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mark Swansea, United KINGDOM – (Marketwire – November 1, 2009) – This is new. You can see far. It is an architectural gem which incorporates the main influences and inspirations of art and ancient Islamic, has been merged with the art and geometry associated with the speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is made possible by all the LED technology.

It is the Hotel Yas, one of 500 rooms, 85,000 square foot complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, a leading real estate development in Abu Dhabi, a management and investment, just in time for the opening of 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix recently held October 30 November to 1. It is a study of how the marriage of ancient traditions and advanced technical collaboration to make surprising and unique results. The hotel is unique because the only hotel in the world with a track running through the center. The start of the inaugural F1 race on November 1 has been rescheduled to start at sunset and ends in darkness to show viewers the Grand Prix of the full potential of the building.

Many disciplines meet

The project represents a collaboration between several disciplines, including the two main entities: the United Kingdom-based Cooper Lighting, a lighting design and engineering solutions company and Swansea, Enfis Group Plc, a developer SMART and manufacturer of LED lighting systems to semiconductors.

The hotel’s design was the thought of Asymptote Architecture, the architectural firm in New York, known for making visionary designs for construction, plotting and control of space experiments that challenge the traditional boundaries architecture and integrate the potential of new technologies. The Yas Hotel truly embodies everything that is exciting about the design of contemporary art.

An impressive

Significance of architecture and engineering and principal characteristic of the design project, an extension of 217 meters from scanning, and more curvaceous than 5,300 glass panels swivel steel shaped diamond that are illuminated by a system Enfis sophisticated LED Lighting Group Plc, providing the infinite shades and colors. The shell component of the network that gives the building a veil like atmosphere that includes two towers of the hotel and a bridge built linking object as a steel unibody carved passing on the F1 circuit that winds through a complex of buildings.

From the outside, the color change LED Indoor Enfis can see for miles. It connects visually and wicks around the hotel, the racecourse and the sports complex optical effects and spectral reflections play against the sky around the sea and the desert landscape. Architecture as a whole “is” as well as an ecologically sensitive, and an architecture of spectacle and event. The overall composition of the project jewel-like visual and tectonically responds to its environment to make a clear and powerful sense of place and a backdrop for Formula 1 and other events that the building was in the coming years. The Yas Hotel is designed to be an vital destination in Yas Island landmark for Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general.

Enfis and Lighting Cooper – A collaboration of contrast

The desert climate of Abu Dhabi can reach 60 ° C in summer to rage on nearly all forms of light source – incandescent or LED. But as Chief Cooper Lighting, Gavin Smith, said: “From the beginning we knew this would be a major challenge for the environment taking into account the limitations inherent in the performance of the components of the LED and driver technology . We have conducted numerous studies to test products for some of the largest manufacturers in the world of LED. “Smith continued:” Our collaboration with Enfis solved this problem nearly immediately. Enfis Matrix / driver solutions were the only systems that have passed rigorous testing in our room environment. ”

Numerous tests conducted by Cooper confirmed that the solutions RAID controller Enfis really exceeded output specifications of light needed to operate at extreme temperatures. In addition, pilot smart Enfis LED technology also offers a range of wines:

a) the ability to control each LED array, place them in any color you want in a 4. 2000000000 color palette;

b) two-way communication with each parent combination driver / software through Enfis provide real-time monitoring the temperature of the unit, CCT and consumption of energy and

c) Remote Desktop Management (RDM) capabilities DMX.

A total of 208,800 LEDs have been used in the project making it one of the largest projects of LEDs in the world.

The collaborative team competition saw some of the largest companies in the world for the treatment of lighting technical requirements of the project.

Enfis specializes in solid-state super-bright LED lighting arrays that allow the maximum light output and extraordinary heat management. Its products, which also allow for variability in color and style, compact design, introducing new LED applications that until recently were only possible with traditional light sources.

The current capacity of Cooper and Enfis to work together to meet the environmental needs of complex projects and hard Yas Hotel is a source of pride at both organizations. “I reckon that designers are able to make lighting effects than anticipated for this project in large part due to the ability of Cooper to come with solutions,” said Smith. “And I reckon that Cooper was able to leave the solutions in large part because Enfis.

“Team Cooper Lighting has been a pleasure working with a unique vision of how to drive the LED technology, and how a set of accessories, and most importantly how to integrate them in a unique environment, as this structure mass, “said Shaun Oxenham, President of Enfis. “The result is a truly iconic structure that will be admired and appreciated by future generations. It really captures the essence of how to use solid state LED lighting for excellence in architecture.”

