ey
need, without
affecting set-up
times.
The Kansas City Convention Center underwent a $22 million renova-
tion in 2005. More than half of the facility was gutted, and the space
was reconfigured into 26 meeting rooms plus lobbies and service
areas. The project included high-tech upgrades such as a state-of-
the-art projection system and high-speed wireless internet access
throughout the building. Lighting needed to be state-of-the-art as
well, providing energy efficiency and flexibility to meet the needs of
multiple room configurations.

Starfield created an easy-to-use solution that put both fluorescent
and incandescent lights throughout the facility on one system. Using
movable partition switches, the system automatically updates lighting
zones as the rooms are reconfigured for different uses, enabling local
wall switches to control local lights no matter what the configuration.
The largest meeting room can be divided into 7 smaller rooms, and
incorporates 700 ballasts that can be controlled simultaneously or in
groups from any switch in the room.
Digital Lighting Control for
Commercial Applications

Bartle Hall
Kansas City Convention Center
Convention centers across the country are
expanding and/or upgrading their facilities in
an effort to maintain their current customer
base and attract new events. In this highly
competitive environment, success hinges on
the ability to stand above the crowd with an
exceptional facility that offers meeting plan-
ners an exciting, productive environment that
can be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Lighting is an important aspect of the overall
user experience at a convention center, and
digital lighting control can significantly en-
hance visitor comfort, productivity and aes-
thetic enjoyment. The advanced features
provided by a digital lighting control system
enable convention facility managers to opti-
mize the lighting for each event without
increasing the set-up time between shows.

Traditional hard-wired lighting systems offer
a fixed set of options, forcing exhibitors and
speakers to set up their presentations to fit
the rooms available lighting. With a digital
control system, user needs and preferences
drive the set-up, instead of the other way
around. Lighting designs are uploaded to a
computer prior to an event, and then initiated
with a keystroke at the appropriate time. In
addition, users are able to dim or brighten
different parts of their presentation room
using wall controls or a web interface.
Convention
Centers
Project
Example
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Digital Lighting Control for
Commercial Applications

For exhibitors and
presenters, its


Customizable

Controllable

User friendly
Light fixtures can be controlled individually or in groups, enabling
customized lighting for different events
Advanced dimming technology optimizes occupant productivity by
giving users the proper amount of light in the proper places for their
particular needs
A robust suite of user interfaces enables users to interact with the
system via wall controls or a web interface
For owners and
managers, its


Cost-effective

Future-proof

Centrally manageable

Energy-efficient
Starfield offers a superior system that provides differentiation from
competitor facilities at a price thats comparable to a conventional
system
Software-based system alleviates hardware obsolescence issues
and allows updates and upgrades via simple downloads
Lighting control is computerized like other building automation sys-
tems (HVAC, security, etc.), enabling cost savings through central
management and building systems integration
Lighting accounts for almost 40% of the energy used in a typical
building, and digital lighting control can provide significant energy
savings through dimming and daylighting
For installers, its


Familiar
System uses a simple two-wire, low-voltage control network that is
non-polarized and can be pulled with power wiring or free-run
For maintenance crews,
its


Efficient

Simple
Automated reports tell maintenance crews what needs fixing (down
to the type of lamp or ballast that is required) often before a visi-
tor or staff member has noticed the problem and filed a complaint
The system consists of a small number of standardized parts, sim-
plifying maintenance and spare parts inventory management
For designers, its


Powerful

Flexible
Designers concentrate on user needs rather than worrying about
the implementation constraints inherent in hard-wired systems
Lighting design changes can be made at any time even after
construction is complete because all of the lighting is networked
together and controlled via software
Digital Lighting Control Provides Many
Benefits in Convention Facilities
For more information, contact Greg Dreith at Starfield Controls: 303.427.1661 www.starfieldcontrols.com
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