LIGHTING

OVERVIEW:  

Energy = Watts x Time

Saving lighting energy requires that you either reduce the lighting wattage or reduce the run-time. High efficiency electronic ballasts, compact fluorescent lamps and reflectors all focus on reducing the connected lighting wattage.Controls focus primarily on reducing the run-time.

This is especially true of relay-based automatic switching systems such as Lighting Control Systems. Product lines have been fine-tuned over more than 20 years in lighting automation to eliminate waste while maintaining occupant satisfaction and productivity.

Three Lighting Control Strategies:

■Scheduling is by far the most common. Effective systems allow lighting to be scheduled by area or function to automate common sense... when lighting isn’t needed,turn it OFF

.■Occupancy sensors are used in those areas where occupancy is much less predictable, such as conference rooms and rest rooms. Ultrasonic sensors detect small human movements to turn lighting ON in these areas.

■Daylighting takes advantage of natural light by using sensors to reduce the run-time in daylight spaces.For a successful application, all of these strategies must take into account how occupants use the space. In some areas, such as offices and classrooms, this means allowing for Manual Overrides.

BENEFITS: 

■Remote/local PC programming. Programming maybe done at a central location, a laptop connected to a local panel or remotely for maximum flexibility.

■Expert lighting control scenarios. Complete suite of occupant-sensitive, energy-saving scenarios, including smart time delay overrides via phone or switch, blink warning, cleaning/janitor function, daylight shed and common area control.

■Multiple options for integration. Options range from simple dry contact closure, to plug-in cards from selected BAS vendors, to complete front-end integration. Allow the owner or to choose the best interface to meet the overall needs of the building, without sacrificing the lighting automation scenarios that best meet the needs of its occupants.

■Management reports. Software provides a powerful tool for facility management, with exception reporting,activity logging and power consumption estimates.

■Real time graphics. Central location or Cloud based graphics and optional animation allow operators or guards to monitor and control lighting easily with actual floor plan layouts.