In the end, Cooper uses over 5850 paintings in Enfis LED lighting design for complex external environment Yas Hotel. The products consisted mainly of four channels Enfis UNO More tables and drivers integrated control tailored IP65 rated stainless steel fittings. The result is a testimony of the above and beyond “effort of the two companies working together.

About Cooper Lighting

Cooper Cooper Lighting and Security (www.-ls. COM) offers a wide range of networking products, including lighting Crompton of Axent architectural lighting and emergency lighting and fire detection systems and Menvier JSB . Cooper Lighting and Security is one of the companies that exploit security Cooper.

Cooper Security is a leading manufacturer of emergency lighting, security, fire detection and notification system also offers lighting fixtures, electrical equipment and installation.

Our brands and products can be found in a variety of industry, commercial and residential to provide protection to life and property by providing fire detection and security, lighting and escape road emergency. Under normal conditions, our products offer solutions for lighting professionals and high specification equipment installation.

Headquartered in Royal Leamington Spa, England, Cooper Security is composed of 11 operating companies are different in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and North America. Together, these companies are using more than 1 million square feet of modern manufacturing and storage, and currently use over 2,000 people.

Cooper Security is a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., based in the U.S. A Fortune 500 company.

About Enfis

The Enfis Group Plc (LSE: ENF) designs, manufactures and markets intelligent, high power, “tunable” LED lighting with an emphasis on providing cutting edge solutions that can be easily integrated lighting fixtures, lamps and custom projects. The experience of the company on semiconductor technology, packaging, thermal management, optics, electronics, software and manufacturing volume.

LED technology offers Enfis array smart lighting and accessory manufacturers unsurpassed optical output of white light. Its ultra-bright, multi-watt, multi-wavelength “smart” LEDs are designed so that each wavelength can be individually controlled and monitored. intelligent Each LED row Enfis has color temperature and heat-sensitive active ingredients to control, calibrate and adjust the light output of each wavelength in the uterus for the duration of the component.

More information about the company products LED lighting technologies and semiconductor can be found at www. Enfis. com.

SWANSEA, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – November 1, 2009) – It’s groundbreaking new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology.

It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85,000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, management and investment company; just in time for the inaugural 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which has just taken place from 30 October to 1 November. And it’s a study in how the marriage of ancient customs and a cutting-edge technical partnership can make surprising and unique results. The Hotel is unique as the only hotel in the world with a race track running through its centre. The start of the inaugural F1 race on 1 November was re-scheduled to commence at dusk and end in the dark in order to show the viewers of the Grand Prix the building’s full potential.

Many disciplines come together

The project represents collaboration between many disciplines, among them two primary entities: UK-based Cooper Lighting, a lighting solutions design and engineering firm and Swansea-based Enfis Group Plc, a developer and manufacturer of SMART high-power solid-state LED lighting systems.

The hotel’s design was the brainchild of Asymptote Architecture, the New York-based architectural firm known for making visionary building designs, master plans, and spatial experiments that challenge the traditional boundaries of architecture and integrate the potential of new technologies. The Yas Hotel truly embodies everything that is exciting about advanced contemporary design.

Impressive numbers

Of architectural and engineering significance is the main feature of the project’s design, a 217-meter expanse of sweeping, curvilinear forms constructed of steel and over 5,300 pivoting diamond-shaped glass panels which are illuminated via a sophisticated LED lighting system from Enfis Group Plc, providing limitless shades and colors. This grid-shell component gives the building an atmospheric-like veil that contains two hotel towers and a link bridge constructed as a monocoque sculpted steel object passing above the Formula 1 track that makes its way through the building complex.

From the outside, the Enfis LED color changing shroud can be seen for miles around. It visually connects and fuses the entire hotel, racetrack and marina complex while producing optical effects and spectral reflections that play against the surrounding sky, sea and desert landscape. The architecture as a whole “performs” as both an environmentally responsive solution as well as an architecture of spectacle and event. The entire jewel-like composition of the project responds visually and tectonically to its environment to make a distinct and powerful sense of place as well as a breathtaking backdrop to the Formula 1 and other events that the building will celebrate in years to come. The Yas Hotel is designed to be a significant landmark destination on Yas Island for Abu Dhabi and the UAE at large.

