By Lighting Controls Association, on September 26, 2011
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to Panasonic’s Full-2Way lighting control system, currently being used in thousands of installations throughout North America in commercial/industrial buildings, public schools and universities, hotels, hospitals/healthcare, transportation and more.
The Full-2Way bus is a low-voltage, two-wire, topology free and polarity-neutral system. This affords architects, engineers and specifiers design flexibility. It is easy to install, easy to expand and ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications. As buildings repurpose and lighting control needs change, the Full-2Way system provides facility managers and building owners the flexibility to easily readdress switches and loads without the need to rewire.
The Full-2Way system can be used for daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing, load shedding and demand control which can save anywhere from 30-60% in building energy costs. Plus it can be integrated with other building management systems such as HVAC, fire and/or security.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 14, 2011
Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America will showcase its Full-2Way Lighting Control System and lighting relays at Booth #3805 at 2011 LIGHTFAIR international, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.
“Panasonic, together with our system integrator partners, provides a turnkey lighting control system with reliable components to application drawings and quotations to commissioning,” said Vic Flynn, director of Panasonic Electric Works America Information & Wiring Division. “Our Full-2Way components have been sold in North America for over 20 years with a proven record of reliability and durability.”
Panasonic Full-2Way control system is currently being used in thousands of installations throughout North America in commercial/industrial buildings, public schools and universities, hotels, hospitals/healthcare, transportation and more.
The Full-2Way bus is a low voltage, two-wire, topology free and polarity neutral system. This affords architects, engineers and specifiers design flexibility. It is easy to install, easy to expand and ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications.
As buildings repurpose and lighting control needs change, the Full-2Way system provides facility managers and building owners the flexibility to easily readdress switches and loads without the need to rewire.
“Panasonic Lighting Control components are designed by Panasonic, built by Panasonic for the Panasonic Full-2Way lighting control system and that’s very unique about us. We design and build all of our panel and field components so we’re really a vertically integrated lighting controls company which gives us a high level of quality control and sets us apart from other control companies,” Flynn said.
The Full-2Way system can be used for daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing, load shedding and demand control which can save anywhere from 30-60% in building energy costs. Plus it can be integrated with other building management systems such as HVAC, fire and/or security.
By Lighting Controls Association, on October 15, 2010
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has announced that Panasonic has joined as a new member.
For nearly 100 years, Panasonic, now a globally recognized brand, has designed and manufactured consumer and industrial electronics. The Panasonic Full-2Way lighting control system provides a building block methodology for implementing lighting controls. Each panel component has a specific function; when combined, a host of Full-2Way components provide design flexibility and solutions for energy-efficient lighting applications.
For more information about Panasonic, visit the company’s website at pewa.panasonic.com.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 12, 2009
Panasonic Electric Works of America and PLC-Multipoint, Inc. have announced a contractual relationship whereby PLC-Multipoint will act as a United States distributor of Panasonic brand of lighting control equipment based on the unique Full – 2Way communication protocol. PLC-Multipoint will also use Panasonic brand components for their own product lines.
“We are pleased to introduce our Advanced Transmission Full – 2Way Remote Lighting Control System. This system is cost-effective and easily – configurable with programming and accessories. Centralized monitoring and control of lighting can handle up to 256 circuits per system, and it is logically capable of turning up to 127 groups of lights on and off in an entire section of any application area. Up to 72 control patterns can be programmed to match work schedules or habits, allowing for maximum occupant satisfaction while achieving energy and operating cost savings,” noted a PLC Multipoint press release.
The LPB Series is the “basic” version of PLC – Multipoint’s multiplex transmission Full-2Way remote lighting control system. It uses two ± 24 V signal wires for all the switches on a network, and controls lighting using latching relays. This reduces the number of wires needed compared to conventional wiring.
The LPA Series is the “advanced” version. This series is more than capable of combining the most efficient way to save energy cost with multiple operation possibilities from dimmer con¬trols and PLC – Multipoint’s CES sensors.
The LPE Series is the “enhanced” version. The LPC controller can handle additional energy saving functions and features such as: Photo Control, Sweep and Time Schedule. Additional features which complete the LPE Series are Communication Protocol using Modbus, Bacnet Web Gateway and Operation Interface Terminal Touchscreen provided by Panasonic.
