Clipsal awards system integrators

System integrators for residential and commercial projects were recently recognised at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric Integrators Conference dinner and awards presentation on the Gold Coast.

Awards were presented to integrators whose projects were considered most outstanding by a judging panel made up of Clipsal by Schneider Electric representatives.

“It’s collaboration with our EcoXpert Integration partners that will ensure our continued success in building and home automation and control solutions. We are very proud to be associated with all our partners; we thank you all for your support and dedication to this industry,” said Geoff Timbs, Director Partner Solutions – Sales.

Of the winning entries, he said the judges were impressed by the hard work and dedication of the integrators and commented positively about the different ways in which the C-Bus and DALIcontrol automation solutions had been used.

“It’s fantastic to be able to share how our partners are applying C-Bus, DALI and PUSH Controls to solve a wide variety of real-world problems for their customers,” said Timbs.

“Across both commercial and residential applications, it demonstrates how they are leading the industry in delivering convenient, intelligent and energy-efficient solutions to customers.”

Award winners

Commercial Project, less than $100,000: Integrated Systems Group for its project at 420 Flinders Street, Townsville.

This nine-storey building is reportedly being touted as an architectural icon for Townsville. Retail facilities, hospitality venues and office spaces make up the tenancies for the building, which now carries a 5 star Green Star and a 4.5 star NABERS office energy rating. The lighting control solution for the building incorporates Clipsal DALIcontrol, integrated with the building management system.

Commercial Project, greater than $100,000: DESA Australia for its project at Coles’ head office.

DESA Australia designed, installed and commissioned a fully integrated C-Bus lighting control system throughout 50 modules within the Coles head office. The system was designed to interface with the Schneider Electric building automation system, allowing full control of light scheduling, switching and load shedding of non-essential lighting circuits in the event of power failure.

Residential Project, less than $100,000: Smart Home Automation Systems in conjunction with GB Electrical.

This project was a co-developed solution facilitating an assisted living environment for the client, who is a quadriplegic and has motor neurone disease. Voice control of C-Bus connected to existing lighting, roller blinds, sliding entry doors, climate control, CCTV and other devices was implemented to meet various needs and challenges of the resident.

Residential Project, greater than $100,000: Electronic Living.

This project included a comprehensive technology solution for a residential home, which consisted of two separate guesthouses and two aircraft hangers. The solution required the systems in each building to work as stand-alone entities, but for the home entertainment and technology infrastructure to work across all buildings. The system includes C-Bus lighting control, an energy management system, integration of the home audiovisual system, 16-zone HVAC system, security, blinds and a motorised diving platform that automates from the rooftop over the pool area.