Acuity Brands Introduces Connected STAR to Enhance Emergency Lighting Solutions
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Acuity Brands Introduces Connected STAR to Enhance Emergency Lighting Solutions

April 16, 2024 Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced the addition of Connected STAR to its Emergency Lighting with Self Testing Automated Reporting (STAR) solution. This enhancement aids in code compliance through its new method of deployment suited for large scale applications, ensuring proper emergency operation and illumination during power outages. With the introduction of Connected…

Groundbreaking Motion and Activity Sensor from EnOcean
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Groundbreaking Motion and Activity Sensor from EnOcean

EnOcean has introduced the enhanced EMDC energy harvesting motion and activity sensor family. This cutting-edge device from the pioneer in energy harvesting wireless technology marks a significant leap forward in smart building technology. It allows users to monitor room occupancy, light levels, and people activity through one single, self-powered wireless sensor. Comprehensive Data for Room…

Leviton Expands Smart Sensor Line with Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers and Sensors
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Leviton Expands Smart Sensor Line with Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers and Sensors

April 9, 2024 Leviton recently announced the expansion of the Smart Sensor line with Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers (SRC) and Smart Ceiling Mount Sensors (CMS). The line simplifies advanced lighting controls by integrating several control strategies into a self-contained, cost-effective, and easy-to-install device. By requiring just two devices instead of the industry’s standard four…

Inventronics Develops 1800W LED Driver for Sports Lighting
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Inventronics Develops 1800W LED Driver for Sports Lighting

The NES-1K8 series is a high-power, two-in-one LED driver designed for sports lighting applications. The NES-1K8 offers flicker free performance with no afterglow, and has a low ripple current design to meet high-definition live broadcast requirements. The 1800W, constant-current, non-isolated class I LED driver supports up to 3 channels. The programmable driver operates from 198-457…

Radiant® LED Advanced Dimmer from Legrand Offers Seamless LED Dimming
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Radiant® LED Advanced Dimmer from Legrand Offers Seamless LED Dimming

Legrand® has introduced its latest advanced LED dimmer in the radiant® Collection. Offering the widest dimming range possible, the dimmer boasts advanced circuitry to precisely control light levels, eliminate common dimming issues and ensure a superior lighting control experience. Optimized to work right out of the box, it is widely compatible with LED bulbs and fixtures…

3 Smart Applications for the ETW Series from Intermatic
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3 Smart Applications for the ETW Series from Intermatic

March 5, 2024 Intermatic has developed new ETW Series Wi-Fi Controls, robust two- and three-circuit controls that make it easy for users to adjust schedules from anywhere via the Intermatic Connect app In business, the only certainty is change. Being able to adapt to that change is essential to the long-term success of any commercial, industrial,…

Casambi to Unveil New Innovative Offering at Light + Building 2024
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Casambi to Unveil New Innovative Offering at Light + Building 2024

February 20, 2024 Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, is set to launch an exciting new addition to its lighting control portfolio at Light + Building 2024. The event, renowned as the premier gathering for industry leaders in lighting and building services, will take place from March 3-8, 2024, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. The company…

Intermatic All-Purpose Contractor Box Streamlines Lighting Control Installation
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Intermatic All-Purpose Contractor Box Streamlines Lighting Control Installation

Being “made from scratch” is a sign of quality in restaurant kitchens and at family dinner tables. It shows that someone assembled ingredients with care and precision to create a meal greater than the sum of its parts. However, assembling a lighting control from scratch doesn’t necessarily equate to a superior final product. On the job…

Lutron Enhances its Vive System with the New Pico Line-Powered Wireless Control
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Lutron Enhances its Vive System with the New Pico Line-Powered Wireless Control

The Pico line-powered wireless control from Lutron Electronics is designed for commercial projects that require a battery-free option. The new line-powered device is connected to line-voltage power and communicates wirelessly via RF to Vive wireless load-control devices including dimmers, switches, fixture controllers, and receptacle controllers.  Like all Vive system components, the Pico line-powered wireless control…

Talking Lighting Trends and Lighting Controls with Legrand
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Talking Lighting Trends and Lighting Controls with Legrand

January 25, 2024 Summary “At Legrand, we understand that our customers’ needs are unique to the business, industry, and market, which is why we design our products with professionals who specify, sell, install, and use our products. Evolving energy codes, transformative lighting technology and high-performance buildings require powerful, flexible solutions. Our products integrate with each…

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Networked Lighting Controls (NLC): Offering a Deep Well of Energy Savings

December 4, 2023 Craig Delouie December 4, 2023 As first-generation LED lighting systems begin to be replaced, a significant opportunity to maximize energy savings by incorporating networked lighting controls is emerging, particularly when HVAC integration is included. NLC’s have been demonstrated in research to reduce LED energy consumption by 50+ percent. Integrating HVAC control via…

Why Mesh Network Is More Sustainable Than Cellular Network for Managing Your Smart Lighting System?
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Why Mesh Network Is More Sustainable Than Cellular Network for Managing Your Smart Lighting System?

Jostran Lamontagne December 4, 2023 Faced with an increasingly aging and energy-consuming street lighting network, cities must convert their street lighting network to light-emitting diode (LED) technology. They have also realized that by opting for a smart lighting management and control system, not only can they optimize their public lighting management but also reduce their…

Vantage Creates Keypad Alliance for Greater Freedom and Unity in Lighting Design and Control
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Vantage Creates Keypad Alliance for Greater Freedom and Unity in Lighting Design and Control

November 21, 2023 Growing Vantage Keypad Alliance Provides Lighting Designers and Integrators With Greater Interface Flexibility, Includes Luxury Partner Keypad Vendors Meljac, Forbes & Lomax, and Basalte Legrand’s lighting control brand Vantage announced its new Keypad Alliance. In addition to Vantage’s wide portfolio of keypads, specifiers and installers using a Vantage system can select the keypad options available within…

WaveLinx LITE Switchpack from Cooper Lighting
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WaveLinx LITE Switchpack from Cooper Lighting

November 21, 2023 The WaveLinx LITE Switchpack is a lighting control device designed to control (on/off/dim) commercial and industrial lights as well as receptacles. The Switchpack consists of a 120-347VAC 20A relay and a continuous 0-10V dimming control. The product integrates into the LITE system by forming a mesh networking while communicating with other LITE…

rPOD Micro: Wireless Wall Switch for a Variety of Spaces from nLight
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rPOD Micro: Wireless Wall Switch for a Variety of Spaces from nLight

October 19, 2023 Design beautiful spaces with rPOD, nLight’s petite, wireless battery-powered wall switch.  The nLight® rPOD Micro blends modern looks with industry leading installation flexibility. Available as a wallpod or remote switch, the Micro is ideal for a wide variety of spaces. Petite, Thin Profile Versatility New Construction or Renovation Wireless and battery powered,…