Why Intercell in control rooms and dispatch centres?

Control rooms and dispatch centres place unique demands on infrastructure. Everything must function correctly, at all times, as a failure or inaccessible cable infrastructure can have serious consequences for operational continuity. At the same time, control rooms and dispatch centres must scale with the organisation — new workstations are added, additional screens are installed, and technology is continuously expanded. Intercell is designed to meet all these requirements, from initial installation through to the final expansion. Below are the four key benefits for your environment.

1. Organised cable management
In a control room, dozens — sometimes hundreds — of cables run simultaneously: power, data, communications, and signal connections. All these cables must be neatly organised, permanently accessible for maintenance and expansion, and completely free of trip hazards for personnel moving through the space around the clock. Intercell routes all cables cleanly beneath the floor, with no exposed conduits or tangled wiring. The result is a well-ordered, professional workspace where everything is in its place and employee concentration is not disrupted by a cluttered environment.

2. Rapid access at all times
Does a cable need replacing, a connection adding, or a fault resolving? In a control room or dispatch centre, this must be achievable quickly, without disrupting ongoing operations. Intercell floor panels can be removed and replaced in no time — no demolition work, no inconvenience, and minimal disruption to operations. This enables you to respond swiftly to faults or expansion requirements, regardless of the time of day.

3. Flexible for expansion
Control rooms and dispatch centres grow alongside the organisation. New workstations are added, additional screens are installed, and more equipment is connected. With a traditional floor system, expansion is often a time-consuming and costly undertaking. With Intercell, it is entirely different. Cables are rerouted, new connections are added, and the floor is relaid — all without major renovation work and without extended periods of downtime.

4. Electromagnetic compatibility
In a control room or dispatch centre, numerous electronic devices operate in close proximity. This can lead to electromagnetic interference, which may compromise the reliability of communication and control systems. Intercell has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), achieving an attenuation of 25 dB between 3 and 30 MHz and 20 dB between 30 and 1000 MHz. This makes the system particularly well suited to environments where electromagnetic interference poses a risk to installation reliability.

Designed for 24/7 use

Control rooms and dispatch centres often operate around the clock, seven days a week. This means that modifications to the infrastructure must be carried out quickly and efficiently, without disrupting ongoing operations and without extended periods of downtime. Intercell makes this possible. The floor panels are easy to remove and reposition, ensuring that adjustments can always be implemented swiftly and without inconvenience — outside office hours or in the middle of the night.

Thanks to the floor boxes for power and RJ45 connections, every workstation has exactly the connections it needs, precisely where they are needed. And because the system is built on a modular basis, new workstations and connections can be added without modifying the existing infrastructure. The system has been fire-resistance tested in accordance with EN13501-1 and EN13501-2, class Afl-s1, providing the required safety and reliability even in critical environments.

Technical specifications

Intercell meets the most stringent standards for load capacity, fire safety, and electromagnetic compatibility. Below are the key technical specifications for use in control rooms and dispatch centres.