The Zhaga Steering Committee has approved the 3rd edition of the popular Book 18 specification for outdoor luminaires. The new edition allows for architectures combining an ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle with a Zhaga receptacle next to the architectures already specified in Ed. 2.0. Additionally, Zhaga-D4i certification of hybrid luminaires as well as control devices with an ANSI interface have become available.
2021 Electrical Standards and Products Guide Now Available
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2021 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide that includes nearly 800 NEMA publications for electrical and medical imaging industries, as well as product categories and NEMA Member manufacturers of those products.
DesignLights Consortium Announces Industry Advisory Committee Members
The DesignLights Consortium recently announced the new membership of its Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), an 18-member body that will support the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to drive efficient lighting through education, collaboration, and expertise in 2021 and 2022.
Zhaga and the DALI Alliance Add Sensors and Controllers to Zhaga-D4i Certification
The joint Zhaga-D4i certification program from the DALI Alliance and the Zhaga Consortium has already qualified a number of Zhaga-D4i Book 18 outdoor luminaires with Zhaga receptacles and D4i components. Now certified D4i control devices with Zhaga connectors can also be submitted for Zhaga-D4i certification, according to a recent statement by Zhaga. Eligible devices include light-level or occupancy sensors, as well as control nodes that can communicate wirelessly with external networks, enabling smart, future-proof LED luminaires with IoT connectivity.
DALI-2 Certification Now Includes Part 208 for Relays and Switches
The DALI Alliance recently announced it has extended the DALI-2 certification program to include control gear that function as switches and relays. Such devices implement Part 208 of the DALI-2 certification scheme, which is built on the international IEC 62386 standard.
CABA Publishes Whitepaper on PoE
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) recently published a whitepaper on Power Over Ethernet, or PoE, now available for free download.
Zhaga’s Book 18 Plans to Add ANSI’s C136.41 Dimming Receptacle
Zhaga is planning a 3rd edition of the popular Book 18 specification for outdoor luminaires that will allow for architectures combining an ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle with a Zhaga receptacle. Book 18 Ed. 3.0 will enable Zhaga-D4i certification of hybrid luminaires as well as control devices with an ANSI interface in addition to the certifications already offered by Book 18 Ed. 2.0.
DLC Announces New Technical Requirements for Networked Lighting Controls
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released a new version of its technical requirements for networked lighting controls, aiming to encourage wider market adoption of this energy-saving and smart building-enabling technology by focusing on issues it says are key to increasing customer confidence.
Lighting Controls Association Announces New Course on Lighting Control Protocols
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) now offers EE305: Protocols as a new course in its popular Education Express program.
Zhaga Publishes Book 20 on Smart Interface Between Indoor Luminaires and Sensing/Communication Modules
Zhaga Book 20 defines a smart interface between an indoor LED luminaire and a sensing/communication module. The module connects to the LED driver, and typically provides sensory inputs or enables communication between network components.