Hybrid the new connected
Technology needs a platform to launch itself from, similar to the launch pad of any rocket attempting to place a person into space or launch a satellite. The platform is the framework and support structure…
The modern Luddite
Luddite; a radical group of Nottingham textile workers who rebelled (1811-1816) against the fraudulent and deceitful manner in which mill owners worked around the standard labour practises. Interestingly it wasn’t a protest aimed at the…
The Internet of things
noun: Internet of things the interconnection via the Internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects, enabling them to send and receive data."if one thing can prevent the Internet of things from transforming the way…
Ektor range shortlisted for Lux Award
We are very pleased our Ektor wireless emergency lighting and testing range from zencontrol has been shortlisted for Emergency lighting product of the year. This system offers an easy cost effective way to install a…
Controlling Human Centric Lighting
Much has been spoken about the effects of colour and how this can impact directly on our Melatonin and Serotonin production. For the non lighter these are the chemicals that help to regulate our Day /…
SMART Controls – Developing a smart lighting strategy
Hindsight is a wonderful thing: oh yes we can look back and add commentary to our decisions based on the fact that we have experienced a journey and have arrived at a point in the future.…
Why selecting the right emergency partner is so important
We of course have the obvious choice between, Self Contained and Central Battery (CBU) and both have their strengths and weakness. The larger projects historically, tended to favour CBU with small to mid sized projects…
New contract win – Erskine House, Belfast
zencontrol have secured the contract to supply both lighting controls and emergency lighting for Erskine House, Belfast. Working with JBE Mechanical.Electrical Ltd zencontrol will provide a fully addressable lighting control system with automatic testing and…
Gaining Experience through Education
I often start these ramblings with a very loose idea of where I will end up. I should of course create a mind map of all of the possible outcomes and clearly set my objective…
Emergency is it worth the Risk of getting it wrong!
Selecting the correct emergency luminaire for the right application has, historically been somewhat of a lottery. It was the proverbial “Grudge purchase”; it does nothing for the aesthetics of the building and let’s install the…
zencontrol – scoops 2 prestigious awards
We are very proud to have been announced as winners of the 'Electrical Review Excellence Award for Lighting' and the 'Electrical Review Excellence Award for Project of the Year', at the Awards dinner at The Dorchester…
The Motivation of Light Part 2
We all respond to a Sunny day, we feel more alive and generally more content with the world. We might also smile at the individual in the car next to us and possibly let them…
zencontrol shortlisted for award
We are pleased to have been shortlisted for the Electrical Review Excellence Awards, for Lighting. The Awards will take place on 24th May at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
Motivation of Light
I intend to continue my theme of motivation as discussed within the Hierarchy of Light and talk about how another factor of Motivational Theory can be applied to Lighting. In 1959 Frederick Herzberg published “The…
New contract win – Studley Castle in Warwickshire
zencontrol have secured the contract to supply and commission the lighting control system at the grade II listed Studley Castle. As part of the £35.5m refurb zencontrol will provide scene setting facilities and DMX integration.…
New contract win – Hilton Garden Inn, Birmingham Airport
zencontrol have secured the contract to supply and commission the lighting control system at the Hilton Garden Inn, Birmingham Airport. The zencontrol system will control both DALI and mains dimmable luminaires in the reception, restaurant,…