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Lighting Control Panels

At MultiControls we are well aware that providing an installer with a carton full of DALI Hubs and other electronic devices, can sometimes be a daunting and problematic prospect.

This is also exacerbated by the fast track nature of modern construction programmes.

Dreamland control panel

We have found that offering a panel manufacturing service takes the worry of finding suitable enclosures to house the sensitive electronic components, connection of power supplies, and terminating DALI field networks. This is particularly true when it comes to the Ethernet connections for devices such as MultiControllers, Hubs, Wireless Access Points and Network Switches.

To overcome these real life problems, MultiControls can manufacture lighting control panels which are designed specifically for the project. All internal assembly and wiring is completed and tested at our works. This approach means that for each control panel location, the correct equipment is pre- installed within the panel and internal wiring for power supplies etc. are all completed prior to shipping to site.

Once on site, all that is required is to mount the panel on the wall of the electrical riser / cupboard, connect the control panel mains power, outgoing DALI networks and Ethernet data cables.

All panel connections are brought to terminal rails at the top of the panel (bottom entry is available on request). This means that the installer does not need to worry about the interconnection of the individual components, or risk damaging them making up their own panels. The external wiring is simply connected at the panel terminal rail.

Unless specifically requested otherwise, MultiControls panels use high quality IP65 enclosures with hinged locking doors and removable gland plates as standard.

All internal wiring is over rated for the loads involved, and the ends of the cables are terminated with Bootlace ferrules.

Cable management is by loomed cable runs, or contained in finger trunking as appropriate.

Where multiple devices such  as the MultiController and a number of Hubs are to be fitted in a panel, a network switch will be provided for the Ethernet Data connections. Alternatively, if the building IT infrastructure will be used to connect the lighting control system together, we offer an option of a patch panel.

Emergency panel