Friday, October 8, 2010

Ballroom Floor Box Withstands Heavy Loads, Offers Capacity and A/V Flexibility

Legrand/Wiremold has introduced new floor boxes for audio/video applications that withstand the heavy loads associated with wheeled vehicles in locations such as hotel ballrooms, exhibition halls, convention centers, entertainment venues, and museums.  These boxes feature rugged construction, including heavy-duty covers, and provide ample capacity for audio/video devices.  New CCBBS Series small ballroom floor boxes are designed for above-grade (CCBBS) and on-grade (CCBBS-OG) concrete floors.    

CCBBS Series small ballroom floor boxes are based on an open A/V system that accommodates devices from a wide range of manufacturers such as Ortronics, Extron Electronics, Crestron, and others.  They offer plenty of capacity with up to 12 gangs of proprietary and industry-standard faceplates.  These floor boxes also feature designed-in features for ease of installation, including a minimum of 3" of wiring capacity behind each device face plate, ¾" to 2" trade size knockouts, and a removable/repositionable divider for separation of services.

The heavy-duty cast aluminum cover has been designed and tested to meet static loads of 25,000 lbs.  The cover, which has a self-closing handle, rotates 180° to provide full access to the interior of the box.  Two large cable egress areas offer plenty of capacity and flexibility for wires and cables.  Covers designed for carpet installations maximize carpet and minimize the amount of metal showing. 

TopGuard™ protection prevents water, dirt and debris from entering the floor box compartments and devices.  CCBBS Series floor boxes have been UL listed to U.S.  and Canadian safety standards for carpet, tile, and wood covered concrete floors.



Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Vista™ Pedestal Supports A/V



The Vista Point5 Series is a floor-mounted pedestal that provides easy access to A/V connections. Its unobtrusive design allows the table to remain open for paperwork and presentation materials while easy access to A/V connections keeps the floor free from cords and cables. It can even be used as a leg to support a conference table or work surface. Ideal for use with raised floors, Vista Point5 series units can be easily moved so the location of the table is not dependent on installed outlets. 

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

How to Integrate Audio/Video Into Cabling Pathways


Legrand/Wiremold offers a wide range of systems that integrate audio/video connectivity directly into every major wire and cable pathway, including perimeter raceway, floor boxes, poke-thru devices, architectural columns, infloor ducts, worksurface modules, and in-wall products.  These solutions provide the integrator with the space, capacity, and bend radius needed to install devices without modifying the cabling pathway or installing a separate pathway. Much more information is available here: