The Building
As a flagship building within a major city centre redevelopment, Two Chamberlain Square required a lighting control solution that could handle a large, complex office layout while delivering energy efficiency, operational simplicity, and compliance with safety standards.
The system needed to provide full addressable DALI-2 control across multiple floors, integrate with central battery systems, and offer a user-friendly interface for scheduling and monitoring emergency lighting tests. At the same time, the contractor required a solution that could support advanced system monitoring and provide clear insights into lighting performance and fault reporting.
The Lighting Control Solution
zencontrol implemented a comprehensive DALI-2 lighting control system throughout the building, including Application Controllers, relays, PIR sensors, switch interfaces, and scene set modules. Together, these components create a responsive and intelligent lighting environment capable of adapting automatically to occupancy and operational schedules.
Custom panels installed within the shell and core provide sub-circuit monitoring and change-over relays for central battery integration, ensuring emergency lighting operates seamlessly within the building’s wider electrical infrastructure. This bespoke approach allows facility managers to maintain full control of the system while ensuring operational reliability.
Through the intuitive graphical user interface, building operators can schedule emergency lighting tests, view detailed reports, and make real-time system changes. The combination of automation, monitoring, and user-friendly control ensures that the lighting system is efficient, reliable, and easy to manage.
Advanced Emergency Lighting
In addition to the DALI-2 control system, zencontrol supplied emergency lighting products from the class-leading Ektor range. The solution incorporates smart charging, soft charging, and LiFePO4 battery technologies, delivering improved reliability, extended battery life, and reduced maintenance requirements.
This integration of advanced emergency lighting technology ensures the building’s safety systems remain fully operational, while also supporting long-term energy efficiency and system longevity. The approach reflects zencontrol’s commitment to combining innovation with practical, future-ready solutions.
A Future-Ready Commercial Environment
Two Chamberlain Square demonstrates zencontrol’s expertise in creating intelligent lighting systems that integrate seamlessly with modern office environments. By using open DALI-2 standards and robust system architecture, the installation provides a scalable, flexible platform capable of supporting future technological developments and evolving operational needs.
The combination of intelligent control, advanced monitoring, and central battery integration ensures the building benefits from a fully connected, efficient, and future-ready lighting infrastructure. This approach provides lasting value for building operators, enhances occupant comfort, and supports sustainability objectives.
The Result
Two Chamberlain Square now benefits from a fully integrated, intelligent lighting system that combines advanced DALI-2 technology, central battery integration, and innovative emergency lighting solutions. zencontrol has delivered a high-performance lighting environment that is easy to manage, fully compliant, and prepared for the future. The project showcases zencontrol’s ability to provide smart, scalable, and reliable lighting control solutions for large-scale, high-profile commercial developments. The building sets a new benchmark for intelligent workplace design in Birmingham city centre.