10 control room console accessories to boost productivity

The control room is a high-stakes environment where operators monitor and control vital operational activities. They do so through their control room consoles, which are pieces of specialized furniture packed with ergonomic features and technology integrations. However, no 2 control rooms are the same so each instalation requires different accessories to help operators stay productive. Here are the essential accessories to include in your control room.

Task light:

Control rooms are often dark environments, where each workstation is individually lit using task lights. Operators prefer to work in dark rooms because it helps them to focus on the task at hand. However, on the long run this can be taxing on the eyes. To provide operators with the option to illuminate their workspace, control consoles can implement heavy-duty task ligths that offer good lighting thanks to extremely high lumen output, and most importantly they can be adjusted both in position and in intensity, to illuminate as much as the operator requires. Explore the best task lights available for control rooms.

Status light:

In 911 dispatch control rooms, a status light can be attached to the console on top of a monitor post. These lights are not meant to provide lighting but instead to serve as indicators to supervisors and the rest of the staff. The light features as many colors as needed, for example white indicates that there is no one at the console, red indicates the operators requires assistance, green can indicate the operator is engaged in a call, and blue can indicate that there is someone at the console but they are waiting for a call to come through. These lights are integrated into our ConsoleALERT system.

Retractable monuments:

Control room and dispatch consoles are made in a way where electronic devices like CPUs, PDUs, and cables can be stored securely inside custom-designed CPU enclosures. But ensure access to power and data directly on the worksurface, control room consoles integrate monument outlets into the worksurface. These monument systems blend into the surface and can be hidden when they are not in use. The configuration of the outlets can be customized to meet the needs and requirements of the operator.

Thermostatic fans:

With all the energy used by CPUs and other IT equipment, the enclosure can overheat. To overcome this issue, we've integrated silent thermostatic fans to dissipate the hot air outside the enclosure. The thermostatic fans can be programmed to monitor the temperature inside the cabinet and release the hot air as needed to save energy.

Powerbars:

To improve cable management and improve efficienct in the control room, control consoles can integrate power bars underneath the worksurface, inside the wall structure or the CPU enclosures. These power bars make organizing cable easier by avoiding having too many cables going down the cable chains and hanging underneath the console.

Console panels:

To create a more private and comfortable workspace a plexiglass or glass panel can be fixed on each side of the surfaces, but it can also be an acoustic panel. These panels create a barrier between operators to offer better privacy and reduce noise levels. They can provide a sense of individual space for each operator in an otherwise busy and loud environment.

Ergonomic chairs:

Prolonged sitting can have serious consequences, thankfully ergonomic furniture like chairs can minimize these negative impacts. A good chair allows the adjustment of the height of the backrest, the height and width of the seat, it features a stable chair base and it dissipates the weight of the user to keep bloodf and oxygen flowing through the body.

Mobile pedestals:

Featuring drawers units mounted on wheels and available with 2 or 3 drawers for better organization, Sustema offers storage pieces that are sturdy and long lasting. They are highly adaptable and provide a secure storage for sensible equipment or supplies. Explore our different solutions of storage for control rooms.

Monitor arms:

In a control room, monitors can be installed horizontally, vertically and on multiple levels. Choosing the right monitor arm for a 911 dispatch center impacts efficiency, comfort, and safety. These accessories are designed for continuos use, for flexibility, to be compatible with modern VESA standards, and stable. Dive into the key considerations for selecting a monitor arm.

Ambient LED light:

Control rooms are adding LED lighting strips to the wall system of control consoles, or under the worksurfaces to create a more comfortable and productive work environment. This use of indirect lighting helps with eye strain by reducing the contrast between bright screens and dark surroundings.

Renewing your control room consoles?  We can help.

Implementing these accessories in a control room can optimize your daily operations. But if you are renovating your control room consoles, we can help you throughout the process. Contact our team of specialists and start working with us.