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BUILDING
CATEGORIES
Presenting the latest technology
for your next building project
BREAKING
WITH CONVENTION
Adelaide Convention Centre
gold service, green attitude
SHEDDING LIGHT ON
ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCLUDES ENERGY
SMART SECTION
Save power, money and earn more Green Star
ratings without hugging a single tree
Clemenger’s, Adelaide - Photo courtesy of Woodhead
The tomorrow that we have And in today’s world of carbon footprints, Green Star ratings and government led energy
initiatives, there is every dollar incentive to make every building as green as can be. Tomorrow
been preparing for is here. It’s is here. And that means your thinking needs to be leaner, meaner and greener.
leaner. It’s meaner. And thanks
Achieving your energy smart goals is a major challenge for any building design brief. That’s
to massive changes in the where the advantages of dealing with one key supplier who understands your brief is of
world economy, it’s here early. great benefit. Established in 1920, the world famous Clipsal brand is Australia’s number one
provider of electrical accessories. However, the Clipsal name is also a market leader in data
More than ever, every commercial building
communications, industrial and commercial lighting control markets. The Clipsal name
project you now undertake needs to be
features in many of Australia’s most outstanding building projects.
smarter than the one before.
Clipsal’s flagship product for the commercial sector is the C-Bus Control and Management
It will need more power to cope with more
System. C-Bus provides intelligent lighting control and superior energy management
technology. But lower energy bills to pay
solutions. It is simple to use and easily adapts to future changes. Its track record of saving
for it. Faster data communications for high
thousands of dollars in commercial developments speaks for itself. And by saving energy,
speed networking. Yet with the capacity
C-Bus not only saves money but will deliver energy efficiency goals and contribute to saving
to deal with even higher demands in
the environment too. C-Bus also offers a platform to create a true integrated building
the future. Your next building project will
solution with lighting control, climate control, security and more. To achieve this, Clipsal has
need to combine natural and artificial
formed the C-Bus Entente program, and alliance with third party manufacturers to ensure
lighting. Naturally, the less artificial,
their products are C-Bus compatible.
the better.
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18 Hotels and Accommodation
Connect with your guests.
24 Education
Sustainable design principles result in
reduced energy costs.
60 Sporting Facilities
Kicking energy goals in famous
These partners include major players such sporting arenas.
as AMX®, Tour Andover Controls (TAC),
Ness Security Products and Automated
72 66 Civil Construction
The sky is the limit.
Logic Corporation (ALC) to name a few.
By choosing the Clipsal brand you also get 72 Residential Apartments
Rooms with million dollar views.
the full backing of Schneider Electric, the
world’s biggest electrical company. Clipsal is 78 Energy Saving
now affiliated with complementary brands Go green. How to achieve in simple
in the Schneider Electric Group such as black and white.
Merlin Gerin, Square D, Telemechanique,
TAC building management systems 82 Green Case Studies
and security control, Citect ‘Real Time SA Water, a six star energy rated
Intelligence Software’, APCMGE ‘Critical Published by: masterpiece of energy efficient design.
Power and Cooling’, Efficient Energy Clipsal Communications
23 East Street, Brompton, SA 5007 86 EES
Systems, Moduline Cable Management Reflect on your lighting costs.
Systems and more. Editor: Alex Beltrame
Art Direction: Tim Coleman 88 DALI
Design: Michelle Capurso The world’s standard for digital
lighting control.
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OFFICES AND
Seek Head Office, Melbourne
BOARDROOMS
In business every dollar is getting harder to make. Even during Minimising overheads through efficient
use of energy is now an important part of
your most productive periods, overheads such as electricity, maximising profits in any business. C-Bus
heating and cooling, continue to eat into your profit margins. can maximise those efficiencies in any
And with the costs of energy continuing to rise, saving a office and help earn valuable Green Star
energy ratings. With light level sensors, the
dollar by using energy wisely makes smart business sense. The system can be designed to take advantage
Government too is offering incentives for building owners to of ambient light levels and utilise only the
make new offices as energy efficient as they can be. That’s where minimum necessary amount of lighting,
saving energy and money. When the offices
Clipsal’s extensive range of energy saving products can help you are vacated, C-Bus will automatically turn
win back those wasted dollars spent in over lighting the office or lights off after a timeout period set in the
leaving lights on in unattended areas. And when you add these control and monitoring software.
energy savings all up, your balance sheet will look a lot better. Low traffic areas do not need to be
permanently lit. Use C-Bus occupancy
sensors to light up those areas only when
needed. If a staff member is working
back late, C-Bus occupancy sensors will
automatically override any preset program
to provide safe pathway lighting.
Is your office layout likely to change in the Seeking an energy smart solution
future? C-Bus offers you the flexibility to
re-program lighting groups to accommodate Seek is Australia’s number one job website modes that complement natural light levels,
future requirements to the office space such for staff recruitment. An award winning timers that automatically close lights in
as new office structures, partitions, and new employer in its own right, Seek has a unoccupied areas to save energy and reduce
open plan desk configurations. progressive reputation which it was keen to power bills. The project was recognised by
demonstrate with its new Melbourne head winning the 2008 MBA VIC award for Best
By careful planning and design, the return
office. The brief was to create a friendly, Sustainable Project.
on investment is maximised, providing
non-conservative office interior in St
substantial savings through reduced energy
Kilda Road’s corporate environment.
consumption and maintenance. In addition,
The designer’s response was to create a
C-Bus can be integrated into a complete
functional and pragmatic, yet aesthetically
building management system incorporating
inspired layout. Feature lights and fluid
access control, heating and cooling, security,
furnishings are points of attraction in the
lifts and more.
level six reception and boardroom and bold
furniture designs feature in the meeting
rooms and games room. These rooms are all
controlled by C-Bus to create preset lighting
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Canalis Busbar system
Adapting to your
workspace needs
Today’s office place is constantly changing.
All too often there is a need to revise office
layouts, accommodate extra workstations
and maximise any available space, and
1 2 usually at short notice. Meanwhile, the
need for power and data communications
1 FFB Floor Box Outlet in the office space has never been greater.
2 Moduline Service Column However, making changes to a fixed wiring
3 Moduline Soft Wire installation is expensive, time consuming
Distribution Block
and often inconvenient. Ideally, the power
and data infrastructure should be highly
adaptable and flexible to meet every
conceivable office need. And that’s where a
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Moduline M3 soft wiring option can provide
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DALI soft wire system
Power outlet
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Total connectivity
Today’s boardrooms and workstations need
to accommodate a wide range of technology
needs. Powerpoint presentations, video
conferencing, Internet meetings and
training seminars are all but commonplace
in today’s office environment. However,
identifying the correct audiovisual and
communications ports can be time
1 2 3 consuming and frustrating for staff,
particularly when they are unfamiliar
with the equipment they are attempting to
1 C-Bus Saturn DLT Wall Switch
2 C-Bus Motorised Blinds/ plug into. That’s where the Epic Organiser
Curtains/Shutter Relay provides staff members with one total port
3 Saturn Downlight to dock their laptops, MP3 players, digital
4 C-Bus Saturn Black and White cameras, DVD players and more. No longer
MKll Touch Screen do staff have to unplug cables from the back
5 Epic Organiser
of televisions and computer equipment.
