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CATEGORY: Content » Member News
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 14, 2012
Philips Lighting Controls recently announced the launch of its new and improved website at www.philipslightingcontrols.com. The new site features:
• Clean, modern design with quick and easy access to Philips Lighting Controls solutions. Electrical contractors, facilities managers, lighting designers, engineers and other lighting professionals now have access to more information than ever.
• Products page providing a high-level overview of the Philips Lighting Controls portfolio. Individual product pages have links to data sheets, drawings, installation guides, and user manuals.
• Gallery featuring businesses around the world using Philips Lighting Control products such as Dynalite, Energy Efficient IGBT Dimming and other solutions.
Please update lolcontrols.com and etdimming.com links and bookmarks to www.philipslightingcontrols.com.
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 9, 2012
Schneider Electric and Tridonic recently announced a strategic partnership. The corporate partnership represents collaboration around projects business, and will see the companies work together to promote energy efficient lighting control solutions to customers.
Schneider Electric operates in more than 100 countries and, through its diverse product and business portfolio, specialises in the design and implementation of lighting control systems. Tridonic, headquartered in Austria and part of the Zumtobel Group, enables customers around the world to develop innovative applications and solutions, through lighting components, lighting management systems, connection technology and LED solutions. Within the partnership there is a project with LEDON, a sister company of Tridonic, which develops and markets hi-tech LED retrofit lamps for private consumers.
The strategic partnership between the businesses will combine the product innovation and market pedigree from the companies to develop cutting-edge, energy efficient lighting control solutions for customers globally. The solutions will meet the needs of diverse market sectors, including airports, hospitals, infrastructure and high performance green buildings. Schneider Electric benefits from Tridonic’s deep know-how in electronic control gears as well as from the innovative Tridonic products. Tridonic benefits from Schneider Electric’s excellent customer relations in the project business where Tridonic takes the role as first choice partner for lighting management. In all cases customers will stand to benefit by receiving lighting systems with synchronised components from one hand and enjoying service and safe systems.
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 4, 2012
Leviton recently announced the promotion of John LaMontagne to the position of Vice President of Sales for the company’s Lighting Energy Solutions business unit. In his new role, LaMontagne will be responsible for the sales and specification of Leviton’s broad portfolio of lighting systems, metering and energy management products.
LaMontagne most recently served as the Director of Technical Sales for Leviton’s Lighting Energy Solutions group. He initially joined Leviton in 1994 as a Specification Engineer working for the Electrical Distribution group. He played an integral role in the launch of this group and was instrumental in building Leviton’s commercial and industrial initiatives in the Northeast. LaMontagne then moved to a corporate training position where he continued to develop Leviton’s technical support and training capabilities. In 2001, he was promoted to Eastern Region Sales Manager of Lighting Management Systems and spearheaded the growth of this significant energy management initiative.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 25, 2012
WattStopper recently announced two appointments to its executive management team. Jim Young will join the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing while Shireen Zekanoski becomes the Vice President of Operations and Engineering.
Young joins WattStopper from a series of senior positions with Acuity Brands®, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s specialty group, encompassing Winona Lighting, Peerless®, Healthcare Lighting®, Hydrel®, and Mark® Architectural Lighting brands. Prior to that, he held executive-level positions with Peerless Lighting for seven years. A graduate of Sonoma State University with a degree in planning and energy management, Young is a member of IESNA and IALD.
Zekanoski has held numerous senior positions with Silicon Valley companies over the past ten years, including NeoPhotonics, Apple, Celerity, and 3Com. Most recently, Zekanoski served as Vice President of Global Operations for Santur Corporation (acquired by NeoPhotonics) in San Jose. Prior to that, Zekanoski held various positions with increasing responsibility at Apple Computer where she led the NPI Program for the Portables Operations division and managed the business operations for one of the company’s fastest paced product lines, the iPod.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 23, 2012
Lutron Electronics recently announced that Joel Spira, its Founder, Owner and Director of Research, has been inducted into the Lehigh County Bicentennial Hall of Fame. The induction took place on Saturday, March 10, in conjunction with the Lehigh County Bicentennial celebration in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Lehigh County has been home to Lutron since 1961, when Spira started the business in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. He relocated the business to Coopersburg in 1970 and to this day, runs the company’s global operations from the same campus he built more than 40 years ago.
“Joel Spira was a clear choice for the inaugural class of the Lehigh County Hall of Fame,” said Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham, chairman of the Lehigh County Bicentennial Committee, which created the Hall of Fame. “He is already in the equivalent of the United States “Hall of Fame” with his papers and designs of the first dimmer switch in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., right next to the work of Thomas Edison. Mr. Spira is an American treasure and we are proud that he calls Lehigh County home and that he chose to build Lutron Electronics, Inc. here,” said Cunningham.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as an inaugural Hall of Fame inductee,” said Spira. “I’ve called this area home for more than 50 years – both personally and professionally – and find it to be one of the most charming areas to raise a family and to enjoy the sights and sounds of the community.”
Other Bicentennial Hall of Fame inductees, all with ties to Lehigh County, include Former Chrysler Corporation CEO, Lee Iacocca; Marley & Me author John Grogan; Superbowl Champions Dan Koppen and Matt Millen; and a host of other athletes, celebrities and notable personalities.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 18, 2012
 WattStopper has launched “Switch to Digital,” a new program focused on providing complete Digital Lighting Management (DLM) solutions for contractors as they begin to encounter complex new energy code requirements. The program includes two new prepackaged lighting control kits with all the DLM components needed to provide advanced code-compliant lighting control for rooms with one or two lighting loads. The easy-to-install DLM occupancy-based controls automatically self-configure to provide the most energy efficient sequence of operation as soon as the components are plugged together. Contractors can now reduce installation time and eliminate labor risk on commercial lighting retrofit and new construction projects with these innovative, off-the-shelf control solutions available from electrical distributors nationwide.