Enfis and Cooper Lighting – A collaboration of contrast

The desert climate of Abu Dhabi can reach 60°C in the summertime making havoc out of just about every form of light source — incandescent or LED. But as Managing Director of Cooper Lighting, Gavin Smith, stated, “Right from the beginning we knew that ambient would be a major challenge considering the inherent performance limitations for LEDs components and driver technology. We carried out numerous studies testing products from some of the world’s major LED manufacturers. ” Smith went on to say, “Our collaboration with Enfis solved this problem nearly immediately. The Enfis array/driver solutions were the only systems that passed our rigorous environmental chamber trials. ”

Extensive testing carried out by Cooper confirmed that the Enfis array/driver solutions really exceeded the light output specification necessary to operate at these extreme ambient temperatures. Furthermore, Enfis SMART driver and LED array technology also offered Cooper:

a) the ability to control each LED array, setting them to any desired color within a 4. 2 billion color palette;

b) two-way communication with each driver/array combination via Enfis software providing real-time monitoring of fixture temperature, CCT and energy consumption; and

c) Remote Desk Management (RDM) DMX capabilities.

A total of 208,800 LEDs were used on the project making it one of the largest LED projects in the world.

The collaborative team saw off competition from some of the world’s largest lighting enterprises by handling the technical demands of the project.

Enfis specializes in super-bright solid-state LED lighting arrays that allow for optimum light output and extraordinary heat management. Their products, which also allow for color variability and sleek, compact designs, have introduced LEDs to applications that were until recently only possible with traditional lighting sources.

The ongoing ability of Cooper and Enfis to work as a team in response to the highly complex and challenging environmental needs of the Yas Hotel project is a source of pride at both organizations. “I believe the designers are able to make the lighting effects they originally envisioned for this project due in large part to the ability of Cooper to come through with solutions,” said Smith. “And I also believe Cooper was able to come through with those solutions in large part because of Enfis. ”

“The team at Cooper Lighting was fantastic to work with, they have a unique technical acumen for how to drive LEDs, and how to package them in a fixture, and more importantly, how to integrate it all into a unique environment such as this massive structure,” said Shaun Oxenham, Chairman of Enfis. “The result is a truly iconic structure that will be admired and loved for generations to come. It really captures the whole essence of how to use solid-state LED lighting for achieving architectural excellence. ”

In the end, Cooper used over 5,850 Enfis LED arrays in its lighting design for the exterior environs of the Yas Hotel complex. The products consisted primarily of Enfis 4-channel UNO Plus arrays and control drivers integrated into custom designed IP65 rated stainless steel stanchions. The result is a testament to the “above and beyond” effort of the two companies working together.

About Cooper Lighting

Cooper Lighting & Safety (www. cooper-ls. com) offer a comprehensive product range including mains lighting from Crompton Lighting, architectural lighting from Axent and both emergency lighting and fire detection systems from Menvier & JSB. Cooper Lighting & Safety is one of the operating companies of Cooper Safety.

Cooper Safety is a leading manufacturer of emergency lighting, security, fire detection and Notification systems also offering lighting fixtures, and electrical installation materials.

Our well-known brands and products can be found in a whole variety of industrial, commercial, and domestic settings providing protection to both life and property by offering fire and security detection, and escape route illumination in the event of an emergency. Under normal conditions our products offer professional lighting solutions and high specification installation materials.

Headquartered in Royal Leamington Spa, England, Cooper Safety comprises 11 different operating companies located in the UK, mainland Europe and North America. Together these businesses utilise in excess of 1 million square feet of modern manufacturing and warehousing space, and currently use over 2000 people.

Cooper Safety is a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. , a USA based Fortune 500 company.

About Enfis

The Enfis Group Plc (LSE: ENF) designs, manufactures and markets intelligent, high-power, ‘tunable’ LED lighting with a focus on providing cutting-edge solutions that can be easily integrated into luminaires, fixtures and custom projects. The company’s expertise covers semiconductor technology, packaging, thermal management, optics, electronic design, software and volume manufacturing.

Enfis ‘smart’ LED array technology offers luminarie and fixture manufacturers unsurpassed optical white light output. Their ultra-bright, multi-watt, multi-wavelength ‘smart’ LEDs are designed so that each wavelength can be individually controlled and monitored. Each Enfis ‘smart’ LED array has active color temperature and heat-sensing components that control, calibrate and regulate the light output of each wavelength on the array for the lifetime of the component.

More information about the company’s LED products and solid-state lighting technologies can be found at www. enfis. com.