Comelit-PAC's advanced GDX Next door entry system has been installed at 20 Moore Street in Glasgow by Magnus Electrical, providing an upgraded access control solution without the need to replace the existing cabling infrastructure. This upgrade serves 22 residential units and involves the replacement of two main entrance doors' digital audio door entry systems.
The decision by Magnus Electrical to select the GDX Next system was heavily influenced by its compatibility with the building's current cabling, allowing for a smoother integration process. The familiarity with GDX, through previous collaborative projects, also guided Magnus Electrical in their choice for this refurbishment.
Expert insight on the installation
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."
The system's uniform hardware and cabling design facilitate streamlined installations
GDX Next integrates Comelit door entry technology with PAC's access control hardware, offering both audio and video functionality and supporting various access management configurations. The system's uniform hardware and cabling design facilitate streamlined installations and straightforward future upgrades, adaptable through standalone, PC, or cloud-based management systems.
Future installations and expansion
The project at 20 Moore Street has inspired Magnus Electrical to extend similar upgrades to other blocks within the development, with additional orders anticipated throughout the year. This successful application of GDX Next has demonstrated how existing infrastructure can influence and shape door entry refurbishment strategies.
Margaret Ann Sheppard of 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."
Comelit-PAC’s GDX Next has been specified by Magnus Electrical to bring a new door entry system with access control to 20 Moore Street in Glasgow, without requiring the building’s existing cabling to be replaced.
Serving 22 flats across the development, the new system has been installed across two main entrance doors, replacing the existing digital audio door entry system. For Magnus Electrical, the ability to work with the existing cabling was a key factor in selecting GDX Next.
Moore Street installation
Magnus Electrical has worked with GDX on several projects and was already familiar with the platform. Following discussions with Comelit-PAC, the company selected GDX Next for the Moore Street installation, combining their experience with the requirements of the refurbishment.
Tom Chalmers, Contracts Manager at Magnus Electrical said: “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
GDX Next combines Comelit door entry technology with PAC access control hardware, supporting audio and video door entry alongside integrated access management. Its common hardware and cabling structure across handset options is intended to simplify installation and future upgrades, while systems can be managed through standalone, PC-based or cloud-based configurations.
The platform offers different approaches to access management, including multi-technology readers and a range of handset options, allowing systems to be configured around the requirements of individual residential buildings and their residents.
Door entry refurbishment
Since completion, Magnus Electrical has quoted for further blocks at the development, with further orders expected during the year.
Margaret Ann Sheppard at Comelit-PAC said: “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.”
