By Lighting Controls Association, on February 1, 2012
Leviton has been named among Building Operating Management magazine’s top products of the year for the company’s SectorFlex Intelligent Digital Lighting Control System. There were 560 products submitted and the winners were chosen by the building and facility management executives that subscribe to the magazine, ensuring 100 percent reader selection. The SectorFlex products will be featured in the January 2012 issue of Building Operating Management (BOM) as a Top Products Award Winner.
Leviton’s SectorFlex Intelligent Digital Lighting Control System combines several energy saving technologies – scheduling, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting and dimming – into one conveniently integrated system. This topology-free system uses the same wiring type for all Sector components and accessories, making it one of the easiest lighting control systems to install. To further simplify installation, all components are on a single bus, with accessories connected to the network. The Sector family of products provides a scalable solution that offers maximum flexibility and maximum coverage in any application – from a single room to a campus of buildings.
The SectorFlex Intelligent Digital Lighting Control System is part of Leviton’s integrated energy management offering, which includes Leviton occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting systems, self-powered energy harvesting wireless lighting controls, commercial grade submeters, programmable relay control and dimmers, and architectural lighting control systems for building-wide lighting management.
By Lighting Controls Association, on January 27, 2012
OSRAM SYLVANIA has announced availability of new QUICKTRONIC HELIOS controllable compact fluorescent ballasts that offer continuous dimming down to very low light levels of 3%. These multi-lamp ballasts for DULUX CF lamps operate one and/or two 13, 18, or 26 watt lamps or one 32 or 42 watt lamp.
QUICKTRONIC HELIOS ballasts include OSRAM SYLVANIA’s PROStart, programmed rapid start, and QUICKSENSE end-of-lamp life sensing features. A dual-mount function provides mounting flexibility and color coded connectors deliver easy installation. The ballasts are RoHS compliant, featuring lead-free solder and when paired with SYLVANIA DULUX lamps, the system is covered by the QUICK 60+ System Warranty of up to 24 months on the lamps and 60 months on the ballasts.
Featuring parallel lamp operation and ultra fast start times (<700 milliseconds), the new ULTim8 Programmed Start Series is engineered to reduce maintenance costs and extend lamp life in applications where lamps are being turned on and off throughout the day, whether manually or via lighting controls. In addition, these ballasts are part of the NEMA Premium Electronic Ballast Program that identifies the most energy-efficient T8 fluorescent ballasts on the market today. This new addition to the ULTim8 High Efficiency ballast family includes 2-, 3-, and 4-lamp models with both 0.88 (HE) and 0.71(EL) ballast factor options available.
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The Cassia Energy Management System from Schneider Electric is a revolutionary wireless in-room solution that can impact all aspects of a hotel’s bottom line, from satisfying guests and reducing carbon footprint to maximizing energy savings with a rapid return on investment.
By Lighting Controls Association, on January 9, 2012
WattStopper’s innovative LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 digital photosensors were selected by Building Operating Management (BOM) readers as recipients of BOM’s 2012 Top Products Awards. The photosensors are part of WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) product line, and are specifically designed for easy integration with occupancy sensors and other lighting controls. DLM maximizes energy savings and return on investment (ROI), and meets or exceeds the latest code requirements.
These photosensors comprise the most complete and most flexible range of daylighting control options on the market. Both products include a two-way infrared (IR) transceiver for communication with a wireless configuration tool, and the LMLS-400 features automatic commissioning for either switching or dimming, an industry first. Either sensor can be configured for on/off switching, bi-level or tri-level step switching or step dimming, or continuous dimming for each controlled zone.
A convenient menu-based handheld wireless tool is used for sensor configuration. The wireless tool also initiates the self-commissioning process for the LMLS-400, and prompts users to input light levels in order to quickly commission the LMLS-500. Once the LMLS-500 receives measured light levels for each control zone, it automatically recommends setpoints, greatly simplifying the setup process compared to other open loop daylighting controls.
WattStopper’s LMLS-400 is a single-zone closed loop photosensor that can be installed on a ceiling or in a lighting fixture. The LMLS-500 is a multi-zone open loop photosensor designed to mount on a ceiling or in the light well of a skylight, and control up to three lighting zones. The digital photosensors simply plug into a DLM network and can easily be added, or exchanged for one another, if project requirements change. They are ideal for both retrofits and new construction.
The Building Operating Management Top Products Awards are 100% reader-selected and recognize the most popular manufacturers and suppliers of the year, as determined by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey. Award winners are featured in the January 2012 issue.
