CP Electronics inControl Newsletter - Spring 2015 Issue 8

Issue 8 | Spring 2015

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New catalogue and price list 2015/16 is out now!

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CP Electronics is pleased to announce the release of some excellent new additions to our existing range of energy saving controls, all of which are covered in our latest catalogue and price list. Key additions to the range include our KNX PIR and microwave presence detectors, as well as our 6-pole ceiling rose, and the next generation of the RAPID lighting control system. Green-i and our stylish range of movement sensors, control systems, switches and timers are also included.

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CP’s cold range grows... ..with the new low temperature, luminaire mount high bay detector

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CP Electronics launch new 6-pole ceiling rose Our high quality VITM6-ROSE is the finishing touch to our market leading patented Vitesse Modular™ lighting connection system. Offering quick and easy connection of lighting within a fixed wiring installation, the VITM6-ROSE can be used when there is a need to take power and a dimming signal from a conduit box. The new ceiling rose provides significantly improved termination space for wiring, making for a winning performance every time!

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In response to the growing interest in our Minus30 cold storage and refrigeration lighting controls that operate at aggressive -30°C temperatures, we have added a new luminaire mount high bay solution to the range. The new EBDHS-MB-LT30 is an increased performance PIR presence detector developed for high bay lighting control in areas with demanding spaces and increased mounting heights.

CP Electronics’ EBDHS-MB-LT30 provides exceptionally sensitive and long range detection up to -30°C conditions. In refrigeration warehousing high bays can be 15m in height and detection is required at floor level where the ambient temperature can be low.

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In Control | Issue 8 | Spring 2015

CP’s commitment to education

A lesson in lighting control With lighting controls now a standard requirement for just about all nonresidential lighting projects, it is increasingly important that due consideration is given to how those controls will be used. For example, in an office the primary purpose of lighting control is often to reduce energy consumption, while ensuring that there is sufficient lighting in the workplace.

Educational facilities have unique requirements of their own. In a school or other educational facility, the primary purpose is to create and maintain an environment that is conducive to the learning process.

Given the pressure on educational spending, anything that can help to reduce overheads is also welcome, so energy efficiency is certainly high up the agenda. Clearly, the ideal solution is to achieve both, and modern lighting controls make it possible to do just that.

For instance, the Building Regulations are set to encourage wider use of graduated dimming in classrooms to ensure that the lit environment continues to support the learning process while minimising lighting energy consumption.

The best of both worlds In a classroom there will typically be three or four banks of lighting – one of which will be close to windows, with another at the front of the classroom where the whiteboard is. Here, the lighting control system ideally needs to be able to accommodate graduated levels of daylight and adjust the lighting accordingly.

Typically, this means that the row of lights nearest to the windows will be dimmable, and on a sunny day may dim down to as low as 25% of full light output. Further into the space, depending how far the daylight penetrates, other rows of luminaires may dim down to, say, 75% – or they may remain at 100% output.

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Another characteristic of educational facilities is variable occupancy. Classrooms may be in use for most of the school day during term time but in the evenings and during school holidays there may also be occasional community use.

In colleges and universities this variable occupancy may be even more pronounced in terms of when lecture theatres, laboratories, etc., are in use. These facilities are typically left unoccupied for much of the day, but expecting people to turn the lighting off has proved to be an unreliable form of energy conservation.

Occupancy detection is clearly desirable but, it is also important to be aware of costs. Selecting the right form of occupancy detection can deliver significant savings. In a classroom, for instance, a single microwave detector may offer the same level of control as two or more PIR detectors, thereby reducing capital costs as well as cabling requirements.

The same principle applies to corridors, where the directional qualities of the occupancy detector can provide maximum coverage with the minimum number of sensors.

Multi-purpose areas The majority of schools, colleges and universities include spaces such as sports halls and assembly halls that are only used occasionally during the day and may also be required for a wide range of different activities.

Occupancy detection will generally be part of the solution but there may also be a requirement for scene-setting – again with an interface that is easy to understand and use.

