Teesside University in Middlesbrough has introduced a dynamic lighting control system as part of a new installation, with commissioning carried out by Elite Control Services (ECS), a UK specialist in architectural lighting control systems.
ECS was appointed by Park Lighting Design to support the project, working alongside contractor SES and lighting technology provider Traxon e:cue.
The installation uses Pixel Ribbon GO RGBW HB lighting and e:cue control technology to create programmable RGBW lighting effects across the scheme.
ECS was responsible for configuring and commissioning the control system to ensure it operated reliably and could be easily managed by the on-site team.
The commissioning process included testing and verifying control addresses so that each Pixel Ribbon run responded correctly within the system.
ECS also carried out detailed mapping to align the control configuration with the lighting design and intended scenes.
Control system designed for resilience
As part of the project, ECS set up a master–slave control arrangement using e:cue controllers. This configuration allows the system to continue operating if the primary controller becomes unavailable.
If the slave controller detects that the master controller is no longer communicating on the network, it automatically takes over control. The arrangement is intended to minimise disruption and maintain lighting performance for students, staff, and visitors.
After commissioning, ECS delivered on-site training for the university team, demonstrating how to programme and adjust the lighting system for different events and operational requirements.
Adam Hardy, Director at ECS, comments, “We were asked to come in alongside Park Lighting Design and Traxon e:cue to make sure the controls were set up properly and would keep the lighting running smoothly.
“We handled everything from testing addresses and mapping through to configuring the master and slave controllers and delivering training so the university team can programme the system themselves.
“By building in that resilience, we are proud to have helped Teesside University get a reliable, flexible lighting solution with minimal risk of downtime.”
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