Area lighting Post Parcel Center Frauenfeld
The existing area lighting of the Post Parcel Center in Frauenfeld was struggling with many failures and an enormous energy consumption of 363,000 kWh per year. Therefore, in spring 2017, the lighting design firm Luminum was commissioned to review the area in terms of lighting technology.
The light measurement showed that a refurbishment of the lighting brings a lot of potential. On the one hand, to reduce energy consumption and light pollution, and on the other hand, to increase the quality of light and thus the quality of work on the site.
The requirements for lighting on the site are very high. Especially because the lighting conditions within the area are very different. At the same time, operation had to be guaranteed at all times, even during the refurbishment.
For the highest quality of light, the site uses the latest generation of floodlights, which are centrally controlled. The decision was made in favor of the OptiVision and ClearFlood LED spotlights, which were mounted on the existing supporting structures. The availability of the high luminous fluxes (up to 190 000 lm), optimal LVK's and other very good technical characteristics allow a significant improvement in lighting quality and compliance with EN12464-2.
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"The luminaires used were particularly impressive due to their very high efficiency and optimal light distribution. Thus it was possible to illuminate the area optimally and achieve an excellent final result."
Philipp Hert, Managing Director Luminum GmbH
The visibility of markings could be improved thanks to the lights and, according to initial feedback, this also increased the quality of work for the workers.
"The first energy evaluations were very pleasing. The maintenance and energy costs as well as the light pollution could be reduced even more than originally assumed."
Philipp Hert, Project Manager Luminum GmbH
The exciting pilot project was successfully completed in January 2019 and serves as a precursor for the implementation of seven other mail and parcel centers operated by Swiss Post.
"The cooperation with Elektron was very pleasant. Elektron responded quickly and with a high quality at all times. This makes it very easy as a planner for the further course of the project and saves tedious discussions and clarifications. Elektron was very open at all times, and also communicated very professionally with other suppliers involved."
Philipp Hert, Project Manager Luminum GmbH
Many thanks to Philipp Hert of Luminum for his kind assistance with the project report and to Thol Concept Sàrl for the great visuals.