Specification

The Evolution Control System installed at The O2 operates over 3000 lighting circuits with individual control of hospitality rooms, concession areas and general circulation space as well as the main Arena itself. Localised operation is provided by control plates while a graphics based PC software provides control of the whole venue including the ability to drill down to individual areas and obtain status feedback.

Product used

  • Evolution Control Plates

    Offering versatile yet simple control of the Evolution system, the Evolution range of control plates offers adaptable lighting management controls.

  • Evolution Power and Processor Unit

    The Evolution lighting system offers intelligent, multi-protocol control and can handle an expanding range of light sources and control options, to metal halide, fluorescent and LED lighting, with an astronomical time-clock the Power and Processor units are available as standard from 3A to 20A with leading, trailing edge and high power switching versions all linkable to create the desired fully networked system.

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Product details

Since opening, The Bubble within The O2 has been used as an exhibition space for the Tutankhamen Exhibition, British Music Experience, Body Worlds exhibition, and the Star Wars Identities exhibition. These areas have been reprogrammed to suit the changing requirements of the space and demonstrate the ability of the Evolution system to be adapted and configured to suit constantly changing usage.

Something that became increasingly more important when The O2 hosted part of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The Evolution Units are distributed around the venue with the majority of the equipment linked as a single system controlling the Arena lighting, hospitality rooms and concession areas. In addition to The O2 Arena, other venues within The O2 including The IndigO2, The Bubble, Thai Silk and many other restaurants have their own independent Evolution Systems