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Connectivity Is The Key

09/22/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In “Connectivity is The Key,” LD+A lighting control columnists Gary Meshberg, LC (chair, Lighting Controls Association) and Craig DiLouie, LC (education director) describe the revolution in lighting controls occurring in the area of connectivity and what this means for the future of lighting. The authors write: While basic connected lighting capabilities have been available for […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Utility Rebates for Networked Lighting Controls

09/19/2017 by Craig DiLouie 2 Comments

In May 2016, the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) released V.1.0 of its Networked Lighting Control Systems Specification, which formed the basis of a new Qualified Lighting Products List (QPL). The intent was to provide utilities and energy efficiency programs a resource to qualify networked lighting control systems so they could be covered in commercial sector lighting […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Utility Rebates/Incentives

Steve Mesh on Luminaire-Integrated Lighting Controls

09/06/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Guest post by Steve Mesh, LC A relatively recent trend in the industry is to embed “luminaire-integrated” (embedded) controls into each fixture. This can be done in different ways, with different types of components, and with different types of control systems. The most basic version of “luminaire-integrated” controls consists of on-board sensors that tell the […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

Lighting Control Networking 101

08/10/2017 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

Guest post by Steve Mesh, LC Networked lighting control systems are all the rage these days. Rightfully so, given their enormous capability to control luminaires, energy use – and potentially much more. But what are the major elements that define a networked lighting control system? Understanding that will help the specifier to decide which system […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

ETC introduces the Response DALI Gateway for Architectural Markets

08/07/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

ETC recently announced the addition of the DALI Gateway—which accepts DMX input and outputs DALI protocol—into the company’s line of Response™ products. The DIN-rail-mountable Response DALI Gateway delivers a single loop of DALI control for up to 64 devices and 16 groups. The product allows for the control of DALI Devices to be added to […]

Filed Under: Connected/Networked/Digital Control

2017 Connected Lighting Workshop Presentations Posted

08/02/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The 2017 DOE Connected Lighting Systems Workshop was held June 7–8, 2017, in Santa Clara, CA. Now you can download the presentations from the DOE SSL website and discover what the speakers had to say about key issues in connected lighting and what actions are needed to move it forward. Click here to get the […]

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DLC Releases Networked Lighting Controls Specification V2.0

06/28/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released its final Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements Version 2.0. Major changes include: • Addition of Exterior System Requirements • Refinement and standardization of definitions and acceptable responses • New reported system information, including API and characteristics, color tuning, start-up and configuration party, and security information Click here to learn […]

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LED Lighting Just Like a Smart Phone?

05/11/2017 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

In an article recently published by Oracle’s Profit, Current by GE CTO David Bartlett saves LED lighting not only saves energy but also presents new capabilities due to it being a digital platform. He compares it to a smart phone, which bundles multiple functions into a single device. “It’s to the point where I don’t […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Current, Internet of Things, LED Control

Eaton Talks Luminaire-Integrated Lighting Controls

05/05/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Craig DiLouie LC, CLCP recently interviewed Rohit Udavant, Matt Petti, Joe Bokelman, Mike Lunn, Soroush Amidi and Gaurav Aggarwal, product managers at Eaton Corporation, about luminaire-integrated lighting controls. These interviews were used to develop an article on the topic for tED Magazine. DiLouie: What types of luminaire-integrated controls are available for LED lighting? Rohit Udavant: […]

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Eaton

Outdoor Lighting Control: Energy Code Compliance and Advanced Options

04/03/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In a feature article recently published in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP describes the basics of outdoor lighting control, energy code requirements and advanced options such as wireless networks, which can generate unprecedented opportunities for control and information. Check it out here.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Current, Energy Codes, Wireless Control

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