Intelligent KNX & DMX Lighting Control Upgrade at Hilton Templepatrick Hotel

Project Overview

• Client: Hilton DoubleTree Templepatrick
• Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
• Project Type: Commercial Lighting Control System Upgrade
• Integrator: AME Electrical Smart Homes

AME Electrical Smart Homes upgraded the lighting control system within the Kingfisher Suite at Hilton DoubleTree Templepatrick. The project introduced a modern KNX-based lighting control solution integrated with DMX technology, providing greater flexibility for events, functions, and changing room configurations.

Project Requirements

The Kingfisher Suite needed a flexible lighting control system that could adapt to different room layouts while remaining easy for hotel staff to operate. The solution was designed to support the suite as:

• One large, unified function room.
• Two separate event spaces.
• Three individual zones.
• Four independently controlled areas.

The Challenge & Requirements

The Kingfisher Suite hosts a variety of hospitality events, each requiring different room arrangements and lighting atmospheres. The existing lighting control system made it more difficult to adjust lighting when the space was divided or reconfigured.

The upgrade needed to address several key requirements:

• Replace the limitations of the existing lighting control infrastructure.
• Provide flexible lighting control for multiple room configurations.
• Enable straightforward operation through local wall keypads.
• Support customised lighting scenes for different event types.
• Integrate KNX building automation with DMX lighting control.
• Provide a scalable system suitable for a commercial hospitality environment.

Solutions Provided

AME Electrical Smart Homes designed, installed, and commissioned an integrated lighting control system combining KNX building automation technology with DMX lighting control. This solution provides centralised control logic and supports customised lighting scenes and dimming functions throughout the suite.

KNX Lighting Control

• Centralised Control Architecture: A KNX-based system coordinates lighting control across the different areas of the Kingfisher Suite.
• Flexible Room Configurations: The control system supports different room arrangements, allowing lighting control to adapt to the venue’s configuration.
• Local Wall Keypads: Convenient wall-mounted controls allow hotel staff to access the configured lighting functions.

DMX Lighting Integration

• DMX Gateway: Connects the lighting control architecture with DMX-compatible lighting functions.
• Custom Lighting Scenes: Configured presets support different event atmospheres, including dining, presentations, and evening functions.
• Smooth Dimming: DMX integration supports detailed lighting control and smooth dimming transitions.

System Components & Manufacturers

• Zennio: KNX keypads for convenient local control.
• Theben: KNX system components and automation functions.
• Jung: Switching components supporting the control architecture.
• BES: Head-end integration equipment for central control functions.
• Future Controls: Control enclosures and supporting system infrastructure.

Key Deliverables

• Lighting Control Upgrade: Modernised lighting control infrastructure for the Kingfisher Suite.
• KNX Building Automation: Centralised control and flexible configuration logic.
• DMX Integration: Detailed lighting scene management and dimming control.
• Multi-Zone Operation: Support for different room layouts, including four independently controlled areas.
• Local User Controls: Wall keypads for convenient operation by hotel staff.

Results & Impact

The upgraded system provides Hilton DoubleTree Templepatrick with a more adaptable lighting control solution for the Kingfisher Suite, supporting the changing requirements of its hospitality events.

• Greater Venue Flexibility: Lighting control can accommodate different room layouts and event configurations.
• Simplified Operation: Local wall keypads provide accessible controls for hotel staff.
• Tailored Event Atmospheres: Configured lighting scenes help create suitable settings for different functions.
• Integrated Technology: KNX and DMX work together to support centralised control and detailed lighting functions.
• Scalable Infrastructure: The KNX-based system provides a foundation for potential future extensions.

Commercial Lighting Control Solutions

KNX building automation provides a flexible foundation for commercial lighting projects where reliable operation, adaptable control, and long-term scalability are important. Combined with compatible lighting control technologies, it can support the varied requirements of hotels, conference facilities, restaurants, and other commercial venues.

AME Electrical Smart Homes provides tailored electrical, lighting control, and smart building solutions across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Whether you’re upgrading a hotel function suite or planning a new commercial lighting installation, our team can help you explore a solution suited to your building and operational requirements.

Contact AME Electrical Smart Homes to discuss your commercial lighting control project.