Continuing the trend, New Zealand Dynalite distributor, Network Lighting and local dealer, Fingertip Solutions, have recently completed work on Tiara, the largest superyacht ever built in New Zealand.

Measuring 54m in length, she beats the record previously held by Salperton, another Dynalite installation, by only one metre.

The sloop features a 63m mast, just clearing the Bridge of the Americas, which spans the Panama Canal. Built by Alloy Yachts International, the yacht incorporates over 70km of electrical and electronics wiring. The Dynalite system comprises 116 channels, over eleven separate DyNet lighting control networks. The equipment is not limited to the control of lighting, but offers switched control of blinds, air conditioning, curtains and reveal panels for entertainment systems. The eleven networks are broken up as follows; Wheelhouse, Flybridge, Aft Cockpit, Saloon, Dining, Owner’s Cabin, Owner’s Lobby & Ensuite, Owner’s Office, Port Forward Guest Cabin & Ensuite, Starboard Forward Guest Cabin & Ensuite, Port Aft Guest Cabin & Ensuite and Starboard Aft Guest Cabin & Ensuite. The last two guest cabins include a partitioned wall, which, when opened converts the two smaller areas into one large space.

Above: Previous record-holder, Salperton

Lighting including table lamps, kick rope light and general cabin lighting, is controlled via DLE1205 12 x 5A leading edge dimmers.  Air conditioning on/off, blind up/down, curtain open/close and reveal panel open/close control is implemented by DIN-rail mounted DDRC810DT 8 Channel relay controllers. Control is achieved through a combination of user interfaces. Décor matching custom control panels are located in each cabin for the control of lighting levels and Phillips Pronto LCD touch screens are used to control the switched devices.

The Pronto has been integrated into the Dynalite network using infra-red control via DUS703W Universal sensors located at the wheelhouse switch position, the common point at which all of the separate networks are terminated. The IR codes were programmed from a Dynalite DTK510C addressable remote control. Linking of the two partitioned cabins is achieved via either a wall mounted control panel, or the Pronto units.

The successful commissioning of this system is the third New Zealand built super yacht achieved by Network & Fingertip Solutions, with more projects in the pipeline. For further information, contact Network Lighting on +64 9 362 0940, or Fingertip Solutions +64 9 443 0756.