BIM-ready In catering for all of these requirements, contractors also need to ensure that the products they choose are compatible with current best practice. In particular, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) becoming a requirement in public sector construction projects in the near future, it makes sense to source control products that are BIM-compliant and can be readily incorporated into the Building Information Model.

Fortunately, lighting controls are now rising to the challenge through innovative new products that are geared to specific sectors, such as education, rather than being an off-the-shelf ‘catch-all’.

Read the full article in ECN’s April lighting supplement.

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In Control | Issue 8 | Spring 2015

CP’s commitment to education HR Manager, Kathryn, invests in her education CP Electronics are proud to announce that Kathryn Willis, HR Manager, has successfully completed CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Management and is now working on Level 7 of the course.

Bryanston School Where: Bryanston School, Dorset Building: Independent music building located within Bryanston School.

Brief: To supply a range of PIRs and microwave detectors to the new music department at Bryanston School to improve energy efficiency.

Products: The CP detectors predominantly control T5 fluorescent luminaires with digital DALI ballasts

to provide absence detection and daylight linking in all of the music rooms and teaching spaces, using EBDSPIR detectors and MWS3A microwave detectors.

Fact: The Tom Wheare Music School is named after retired headmaster Tom Wheare and is a much needed replacement for Bryanston’s old music school, which was built by pupils in the 1950s.

For more projects visit our project page: www.cpelectronics.co.uk/latest-projects

CP Electronics offer CPD accredited seminars CP Electronics are now offering in-depth focused lighting control CPD courses on topics such as stand-alone and fully addressable lighting control solutions.

Certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, our dedicated team share their industry experience so individuals gain a competitive edge.

Our CPD seminars count towards CPD requirement and follow best practice guidelines.

For more information on our CPD seminars please contact cpd@cpelectronics.co.uk

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“Distance learning enabled me to do the qualification in my own time, without having to commit to weekly evening classes. It meant I could fit my studying comfortably around my work and personal commitments”.

Kathryn was motivated by the opportunity to better herself and CP’s belief that ‘customers, markets and products never stop developing – so why should your people?’. It is this ethos which has enabled and encouraged Kathryn to pursue the CIPD qualifications.

Congratulations to Kathryn on behalf of all at CP Electronics.

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In Control | Issue 8 | Spring 2015

Our commitment to the environment and quality CP Electronics is proud to announce that we have passed the Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2004 audit and the Quality Management Systems ISO9001-2008 audit with flying colours.

Certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI), the audits took place during April 2015. CP Electronics have been accredited with BSI since 2009, with our serious commitment on minimising environmental impact and our promise to deliver high quality to meet our customers high expectations.

Team Focus: Parool Gordon (Customer Service Advisor) Parool has been with CP Electronics for over 16 years now and is amongst the longest serving employees in the company. She takes some time out to speak to us about working in the Customer Services Department and the progression she has witnessed over the years.

What does your job entail?

We are the first point of contact for our customers. We check all the orders that come through and help with any customer queries, along with supporting our 30 strong sales team.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love the variety! Every day there is a new challenge being on the front line and I have a great team around me which also makes my job enjoyable.

The company has progressed a lot in the last 16 years, what are your highlights?

When I started in the office there were only four of us and now we have over fifty!

Our growth has been incredible. Highlights for me would be witnessing that growth and learning from those I began my CP journey with all those years ago.

Can you tell us something we don’t know about you?

I was actually born in Kenya.

Emily refuses Chris hits a to get cold feet new high for charity On 12th February 2015, Customer Service Manager Emily Cooper successfully completed a fire walk – a challenge of walking over hot coals in bare feet. The event took place at the Sun Postal Sports Club in Watford. Emily raised £300 for the Peace Hospice, a charity which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families facing a life limiting illness.

Congratulations to Emily on behalf of all at CP Electronics.

Company buyer Chris Alexis jumped out of a plane and tells us how it felt: “Whilst hanging out of the plane getting ready to jump I was not feeling that great to be honest, but as soon as I started falling the adrenalin kicked in and it felt out of this world!

I genuinely felt like I was superman.”

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