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Lighting Controls Association Announces New Course on Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls (LLLC)

07/13/2022 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE302, Part 4: Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Content, Integration, LCA News, Topics

nLight Wins 2022 LEDs Magazine BrightStar Award for Product Innovation

07/11/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

nLight®, a brand within the Acuity Brands portfolio, recently announced that it was awarded the LEDs Magazine 2022 BrightStar Award for Product Innovation for their nLight Snapshot Controller.

Filed Under: Acuity Brands, Award Winning Products, Content, Devices, Systems, Software, Member News, Members, Products

Electroindustry Business Confidence Index Remains in Negative Territory in June 2022

07/10/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Current electroindustry business conditions edged lower in June 2022, with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) score staying below the no-change threshold level of 50 for the second consecutive month with a score of 40.6.

Filed Under: Construction and Economy, Content, LCA News, Topics

McWong’s TruBlu Bluetooth Mesh Fixture Controller with Long Range Antenna Earns LightFair Technical Innovation Award

07/08/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

McWong International has received the LightFair Technical Innovation Award for its new TruBlu Fixture Controller with Long Range Antenna. The award was announced on the opening day of LightFair 2022 in Las Vegas. In its 33rd year, the LightFair Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative products in architectural and commercial lighting.

Filed Under: Award Winning Products, Content, McWong International, Member News, Members, Networked Controls, Products

LCA TV: Acuity Brands’ nLight AIR and UL 924

07/01/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

UL 924 changes became effective May 6, 2022 that make many industry-standard emergency solutions obsolete by requiring an input signal to indicate the presence of normal power. Acuity Brands’ nLight AIR embedded luminaires and emergency devices with EM options have been updated, offering compliance, significant savings, and versatile response to the loss of power.

Filed Under: Acuity Brands, Content, Devices, Systems, Software, LCA TV, Members, Products

LCA TV: LightCloud Blue by RAB Lighting

06/29/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

RAB Lighting’s Lightcloud Blue is a powerful, flexible, simple lighting control system designed to manage lighting wirelessly.

Filed Under: Content, Devices, Systems, Software, LCA TV, Members, Networked Controls, Products, RAB Lighting

Comparing Tunable LED Systems to Conventional Lighting in Senior Care Centers

06/24/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In senior care centers, tunable LED lighting system retrofits can save energy, reduce operating costs, and improve quality of life for occupants when compared to outdated fluorescent systems that are still used in many facilities nationwide. A recent study suggests that LED tunable lighting system retrofits can offer energy savings and reduced costs, along with the possibility of improved quality of life for residents.

Filed Under: Articles, Color Control, Content, LED Control, Research Studies, Topics

NEMA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

06/22/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced the appointment of Ms. Sonia Vahedian to the position of Chief Operating Officer, where she will ensure the long-term financial and operational viability of NEMA through effective planning, forecasting and treasury oversight.

Filed Under: Content, LCA News

Leviton Reaches 25-Year Milestone in 2022 BUILDER Magazine Brand Use Study

06/17/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Leviton recently announced that it has been recognized as the “Brand Used Most” in the lighting controls and switches category by BUILDER magazine’s 2022 Brand Use Study. Leviton has been the recipient of BUILDER’s prestigious “Brand Used Most” category ranking for 25 consecutive years, also placing first in 2022 for the “Highest Brand Familiarity” and “Brand Used in Past 2 Years” categories.

Filed Under: Content, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Member News, Members

Introduction to Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls

06/15/2022 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

Luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC), also called embedded controls, are lighting control systems in which sensors and controllers are installed within luminaires to enable autonomous, individual luminaire control. By making each luminaire a control point, control is highly flexible, responsive, and therefore generally more energy-saving. Serving as a preview for an upcoming Education Express course, this article describes LLLC technology, system types, advantages and disadvantages, studies characterizing energy savings and cost, and what’s familiar and distinctive in regards to design and installation.

Filed Under: Acuity Brands, Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Cooper Lighting Solutions, Design, Education and Tools, Integration, Lutron Electronics Co.

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