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CATEGORY: Products » Award Winners
By Lighting Controls Association, on March 26, 2012
 The Leviton GreenMAX Lighting Control System was awarded First Place in the Energy Efficiency Category of the “Eco Cihac 2011 Sustainable Innovation Awards” at Expo Cihac in Mexico City. This Event is considered the most important construction trade show in Latin America, bringing more than 59,000 attendees per year.
The purpose of the award conferred by ECO CIHAC 2011 is to recognize and develop the best practices that directly benefit society and to help develop solutions with a high degree of energy efficiency that reduces CO2 emissions and to improve the management of natural and energy resources.
Leviton received the award in the Energy Efficiency category with its product GreenMAX®, thanks to its environmentally-friendly technology that saves money and energy. As a fully-integrated system, GreenMAX relay controls are ideal for installation in a wide range of commercial environments, including new construction and retrofit environments where centralized lighting control is needed.
By Lighting Controls Association, on February 13, 2012
Acuity Brands, Inc. has announced that its nLiGHT® Network Lighting Control System from Sensor Switch® recently received a 2011 Top Products Award for lighting controls from Building Operating Management Magazine.
The Top Products Awards from Building Operation Management recognize the best products from manufacturers and suppliers from the past year as determined by building and facility executives who participated in a national survey. Top Products were selected based on the criteria of innovation and usefulness to facility managers. Winners were selected from a field of more than 500 possible products.
Introduced in 2007, nLiGHT is a revolutionary digital architecture and networking technology that cost-effectively integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based and manual lighting controls. Designed to function in an individual room or to be networked together across an entire facility or campus, the nLiGHT system is an easy-to-use and easy-to-install lighting control system. It significantly cuts energy consumption while enhancing user and occupant convenience.
Further, nLiGHT intelligence is also embedded in LED luminaires from Lithonia Lighting, offering a complete and customizable lighting solution with integrated controls.
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 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 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.
GOLD: The McGraw-Edison Ventus outdoor LED area luminaire from Cooper Lighting incorporate bilevel switching capability
SILVER: The Digital Lighting Management (DLM) lighting control system from WattStopper
BRONZE: The GreenMAX relay control panel from Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Congratulations Lighting Controls Association members on earning these prestigious awards!
By Lighting Controls Association, on October 5, 2011
The ninth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition recognizes the best designed, energy-efficient lighting products in the residential market.
For the second year, the competition has expanded its scope to include solid-state lighting (SSL) replacement lamps and lighting controls.
The 2011 judging panel reviewed a total of 52 products including 39 SSL luminaires at Underwriters Laboratories (UL) University in Research Triangle Park, NC. See all winners here.
Two products were entered for the controls category, and both received awards:
 WINNER: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc Diva C·L Dimmer
Over the last few years, CFL and LED bulbs capable of dimming have become more readily available but many still have performance issues when used with a standard incandescent dimmer. Lutron’s Diva C·L dimmer specifically addresses issues commonly found when dimming these lamps including lights turning off while being dimmed, not turning on, and turning off unexpectedly or flickering. This new dimmer has been engineered to solve these issues and is UL listed to work with a broad range of lamps, ensuring that today’s dimmer is compatible with tomorrow’s light sources.
The Diva C·L dimmer from Lutron works with dimmable CFLs and LEDs in addition to incandescent and halogen lamps. The new dimmer uses Lutron’s HED Technology, featuring advanced dimming circuitry designed for compatibility with most high-efficacy residential lamps. The dimmer can even dim a mixed load of light sources (i.e., dimmable LED and halogen bulbs) on the same circuit. Lutron continuously tests and publishes a list of approved dimmable CFL and dimmable LED bulbs so that consumers can be sure of smooth dimming performance.
 HONORABLE MENTION: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc RadioRA 2 Phase-Adaptive Dimmer
The RadioRA 2 Phase-Adaptive Dimmer is compatible with electronic low-voltage, magnetic low-voltage, incandescent, halogen and dimmable LED and CFL load types. While this would have required several different wallbox controls in the past, this new dimmer is able to sense the load type that it is connected to and change its output waveform to properly and safely control that load. This technology, previously available in Lutron’s remote panel-based controls, is now available in a standard wallbox configuration – the Lutron Maestro dimmer style. To respond to the ultra-low wattages of high-efficacy lighting, the dimmer has a 5W minimum load, but scales all the way up to a 600W output. It can be connected to several other wallbox locations for 3- and 4-way dimming. The dimmer is amazingly compact, with a back box penetration of only 1-1/8”, making installation simple. This dimmer allows the halogen lamp installed today to be replaced by a CFL tomorrow and later replaced with an LED.
