LSD 56-2011 contains a related FAQ, which is meant to provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding CFLs and dimming.
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CATEGORY: Content » LCA NewsNEMA LSD 56-2011, Compatibility of Forward Phase Control Dimmers and Dimmable Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CFLs and Dimming, provides design guidance in the area of lamp/dimmer compatibility to the manufacturers of dimmable self-ballasted CFLs that use forward phase control and the manufacturers of forward phase control dimmers. The values provided assume operation under nominal line conditions, i.e., 120 V, 60 Hz. In practice, actual voltages can vary by ±10% in the field.
 Recent comments from public officials note the safety of smart meters.
Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen of the Vermont Department of Health supported the claim that radio frequency (RF) emissions from smart meters are not a health concern. Dr. Chen’s opinion also coincides with those by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Science, the Maine Center for Disease Prevention, the California Council on Science and Technology, the Monterey County Health Department, and the Federal Communications Commission. According to a CBS News report, Dr. Chen stated that “smart meters emit well less than one percent of the radiation emitted by cell phones, and they’re not often held right next to the head.” He also added that “people are not likely to be exposed to measurable amounts of radio frequency radiation from smart meters.” In addition, Health Canada published a report in December 2011 which stated that “exposure to RF energy from smart meters does not pose a public health risk.” The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA WD 7 Occupancy Motion Sensors Standard.
Previously published as a guide and not a standard, WD 7 promotes uniformity for the definition and measurement of characteristics relevant to the use and application of occupancy motion sensors. This standard covers the definition and measurement of field of view and coverage characteristics relevant to the use and application of vacancy and occupancy sensors using individual or any combination of passive infrared, ultrasonic, or microwave technology. These sensors are used in systems for control of lighting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), and other devices. WD 7 may be downloaded at no cost here. The deadline for entries into the Illuminating Engineering Society’s 2012 Illumination Awards, including the Lighting Controls Association-sponsored Lighting Control Innovation Award, is February 13, 2012.
This award recognizes the exemplary use of lighting controls in nonresidential building projects. To learn more about the Lighting Controls Innovation Award and how to submit a project, click here. In 2011, eight projects were recognized with an Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit and one received an Special Citation Award. The Illuminating Engineering Society has opened submissions for the 2012 Illumination Awards, including the Lighting Controls Association-sponsored Lighting Control Innovation Award. This award recognizes the exemplary use of lighting controls in nonresidential building projects.
To learn more about the Lighting Controls Innovation Award and how to submit a project, click here. The deadline is February 13, 2012. In 2011, eight projects were recognized with an Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit and one received an Special Citation Award. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA LSD 56 Compatibility of Forward Phase Control Dimmers and Dimmable Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CFLs and Dimming, available for free download.
This publication provides design guidance in the area of lamp/dimmer compatibility to the manufacturers of dimmable self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that use forward phase control and the manufacturers of forward phase control dimmers. The values provided assume operation under nominal line conditions, i.e., 120 V, 60 Hz. In practice, actual voltages can vary by ±10% in the field. LSD 56-2011 contains a related FAQ, which is meant to provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding CFLs and dimming.  Gary Meshberg  Michael Jouaneh  The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that it has updated EE103: Dimming Control, a popular offering in the Association’s Education Express series of online distance education courses about lighting controls.
The course, authored by Craig DiLouie, principal of ZING Communications, Inc. and LCA’s Education Director, provides an in-depth discussion of dimming technology and application. It consists of two sections, Dimming Controls (two learning modules) and Fluorescent Dimmable Ballasts (two learning modules), covering these topics: Dimming Controls Introduction to Dimming • The purpose of dimming Dimming Controls and Systems • Wallbox dimmers Fluorescent Dimmable Ballasts Technology • How dimming ballasts work Application • Control strategies At the conclusion of each learning module, an optional online comprehension test is available, with automatic grading; a passing grade (70+%) enables the student to claim education credit. EE102: Dimming Control is registered with the National Council on Quality in the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), which recognizes a total of 8 LEUs towards maintenance of Lighting Certified (LC) certification. This course is also registered with the California Advanced Lighting Control Training Program (CALCTP) for credit to qualify to receive live training (40 points).  The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that it has updated Section 1: Occupancy Sensors of EE102: Switching Controls, a popular offering in the Association’s Education Express series of online distance education courses about lighting controls.
The course, authored by Craig DiLouie, principal of ZING Communications, Inc. and LCA’s Education Director, provides an in-depth discussion of occupancy sensor technology and application. It consists of two learning modules covering these topics: Technology • Typical energy savings in various applications • Energy code requirements related to occupancy sensors At the conclusion of each learning module, an optional online comprehension test is available, with automatic grading; a passing grade (70+%) enables the student to claim education credit. Section 1: Occupancy Sensors of EE102: Switching Controls is registered with the National Council on Quality in the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), which recognizes a total of 4 LEUs towards maintenance of Lighting Certified (LC) certification. This course is also registered with the California Advanced Lighting Control Training Program (CALCTP) for credit to qualify to receive live training (20 points).  The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that it has updated EE201: Introduction to Lighting Control, a popular offering in the Association’s Education Express series of online distance education courses about lighting controls.
The course, authored by Craig DiLouie, principal of ZING Communications, Inc. and LCA’s Education Director, provides an introduction to daylight harvesting and in-depth discussion for each major decision during the design of a daylight harvesting control system. It consists of three learning modules covering these topics: • Purpose of daylight harvesting At the conclusion of each learning module, an optional online comprehension test is available, with automatic grading; a passing grade (70+%) enables the student to claim education credit. EE201: Daylight Harvesting is registered with the National Council on Quality in the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), which recognizes a total of 4 LEUs towards maintenance of Lighting Certified (LC) certification. This course is also registered with the California Advanced Lighting Control Training Program (CALCTP) for credit to qualify to receive live training (30 points). |
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