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Comparing Tunable LED Systems to Conventional Lighting in Senior Care Centers

06/24/2022 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In senior care centers, tunable LED lighting system retrofits can save energy, reduce operating costs, and improve quality of life for occupants when compared to outdated fluorescent systems that are still used in many facilities nationwide. A recent study suggests that LED tunable lighting system retrofits can offer energy savings and reduced costs, along with the possibility of improved quality of life for residents.

Filed Under: Articles, Color Control, Content, LED Control, Research Studies, Topics

DOE Announces 19th Annual Solid-State Lighting Workshop

12/10/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

What will it take to truly change the lighting paradigm and arrive at a place where energy-efficient lighting systems are simpler to install, easier to operate, enable dynamic control, and provide clear productivity and health benefits, with less environmental impact? Explore questions like these with top lighting scientists and industry experts at DOE’s 19th annual Solid-State Lighting Workshop, cosponsored by the Illuminating Engineering Society.

Filed Under: LED Control

The Evolution of Controls Technology

06/07/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In a recent article published by EC&M Magazine, Evergreen Consulting Group’s Tony Adams talks about the evolution of lighting control toward dimming, color tuning, discrete zoning, and application of multiple control strategies in the same space, focusing on luminaire-level lighting controls.

Filed Under: Articles, LED Control

Steve Mesh Talks Programmable LED Drivers

11/20/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Because of the new features provided by many lighting control systems, such as the ability to change colors, some drivers now available in the market are also “programmable.”  What does this mean?  And why would you want to use programmable drivers?

Filed Under: LED Control, Legrand, Lutron Electronics Co.

Steve Mesh Talks Dimming Curves, Part 1

07/13/2020 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Let’s talk about dimming and dimming curves, and a variety of attributes that you should consider, inquire about, then specify what you actually want.

Filed Under: Articles, Dimming, LED Control

HLB’s C. Webster Marsh Talks LED Control Interfaces

08/23/2019 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In this article, C. Webster Marsh, designer with Horton Lees Brogden, discusses the topic of interfaces between incompatible devices designed to different protocols, and how to get the best results.

Filed Under: Articles, LED Control

Lighting Control for Lighting Quality

03/20/2019 by Craig DiLouie 3 Comments

Networked lighting controls can reduce energy consumption by an average 47 percent, according to a recent industry study. That makes control a powerful tool in managing energy costs, but it only captures a small fraction of its potential value in enhancing quality lighting with LED technology.

Filed Under: Articles, LED Control

EVERLINE PA LED Drivers Bring Auxiliary Output Power to 0-10V Outdoor and Industrial Applications

04/09/2018 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a a member of the Panasonic Group, recently introduced its PA Series of LED drivers. Designed for the smart fixture, PA drivers eliminate the need for a separate power supply for sensors by providing 12 Volts DC (12Vdc) or 24Vdc auxiliary output power.

Filed Under: LED Control, Universal Douglas

Infographic: The Benefits of Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls

11/24/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Combining LEDs with integrated controls and sensors, luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) offer customers a single solution that will improve their building, deliver maximum energy savings and enable long-term flexibility. Check out this infographic courtesy of the Northwest Lighting Network …

Filed Under: LED Control

Jim Brodrick on Connectivity

09/04/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, SSL Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy It’s no secret that the explosion of connectivity triggered by the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) is also impacting the lighting industry — to such an extent as to constitute […]

Filed Under: Articles, LED Control

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