Philips & Tappan Zee Constructors Bring Connected LED Lighting to North America’s Largest, Most Advanced Bridge & Highway I...
May 06 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Cloud-based dynamic lighting system on new Tappan Zee Bridge
combines architectural & roadway lighting, while simplifying
monitoring & management to help ensure uptime
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), the global leader in
lighting, today announced it would be working with Tappan Zee
Constructors to install a state-of-the-art connected LED lighting
system on the new Tappan Zee Bridge for both the roadway and
architectural lighting, an industry first. As the most
technologically advanced bridge in North America, the Tappan Zee
will have the capacity to be transformed into a massive canvas by
remotely programmed lights producing dynamic, colorful effects that
can reflect special occasions such as holidays or local sports team
wins. Moreover, by combining controls with the LED lighting, the
system is anticipated to be up to 75% more energy efficient than
traditional lighting technologies, while providing better quality
light.
Philips Lighting will work with Tappan
Zee Constructors to deploy a cloud-based, smart lighting system on
the new Tappan Zee Bridge that combines architectural & roadway
lighting. (Photo: Business Wire)
The new system will leverage proven Philips technologies for
architectural LED and functional roadway systems, offering Philips
ActiveSite and Philips CityTouch cloud-based remote monitoring
systems in a single dashboard. The system will enhance visibility
on the new spans, while highlighting the design of the new
structure. It will also automatically monitor the entire lighting
solution 24/7 and, as the Philips control system is cloud-based,
the Tappan Zee Bridge will have industry-leading technology that is
automatically updated, without the need for IT systems physically
located on the bridge.
The Tappan Zee Bridge project, dubbed “The New NY Bridge,” will
be the single largest bridge construction project in New York’s
history. At 3.1 miles in length, the Tappan Zee Bridge will also be
one of the widest cable-stayed structures of its kind,
incorporating unique features to achieve an elegant design with
efficient results. The iconic span will have 419-foot main towers
with geometrically aligned cables and, due to its unique design,
eliminate the need for additional structural elements between the
towers, providing an open air experience while crossing the bridge.
Designed to achieve a clean aesthetic with improved safety
features, The New NY Bridge, set to open in late 2016, will be a
high-quality, lower-maintenance replacement for the original.
“We wanted to ensure that everything on this bridge would be the
most advanced technology possible, which is why we partnered with
Philips on the cloud-based lighting system for the Tappan Zee,”
said John Trinity, lead project engineer for the systems group at
Tappan Zee Constructors. “Not only is the new lighting system
energy-efficient, it will help the Tappan Zee stand out in the
night sky and further cement it as an iconic New York structure,
while the roadway lighting will be an integral part of improving
visibility and making it safer for drivers. Moreover, the control
system will eliminate the need to worry about maintaining server
hardware or software systems, while still ensuring uptime because
we can remotely login to see if there are any issues, quickly and
efficiently dispatching crews to address any concerns.”
The Tappan Zee Bridge’s new spans will benefit from
approximately 2,700 new Philips Color Kinetics LED fixtures that
can be programmed remotely through the Philips ActiveSite
monitoring and management system. Moreover, the new lighting system
on the bridge will include 500 Philips RoadView LED Luminaires that
offer full spectrum and uniform white light that is brighter than
traditional lighting technologies, while being managed and
monitored by the Philips CityTouch cloud-based monitoring system.
To further simplify monitoring of the system, both Philips
ActiveSite and CityTouch have been combined into one easy to use
dashboard, giving site managers a clear view of the system’s
status.
“As a company we are delivering connected LED lighting systems
that can be tailored to meet the exacting needs of our customers
and the Tappan Zee Bridge is a great example of a high-profile
structure that needs the lighting system to be integrated in a very
unique way,” said Amy Huntington, president of Philips Lighting
Americas. “Our understanding of architectural and roadway lighting,
combined with our advanced controls technologies and our ability to
develop a common user interface will allow Tappan Zee Constructors
to deliver a cost-effective lighting system that can meet the
demands of one of the busiest bridges in New York.”
For more information about Philips lighting technologies, please
visit http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/.
About Royal Philips:
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and
well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through
meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer
Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips
posted 2014 sales of EUR 21.4 billion and employs approximately
108,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100
countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and
home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new
lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and
oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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