The CEPSA Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Spain, and Baño de la Cava, a World Heritage site in Toledo, have both adopted pioneering connected LED lighting systems.
The CEPSA Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Spain, and Baño de la Cava, a World Heritage site in Toledo, have both adopted pioneering connected LED lighting systems.
Both are operated using Philips ActiveSite, a cloud-based connected lighting management platform that allows architectural LED lighting systems to be monitored, maintained, and managed from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. It means that both landmarks – one a modern skyscraper and the other a historic site - can be illuminated in a huge variety of colors and dazzling light effects and content can be changed on the go at any time. In addition, the Philips LED lighting system is anticipated to be up to 75% more energy efficient than traditional lighting technologies. Philips ActiveSite is also being used by iconic landmarks around the world including the San Francisco Bay Bridge and the Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich.
The CEPSA Tower, the second tallest skyscraper in the heart of the Spanish capital, has been fitted with more than 2,500 Philips ColorKinetics ColorBlast Powercore light fixtures. With rich, saturated colors and innovative controls, the Spanish energy company’s HQ can dominate the night skyline with breathtaking light shows, reflect its brand, and also celebrate special dates and events.
The 12th century monument – once the site of an ancient Moorish bridge – is now highlighted with captivating light effects designed to enhance its beauty and support tourism. The results have already been impressive, with the number of visitors up 17% during the most recent holidays, according to the Toledo Tourist Bureau.
The City Council opted for the Philips ActiveSite connected lighting management platform with Philips Color Kinetics’ LED lighting fixtures so they could enjoy the versatility of static lighting as well as dynamic light shows, without the need to be on-site to initiate changes. The software also allows for users to proactively schedule shows ahead of time for holidays and special events. Authorized users can simply login and remotely manage the lighting in real-time using their laptop or tablet. Also, the smart remote diagnostic capabilities enable the precise location of an issue, such as damage to an electrical circuit, to be pinpointed for maintenance crews.
Because Philips ActiveSite is a web-based, cloud-hosted software as a service (SaaS) platform, it allows for access to installations from anywhere there is an internet connection, even from tablet devices. Additionally, there is minimal investment in hardware or software costs and bug fixes, and new features are seamlessly updated to the software, eliminating many of the challenges and costs associated with lighting management systems.
Authorized users can monitor multiple lighting installations from a single dashboard, where they can configure email alerts for notification of system anomalies or perform data analytics for historic system performance. Users can also be informed of current and historic system behavior by status and summary reports and with a built-in digitized Asset Management feature, asset activities can be tracked over its lifespan.
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