By Lighting Controls Association, on January 6, 2012
Cooper Controls now offers an emergency control device that supports switching along with two-, three-, and four-wire dimming. The Cooper Emergency Power Control (CEPC) is an emergency control solution for sites with distributed circuits or fixtures that are switched or dimmable and require emergency control.
Located near the emergency fixture it is controlling, the CEPC monitors available power and controls the emergency fixture or circuit accordingly. Under normal power conditions, the CEPC duplicates the commands being sent to the normal load circuit, switching and dimming emergency fixtures in tandem with the non-emergency fixtures.
If normal power is lost for any reason, the CEPC will detect the power loss, feed the emergency fixture with the emergency power source and force the connected emergency fixtures to full ON.
The CEPC is a UL924 approved solution that meets NEC, OSHA and NFPA safety codes. CEPC is compatible with iLumin lighting control dimming and switching panels; Greengate lighting control relay and metering panels; and Greengate occupancy sensors.
In addition, the CEPC offers an automatic test feature that saves maintenance time and protects the integrity of the system. Under normal operating conditions when the controlled load is turned OFF, the emergency lighting will remain ON for an additional five seconds. This feature eliminates the need for special equipment to test the emergency control device and ensures regular system testing by conducting a test every time the lights are turned OFF.
By Lighting Controls Association, on December 29, 2011
OSRAM SYLVANIA has expanded its line of ELOGIC™ Lighting Controls within the SYLVANIA Light Management Systems portfolio. The ELOGIC family of controls provides added energy savings, preference control and optimization for lighting systems across a variety of applications. Additions to the SYLVANIA portfolio include the commercial-grade ELOGIC Sensors Series and ELOGIC Slide Dimmers Series, offering flexibility and improved efficiency for a wide range of lighting systems.
The SYLVANIA ELOGIC Occupancy Sensors Series delivers a full line of sensors comprised of six unique sensors, including configurations for internal fixture mounting, external mounting for high bay applications, and one with the additional feature of daylight hold-off. A Wall-Box Sensor is available that requires little to no commissioning and self-adjusts and self-calibrates, and a Dual Relay Wall Box sensor is available that controls two separate loads and multiple fixtures or switched dimming. Both Wall-Box and Ceiling sensors come in Infrared and Multi-Technology version that detects small motions and occupants behind obstructions.
The SYLVANIA ELOGIC Dimmer Series delivers a full line of dimmer switches compatible with line voltage LED sources, phase cut fluorescent systems, zero-to-ten volt devices and electronic and magnetic transformers. ELOGIC Dimmers feature fluid slide motion, allowing for fine adjustments, and LED locator lights are available in most models to illuminate the switch when lights are off.
For more information about the SYLVANIA Light Management Systems portfolio, contact OSRAM SYLVANIA.
By Lighting Controls Association, on December 27, 2011
Leviton can make the transition to Standard Time even easier for homeowners with its Vizia+ 24-Hour Programmable Timer. The timer can be programmed to automatically adjust to and from Daylight Saving Time, allowing homeowners to enjoy an effortless transition when clocks are turned back one hour on Nov. 6.
The Vizia+ 24-Hour Programmable Timer features a built-in astronomical clock that automatically adjusts the timer to local sunrise and sunset times for year-round efficient lighting control. The wall-mounted timer is easy to program for precise automation of all indoor and outdoor lighting. With the random option setting, lights can be programmed to turn ON and OFF at varying intervals within a 15-minute range, giving the home a consistent and secure appearance. The device is particularly useful for second residences, where owners may not have easy access to lighting timers.
In addition to the Vizia+ 24-Hour Timer, Leviton offers a line of digital plug-in timers that also feature an astronomical clock and random option setting. Perfect for control of indoor lamps and seasonal lighting, they are programmable in the same user-friendly fashion as the Vizia+ 24-Hour Timer and coordinate with Leviton’s Decora® devices and wallplates.
By Lighting Controls Association, on December 23, 2011
Consulting-Specifying Engineer has recognized three innovative lighting products in the lighting controls category of its 2011 Product of the Year Awards.
By Lighting Controls Association, on December 16, 2011
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to a new indoor lighting control solution from GE Lighting Controls.
Leviton has been named among Building Operating Management magazine’s top products of the year for the company’s SectorFlex Intelligent Digital Lighting Control System. There were 560 products submitted and the winners were chosen by the building and facility management executives that subscribe to the magazine, ensuring 100 percent reader selection. The SectorFlex products will be featured in the January 2012 issue of Building Operating Management (BOM) as a Top Products Award Winner.
For controllability and energy savings in frequently switched applications, 
Consulting-Specifying Engineer has recognized three innovative lighting products in the lighting controls category of its 