By Lighting Controls Association, on June 29, 2011
 Remote-mount dimming module with EcoSystem by Lutron Electronics
A remote-mount dimming retrofit module for personal control, occupancy and daylight strategies and wireless compatibility.
This product won a Best of Category Award in the lighting controls category at LIGHTFAIR 2011.
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 10, 2011
Lutron Electronics recently announced that its new Diva C•L dimmer has won the 2011 Consumer Electronics Association Gold Mark of Excellence award in the Green Product of the Year category.
The Mark of Excellence Awards program, presented by CEA’s TechHome Division, recognizes the best in home electronics products, services and installed technology. Each year, manufacturers, distributors and systems integrators enter to compete in award categories for this coveted honor judged by independent experts within the industry.
Lutron’s new C•L dimmer family works not only with today’s most popular light bulbs, like incandescent and halogen, but also with dimmable CFLs and LEDs, which are expected to become even more widely adopted over the next 10 years. By installing one of these new dimmers, homeowners are able to reliably control the widest range of dimmable light sources available in the market today.
Lutron’s new C•L dimmers have been engineered to specifically address issues commonly found when dimming CFLs with standard incandescent dimmers, including lights dropping out, lights not turning on and lights turning off unexpectedly.
C•L dimmers use Lutron’s HED™ Technology, which features advanced dimming circuitry designed for compatibility with most high efficacy light bulbs to alleviate the aforementioned problems of dimming CFLs and LEDs. And with HED Technology, the dimmers can also dim a mixed load of light sources (i.e. LED and halogen or CFL and LED bulbs) on the same circuit.
The Diva/C•L dimmer is available now at home improvement centers, lighting showrooms, electrical distributors, electrical contractors and online for $39.70.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 21, 2011
WattStopper has announced that it has received a 2011 Building Operating Management Top Product Award for its innovative Digital Lighting Management (DLM) product line.
An all-digital suite of plug-together lighting controls, DLM automatically configures to the most energy efficient sequence of operation based on installed components. The result is that DLM meets and exceeds energy code requirements, saves more energy than conventional controls, and provides an unprecedented return on investment for both new construction and retrofit projects.
With DLM, each room or space in a building has its own control network where the installer simply connects room controllers, occupancy sensors, switches and photocells as needed. Plug n’ Go technology then recognizes what is connected and automatically configures the space to the most energy efficient operation. For instance, advanced controls strategies such as automatic-on of 50% of lighting with manual-on of the remaining 50% automatically configure when appropriate DLM components are connected. Other DLM innovations include LCD screens on occupancy sensors for ease of setup, as well as a handheld bidirectional configuration tool that provides ladder-free system setup or adjustment. Because DLM uses Cat 5e RJ45 cables to connect components, time-consuming installation activities, such as interpreting wiring diagrams, setting DIP switches, and terminating low voltage wires, are eliminated. This speeds up installation and eliminates the potential for wiring errors.
DLM also offers integration of plug load control, allowing building owners to further leverage code-compliant occupancy sensors and realize greater savings. Most recently, the company expanded the DLM offering with components that allow quick and easy networking of room-based controls and lighting control panels for centralized monitoring, control and programming.
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 2011 issue.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 20, 2011
 Leviton Manufacturing Company’s GreenMAX™ Relay Control System and Sector™ Intelligent Ballast Controls have both been named by Building Operating Management Magazine among its top 100 products of the year. There were over 500 products submitted and the winners were chosen by the building and facility management executives that subscribe to the magazine, 100% reader selected. Both the GreenMAX and Sector products will be featured in the January 2011 issue of Building Operating Management (BOM) as a Top Products Award Winner.
“Leviton is pleased to have two of our energy savings products ranked in the Top 100 Products for 2011. Both the GreenMAX and Sector products are part of our commitment to offer our customers the latest and most effective technologies for lighting control and energy savings” said Richard Westfall, vice president and general manager, Leviton Lighting & Energy Solutions.
The GreenMAX family of relay control panels affords an industry-leading short circuit current rating (SCCR) of 25,000 Amps (at 277 VAC) for maximum service life, robust relay modules for today’s high-inrush electronic loads, integrated dimming and switching capabilities along with daylighting and “smart” control features — all in one energy-smart, cost-effective lighting management solution.
 Leviton’s Sector Intelligent Ballast and Lighting Control System combine several energy saving technologies – 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, not the ballast. 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 Sector Intelligent Ballast and Lighting Control System and GreenMAX Relay Controls are part of Leviton’s integrated energy management offering, which includes Leviton occupancy sensors, the miniZ™ daylight harvesting system, commercial grade sub-meters, box-mounted timers and dimmers, as well as architectural lighting control systems for building-wide lighting management.
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