Lehigh Valley Hospital Network-Auditorium Renovation, Allentown, PA
Center Stage Lighting and Rigging, Inc. was tasked with upgrading the lighting and control systems for the auditorium at the Cedar Crest Campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital Network. This is a facility that is used by doctors, emergency personnel, and hospital executives for meetings and trainings. All major events are not only live, but are webcast and video recorded for off site viewers. The dimmer rack was outdated and needed to be replaced, and have the ability to handle conventionally dimmed fixtures, LED fixtures, 0-10v fixtures, and flourescent fixtures, They also needed the system to be accessible remotely from both on and off site computers.
CSLR found the solution with a Strand A21 dimming cabinet, and a Vision.net system with a touch screen at its center. The touch screen allowed for multiple presets that any user could activate, and network control of the system for the hospital IT staff. The A21 was stocked with different modules to handle the various lighting fixtures. The hospital’s current Strand Classic Palette console was also connected to the network, allowing the staff full remote control when required.
House light fixtures were replaced with Light Source RL Series LED fixtures, which allowed CSLR to replace LESS actual fixtures than the incandescent fixtures that were there prior. Elation WW Profile fixtures were added to supplement the existing Strand PL fixtures and remove the harsh angles and shadows that were cast on the presenters. The new system is brighter, easier to use, and more efficient than before!