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Think big
Clipsal’s new range of C-Bus Avanti wall
switches bring European preferences for
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oversized switches to Australia, while
offering one touch automation control of
everything that opens and closes in the board
B&W control
room. Soft to touch (spring return) they
are available in one, two and three button Clipsal has an excellent range of user-friendly touch screens. State of the art and
switch designs. installer friendly, C-Bus Touch Screens include both colour and black and white wall
mounted models. The stylish new black and white desktop models provide a central
point of control for any C-Bus system. C-Bus Touch Screens are able to perform
schedules, activate scenes and be integrated with building management services
and systems.
Top glass
Saturn downlights take the glass look of their wall switch counterparts to offer a total
complementary style solution to any boardroom or office area. Available in white, chrome
or brushed chrome colours, the downlights feature a unique floating glass fascia, adding a
distinctively contemporary enhancement to office décor.
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RETAIL
AND SOCIAL
Reynella Mazda, SA
Photography by Drew Lenman, Orange Lane Studios
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Reynella Mazda, SA
1 Saturn Downlight
2 Saturn 250V Switch
3 Moduline WMI Panel
4 C-Bus Professional Dimmer
5 KW/2 Lighting
6 Sunset Switch
7 Gangbuster Powerpoint
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Light smart
Need brighter lights to show off your wares?
Then look at a KW/2 lighting solution.
KW/2 lights are made with the brightest
reflectors on the planet and will provide you
with years of reliable service all while using
less lamps or low wattage lamps, to save a Sunset switches Power boards
fortune in lighting energy bills. The sun will never go down on your shop Customers these days are accustomed to
Now delivering professional lighting with a sunset switch. These will keep seeing wall to wall televisions and shelves
solutions Clipsal is proud to bring you a your name up in lights all year round and of electrical appliances in operation. Don’t
full range of Clipsal branded commercial are also an effective security measure to power them up with messy powerboards
lighting products, suitable for any project deter vandalism, graffiti and theft. Sunset and double adaptors that could
requirement. Switches turn on automatically when natural potentially create a hazard. To provide
light levels fall below a pre-set level, then all the power you need, ensure you
Clipsal’s lighting solutions feature the switch off again when the sun comes up. have enough access to power. Beyond
latest in lamp technology and luminaire the popular twin powerpoint, Clipsal
efficiency matched by state of the art design. manufactures quad powerpoints as well
This combination not only looks good but Power on display as a version called Gangbusters® with extra
will save you energy and money. Should Strategically placed powerpoints are a space to accommodate oversized plugs
you require analogue, digital, DSI or DALI great way to provide mains power to light and chargers.
lighting control, a Clipsal representative can up temporary displays and shop windows.
work with your lighting consultant to create This saves customers from tripping over
a reliable and energy efficient solution. unsightly cables and potential litigation.
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Big W Data to go
Often inconspicuous, but then again that’s its job, Moduline cable ducting conceals and Even in the retail space, data plays a vital
protects the all important power and data cable that feeds the vast network of Big W’s cash role. Many businesses are linked online
registers, linked to both local and centralised offices throughout Australia. Standard power to their head office, branch outlets and to
poles are used for check-out stations. Big W is also pioneering a ‘self-checkout’ system where warehouses to check stock levels, cash flows,
shoppers scan their own goods and pay via credit card. Here customised ducting poles have orders and more, all in real time. A Cat 6
been designed to integrate the bar code scanner. Big W has a comprehensive high definition data cabling solution allows vast amounts
plasma and LCD TV display area where up to 50 TVs are featured in one integrated panel. In of online traffic to ensure safe, reliable and
order to avoid a spaghetti mess of power and antenna cabling, Moduline custom designed a high speed transmission.
re-locatable tower rail system to conceal and segregate cabling. The design enables a neat and
efficient layout that allows simple and quick changes.
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Brisbane Marriott Hotel
HOTELS AND
ACCOMMODATION
A luxurious hotel room is no longer defined by Connect with your guests
the number of pillows on the bed or if it has a No longer do your guests have to unplug
plasma TV screen. Today’s hotel understands the cables from the back of your expensive hotel
televisions and stereo equipment or search
importance of offering guests a blend of comfort
for telephone ports. The Epic Organiser
and service. Technology plays an important role provides them with one total port to dock
in delivering this. Today’s guests whether they’re all their digital technology needs into the
hotel room’s TV and stereo including:
staying for business or pleasure need a room that
• Lap top computers
can cater for all their technology requirements.
• Internet and emails access
And so the number of phone lines, Internet access,
• MP3 players
email and digital services are now contributing to
• Digital cameras and digital video
the five star hotel experience. cameras - view pictures and video
through your TV
• DVD/CD player
• Gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox).
1 Epic Organiser
2 C-Bus Saturn DLT
Wall Switch
Guests can connect their digital video Meeting the Epic needs of
camera to the Epic Organiser and view the
photos they took that day on the flat panel
the Brisbane Marriott
TV located in their room. Business people With its stylish architecture, elegant spaces audio, without having to tamper with the
can prepare for their big presentation by and attentive staff, the Brisbane Marriott input connections on the hotels expensive
connecting their computer to the hotel’s flat Hotel makes a lasting impression. The hotel equipment. Although a retrofit installation,
panel TV screen or connect to the Internet features stunning, newly refurbished guest disruption to the hotel’s guests was kept to
to access their emails or customer websites. rooms, suites and executive-level rooms a minimum.
which capture views of the Brisbane skyline
Children can connect their gaming consoles
and Brisbane River. The hotel prides itself
to the Epic Organiser and play their high
on being able to cater for the needs of the
definition games on the hotel’s flat panel TV
modern traveller and business professional.
screen. Travellers can connect their MP3
All rooms are well appointed and feature
Player to the EPIC Organiser and listen to
a 32 inch LCD TV, high speed Internet
their favourite music though the TV. The
capability and Plug in and Play technology
Epic Organiser is located at the desk in the
featuring Epic Organiser. This allows the
hotel room. The hub is manufactured with a
guests to operate their electronic AV devices
glass fascia plate to complement your hotel
via the hotel suite’s LCD TV and stereo
décor. Its modular design allows you to
tailor the data outlets you wish to provide.
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1 Adjustable Downlight
2 Spotlights
3 C-Bus Hand Held IR Remote Control
4 C-Bus Professional Dimmer
5 Saturn Wall Plate with Dust Proof Data Jacks
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Grand entrance
The use of downlights, case lights and effect
lights in lobbies are designed to impress
as much as welcome. In hotel ball rooms,
lighting has to be capable of providing
sufficient light for a business function one
day and intimate dimming for a party
the next.
