Barcelona opts for intelligent and ornamental LED lighting from Philips

A Philips smart lighting solution is being installed on Paral·lel Avenue in Barcelona, ​​which is managed remotely from the control center. Systems that incorporate RGB LED projectors, sensors and Wi-Fi connection.

Within the framework of the celebration of Smart City Expo World Congress 2014, The new intelligent lighting system has been shown Philips that is being undertaken on Paral·lel avenue in Barcelona.

It is a column that incorporates road lighting, pedestrian and ornament, and has a system that allows point-to-point control of the luminaires that will be installed on the avenue, with specific software, managed from the control center. When the redevelopment works are completed, The area will have 334 light points with independent control in a total of 182 columns.

This new lighting follows the criteria of the Lighting Master Plan, that is being implemented in the city, with the aim of promoting energy savings and optimizing consumption, while improving the light sensation of the city, increasing pedestrian and cyclist safety. The new versatile lighting column, provides various types of lighting: the functional one for sidewalks and driveways, and the ornamental or scenic, all based on LED.

This column of 9 meters high and galvanized steel will also act as a support for communication and information elements (TIC) hosting, at the same time, Wifi coverage points and environmental sensors, among other municipal services. Functional lighting will be controlled point-to-point by control units on the column and control panel.

This system will allow you to regulate the light levels and control the operation of each of the luminaires., via CityTouch software, from the city lighting control center.

Philips CityTouch solution transforms lighting by making it dynamic, smart and totally flexible. With this application it is possible to manage the lighting of an entire city through planning, control and management of all lighting infrastructures. It is a highly energy efficient solution that provides every part of the city with life..

The lighting of the road and the cycle path will be provided by two independent LED light points located on the arm of the 2,5 metros, while that of the sidewalks will be made with vertical LED luminaires located at 5,5 meters embedded in the column post. Thanks to the use of specially designed optics, For the first time, it is possible to illuminate a sidewalk of more than 5 meters with a vertical element.

The lighting of the squares will be produced by vertical LED luminaires embedded in the column to 5,5 meters high.

RGB LED projectors

For ornamental and scenic lighting, the installation of RGB LED projectors is planned to be placed at the top of the column.. The projectors intended for this type of lighting will be controlled with an independent system that allows projecting a variable shade of color and intensity with the possibility of remote and real-time control of these elements..

Ornamental projectors can be controlled to depict a scene with dynamic light on significant dates. Besides, The possibility of installing fixed image projectors on the pavement in certain columns is planned. Paral·lel will be installed 151 RGB projectors and 12 gobos.

Sensors and Wifi access

Regarding telecommunications, The new Paral·lel column incorporates different sensors and Wifi access points, who will benefit from the new fiber optic network that has been extended on the avenue. It is planned to implement a sensor network (of sound, people count, vehicles and bikes) for measuring different environmental aspects.

The element that will be installed in the center of the pedestrian crossings will allow traffic service cameras to be incorporated at the top. It is also possible to install traffic light elements on the posts themselves..