PowerBase AI is designed specifically for architectural applications. Unlike other electrical systems rated for underfloor or ceiling use, PowerBase AI uses just four components, making even large and complex applications easier to plan, install, and maintain. And, every component is reusable, so there's virtually no waste, and the system can be changed or expanded at any time.

Benefits

• Zoned power infrastructure - accommodates any furniture plan optimizing the power routings to limit crossover interference and save money, time and resources
• Lower cost at initial installation
• Reconfiguration is simple and easy without any tools. During actual use it can cost up to 90% less to move, add or change the power and data locations.
• Superior reliability of pre-wired and factory built service modules and connector cables
• Integrates with furniture and wall systems allowing the power cables to run directly from the floor into the wall.

1. Zone Distribution Boxes

Zone Distribution Boxes provide the transition from a building's electrical system to PowerBase AI's modular power distribution system. Available in three configurations — with one 8-wire port, two 8-wire ports, or three 8-wire ports — to easily accommodate a range of power densities.

2. Jumpers

Jumpers connect Zone Distribution Boxes, Service Module, Splitters and Infeeds for Haworth furniture and walls. Available in lengths from 5 to 50 feet, Jumpers provide plug-and-play connection between all of the system components.

3. Splitters

Splitters are small connector blocks that connect up to four Jumpers and allow the branching of power anywhere in the system. Splitters also enable lean and agile layouts that keep first costs low while maintaining flexibility.

Service Modules provide in-floor power and voice/data access and are available in quad and dual receptacle configurations. All Power Base AI service Modules offer Haworth's patented snap-in receptacles, which allow quick change of circuits assignments and minimize the number of components in inventory.

Power is typically routed from the electrical closet through pre-wired flexible conduit to separate zones of the floor plate. Power is then distributed within each zone using modular wiring. Modular wiring puts flexibility out in the area where most day-to-day reconfigurations occur. Power can be routed from the electrical closet with the pre-wired Zone Distribution Box or an Infeed Harness. The Zone Distribution Box is available with factory installed pre-wired conduits with three sets of circuits up to 125', and two sets of circuits up to 200', or the field wired Zone Distribution Box can be used with locally supplied MC cable or conduit. The in-feed harness routes a single set of circuits and is available in lengths up to 100'. Power is routed within the zone by 8-Wire modular flex conduit Jumpers. The Jumpers are fully populated with all eight wires so all circuits are available for future moves. The Flush Service Module provides Modular Receptacles under a hinged lid. The Modular Receptacles allow fast change of circuits as users' needs change. Flush Service Modules can be moved to other floor tile locations by re-routing the flex conduit Jumpers. The Service Modules allow for multiple Jumpers to connect (two Dual Service Modules/four Quad Service Modules) for branching within a zone. The Splitter is used to join up to four Jumpers. By using Splitters, the zone can be expanded to meet future needs. For more extensive renovations, the Zone Distribution Box can be moved by re-routing the flex conduit feed.