Meanwhile in hotel rooms, guests are
looking to retreat and relax in comfort
and to plug and play their digital cameras,
MP3 players and laptops. Clipsal can offer
you a total electrical, automation and data
solution from reception to the presidential
suite. Control and monitor these lights at the
touch of a button on a simple to use colour
touch screen. Forget banks of confusing wall
switches and dimmers. Selecting the perfect
room temperature never need be a problem
again. Find a faulty light globe before your
guests do. Your building services manager
Grand Ballroom, Hilton, Adelaide will be able to monitor all lighting circuits
at a glance.
Combine ultra comfort and interior
design with Clipsal’s state of the art C-Bus
Control and Management System and
you have one of the most impressive hotel
venues you’re ever likely to experience.
Clipsal’s C-Bus Control and Management
System will create the perfect ambience
while enhancing guests’ comfort levels
and satisfaction.
C-Bus can meet all those lighting needs
by offering exacting levels of control. Pre-
set dimming can achieve precisely the
light levels you require to set the exact
mood you wish to create in reception and
dining areas.
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Crown Promenade, Melbourne
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Down to business
Winner of the 2007 Australian Tourism meeting rooms all feature natural light
Awards for best Deluxe Accommodation, and can be divided to suit a wide range of
Melbourne’s Crown Promenade Hotel configurations, C-Bus light level sensors
features spacious rooms with fantastic take advantage of ambient light levels to
Catering for business views overlooking Port Phillip Bay, the ensure only the minimum necessary of
Most hotels pride themselves on their CBD and Yarra River. Its ideal position lighting is used to provide energy savings.
function rooms and facilities. These need marks the Crown Promenade as one of
Melbourne’s leading venues for functions.
to be well-appointed to cater for a variety
The Crown Conference Centre features
Access all areas
of business needs including presentations,
meetings, video conferencing, corporate clean lines, natural light in all meeting Hotel conference venues need to be versatile.
lunches and training seminars. A rooms including the latest audiovisual One day a function is booked for an
professionally designed and integrated technology. Able to host conferences for up exhibition, the following evening could be
control system like C-Bus can provide one to 750 guests and cocktail parties for 2500, a wedding. Moduline floor boxes are perfect
touch control so that everything works in Crown Conference Centre also caters for for providing requests for communications
unison, first time and every time. small meetings, seminars, product launches facilities such as ISDN, Ethernet, telephone
and exhibitions. lines and fax, or simply to provide mains
power for the DJ or band.
A close shave C-Bus was specified to control lighting
and dimming in all public areas including
International guests will typically bring meeting rooms and function areas. Using
with them electric shavers rated at 110V. a combination of touch screens, DLTs and
Don’t let this get in the way of a close shave. architectural dimmers, C-Bus provides one
Clipsal shaver outlets can accommodate touch preset scenes, ideal for presentations,
most variations in voltage that you are ever guest speakers or major functions. As the
likely to encounter.
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EDUCATION AND
CHILDCARE
Sustainable development is the new lesson contemporary school Future generations can grow up in an
energy conscious environment where
design is teaching. Intelligent thought to facilities and space has lighting energy is minimised with the use
a direct beneficial impact on the development of our young and of light sensors and occupancy sensors
their outlook to conservation. Sustainable design principles also to provide minimum necessary levels
of lighting - and lighting only when
result in reduced energy costs, an important consideration in it is needed. In larger classroom areas
view of the rising costs of school education. C-Bus can minimise and auditoriums, C-Bus provides vastly
lighting energy in class rooms, libraries and recreational superior lighting control than conventional
wiring systems.
facilities and demonstrate to parents that tuition dollars are not
Lights can be dimmed across vast areas with
being spent illuminating vacant classrooms but instead being
the touch of a preset button. Auditoriums
invested into more important resources. and stage lighting can be used for a sporting
event one minute and a theatrical event the
next. This includes full integration with
theatre specific control systems such as
AMX® and touch screen technology such
as Crestron®.
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Education and Childcare
1 Clipsal Titanium Cabinet
2 Ceiling Fan
3 C-Bus Multi Sensor
4 Cat6 Solution
5 Security Motion Sensor
1 3 4 5
Retractable seating is often a feature of In addition, if changes need to be made Cat 6 solution will provide a neat, easy and
these areas. C-Bus can integrate these to the lighting system in the future, these workable solution that provides the network
controls or alternatively isolate the control can virtually be done at the master control integrity needed to cater for a wide range
of the power to the seating to prevent panel. With a conventional mains-wired of users.
accidental operation. system, this could mean major rewiring and
However, where many hundreds of data
disruption to a school’s busy schedule.
C-Bus can also be programmed to control points are required and frequent moves
ceiling fans that may be located in class and changes are anticipated to the RJ45
rooms and recreational rooms. Exceptional data grades data installation, this can result in reduced
performance and a spaghetti mess of
These can be programmed to a safe Without exception, every school, college or
cables that are difficult to identify. In these
minimum level to prevent burn out when learning centre has a dedicated computer
instances, Clipsal Titanium Data Patch
restarting. Where multi-way switching is centre or facility. It is not uncommon to
Panels have built in label holders to make
required, C-Bus can be simply programmed find a data infrastructure catering for
identification much easier.
to perform designated tasks. many hundreds of data outlets and a
networking system for the entire school.
For many of these situations, a fibre optic or
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The Queensland Academy of Science, Maths and Technology
Good visibility
Students need a good lighting environment
to give their best. Clipsal’s Semi Low Bay
Lights are perfectly designed for the class
1 2 3 room environment, ensuring excellent
visibility without excessive energy costs and
1 C-Bus Neo DLT Wall Switch contain louvers to minimise glare.
2 Quicksmart Universal Exit Light
3 Security Keypad
4 Colour Security Camera Fast exit
When students need to make a fast exit, the
Clipsal Quicksmart range offers everything
4 in one convenient package. It is suitable
for wall, ceiling, single and double sided
applications. Lamps are designed to last an
incredible 50,000 hours while the batteries
include no harmful metals.
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Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Now main entry foyers incorporate clean, C-Bus provides a platform to create a
contemporary areas which are enhanced by genuine building management system
luxurious finishes, custom-designed decor for any hospital complex. It unites all the
and comfortable furniture. Recreational building and electrical services on one
areas and accommodation for patient’s platform and provides local and centralised
immediate relatives are integral to the control of all these systems via touch screen
design. Today’s hospital is more akin to a and monitors them via PC.
hotel and is purposefully designed to create
Pre-program the one entire system to
a welcoming, calming ambience along
operate automatically with the provision
with the latest technology and utmost in
for manual override. Simply re-program
patient care.
any future changes without new wiring,
Of equal importance is the emphasis minimising disruption to patients and staff.
on hospitals to be energy efficient,
conscientious of their finite resources,
maximise budgets and be eligible for green
star credits and to earn the government
incentives by attaining them.
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Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
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Face surgery
Clipsal has revised its RCD plate products
to feature a new look, superior RCD
performance and enhanced functionality. 1 2 3
Offering superior RCD protection these
new plates offer 10mA medical grade
applications. These have high current
handling capability and allow protection at
the outlet as well as additional appliances
connected downstream.