Dubbed “Switch to Digital” to highlight the benefits of DLM, WattStopper’s new program includes the two “room in a box” kits, as well as a brochure, videos, and a toolbag demo. These tools help contractors recognize the practical advantages of selecting digital lighting controls that are easy to use, yet capable of automatically providing more complex, code-mandated sequences of operation. Each DLM kit comprises a room controller, dual technology ceiling mount occupancy sensor, a switch for manual control and two pre-terminated cables. Contractors simply plug the controls together using the two cables, which eliminate the need for time-consuming low voltage wiring connections. Once the controls are installed, patented Plug n’ Go automatic configuration ensures that they work right out of the box, without any setup or commissioning.
The single load kit, the LMKT-101, automatically configures for manual-on/automatic-off control, providing 20-30% greater energy savings than automatic on/off and compliance with provisions of the latest code revisions including ASHRAE 90.1-2010. The two load bi-level kit, the LMKT-102, defaults to automatic-on/automatic-off for one load, and manual-on/automatic-off for the second load. This sequence of operation further increases savings, reducing energy use by 52% more than traditional automatic on/off controls and is compliant with requirements in California Title-24, IECC 2012 and ASHRAE 90.1-2010.
Additional components are also available to customize and expand DLM kits to meet the control objectives of more complex applications. A handheld wireless configuration tool permits convenient, ladder-free adjustment, and additional digital room controllers, sensors, switches and cables may be incorporated to control extra loads.
By combining superior energy savings and predictable installation, Digital Lighting Management provides the fastest, easiest and best commercial lighting control solutions for contractors and building owners alike. WattStopper’s Switch to Digital solutions provide superior ROI when compared to automatic on/off controls, and traditional analog controls that typically take twice as long to install.
By Lighting Controls Association, on March 30, 2012
 WattStopper has published a technical bulletin describing how the company’s 0-10VDC dimming controls, including selected Digital Lighting Management (DLM) room controllers, wallbox dimmers and daylighting controllers, use an industry standard control protocol in order to control compatible ballasts and other devices such as LED drivers.
The bulletin reviews how this low voltage “sinking” control method was developed, how it works and how it differs from 0-10VDC “sourcing” control.
By Lighting Controls Association, on March 28, 2012
At this year’s Facilities Decisions Conference & Expo, WattStopper Senior Engineer Steve Karg was presented with the German Shepherd award by BACnet International. BACnet International presented the award as part of its annual “Leaders of the Pack” program to recognize the achievements of individuals and companies involved in the BACnet community. The Award Ceremony took place during the 2011 Facility Decisions Conference & Expo on October 11-12, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
Andy McMillan, President of BACnet International and General Manager of Philips Teletrol explained that Karg was recognized because, “like a Swiss Army Knife, Steve Karg applies his varied skills to help produce the best that the BACnet community has to offer. McMillan continued, “Please join me in thanking and congratulating Steve and his WattStopper colleagues for their dedication to BACnet International and the BACnet standard.” The German Shepherd award is given to an individual who is known for keeping the group in line and upholding the BACnet Standards.
Karg, who has worked on the BACnet standard for close to a decade, currently leads the BACnet Lighting Applications Working Group. The group is presently reviewing public comments on its Lighting Output object project. Karg comments, “It is important that lighting control manufacturers embrace open networking protocols, and make use of the standard network interfaces, messaging services, and objects. Doing this speeds product development and gives customers more flexibility and options when it comes to interfacing and building control.”
By Lighting Controls Association, on March 6, 2012
Cooper Industries PLC have announced the acquisition of Fifth Light Technology, Ltd. Fifth Light is a privately owned company based in Oakville, Canada that specializes in the design, sale and implementation of digitally addressable lighting interface (DALI) solutions and a suite of centralized building management software applications. This portfolio of solutions enables facility management to measure and control energy consumption across individual fixtures, as well as provide for the integration and control of other building management systems across multiple applications.
Over the past several years, Fifth Light has installed over 100,000 control devices in premier locations across North America, saving customers significant energy usage associated with their lighting systems.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Fifth Light will become part of the Cooper Controls business unit within Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry.
Cooper Controls, a business unit of Cooper Lighting, is a supplier of energy management, architectural, and entertainment lighting controls formed by the acquisition of Novitas Inc. in November 2005, Polaron plc in March 2007, PCI Lighting Control Systems in August 2007, and ALC Lighting Controls in November 2010. Cooper Controls includes leading brands such as iLight (International), iLumin (North America), Greengate, and Zero 88.
With this acquisition, Cooper Controls expands its portfolio of energy management solutions by combining its broad hardware portfolio with Fifth Light’s software capabilities.
By Lighting Controls Association, on February 20, 2012
Lutron Electronics recently announced that its Washington, DC Commercial Experience Center has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s leading rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy-efficient and high-performing buildings.
Lutron Experience Centers are showcases of Lutron’s most impactful residential and commercial products and solutions. The Washington, DC facility specifically showcases commercial products in use in a variety of vignettes (conference rooms, offices and more).
The Experience Center was designed by DC-based architectural firm Interplan Incorporated to achieve LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. LEED verifies environmental performance, occupant health and financial return. LEED was established for market leaders to design & construct buildings that protect and save precious resources while also making good economic sense.
LEED certification of the Lutron facility was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include: optimization of energy performance through the use of lighting power, lighting controls and HVAC, plus the use of daylight.
Per the rating system, the space scored 63 out of 110 possible points. Of those 63 points, Lutron products and solutions contributed 19 points. Lutron products can help contribute up to 41 points on a project, making them effective, energy-saving solutions for any space.
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