Case study

Brief

William Garvey, suppliers of bespoke control room furniture and desks, approached Quad Vision on behalf of their customer Network Rail. At the Network Rail main signaling centre, signal operators’ monitor every level crossing with CCTV. As a train approaches, an alert sounds and the signalman are able to pull out a display screen in order to focus the picture and monitor the train crossing for safety purposes. The monitor mount has to withstand 1,000’s of movements and return solidly into the framework. It is vital that while the framework is solid, the joints must not wear out! As a result, Network Rail needed an extremely robust high-quality framework – solid enough to work with touchscreens. The frame would need to support a large number of multi-sized monitors and fit around curved desks. It would need to provide the ability to bring forward any chosen screen to better see detail and allow horizontal swivel.

The Solution

Quad Vision designed and supplied a custom frame and mount solution using a bespoke modular frame system for the LCD screens. This comprised of a bespoke monitoring system for the Network Rail signal operators’ using rows of LCD monitors with Large Format (LF) screens above – together with robust frames which were retrospectively bolted onto existing workstations and incorporated into new desks supplied by bespoke furniture makers, William Garvey.

Designed to withstand 1,000’s of movements and retain precise movement, Quad Vision designed a clever nylon bush system integrated into a custom-designed mounting frame.

Used in a mission-critical ‘signaling’ operation for trains, the Quad Vision bespoke frame accommodates a large number of multi-sized monitors situated around curved desks. Holding a range of monitors and touch-screens, the frame allows operators to constantly re-position screens with accuracy and consistency.

Quad Vision recognised that normal concertina joints used in typical frames would sag over time. To ensure the monitor mount could withstand the 1,000’s of movements and return solidly into the framework, Quad Vision designed a system using nylon bushes that allow the aluminum extrusion to glide smoothly without weak spots and provide the necessary longevity of service.

The custom frame and mount not only gives a very professional look to the office, but also allows the screens to ‘curve’ in line with the desks. This bespoke framework provides an ergonomic, strong and robust solution to Network Rail’s stringent requirements.

 

Quad Vision Reaction

 “The system passed stringent tests of network rail vital for ensuring public safety.” Robin Hughes

Key Specifications

Custom design & build

Features

Super strong/robust framework
Ergonomic
Semi-circular configuration
Ability to pull in/out screen
Usability
Dependability

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Quad Vision multi screen monitor stands are the best designed and most versatile multi-monitor stand systems available. Designed and manufactured in the UK and engineered to the highest standard our monitor stands are the largest capacity, most robust, flexible and adjustable to meet the requirements of your environment.