Zoneworks is the world’s most advanced emergency lighting system with over 1,500 sites installed across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

The introduction of Zoneworks XT HIVE is a significant milestone for the emergency lighting market as it has redefined the way emergency lighting is designed, installed and managed. XT HIVE is smarter and more advanced than any other system on the market.

Zoneworks XT HIVE reduces the backbone hardware requirements to a single RF controller and adds dynamic self-managed meshing technology to make your emergency lighting simpler, faster and easier than ever before.

• If you are designing an emergency lighting system, it is simpler
• If you are installing and commissioning emergency lighting, it is faster
• If you are managing emergency lighting, it is easier

Zoneworks XT HIVE will continue to be supported by a team of Advantage Lifetime Support specialists that ensure each system is looked after for its lifetime at no additional cost. It’s just what we do.

• One single RF controller per 1,000 fittings
• Unlimited fittings per system
• Powerful Dynamic Self-managed Mesh radio network
• Industry grade encryption and site security
• Highest data throughput and performance

Less backbone = Less cost

• Every fitting self-discovers other fittings around it to form “colonies” that dynamically build the network
• Maximising the efficiency of the overall network
• Minimising commissioning and system management time

DSM Meshing = Faster & more reliable

Zoneworks XT HIVE is compatible with the extensive LP Premium and L10 Nanophosphate ranges across exit, emergency, battens and specialised fittings. Clevertronics have dedicated engineering resources to ensure we can satisfy the requirements of every project.

Once HIVE fittings are installed and powered up they automatically create a network by self-discovering others around them using dynamic self-managed meshing (DSM Meshing).

Switch on the controller to provide access and control of the emergency lighting system.

The fitting register can now be easily uploaded and a smartphone or tablet can be used to perform local fitting diagnostics and identification.

The method used by the HIVE controllers to achieve this outcome is via a unique encryption key. Following the initial commissioning, the fittings are then issued an encryption key; either globally across the entire site or on a controller-by-controller basis.

In the same way that bees join a colony, once the encryption key is applied to the HIVE emergency fittings and the controller, a segregated community of Zoneworks XT HIVE emergency light fittings is established, and the members of this HIVE will only communicate with their fellow members, ignoring any others within range.

New members can only be added to this community by the issue of the site’s unique encryption key. This key can be changed by the client if or as required.

Each message is appended with an OMAC1 Message Integrity Code.

Making sure the message content was not interfered with during transmission.

Every message is encrypted with AES128 CTR mode using a message specific nonce.

Ensuring the message is encrypted in such a way that if it could be heard or intercepted the message could not be understood.

Network signalling messages are encrypted and appended with an OMAC1 Message Integrity Code (MIC). Nodes without the correct encryption & MIC key pair cannot join the network.

Making sure that received data can be trusted.

Industry standard:

• SSH for file transfer
• HTTPS
• Secure Socket Layer for MQTT

DSM Meshing manages the optimal communication path of each fitting using frequency, signal strength and timing. This ultra-fast data network enables real-time analytics and response. In a 1000 fitting network, the collection of status and test results average one second or less per fitting, this ensures a fast and less complicated process when commissioning, testing and performing maintenance.
 

Once HIVE fittings are installed and powered up they automatically create a network by self-discovering others around them using dynamic self-managed meshing (DSM Meshing), saving valuable commissioning time.

Zoneworks XT HIVE has all the functionality users are familiar with, including a clean and simple web-based interface that can be integrated seamlessly with other networked building management services.

The reporting functionality provides everything you need at the push of a button from faulty fittings, maintenance log and full test results.

Allows organisations with large sites or multiple locations to put one controller at each address to centrally manage all their emergency lighting systems from one place, including gathering compliance test results without needing to attend the sites in person.

A feature named “Site Group Access” enables facility managers to grant specific access to users across different parts of the network. For example, they might have an agreement with different local contractors to provide emergency lighting maintenance for different locations. The building manager can give them access to the system, but they’ll only see the parts that are relevant to their location. This feature coupled with Active Directory Integration allows system administrators to manage users more effectively.

While the Zoneworks XT platform can be housed locally, clients may instead choose to access Zoneworks XT Cloud Hosting, making it the practical choice for installations where there are no dedicated building management facilities. All that is required is an internet connection to the local XT HIVE RF controller and you are set to go.

Multiple installers can work efficiently together at different locations to create the master register, ready for managing compliance testing for the site. The Zoneworks App lets maintenance personnel manage multiple sites, including control of access to the system for additions or changes as required.

