This follows SES's close collaboration with PRG in the run up to the 2004 Athens Olympics, when the two companies co-designed twenty-four 72-way MCB distribution boxes, which, says PRG's Peter Marshall, were "expertly built and delivered ahead of schedule in time for the shipments to Athens". PRG then chose SES for the colour code conversion work and, says SES's Mark Cooper, "It's great to continue our very positive working relationship with PRG - the UK's largest lighting rental operation. It endorses SES's commitment to service and quality".
The conversion sees the old three phase connection colours change from red, yellow and blue phases with a black neutral, to brown, black and grey phases with a blue neutral. Earth remains yellow and green.
Old Camlok connectors are being replaced by Powerlocks, which utilise a bayonet mating method, and have been specially designed for the demanding environments of the entertainment industry. The project is expected to be completed by late summer. Each unit is also being fully serviced whilst with SES.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
