JLLighting takes stock of a significant batch of bespoke 72ways, HDPE distro and cables, courtesy of SES Entertainment Services.
“The quote started off as three of these units however quickly turned into HDPE distro, moulded rubber K9s, soca splitters, custom fan outs and Powerlock linking sets as well,” SES Entertainment Services Director, Gordon Cooper informed TPi.
Quotes and drawings were supplied quickly by the electronics firm with a “tight” deadline to adhere to. SES worked closely with JLLighting on the specs and branding to ensure the company received the specification, boasting, in Cooper’s words, the “best quality branded components” on all the builds.
72ways are 27u 19” racks are made from Zintec steel and have a black powder coat on them. The racks feature 400A PowerLock incoming with a 400A MCCB fitted with nudge bars and an unprotected link through. There is an overall VTVS switchable ELR allowing discrimination between units, a neutral loss relay for added protection of equipment when powering shows.
Seven LED fault display on the front and back of the distro allowing the user to identify faults quickly, overall digital metering showing voltage and amps across all phases including neutral. An additional handy dual USB charging point and bi-colour rack lights front and back helping to illuminate all the breakers and sockets.
On the outgoing side, six 16A/230V sockets protected by 16A 30mA single module RCBOs, 12 soca with each channel having its own 30mA RCBO, a 32A/400V socket with a 4P MCB and a 63A/400V socket protected by MCB with VTVS switchable earth leakage. “We also lasered the JL Lighting logo in full colour fit into custom flight cases that were free-issued to us,” Cooper pointed out.
The three 63A distro each socket feature an MCB and VTVS switchable earth leakage relay. JL opted for its main logo on the lid with an added PAL label and then a button logo on both sides of the unit to ensure that the branding is visible. “The K9s and soca splitters are made from rubber for durability with the K9s having RCBO’s on each outlet and both having the JL logo on a laser engraved plate,” explained Cooper.
The cable was fitted with customised orange heat shrink which features a custom logo and a barcode. Length tape was also added to help easily identify cables and both were covered with a piece of clear shrink to prevent damage.”A personal touch was added by engraving the soca ends which were supplied with large orange locking rings to match company colours and keep all kit uniform and identifiable,” he remarked.
“Overall, it’s been a real pleasure working with Jack, Dan, Ellie and the JLLighting team starting this new relationship and once again supplying kit for one of the biggest names out there,” Cooper concluded.