4 5 6
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Rylands, Hawthorn
AGED CARE
1 C-Bus Multi Sensor
2 C-Bus Avanti Switch
3 Motion/Occupancy
Sensor
4 Prestige Switch
1 2 3 4
The average age of the Australian is increasing. Today’s retiree is expecting higher levels of security, comfort and
better care than previous generations of retirees. The modern aged
At present there are 2.8 million of us over the care centre now offers independent luxury living matching hotel
age of 65 and more than 350,000 over the age levels of comfort, premium services and facilities in a secure and
of 85. And those numbers are increasing every caring environment. Communication and access to technology has a
key role in delivering these expectations.
year. As baby boomers move into retirement the
prosperity they have worked hard to achieve is
Technology solutions
already having a dramatic effect on the type of
To ensure that you are able to offer connected solutions to your
retirement lifestyles they are choosing. residential aged care market customers, Clipsal VIEO Aged Care
delivers a connected solution that includes tailored nurse call
systems, monitoring, reporting, alarm systems and much more.
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Care on call
When a resident presses an assistance
button, VIEO sets up communication
1 Cisco Phone
between the Carer’s pendant (Vocera) and 2 C-Bus Avanti Wall Switch
the resident’s phone (CISCO). The pendants 3 CEF40 Exhaust Fan
are voice activated, so when a carer receives 4 PDL Thermo Switch
the call, they can communicate with the 5 Compact Fluorescent
resident even if they are occupied with Lamp (CFL) Downlight
another resident. If the carer knows that
they cannot immediately attend, they
can contact a colleague using the voice
activation on the pendant, and ask them
to attend instead. This saves staff time and
allows resident’s needs to be attended to
much faster, improving the quality of care.
1 2
Centralised control
C-Bus provides the backbone in an aged
care facility to create a genuine building
management system. The system allows you
to combine all the building and electrical
services and provide local and centralised
control of all these systems via touch screen
and monitor them via PC. 3 4
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Time saving benefits at Menora Gardens Expand your horizons
RSL Care WA operates a modern aged care facility based in the northern suburb of Menora in Combining flat-metal picture frame
Western Australia, catering for 118 elderly residents. This facility is stage one of a multi-stage surrounds with attractive modular
development. The next planned stage is the building of 28 Independent Living Units (ILU’s). components, PDL’s Strato 800 Series
provides an elegant and versatile design
RSL identified that a key driver of the development project was to create a modern environment
that is completely unique. Also capable
using the latest technology and an infrastructure capable of leading them into the future. An
of incorporating new push-button switch
assistance response system was clearly an essential requirement for an aged care facility, and
modules, they allow up to six switches
RSL assessed the products available in the marketplace with a view to the future.
per plate, each with cool blue LED
Staff have praised the system for its time saving capability and ease of operation. They literally on/off indication.
don’t have to run up and down passages looking for one another when assistance is required.
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The Southern Ocean Lodge, Photography by George Apostolidis
HOSPITALITY
AND ENTERTAINMENT
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In today’s world of hospitality and entertainment, successful restaurateurs and function centre
managers strive to distinguish themselves by creating an unforgettable experience for their guests.
And it’s not always about fine food and a great wine list. Décor, a room’s perspective and of course
lighting all play a valuable role in making the experience a memorable one.
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Port Lincoln Hotel
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1 Saturn Downlight
Long life fluro Accentuate the outdoors 2 C-Bus Scene Master
Clipsal’s new range of CFL (Compact Clipsal’s stainless steel outdoor wall lights 3 C-Bus Neo Wall Switch
4 C-Bus Saturn DLT
Fluorescent Lamps) downlights provide are perfect for illuminating a wall, or to
Wall Switch
the same light level as incandescent bulbs, draw attention to landscaping or water
5 LED Lighting
but only use about one quarter of the features. Made from marine grade stainless 6 C-Bus Four Zone
energy. CFL downlights are best suited to steel, these high quality fittings will Thermostat
areas where the lights will be left on for withstand the elements and provide years of 7 Exterior Lighting
long periods of time. Due to their long uninterrupted service.
lamp life of 10,000hrs, these downlights
For further information visit clipsal.com
reduce energy usage without compromising
to see St George Leagues Club and
on style.
Australian Jockey Club case studies.
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ADELAIDE
CONVENTION CENTRE
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MELBOURNE
CONVENTION CENTRE
Power convention
The new Melbourne Convention Centre
will be fully integrated with the Melbourne
Exhibition Centre to become the largest
combined facility of its kind in Australia.
Located on the banks of the Yarra River,
1 2 the $1.4 billion dollar development in
South Wharf includes a Hilton Hotel, a
1 Steel floor box sits flush inside
lifestyle retail precinct and 60,000sqm of
the floor cavity
2 With the lid open, access to
shopping space. The complex has already
power and data is instant been accredited with the first six star Green
Star environmental rating in the world for a
convention centre.
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Hospitality and Entertainment
Convention Centre entrance
It offers visitors a mix of natural light and In another design first, it will be possible to needs Moduline supplied 360 customised
fresh air while using a range of power divide the 5,000 seat plenary hall into three floor boxes (size 600mmx600mm 12mm
saving initiatives. self-contained halls while ensuring a clear thick stainless steel) located throughout the
view to the stage for all members of the foyer and exhibition area. These supply floor
Environmental features include solar panels
audience, 32 meeting rooms and a ground access to power and data cabling - usually
to deliver all public hot water requirements;
foyer for 8,400 guests. for centrally located exhibits or displays.
recycled waste water plant to supply toilets,
cooling towers and to irrigate landscapes Flexibility is the key. The foyer entrance also
and more. doubles as a presentation area for companies
to put up free standing temporary display
stands. These usually require temporary
access to power and data. To meet these
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Attorney General’s Department, ACT
Photography by Geoff Comfort
GOVERNMENT
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
There is no government project that can not
In determining what is an acceptable level of energy usage in benefit by the addition of a C-Bus system.
commercial buildings, Australian Federal and State Governments Regardless of the lighting objectives,
are leading by example. In fact throughout Australia, no whether it be superior lighting control or
to maximise lighting energy efficiencies,
government department will occupy a building rated less than C-Bus excels in both criteria. In public
four GBCA green stars. Even in established buildings, landlords service buildings, C-Bus can be integrated
are being asked to deliver on these energy rating requirements with heating and cooling systems to
provide a total energy efficient solution.
and more. No building can be ‘too green’. In every complex C-Bus can effortlessly
provide the exacting levels of light and
dimming control that a conventional
lighting system would struggle to match.
