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IES Publishes Standard on Control Intent Narratives and Sequences of Operation

07/06/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently introduced four new standards: standardizing iterations of lighting controls intent, navigating near-field photometry, the importance of UV lighting, and promoting a balanced outdoor environment.

Filed Under: Commissioning, Design, Education and Tools, Topics

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system retrofits can save energy, reduce operating costs, and improve quality of life for occupants when compared to outdated fluorescent systems that are still used in many facilities nationwide.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

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.

Understanding Lighting Controls Interactions

06/08/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Modern lighting control systems require a lot more components than they used to. As a result, a lighting controls designer’s job has come to include the documentation required to fully specify a system, which includes well-defined devices, narratives, and sequences. This column by C. Webster Marsh is the first part of a multi-part series that hopes to identify how lighting controls interact with each other and how best to implement a documentation style that is shared with current industry trends.

Filed Under: Articles, Content, Design, Topics

DesignLights Consortium and Lighting Controls Association Join Forces to Improve Network Lighting Controls Training

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

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and the Lighting Controls Association recently announced an agreement to collaborate in the offering of online courses that advance students’ knowledge of networked lighting control (NLC) technology and applications.

Filed Under: Content, Education and Tools, LCA News, Topics

The Business Case for Smart Street Lighting

06/01/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In this article published in LD+A, Telensa’s Cindy Brewbaker lays out a seven-point case for smart street lighting.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Topics

0-10V Versus Digital: The Great Debate

05/25/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Moderated by Michael Colligan, this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting pits two lighting thinkers in a spirited debate over whether 0-10V or digital lighting control has the edge in projects subject to value engineering.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Dimming, Topics

Research: An Update on Networked Lighting Controls

05/18/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In this article published in LD+A, the official publication of the Illuminating Engineering Society, Manuel Lopez and Keith Graeber of the California Lighting Technology Center evaluate networked lighting control system metering and reporting capabilities.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Topics

Playing Futurist: Seven Concepts Coming Soon to Education Near You

05/16/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Brienne Musselman, Education Director for the Illuminating Engineering Society, looks at seven trends that will affect professional lighting education.

Filed Under: Articles, Education and Tools

Lighting Controls Association Announces New Course on Utility Rebates

05/09/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE107B: Lighting Controls and Commercial Lighting Rebates as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

Filed Under: Education and Tools, LCA News, Utility Rebates/Incentives

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