Comelit-PAC's GDX Next system has been deployed by Magnus Electrical to enhance the door entry system with integrated access control at 20 Moore Street in Glasgow. This project successfully upgraded the building’s infrastructure without necessitating extensive cable replacements.
Serving 22 flats within the development, the new installation upgraded two main entrance doors, replacing the previous digital audio system. Magnus Electrical chose GDX Next largely due to its compatibility with the existing cabling, simplifying the upgrade process.
Moore Street Installation
The collaboration between Magnus Electrical and GDX Next followed numerous successful projects together, leveraging their experience and knowledge of the platform. Discussions with Comelit-PAC led to selecting GDX Next for Moore Street, focusing on meeting refurbishment goals.
Tom Chalmers, Contracts Manager at Magnus Electrical, stated, “For a refurbishment like this, keeping the installation process as seamless as possible allows residents to get on with their day-to-day lives. The aim was to keep the turnaround and disruption to a minimum while giving upgrading the door entry solution, and GDX Next, alongside with the technical and design excellence of Comelit-PAC allowed us to achieve this.”
Access Control Hardware
The use of common hardware and cabling across handset options aids in streamlining installations
GDX Next integrates Comelit's door entry technology with PAC's access control systems, supporting both audio and video functionalities in addition to access management. The use of common hardware and cabling across handset options aids in streamlining installations and facilitating future upgrades.
The platform accommodates a range of access management solutions, including multi-technology readers and various handset configurations, allowing customization to address the unique needs of residential buildings and their occupants.
Door Entry Refurbishment
Following the project's completion, Magnus Electrical has submitted bids for additional blocks within the development, with further orders anticipated throughout the year.
Margaret Ann Sheppard from Comelit-PAC commented, “20 Moore Street shows how the requirements of an existing building can shape the approach to a door entry refurbishment. Magnus Electrical already knew the GDX platform, while GDX Next provided the functionality required for the new installation and could work with the existing cabling. Bringing these factors together gave the project a clear route from the existing system to the new one for the benefit of residents.”
