THE CHALLENGES

Integrating Diverse Communication Protocols in Medical Facility Control Systems

Designing a User-Friendly Graphical Interface for Critical Surgical Operations

Ensuring Seamless System Coordination Across Multiple Technical Subsystems in Hospitals

Design Philosophy

The architectural vision for the North Wing was to create a building that supports recovery and promotes a calm, human-centered environment. At the same time, the clinical space needed to be highly flexible, enabling operating rooms to be adapted quickly to different procedures and workflows.

Key requirements included:

• A single point of control for core room functions.

• Clear and intuitive interfaces, usable in high-pressure situations.

• Stable and resilient technology, operating continuously 24/7.

• Modular flexibility, enabling room configurations to evolve over time.

Solution

GH Connect developed a comprehensive room control concept using LOYTEC’s open, programmable, and integrative automation platform.

Standard off-the-shelf control systems were not sufficient. A tailored solution was required.

Components

L-INX Automation Servers (LINX-153 / LINX-154): Central room logic, interoperability via BACnet/IP, and hosting of custom graphical pages.

DALI-based lighting control: Precise, adjustable surgical lighting including task zones and variable color temperatures.

L-WEB BMS / L-VIS Touch Control Panels: Unified user interface for lighting, airflow, climate, and shading – optimized for fast operation under pressure.

Integration of ventilation, pressure control, temperature sensors, and blinds: Ensures air safety, comfort, and controlled surgical environments.

The complete system enables staff to adjust critical environmental conditions without leaving the patient and without navigating through complex menus.The graphical interface is designed for clarity, minimizing cognitive load and reducing training requirements across operating theaters.

• Reliable 24/7 operation in critical healthcare environments.

• Unified control interface reduces errors and speeds up workflow.

• Faster room reconfiguration for different surgical procedures.

• Consistent user experience across multiple operating suites.

• Future-proof automation platform that can be expanded and adapted.

The implementation of LOYTEC controllers streamlined operations in the hospital’s surgical environments, saving time and reducing reliance on highly skilled technicians for basic system adjustments. Nurses and surgeons can now control critical room functions like lighting, suction, temperature, and more, all from an intuitive touch screen interface.

This increased operational efficiency during surgeries and improved overall staff productivity. The controllers’ ability to seamlessly integrate different communication protocols and systems, including non-standard ones, made them ideal for this complex environment.

The North Wing at Rigshospitalet demonstrates how technology can support people when it matters most.

By combining LOYTEC’s open automation platform with GH Connect’s domain expertise, the hospital has gained an environment that is calm, safe, and ready for the unexpected. The result is a modern operating theater where the building adapts to the medical team – not the other way around.