Zoneworks XT HIVE has the solution if an RF network isn’t suitable for selected rooms or areas that are shielded from all RF interference due a specialist function, or a requirement for specific luminaires.

These may include high-security facilities, emergency services control rooms, hazardous area lighting, or hospital MRI rooms. Adding a Hive2Wired bridge outside of the sensitive zone enables a Zoneworks connection using a (Non-RF) wired communication link into the shielded area and includes the fittings in the same system.

The Zoneworks XT management software includes the capability to integrate with 3rd party Integrated Building Management Systems platforms. This allows for the integration of the emergency lighting information into a single, consolidated building management system, alongside other building services including general lighting, ventilation, security, access, and more.

We offer integration with 3rd party Building Management Systems on several levels:

• Low Level via voltage free contacts that provide system alarm and fault indications.
• High Level via a Direct Structured Query Language (SQL) database access where all information associated with each emergency light fitting can be obtained (no additional cost).
• High Level MQTT interface for integration of Zoneworks XT HIVE compliance data to third party supervisory control systems and dashboards (like Building Management Systems).

Clevertronics can provide a “System view” for the BMS integrator to access only the relevant information for each site.

An investment in a Clevertronics Zoneworks system is an investment for life. Every new Zoneworks system is backwards compatible with previous generations that allows for a seamless upgrade pathway for all our end user clients to accommodate refurbishments like tenancy refits, building additions, or simply migration to our latest technology as fittings fail through natural attrition.

It is not a large investment to commence a system upgrade, simply add an XT HIVE controller and add or replace fittings when required under regular maintenance. Software updates are free and Clevertronics provides commissioning support to migrate your existing Zoneworks system and XT HIVE into one front end interface for ongoing testing, reporting & compliance management.

Clevertronics LP & L10 battery technology combined with 100,000hour luminaires means your installed fittings have industry leading service life.

With our engineered backwards compatible HIVE nodes there is no need to discard functioning emergency lights to access the benefits of the Zoneworks XT HIVE as part of your upgrade project. The Zoneworks HUNI Card [HIVE Upgrade Node Interface] is a plug-and-play solution that links the existing evacuation luminaire into the HIVE platform. This process can happen in bulk or over time to build a complete HIVE system to maximise the life of your investment in lithium fittings.

A single hybrid front-end Zoneworks interface allows existing clients to control both the existing and new generation of Zoneworks in one location, without jumping between interfaces or windows.

This creates a more seamless experience for clients with no separation between emergency lighting - allowing for staged upgrades or new XT HIVE additions on sites using our powerline platforms.

Previous emergency lighting system upgrades were costly and complex due to the required backbone and cabling requirements. With Zoneworks XT HIVE’s simple backbone and RF meshing system, all sites, regardless of manufacturer, can now be easily upgraded cost-effectively.

Here are some signs you might need to consider an upgrade:

• Your facilities management team are struggling to stay on top of testing and maintenance requirements
• Your team isn’t sure how your system works because training and support is minimal
• You’re not sure if your building is compliant, and there’s no log of the testing or maintenance
• Your costs to manage, maintain, and test your system are high - and going up over time
• Your lamps and batteries are an older style that needs replacing every year or so

XT HIVE progressive upgrades don’t add any significant upfront cost to your emergency lighting maintenance budget as it only requires the small investment of a HIVE controller. As the existing fittings fail and need replacement, XT HIVE compatible fittings are installed as a progressive upgrade throughout the site. This process ensures you are only using the maintenance budget to achieve the upgrade. Depending on the health of the existing fittings, you will likely have a fully operational HIVE site within a few years.

Only one XT HIVE fitting and controller is required to start you on a better emergency lighting compliance journey.

Contact Clevertronics for a site audit, demonstration
and cost analysis report.

With the Zoneworks XT Hive platform, Clevertronics offers complimentary lifetime support through our Lifetime Technical Support (LTS) program. This service is designed to help the building owner & maintenance contractor manage the on-going health of the system.

Emergency lighting is regarded as a life saving device and therefore it is essential that it is always in working order. (The testing and product requirements are outlined in AS/NZS 2293), and compliance with the standard can be a costly exercise especially if the products and operating systems selected regularly fail. Many emergency lighting companies finish their involvement on your project once the product has been supplied. However, at Clevertronics we know that on-going support is important to contractors and building owners. Clevertronics offers lifetime support through our Lifetime Technical Support (LTS) program

Simple. Fast. Powerful.