July 2012 New information from CONEC GmbH CONEC in Mecca CONEC connectors as part of a unique LED illumination system CONEC D-SUB connectors control 2 million LED lamps The Abraj Al Bait Towers in Mekka is the second highest building complex in the world. As of 2014, the adjacent Mecca Royal Clock Tower Hotel will provide accommodation for 28,000 visitors. Every year, two million pilgrims visit the al-Haram Mosque situated at the foot of the towers to see the holy black stone Kaaba. At a height of approx. 425 m, 2 million LED lights show the pilgrims the time and prayers on four enormous clock faces and additional media walls. For 5 years of development, Bartenbach LichtLabor planned the illumination system for the largest clocks and the media facades of the Abraj Al Bait Towers. With its high quality D-SUB Combination connectors with high-power and signal contacts, CONEC participates in this gigantic project. The connectors ensure control and energy supply of the LEDs. Foto: SL Rasch/Saudi Binladin Group CONEC Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH Ostenfeldmark 16 • 59557 Lippstadt • Tel. +49 2941 765-0 [email protected] • www.conec.com ISO/TS 16949:2009 / ISO9001:2008