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1 2 3 4
5 6
1 Eclipse GPO
Labelled Switch
2 Clipsal Titanium
Cat 6 Cable
3 Tbar Diffused
Electronic Light
4 Quicksmart Emergency
Exit Light
7
5 Compact Fluorescent
Lamp (CFL) Downlight
6 Moduline Skirting Duct
7 KW/2 Lighting
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INDUSTRY AND MINING
1 2 3 4 5
1 56 Series Sunset Switch No one in business today can afford to burn a dollar. But they
2 C-Bus Multi Sensor
do. Every light left on in an empty warehouse or unoccupied
3 Wilco Rowco switched Socket Outlet
4 C-Bus Stainless Steel Black part of the factory, represents wasted watts of energy that could
and White MKll Touch Screen
have gone to the positive side of the balance sheet. Everyone
5 KW/2 Lighting
6 56 Series Socket with timer should take responsibility with some simple steps to ensure their
7 56 Series Plug operation is making the most of their energy when they need it
and minimizing it when they don’t. Consider it an investment in
the profitability of your operation.
A C-Bus system can take can advantage of the available natural light provided by windows
and skylights. Does all the warehouse need to be permanently lit? Are common areas always
occupied? Do you need to have external security lighting permanently on all night? Why not
combine sunset switches and motion sensors to kick in to provide lighting only when needed.
With the escalating costs of lighting energy, the payback goals will be sooner than you think.
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Oh what a feeling
When automotive parts distributor Toyota Tip Top Electrical Services installed 165
Tsusho Australasia decided to upgrade x 450W metal halide highbays at Toyota
to new purpose built premises in South Tsusho’s warehouse, which are divided
Downtime is a dirty word in
Australia, builder Ahrens Group contracted into seven zones. The highbays incorporate
business. When the pressure Tip Top Electrical Services to design and 2-stage step dimming control gear. Each
to perform is on and there construct an environmentally conscious zone is controlled with 2 C-Bus relay
lighting solution that would save on energy channels in conjunction with a C-Bus
are unexpected stoppages in
and running costs. light level sensor. Natural light from the
production caused by faulty warehouse’s skylights allows the artificial
Toyota Tsusho’s South Australian operations
electrical switchgear only then are based in their impressive 15,000m2
lighting to be reduced via the step dimming
resulting in maximum lighting efficiency.
do you really understand that storage facility complete with extensive
Programmed functions through C-Bus
time is money. racking to ensure optimal logistical
include ‘all on’, ‘50% dimmed’ or ‘all off ’
performance and upkeep of stock.
dependent upon the natural light level.
The light level sensors have been
programmed to allow for short changes in
natural light such as cloud cover. In this
instance, the lights remain at their existing
level for a predetermined time before
the step dimming is initiated either up
or down.
Toyota Tsusho is very pleased with the
installation and are now realizing the
benefits of reduced energy consumption
resulting in significant monetary savings.
Through the use of intelligent lighting
design and Clipsal C-Bus, Toyota Tsusho
can expect to enjoy up to a 50% saving
on their energy costs when compared to
standard lighting fit outs.
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Issue Commercial
2 Commercial
Solutions
Solutions
Industry and Mining
Data solutions
In factories, machinery may be networked
to a mainframe. Make sure you have a fast
and reliable Cat 6 cabling solution up to
the task of delivering the information you
need to know. Consider your data cabinets.
Make cabinet strength a priority to protect
data racks and the precious information
inside of them. Is security and heat an issue?
Clipsal’s range of data cabinets include fan
and locking options for total protection.
A key element to the Clipsal Data Cabinets
range is their steel construction. This
ensures that the cabinets can cope with
heavy equipment including servers,
network bridges and routers, all without
buckling under load. Another critical area
to take into account is installation in high
temperature and dusty environments.
In addition, hubs and servers can contribute
to a situation where the componentry
may overheat. This can mean a complete
shutdown in some operations resulting in a
network disaster and high potential costs of
millions of dollars to customers.
almost any manufacturing area. The new 56 Series Quick Connect Terminals
(plug and connectors) design incorporates
a smooth profile and round edges to aid in
When the going gets tough
the industrial cleaning process. Mouldings 1
In recent times, the 56 Series has been are highly polished with a high gloss,
‘flattered’ by many brands inspired by 56 thicker wall sections (than standard plugs)
Series’ legendary design. In response, the and transparent sections that not only
team behind the 56 Series has gone back look good but offer superior handling and
to the drawing board and designed the optimum visibility during installation
best to be even better. New innovations and use. The quick connect terminal also
to the range include a more streamlined incorporates a revolutionary cord clamp
and strengthened enclosure, ergonomic and cable seal system in one, making the
2
operation and much more. The result is a whole unit stronger unlike traditional plugs
new benchmark in industrial switchgear. that can become loose from machinery
Accept no other name. vibration and other environmental causes.
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Well hung Doing it tough in Gladstone
Pendant outlets are a vital part of virtually First established back in 1967, Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) has grown to become
any commercial operation. Their versatility a major driving force in the Australian mining industry. Today QAL is the world’s largest
means they can provide mains power within aluminium refinery, producing some 3.9 million tonnes of the highest quality smelter grade
close proximity to any work station or area alumina per annum. This US$4 billon refinery covers 80 hectares of a 400-hectare site on the
without the inconvenience of power cables southeast outskirts of the city of Gladstone employing some 1,050 employees plus 300 plus
laying across the floor. Clipsal pendant contractors, depending on the workload.
outlets have been designed with safety in
QAL required industrial switchgear that was robust, reliable and able to withstand exposure
mind. They can not be accidentally switched
to dust and water, typical of any mining environment. This led them to choose Clipsal 56
on and are chemically resistant as standard,
Series as well as affiliated brand, Wilco-Rowco Industrial Switchgear throughout the plant for
making them excellent for areas that are
providing general power outlets in three phase and 240V. Clipsal also custom designed and
frequently washed down with detergents.
manufactured power boards with 15A outlets and welding outlet units, which were unique
Switched socket assemblies are also available
‘specials’ for QAL. The welding outlets were made up of Clipsal RCDs, 56 Series Switched
in angled design enabling ease of operation.
Sockets. Twenty years later Clipsal Industrial products are still standing up to QLA’s needs.
20 years in Queensland
Alumina Limited (QAL)
Gladstone and Clipsal
Industrial Switchgear is
still going strong.
SOLUTIONS
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SPORTING FACILITIES
Australians are obsessed with sport. And the bigger the Lighting the ‘G’
sporting occasion the better. The opportunity to host a major The MCG is Australia’s and one of the
international event is seen as an opportunity to pave the way world’s most sacred sporting sites. Home
of the Boxing Day Test Match, AFL Grand
for massive refurbishments of hallowed sporting venues. Great
Final and countless international sporting
emphasis is placed on improving spectator comfort, visibility contests, there is no other ground in
and quick access to and from the venue to not only heighten Australia quite like the ‘G’, particularly when
a capacity crowd of 100,000 spectators are in
the fan’s experience but lure patrons from watching the match
full voice.
telecast from the comforts of home. These venues also depend
In the four years leading up to the 2006
heavily on the corporate dollar for income. In turn, sponsors Melbourne Commonwealth Games, the
expect high levels of refinement to justify their investment. In MCG decided on a major redevelopment
many of these refurbishments throughout Australia and indeed of the northern side, about 55 per cent
of the ground - embracing the Ponsford
the world’s most famous sporting landmarks, you will find C-Bus and Olympic Stands and the MCG
providing outstanding lighting control and energy savings. Members Pavilion.
