RODUCT NEWS Hamburg football club nets a rst with LiFi Press can access internet through lights via the technology Hamburg football club has installed the wireless communications system LiFi in the press centre of its Volkspark stadium. The Truli system was installed by Signify and provides journalists at the press centre with a reliable, secure and fast internet connection through the rooms ceiling lights. It is thought to be the rst LiFi system installed at a football club. The technology uses light waves instead of radio waves to provide an internet connection (see Facts of LiFi, CIBSE Journal Lighting Special, December 2015 bit.ly/CJOct19LiFI). Signify installed 4 energy-efcient Philips PowerBalance gen2 LED recessed luminaires in the stadiums press centre. Eight have an integrated Truli 002 transceiver, which modulates infrared light waves to provide a data connection of up to 150 megabits per second (Mbps). Journalists using the system receive a USB access key that plugs into their laptop. This picks up the LiFi signal and transmits data back to the luminaire. Reznor wins at Newcastle sports arena Reznor has delivered an energy-efcient heating solution for the new Eagles Community Arena, a purpose-built 2, 00-seat sports arena in ewcastle that is home for the Eagles Community Foundation and the Esh Group Eagles Newcastle basketball franchise. Reznor provided a total Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating system of 12 24kW modulating NRV burners suspended at approximately 9m, complete with ball guards arranged in two temperature zones controlled by two SmartCom3 controllers. The single discharge fan is located remote from the hall. The modulating NRV burners can turn down to 50% of capacity, maximising comfort conditions and efciency while minimising fuel consumption. The NRV system design layout gives blanket heat coverage of the sports facility, eliminating any cold spots. Suspended from the roof, the heaters emit infrared rays that warm only objects and people in its path, rather than wasting fuel heating the volume of air in the building boosting energy efciency. | HOTELS AND LEISURE Customer control Distech Controls has introduced Eclypse Sky Ecosystem, a new Bluetooth-based technology solution for improving occupant comfort in hotels. The new platform allows occupants to interact easily with the place theyre visiting through a familiar technology, such as a mobile device or app. The technology offers guests the opportunity to change the temperature, air conditioning or even lighting within a space to suit their own requirements and maintain a comfortable environment. Stratford hotel completes kitchen installation Specialist kitchen contractor C&C Catering Equipment has completed a major installation project at The Stratford hotel in London. The 145-room hotel required commercial catering environments over multiple oors, including a basement kitchen, show kitchen, back of house kitchen, dry-curing room, bar, barbecue area, CO2 coldrooms and fridges. ISG was the main contractor and Tricon was the consultant on the project. C&C Catering Equipment worked at the site for more than 12 months to ensure the scheme was completed to a high standard and any challenges, such as time restraints because of the nature of the building, were overcome through planning and attention to detail. WEVE TAKEN EFFICIENCY TO THE MAXX! All-new MAXXflo EVO delivers class-leading performance. Precision engineered for maximum efficiency and up to 1920 litres of hot water per hour, in models from 30 to 120kW. Future-proofed BMS connectivity means optimum capability and performance thats designed to meet the high demands of the industry. Choose maximum peace of mind that only the UKs No.1 can offer. Speak to your Area Sales Manager or visit andrewswaterheaters.co.uk/MAXXfloEVO www.cibsejournal.com October 2019 5 CIBSE Oct19 pp05 News Supp.indd 5 20/09/2019 13:46