Shopping centres such as Chatswood Interchange and The Village, Balgowlah face unique challenges in maintaining fire safety and operational efficiency due to high foot traffic and extensive system sizes. Reliable systems are essential for safe evacuations during emergencies, while compliance with AS/NZS 2293 standards requires emergency lighting tests every 6 months which can be disruptive to operations. WBS addresses these challenges with automated, networked emergency lighting and fire safety systems, streamlining compliance and testing to minimise disruptions. By integrating these modernised solutions, WBS can transform shopping centres to maintain safety and compliance without compromising customer experience.
Shopping Centres
Networking Emergency Lighting (Elumen)
In shopping centres, high foot traffic and dynamic layouts make compliant emergency lighting crucial for ensuring customer and staff safety. Elumen’s Networking Emergency range, powered by LoRa technology, integrates seamlessly with the Plexus mesh network to deliver automated self-testing and real-time reporting tailored to the needs of shopping environments. Acting as communication repeaters across expansive areas such as shopping centres, property managers can remotely monitor system status via the Plexus console. This reduces the need for manual inspections, minimises operational disruptions, and ensures compliance with AS2293 standards while maintaining a safe and seamless shopping experience for visitors.
Plexus Gateway (Plexus)
At the core of the Plexus network is the third-generation Plexus Gateway, a standalone device installed in the facility’s main office. It provides GSM (mobile internet) connectivity for Plexus-enabled devices, using them as long-range wireless repeaters to create a smart, connected environment. Even during internet outages or power failures, the Gateway ensures uninterrupted monitoring of emergency systems with its built-in 4G connection and backup lithium battery. This redundancy keeps systems online, transmitting vital alarms and SMS notifications to maintain safety and compliance in all conditions.
Through networking technology, WBS provides shopping centres with innovative solutions that streamline compliance and emergency lighting efficiency. With our energy efficient Elumen and Plexus brands, automated self-testing, real-time monitoring and extensive system connectivity can be achieved, addressing the unique challenges of high foot-traffic and complex extensive layouts. This reduces operational costs and minimises disruptions to staff and customers. Shopping centres such as Chatswood Interchange have achieved $89,959 in electricity savings and $46,440 in maintenance annually, allows shopping centres to maintain safe and efficient emergency systems without compromising customer experience.