SMATV Installation at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home, Castleton
Project Overview
Bryn Ivor Lodge is a purpose-built, £8.5 million care home located in Castleton, Newport. Operated by Barchester Healthcare, the facility offers 80 en-suite rooms providing residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care services. Designed to deliver a high standard of living for its residents, the care home required a reliable and comprehensive television distribution system to enhance the comfort and entertainment options for those in its care.
One Vision Digital Ltd was commissioned to design and install a state-of-the-art Satellite Master Antenna Television (SMATV) system throughout the facility, ensuring seamless access to a wide range of television services in every room.
Client Requirements
The primary objective was to implement a centralised television distribution system that would:
- Provide access to both terrestrial (Freeview) and satellite (Sky, Freesat) television services in all 80 rooms.
- Maintain high signal quality and reliability across the entire facility.
- Eliminate the need for individual satellite dishes or aerials, preserving the building's aesthetic appeal.
- Allow for future scalability and easy maintenance.
Our Solution
To meet these requirements, One Vision Digital Ltd installed a robust 5-wire SMATV distribution system, which included:
- Centralised Reception Equipment: Installation of a satellite dish and aerial to receive a comprehensive range of television signals.
- Launch Amplifier: Deployment of a high-quality amplifier to distribute signals efficiently throughout the building.
- Multiswitches: Integration of Triax 5-wire multiswitches to manage signal distribution to each room.
- Quality Cabling: Use of high-grade coaxial cabling to ensure minimal signal loss and optimal performance.
This configuration ensures that each room receives a full range of television services with excellent picture and sound quality, enhancing the residents' experience.
Project Outcome
The successful implementation of the SMATV system at Bryn Ivor Lodge resulted in:
- Enhanced Resident Satisfaction: Residents enjoy a wide selection of television channels with consistent signal quality.
- Aesthetic Preservation: The centralised system negates the need for multiple external dishes or aerials, maintaining the building's visual integrity.
- Future-Proof Infrastructure: The scalable design allows for easy integration of additional services or upgrades as technology evolves.
