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Kevin Willmorth on Installing Controls in Existing Buildings

01/08/2018 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

While installing controls in new construction or full-scale remodeling is reasonably straightforward, retrofitting controls into an existing building or space can be somewhat problematic, especially when cutting into walls and ceilings is undesirable. To this end, the first step in assessing an appropriate approach is to establish what the goals of a retrofit are. Pure energy savings gains can be realized with simple ON-OFF controls additions, while inclusion of dimming functionality requires greater investment. Embracing more complex targets, such as inclusion of human factors driven lighting strategies are even more involved.

Filed Under: Articles, Wireless Control

Automatic Control for Plug Loads

12/20/2017 by Craig DiLouie 2 Comments

Controlling plug loads is a natural fit for the lighting controls industry, as the same devices and strategies are used for automatic shutoff of plug loads such as task lighting as for general lighting. This feature article by LCA Education Director Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP looks at energy code requirements, compliance options, and control types.

Filed Under: Articles, Energy Codes, Occupancy Sensors, Wireless Control

Philips Lighting’s Michael Deschamps on Voice-Controlled Lighting

12/04/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Michael Deschamps, Product Marketing Manager, Philips Hue, Philips Lighting US. The topic: voice control for lighting.

Filed Under: Articles, Residential, Wireless Control

Wireless Control for Small and Mid-Scale Installations

06/26/2017 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

Guest post by Kevin Willmorth, Lumenique In small- and medium-scale lighting application, wired controls remain the foundation for robust controls system architectures. However, the growth of wireless controls is expanding rapidly, and for good reason. The advantages of wireless controls include the ability to move controls and loads and re-assign control-to-load connections without involvement of […]

Filed Under: Articles, Wireless Control

Cree’s Gary Trott on Luminaire-Integrated Lighting Controls

06/16/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Below is a transcript of an interview Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP conducted with Gary Trott, Vice President, Marketing, Intelligent Lighting, Cree, Inc. for an article developed for tED Magazine. The topic: luminaire-integrated lighting controls. DiLouie: What types of luminaire-integrated controls are available for LED lighting? Trott: As smart technology continues to expand into our workspaces, […]

Filed Under: Articles, Wireless Control

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

Philips’ Manuel Oomen on Luminaire-Integrated Lighting Controls

03/10/2017 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Manuel Oomen, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Philips Lighting, on the topic of luminaire-integrated lighting controls. DiLouie: What types of luminaire-integrated controls are available for LED lighting? Oomen: For indoor lighting, integrated controls include presence detectors, (day)light sensors and receivers. For outdoor lighting presence detectors […]

Filed Under: Articles, Wireless Control

Hubbell Lighting Introduces SiteSync™ Lighting Control

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

Hubbell Lighting recently introduced SiteSync™ Lighting Control for exterior spaces. SiteSync Lighting Control will replace Beaconnect, recognized by the industry as an innovative technology, having been selected to the 2014 IES Progress Report and securing a PIA award in 2015. The technology is well suited for site / area, auto dealerships, parking, retail, security and […]

Filed Under: General, Hubbell Control Solutions, Wireless Control

Advanced Control for Outdoor Lighting

09/22/2016 by Craig DiLouie 4 Comments

Traditionally, outdoor lighting was automatically turned ON and OFF at the circuit level by an astronomical time switch or photosensor. Energy codes are now promoting power reduction during dusk-to-dawn lighting operation. Coupled with advances in wireless communication and intelligent control, the result is dramatic changes in how outdoor lighting is controlled. New construction Twenty-four states […]

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

DOE Publishes GATEWAY Report on Exterior Lighting at Princeton University

05/16/2016 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Energy’s GATEWAY program has released a report describing four exterior SSL projects that have been completed at Princeton University, which has long recognized SSL’s potential benefits. Among the findings: • Installing 41 new LED luminaires in two parking lots undergoing renovation in 2014 showed that grouping luminaires into zones by means […]

Filed Under: Projects, Public Spaces, Wireless Control

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