Great emphasis was placed on utilising natural light including transparent walls at the The programming and operation of the
entrances of gates one, two and three, with each featuring a grand atrium. Capping the new C-Bus System for the MCG is very user
stand is a hybrid roof, part metal and part glass to increase the brightness of seating areas. friendly, and designed in such a way as to
To take advantage of the natural light levels, yet provide sufficient access lighting prevent problems during operation. The
for patrons as evening approaches, C-Bus was specified in zones throughout system is programmed using the C-Bus
the Northern Stand. Installed by Downer Engineering, C-Bus light level sensors Schedule Plus software package while the
complement natural light automatically ramping up as natural light levels fade. graphical representation of the system,
By keeping lighting levels to the minimum necessary, significant energy savings created by Convergent Technologies, is
are gained. also presented in a clear, well thought out
design to eliminate confusion and increase
As the Melbourne Commonwealth Games approached, the event organisers wished to create a
user friendliness. One of the special features
‘black-out scene’ across the entire stadium during the opening ceremony. C-Bus was installed
of the MCG C-Bus fit out is that the C-Bus
into The Great Southern Stand to achieve this total effect.
System runs on a shared network with a
Citect SCADA monitoring system that
records data on every aspect of power
management and usage.
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1 Moduline Floor Outlet Box
2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer
3 C-Bus Stainless Steel Colour
Touch Screen
1 2 3
3 4 5
Manchester Stadium
62 Issue 2 Commercial Solutions
Sporting Facilities
Catering for the masses
On a per capita basis no country is more obsessed with sport than Australia.
It is no great surprise to see crowds of up to 90,000 fans attending an AFL 1 56 Series Switchgear
or international cricket match. Vast numbers of spectators need to be fed
2 56 Series Socket
and served drinks. Every stadium needs UV and water resistant 56 Series 3 Moduline OPPAD
switchgear to provide power access for the hundreds of catering facilities Pedestal Poles
located throughout every main thoroughfare for refrigeration, cooking 4 Saturn Quad
and temporary lighting purposes. And when it’s all over, maintenance staff Power Outlet
need power access to prepare the venue for the next big event.
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Stadium Australia, Sydney
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CIVIL
CONSTRUCTION
Civil projects attract a lot of media attention purely on the immense scale and budget involved.
Criticism can be harsh and take years to dissipate. With these projects there is no room for
compromise. Materials have to be of the highest quality, budgets are keenly observed and the
finished project has to exceed everyone’s expectations to be regarded as a success.
Streetlights and public lighting areas identified. Exhaust fans can be teamed on The sky’s the limit
consume vast amounts of energy night in the same C-Bus network to provide one
night out. Usually scheduled to activate control point for all services. Warning The Southern Star Observation Wheel
with light level sensors, C-Bus can add an signs and LED screens can also be shared located in the Melbourne Docklands, is the
extra dimension of flexibility, ramping up on the C-Bus network to provide one first of its kind in the Southern hemisphere.
lighting gradually rather than instantly to unified and easy to control system. This spectacular international tourist
reduce energy consumption and extend attraction rotates to a spectacular 120
In parks and public amenities, lighting metres high above Melbourne, the height
the life of light fittings. On bridges and
infrastructure is exposed to more than of a 40 storey building. Standing proud
in tunnels, lighting circuits can be
just the elements. C-Bus builds a platform at the gateway of the city, the Southern
monitored at a central location to indicate
to combine all public lighting requirements Star Observation wheel has 21 air-
if all are functioning correctly. Should a
and includes CCTV to capture acts conditioned, walk-around cabins and guests
circuit fail, this can immediately be
of vandalism. can fly high for a unique and unforgettable
30 minute experience.
The project, undertaken by ING Real Estate
and managed by Hansen Yuncken, cost
A$100 million to construct and is expected
to attract 1.5 million visitors each year. To
ensure the experience for each visitor is not
interrupted, Clipsal 56 Series switchgear
and Moduline cable ducting were specified
to ensure trouble free operation.
Top ducts
Moduline manufactured and supplied
3.7km of customised cable ducting,
consisting of extruded aluminium trunking
systems designed to carry LED lighting,
power cabling and control cabling. The
cable ducting was engineered to meet
Moduline ducting designed to cary 3.7kms of LED lighting and power cable.
structural and design criteria, and its clever
geometry made it suitable to fit all structural
member sizing, while complying with all
Australian regulations and laws.
The Moduline customised cable ducting
was originally going to be installed at
ground level when the part constructed
Observation Wheel was lying on its side.
1 2 3 However, due to time constraints 50 per
cent of the ducting was installed via crane
1 C-Bus Light Level Sensor
and boom, which caused environmental
2 Clipsal 56 Series Switchgear
elements to become a factor.
3 Moduline Cable Ducting
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Tough as nails
The wheel is very exposed to the elements.
Not unlike the Sydney Harbor Bridge,
the infrastructure will require routine
maintenance and require power access to
service, clean and overhaul the wheel at
scheduled intervals throughout the year.
Requiring switchgear up the task, Clipsal 56
Series was specified based on its legendary
reputation for surviving harsh exterior
conditions. Switched power outlets, are
located at maintenance boxes throughout
the structure to provide power whenever
needed while plugs are located throughout
and in the cabins.
Never unplugged
The new 56 Series Quick Connect Terminals The Quick Connect Terminal also
(plug and connectors) are designed to secure incorporates a revolutionary cord clamp
terminated electrical wires under spring and cable seal system in one making the
tension. Compared with traditional ‘screw- whole unit stronger unlike traditional plugs
in’ terminals, the Quick Connect design will that can become loose from machinery
secure cables far more reliably. vibration and other environmental causes. 1
1 56 Series Outlet
2 Weathershield Switched Socket
3 56 Series Sunset Switch
4 56 Series Quick Connect
Terminal Plug
2 3 4
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Imperial War Museum, Manchester UK
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Island Apartments, Fremantle
RESIDENTIAL
APARTMENTS
Look at any CBD in most Australian capital cities and you’ll see that
it’s not all business. Inner city and coastal apartments have boomed
in recent years and are now a noticeable part of the city skyline.
The type of buyers attracted to these apartments are often professional couples (typically empty
nesters), or singles whose busy career and social demands don’t often provide them with the time
for gardens and general household maintenance.
One thing that does prevail in this market is the demand for technology that will enhance their
lifestyle. These customers are not only looking for but will spend more on quality furnishings and
the latest technologies to complement their lifestyle needs.
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Hi rise society
When you consider how to deliver on those
high end expectations, a C-Bus Control and
Management system should be an integral
part of the specification without exception.
Not only can C-Bus be tailored to individual
needs but it opens up a new world of multi
room audio and home networking as well
for these discerning buyers.
1 2
Multipoint dimming in
each apartment
An added bonus is C-Bus’ soft touch
operation, programmed for on/off switching
and to dim up or down when held down.
