Lyntec hands over A/V control to The Refuge
Published: WORSHIP
WORLD: US-based manufacturer of customised electrical power control systems, Lyntec, has announced that its RPCR relay panels have been selected for integration into The Refuge’s new campus in Kannapolis, NC. The equipment installed by integrators, Wave, provides the church with remote sequencing capabilities for its state-of the-art sound and lighting systems without the need to alter the current design.
The Refuge’s new campus provides an impressive audiovisual display to transform its sermons, concerts and other church events into immersive audience experiences.
‘The Refuge was looking for a power management solution that could add the ability to sequentially power down the facility’s surround audio system, HD video components, and concert lighting in order to protect equipment from potential damage and increase the longevity of their systems’ use,’ explained Justin Hames, director of engineering/modelling for Wave. ‘By integrating LynTec’s RPCR relay panels, the client can now turn systems on and off without any risk to equipment performance, while adding the capability to monitor the status of panels easily from the web. The result is both intelligent power protection and advanced monitoring capabilities from any web-enabled device.’
To add simple remote sequencing and control, status updates via the web, and the ability to power down equipment completely, Wave turned to LynTec’s RPCR-48 and RPCR-24 relay panels. The panels feature a built-in web server to bring remote electrical control by adding branch circuit control and monitoring to any existing breaker panel. In addition, the units offer the church the ability to control relays via TCP/IP, DMX, RS-232, or contact closure control systems, and with brownout protection, the RPCRs will automatically shut down selected circuits during under-voltage situations and power-up as programmed when voltage regains stability.
‘The ability to power down equipment sequentially provides both fail-safe protection against potential damage and the ability to bring greater energy-efficiency to large A/V/L installations through the elimination of phantom power,’ added Mark Bishop, president of LynTec. ‘Designed specifically for houses of worship, schools, performing arts centres, auditoriums, and other large assembly spaces, our award-winning panels allow The Refuge staff to control power remotely from any smartphone, computer, or tablet device to add another level of protection to their investments. We are extremely pleased to participate in such an innovative project; it provides the perfect example for demonstrating the flexible potential of today’s power management technology.’