Issue 35 autumn 2022 - Flipbook - Page 60
Commenting on the project, Tim Edwards at Pharos
Architectural Controls said: "Lincoln Cathedral is a
phenomenal structure which, to this day, has stood the
test of time. It has been a great pleasure to work with Light
Perceptions over many years and the wider project team
to deliver a futureproofed lighting solution that ensures
the cathedral continues to shine for years to come.
Lincoln Cathedral has great significance to the people of
Lincoln, and we take great pride in the role that Pharos
has played to ensure it runs efficiently and is fit for the
modern day."
The installation uses a dynamic lighting control system,
also from Pharos. Lincoln Cathedral features a Pharos
LPC 2 (Lighting Playback Controller 2), connected to
Pharos Cloud, which supports the DMX lighting protocol,
and seventeen RIO D (Remote Input Output DALI)
devices, which provide a remote and scalable way to
control all the DALI fixtures and ballasts. Each RIO D
supports a single DALI bus, which is used as an output
for control and as an input for triggering, allowing the
cathedral to be lit in beautiful, colourful lighting scenes.
Five Pharos TPS (Touch Panel Station) screens have been
integrated into the scheme to provide users with a
customised interface to trigger and adjust scenes, timelines,
and overrides. It was essential for the cathedral's new lighting to reap the benefits of LED technology to ensure the
lighting was more environmentally friendly, had a longer
working life, and required considerably less maintenance.
Bruce Kirk, Director at Light Perceptions said: "We
are immensely proud of the work carried out at
Lincoln Cathedral. As we celebrate the company's 20th
anniversary, this is undoubtedly one of the most
significant projects we have had the pleasure of working
on. Both the city and the cathedral are steeped in history
and, as with any project in an historic environment, there
were a number of hurdles to overcome. The flexibility and
adaptability of the lighting efficiency was a key priority
throughout, and Pharos' contribution was important to
the project's success with the installation of a dynamic
and straightforward control solution. In addition,
the cathedral team were immensely enthusiastic and
supportive of the project."
Lighting fixture manufacturers Meyer, iGuzzini and
Studio Due were integral to the success of this project,
which featured Studio Due's Citybeam LED SL84 RGBW
(High Power) to deliver a powerful beam of light and
long-distance outdoor colour change with single LEDs.
The lighting and controls were supplied and installed by
Experience Lighting and Lighting Assist. The electrical
contractor was G-Tech.
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