Bathroom lighting can be programmed
to dim down to 30% capacity overnight to 3 4 5
minimise glare.
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Jackson’s Landing, Sydney
Stone’s throw
Superbly located on the tip of Pyrmont Point in Sydney, Jackson’s Landing is one of Australia’s most prestigious
waterfront redevelopments. A variety of residences feature extensive landscaping, harbourside promenades and
breathtaking harbour views. Privacy is a priority and all residences are linked to winter gardens, verandahs and
private courtyards encouraging a stylish and sophisticated lifestyle. The Stonecutters residence features C-Bus
throughout providing lighting control for all apartments. In addition to Welcome modes, other functions
include: Goodbye, a single button function that shuts down any light or appliance left on except for floor
heating and heated towel rails.
2 3
1 LED Lighting
2 C-Bus Saturn Black and White
MKll Desktop Touch Screen
3 Impress Switch
4 Saturn Data Outlet
5 Saturn Dimmer
6 Saturn Cooker Switch
4 5 7 Saturn Architrave
250V Switch
6 7
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ENERGY SAVING
REACH FOR THE STARS
Like Kermit says, it’s not easy being green. And it doesn’t help Why is it important to you? Many corporate
businesses now include energy efficiency
with the number of government initiatives and manufacturers all
and energy use in their KPIs, leading to
claiming how green their credentials are. This section will bring an increased demand for green buildings
you up to speed with all the green info you need and how Clipsal across Australia. One example is SA Water, a
government enterprise, insisted that its new
can contribute to achieving a higher energy efficiency rating in
headquarters building achieve the highest
simple black and white. Green Star rating from the onset. Ultimately
this building was awarded a 6 Green Star
Green Building Council of Australia rating under this scheme.
What is it? The GBCA is committed to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia
by encouraging the adoption of green building practices through market based solutions. It NABERS
does this through the Green Star rating scheme which evaluates the environmental attributes
of a building design across nine categories such as water management, transportation, land What is it? NABERS is a Government
use and ecology, indoor environment quality, energy efficiency and materials to name a few. initiative to rate the environmental
The Green Star rating scheme awards up to 6 stars to recognise building performance, where performance of Australian buildings. It
4 star is best practice, 5 star is Australian excellence and 6 star is world leader. measures and compares the impacts of an
existing building using actual performance
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1 2 3 4
Management credits: Clipsal, through the C-Bus Platinum Partner Program, offers Energy credits: Our energy management
systems integrators and installers who can provide design, project management , solutions include C-Bus, an intelligent
building tuning , documentation and commissioning skills. control system for lighting management
throughout the whole building.
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GREEN CASE STUDY
Ecologically
sustainable design
The aim for SA Water House was to set the ‘We had to deliver superior indoor in greenhouse gas emissions and energy
benchmark in environmentally sustainable environment quality, 6 Green Star GBCA costs, compared to a typical office building.
design (ESD), promote a healthy working rating and a 5 Star NABERS energy
Rainwater and Class A recycled water
environment, encourage improved business performance rating in a building with a
is used for toilet flushing and cooling
practices, help attract and retain staff and large western facade, said David Clark,
towers. Using cooling towers allowed
foster an environment for collaboration Director of Cundall. ‘This required thinking
highly efficient water cooled chillers to be
and innovation. The design provides differently about both the building fabric
used, delivering significant energy savings
greater opportunities for staff and customer and the building services. For the fabric
compared to air cooled chillers. In addition,
interaction. The 10 storey building, owned we placed a fritted glass veil in front of
a gas cogeneration plant and an absorption
by the Catholic Church Endowment the west facade to reduce solar loads,
chiller further reduce greenhouse gases
Society with a gross floor area of 35,000m2, while maintaining daylight and creating
and peak electrical demand. Ventilation
had to integrate tenant’s, SA Water’s architectural interest to Victoria Square’,
needs are met by an underfloor air system.
laboratories and offices into one facility. said Mr Clark.
‘Adelaide’s climate, and a widened comfort
Design Consultant, Cundall answered the The building features an impressive array of temperature band, allows the system to
brief with a building featuring a range of ESD systems, with a strong focus on water run on economy cycle for much of the
practical and innovative solutions to achieve conservation and energy reduction. The year, reducing the energy penalty normally
SA Water’s stringent ESD performance building is expected to achieve a reduction associated with pumping lots of fresh air
requirements, while delivering a building at of approximately 70% in portable mains into the building’, Mr. Clark explained.
market rental. water consumption and approximately 50%
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Electrical design
The electrical design by Robert Callisto,
Associate Director of BESTEC Electrical
Engineering took five years from planning
to completion. The lighting spec included
an energy efficient T5 lighting system with
1 2 3 electronic ballasts designed not to exceed
400 lux over 95% of NLA. Each lighting
zone covers an area of less than 100m2 and
1 C-Bus Dali Gateway
every switch zone is labelled.
2 C-Bus 360o
Occupancy Sensor Bestec specified C-Bus to operate all lighting
3 C-Bus Saturn Black and
controls for the building. C-Bus DALI
White Touch Screen
4 C-Bus Light Level Sensor
Gateway enables access to this popular
5 C-Bus Saturn DLT protocol to control all lighting ballasts. The
Wall Switch system was installed and commissioned
4 5
Lighting - ETFE (highly corrosive resistant plastic) roof over full height central atrium to
allow natural light into heart of building. Lighting will not exceed 400 lux with T5 lights.
Air-Conditioning - underfloor air ventilation system using a raised floor, which gives
individual control to occupants.
Energy - gas combined heat and power unit on roof connected to absorption chiller,
and hot water system to reduce peak electrical energy demand by 25% and reduce
greenhouse emissions.
Building Facade - a fritted veil in front of the building skin, to reduce solar loads. High
performance double glazing to north, south and east facades. Automated blinds on east,
north and west facades to control glare.
by electrical contractors, Boffa & Russo. VS1 maximises every ray of natural light to dim lights down yet allow sufficient light
All office space lighting is activated by courtesy of the vast window area and for note taking. Even in car parking areas,
C-Bus 360° occupancy sensors. These atrium. C-Bus light levels sensors have C-Bus sensors have been implemented
have a minimum five metre detection field been programmed to ramp up and down to provide only lighting when needed. In
automatically turning lights on as staff enter artificial lighting to continually maintain a the event of a power failure two standby
the field. If the sensors detect no staff, lights lighting level of 320 lux. The BMS includes generator systems provide energy for the
in that zone are turned off after a 20 minute security, access control, CCTV and MATV system without causing disruption to the
period. This scene operates until 7pm when systems. C-Bus integrates with the BMS to C-Bus settings or scene control.
lights automatically turn off, other than for operate blind controls to minimize glare
Nearly every electrical fitting involves
staff working back after hours. and maintain required light levels in the
carefully considered thought to saving
perimeter workspace.
