people were
ideal spot for building contractors, in-class technology. impressed that they could see so
purchasing managers, electrical On Wednesday May 22, 2019, the many products operational in the
distributors and project managers to ATC Energy Efficiency Showroom showroom. The feedback was very
view, in a typical situation the most was launched with a considerable positive and we look forward to
extensive range of options in this number of industry colleagues with a having many more visitors over the
sector on the Irish market. special guest in attendance, Ireland coming months.”
As we move forward in an age and Leinster Rugby star Devin Toner. For more information on the ATC
where, as a nation we’re striving to Commenting on the launch of the product range, visit www.atc.ie
Colin Lewis and John Boyd of WS Mercers Portadown with Jamie Boyd
ATC (Centre).
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INSTALLER - SPECIALISED FIRE & SECURITY
Tom Skates, Technical Sales.
SPECIALISED FIRE & SECURITY ENJOYS REMARKABLE PERIOD OF GROWTH AND EXPANSION...
Blazing a trail
I
t has been a remarkable period receiving extensive further training is a challenge as we bring in more
of growth at Specialised Fire & in health & safety, first aid, manual staff and more clients.”
Security. From humble beginnings handling, IPAF and Plasma training. However John was quick to stress
just six years ago, the Belfast The company is proud to be in the that despite the period of growth
business has just completed its final stages of completing its NSI and expansion, Specialised Fire &
second move into larger and more Gold accreditation. Manufacturer Security still maintains the highest
modern premises. training is ongoing and all staff CSR levels of customer service from
And in another signal of intent, cards are fully up to date. delivery, servicing and through to
the company has welcomed Tom “It’s certainly a busy and exciting after sales.
Skates to a Technical Sales position. period for the company,” said “We are determined to grow and
Tom brings with him over 25 years’ Specialised Fire & Security Contracts raise the profile of our company
experience in the industry and Director, John Moore. but not at a rate that is not
is determined to help take the “The new premises, staff training manageable – we will always keep
company to the next level. and NSI Gold accreditation are our customers happy.
As well as new premises and all about taking the company “A key part of our growth and
staff, Specialised Fire & Security to the next level. We want to be expansion has been welcoming
has also been investing heavily continually moving forward. Every Tom to the team. He is a great fit
in its existing staff with engineers day is a school day and every day for our company. He has already
“Specialised Fire & Security are experts in the
latest market leading technology.”
30 | ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.comFIRE & SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER - SPECIALISED FIRE & SECURITY John Moore, Director. hit the ground running and brings have been working with Hochiki for Fire & Security. extensive industry experience with many years as they have the most Specialised Fire & Security are him. Tom is exactly the kind of team reliable fire alarm equipment on the experts in the latest market player we want but I should say that market,” said Tom. leading technology, specialising our recruitment process is not over. “I’m delighted to join Specialised in the design and integration of If the right industry person, who is Fire & Security. It’s a progressive bespoke systems covering supply, a good fit with us and can lift our company and the whole ethos is installation, commissioning and business comes along then we will built around moving forward and maintenance of Intruder Alarms, be seeking to bring them on board progressing. I certainly want to play Fire Alarms, CCTV Systems and – Tom is a prime example of this.” my part in helping it do just that. Access Control Systems. Operations Director, Stephen Jeffrey “When you think that the company Additional services include: said Specialised Fire & Security is began just six years ago it is Warden Call Systems, Nurse Call proud to be working with industry- remarkable to see the growth. With Systems, Emergency Lighting, leading companies such as Kentec, our new larger and more modern Fire Extinguishers and Fire Risk Hochiki and Wangner. premises, working towards NSI gold Assessments. “It is important for us to have the accreditation and investing in staff Specialised Fire & Security is continued support from these training, Specialised Fire & Security regulated by industry bodies and companies,” said Stephen. “When is certainly moving forward and it is holds the following qualifications: they bring out new and exciting exciting to be a part of the team.” BAFE SP203 for fire alarm systems, products we have complete access The company is currently producing ISO Quality Management. In to them.” a new brochure which will give new addition, the company holds Hochiki is a company which is clients a complete overview of the Safe-T Cert and Constructionline certainly familiar to Tom Skates. “I services provided by Specialised Certification. Specialised Fire & Security, Unit 24a, Owen O`Cork Mill, 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5DX. E: info@specialisedfiresecurity.com T: 0044 (0) 28 9045 2400 www.elecmagazine.com FOLLOW US ON: ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE | 31
FIRE & SECURITY INSTALLER - BEACON FIRE & SECURITY LISBURN COMPANY CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTS… INVESTING IN THE FUTURE at Beacon Fire & Security I t’s exciting times at Beacon Fire & Security (NI) Ltd as the company continues to build upon its excellent reputation. The Lisburn based company provides a complete range of specialist fire and security services such as intruder alarms, fire alarms, CCTV systems, access control solutions, public voice evacuation systems, nurse call systems, and intercom solutions. Most recently at the company, Adam Smylie and Scott McNab competed in the ‘Engineers of Tomorrow’ 2019 competition and won their heat on the second day of the competition. Engineers of Tomorrow is an engineering Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. Following extensive customer competition between fire and Situated on the former site of renovation and upgrade at City security apprentices that takes Windsor House, the 300-room hotel Quays, Beacon not only completed place during IFSEC International has benefitted from a £53million this new project but also took over at London ExCeL, which sees the investment by the Hastings Hotels the maintenance and monitoring next generation of security and fire group. And protecting all of this is of the overall site. engineers compete against each a bespoke security package from In 2017, Beacon took over the other in a live installation challenge. Beacon, again proving how the maintenance of the fire and Adam and Scott will now go company’s tailored approach is so security systems at the home of forward to compete in the Security effective. Ulster Rugby, the Kingspan Stadium. & Fire Excellence Awards, which Right from the start, Beacon’s The company has been protecting takes place on the 20th November specialist system designers will homes and businesses across 2019. work with the client to provide Northern Ireland since 2003 and Scott and Adam’s success at the system solution perfect for the now boasts an impressive client Engineers of Tomorrow highlights project. From large comprehensive base, from large shopping centres the high quality workmanship that projects, to bespoke home security to electrical contractors, charities, exists at Beacon Fire & Security. It systems, Beacon will provide the national retailers and facilities also demonstrates the company’s optimum solution for your individual management companies. commitment to employee needs. development and the continued The company has aligned itself development of its young engineers. with some of the best names in This is a company that’s more than the world for all specialist service willing to invest in the future of the equipment. “All of our products 15 The Crescent Business Park, industry. and services have been highly Ballinderry Road, Lisburn BT28 2GN. Recent projects completed by the acclaimed by some of the most T: 0044 (0) 28 9267 6622 company include the Kingspan reputable companies in Northern E: info@beacon-ni.co.uk Stadium, the City Quays and the Ireland,” added Greg. www.beacon-ni.co.uk 32 | ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.elecmagazine.com
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