Communications with cai vision: INTEGRATED RECEPTION SYSTEMS
Professionally installed Digital Integrated Reception Systems
Integrated Reception Systems (IRS) were developed by Sky Homes and Philips to provide all current forms of terrestrial and satellite TV, Radio and CCTV media to multiple dwellings. CAI Vision clients include Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Managing Agents, Property Developers, Architects and Consultants.
Integrated Reception Systems are simply the latest in communal aerial systems.
An IRS collects the broadcast signals from terrestrial (analogue & digital) and satellite transmitters, as well as FM radio and the new Digital Audio Broadcasts (DAB). All of these signals are then distributed to a new 3 socket wall outlet plate in each flat, which is screened from electrical interference and which delivers all available TV channels, including both analogue and digital terrestrial, and digital satellite to the resident.
Installing IRS means that the resident is free to decide to either connect their existing TV equipment to the system to pick up the existing free-to-air analogue signals, (until they are switched off), or to take up digital satellite or digital terrestrial television, now or in the future. This solution means that the landlord installing IRS does not have to favour any one particular supplier of TV programming. The choice is left to the resident.
Consumers are increasingly demanding the benefits of digital television with its increased choice and new services. In addition, the government has confirmed that the existing analogue television transmitters will be turned off, with a target date set between 2006 and 2010. Thereafter television will only be available through a digital platform.By making your properties 'digital ready' you can satisfy existing residents' demands, as well as making your properties more attractive to potential occupiers. The installation of a CAI Vision IRS requires just one master dish and antenna per block and therefore enables effective enforcement of a dish and aerial ban.
Although IRS installations are primarily associated with Sky TV, there is no need to favour any one TV service or technology provider.
In fact, an IRS is able to distribute other terrestrial and satellite services including international channels to cater to the diverse range of cultures and nationalities within the U.K.
Listed below are samples of CAI Vision projects recently completed.
| Client | Project | No. Dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Lewisham | 5 cable IRS installation | 10738 |
| London Borough of Tower Hamlets | 5 cable IRS installation | 11315 |
| London Borough of Hackney | 9 cable IRS installation (incl. Eutelsat/Turksat) | 2758 |
| Orbit Housing Association | 5 cable IRS installation (incl. CCTV cameras) | 610 |
| Ward Homes | 5 cable IRS installation (incl. additional outlets to bedrooms and kitchens) | 154 |