Should there ever be a need for manual energy. So far, SA Water is consistently
override of this scene, a C-Bus Saturn B&W In meeting rooms C-Bus Saturn DLT wall meeting all of its energy targets, which
Touch screen equipped with Logic software switches have been installed to provide management are kept informed of by the
can turn on lights wherever required. manual control in place of sensors in the building’s BMS monitoring.
room. A presentation mode is programmed
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REFLECT ON
YOUR LIGHTING COSTS
Everyone pays dearly for bad lighting in existing buildings. Thousands of office,
the workplace. And not just with your educational, commercial, manufacturing
eyesight. In worst cases, poor light fittings and health facilities have reduced their
can consume up to 35% of a building’s total lighting energy bills using EES designed
energy usage. Old style fluorescent lighting, solutions. Many of these solutions are based
tubes and ballasts and over illumination of on the proven technology of Clipsal KW/2
work areas are literally burning a hole in lighting reflectors, without doubt the best
your bottom line and killing your chances lighting reflector technology in the world .
of reaching a high NABERS Energy rating.
Fortunately, there’s one expert in this field
with an outstanding track record of saving
A big picture solution
businesses energy, money and trips to The EES solution starts with an energy audit,
the optometrist. identifying possible areas for energy savings
followed by a plan of action to improve
energy efficiency and light quality in the
Efficient Energy Systems working environment. EES then sees the
Since 1992, Efficient Energy Systems (EES), a project through from delivery to installation
business unit of Clipsal Australia continues and commissioning. EEs can design and
For further information visit to be the leader in the design and installation install C-Bus lighting controls.
www.eesaustralia.com of superior lighting systems for new and
Nothing outshines EES’ unique KW/2 lighting reflectors. These give a specular reflectance of Description: 2,363 existing luminaries
97% and have the potential to half your energy use. Unlike other off the shelf solutions, KW/2 upgraded. Fluorescent luminaires fitted
reflectors are custom designed to fit into existing fittings during an upgrade, and deliver light with high efficiency warm start electronic
downwards where it is needed most. ballasts, T8 tri-phosphor lamps and KW/2
lighting reflectors.
Results:
Regulations and codes for lighting buildings Lighting power density of 6.5W/m2
EES’ comprehensive sales office and service network is staffed with experts in the field of Annual energy savings: 433,000 kWhr
lighting design and implementation. Your EES design team knows and understands how to
Annual Greenhouse Gas savings:
deliver on the criteria demanded by the AS/NZ1680 for lighting design and BCA Building
424 tonnes
Code of Australia, NABERS Energy and Green Building Council of Australia.
Annual energy cost savings: $39,000.
Results, not promises are what count and here we shed light on a few examples of how EES has
helped cut lighting energy costs in the Australian office space:
Project: Dept of Veteran’s
Affairs, Lovett Tower ACT
Goals: Lighting gear tray retrofit and
upgrading of luminaires to reduce lighting
power density from 18W/m2 to less than
10W/m2.
Description: 2,830 luminaires were
retro-fitted with a single fluorescent tube,
electronic ballast, reflector and opalescent
diffuser. Customised troffers were developed
using T5 tube and prototype gear trays ease
fitting and aesthetic requirements.
Annual energy savings: 413,000 kWhr
Annual Greenhouse gas savings:
405 tonnes
Annual energy cost savings: $58,000
Annual maintenance cost saving
(1st 5 years): $24,500.
(See pages 52-53).
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ALL UNDER
CONTROL WITH DALI
During the late 90’s Europe’s leading lighting
1 2 ballast manufacturers, names such as
TridonicAtco, Philips and Osram, recognised
the need to adopt a single interface standard
for digital lighting control systems. The
outcome was DALI, an International Standard
which stands for Digital Addressable Lighting
3 4
Interface. Through local manufacturers, DALI
Control, Clipsal now brings you the benefits of
1 BM2600 Controller
2 Digital Motion Detector
what the lighting control industry describes as
3 Five Pole DALI the world’s standard for digital lighting control.
Extension Lead
DALI is the ‘English’ or common language between lighting and
4 Soft Wiring Five
Pole Connector control devices. This means specifiers, architects and end users can
rely on the compatibility and interchangeability of different control
modules from different manufacturers. This includes everything
from electronic ballasts, transformers, LED lights, emergency
lights and exit signs to motion sensors, wall switch and touch
screen controls.
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TM
COLLECTION
clipsal.com
clipsal.com is a complete resource for the architect and specifier
wanting to find out about Clipsal’s latest designs and product
developments. It’s all there.
The website is easy to navigate. It fast tracks consumer and trade customers making it easier
for you to find product information, technical detail, find brochures, the nearest Clipsal display
or a preferred electrical contractor.
View brochures
A constantly updated library packed with product brochures you can download.
clipsal.com/saturn
Turn them around, upside down or change the colour. It’s the
next best thing to holding them in your hand.
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C-TOUCH™ COLOUR TOUCH SCREENS
C-BUS DLT™
C-BUS SATURN™
MATCHING CLIPSAL
SATURNTM POWERPOINTS
NOW AVAILABLE.
C-BUS REFLECTION™
C-BUS NEO®
C-BUS AVANTI™
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CLIPSAL SATURN™ 250V
STANDARD
IMPRESS
COMPATIBLE
2000 SERIES™
IMPRESS
COMPATIBLE
SLIMLINE ®
IMPRESS
COMPATIBLE
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COMPATIBLE
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CLASSIC™ HERITAGE™
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YOUR LIGHTING IS OUR BUSINESS
Clipsal now offers an extensive lighting range with a solution to suit every commercial application. Clipsal’s new lighting range provides
energy efficient lighting solutions that will save you energy and in turn save you money by combining the latest in lighting technology
with electronic controls that will optimise lamp performance and energy efficiency. The range includes fluorescent lighting, floodlights,
high and low bays, downlights, LED lighting and exit and emergency lights. So no matter what your lighting requirements, Clipsal has
you covered with a reliable, energy efficient lighting solution.
FLUORESCENT
Providing optimum lighting for the lowest investment and running cost for
commercial and industrial areas.
FLOODLIGHTS
Combing efficient operating costs, long lamp life and good colour rendering for car
parks and industrial areas.
Ideal where lamps will be in operation for long periods of time whilst minimising
running costs and CO2 emissions.
COMMERCIAL DOWNLIGHTS
A comprehensive range offering lamps with the latest energy saving IRC and metal
halide lamp options.
LED LIGHTING
Extremely long lamp life exceeding 50,000 hours and operation at a very low power
consumption, ideal for feature accent lighting in stairs and feature walls.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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Get the job done first time Other key benefits include:
Choosing to specify a C-Bus energy management and lighting control • Vendor support from project design through to completion.
system for your next project, is a big step in creating a building that
• Tailored cost effective solutions through consultation with key
will return some great energy savings.
stakeholders.
But don’t leave the C-Bus installation and programming to chance.
• A high level of installation quality for C-Bus integrated products.
Make sure whoever wins your business is an official C-Bus Platinum
Partner. C-Bus Platinum is your assurance that the systems integrator • Extended warranty for systems and ongoing support.
working on your investment has attained a high level of competence
You’re a businessman. You’re busy. You don’t like delays or things
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