LED Technology
savings as well as an enhanced role for new generation lighting control systems. Because it is easy to dim and it is completely switchable, LED lighting is seen as the system of choice to replace older generation halogen, fluorescent and metal halide lighting. But until recently, the cost of re-wiring plus the inconvenience and disruption to trade, was understandably seen as a negative by businesses. However many of these challenges can now be overcome thanks to the development of wireless networked control systems. Harvard Engineering has developed a new wireless based lighting control system - EyeNut - which can be easily installed to control lighting, whether in new or retrofit installations. It provides for easy wireless commissioning and comes with an intuitive dashboard which offers the user full lighting control via a handheld device, such as an iPad.
EyeNut is able to monitor energy,
provide group and individual dimming controls and offers a sophisticated energy ‘heating map’ giving the user a clear view of their energy consumption and therefore much greater control of their energy usage.
New generation systems like EyeNut have been designed in order to eliminate the need for re-wiring in a retrofit installation, and allow for planned upgrades to LED technology in order to incorporate a compatible wireless control system. Engineers will be able to identify individual luminaires remotely, over the internet using a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, without having to investigate the wiring infrastructure.
The adoption of open protocols also
offers the exciting possibility of multi-site or multiple building control from a single hub – perfect for the management of multi-site estates, such as retail stores or corporate offices. By implementing multiple strategies to maximise energy efficiencies, including daylight harvesting, dimming, time scheduling, load shedding and scene setting, the new generation indoor control systems offer users a sophisticated, multi- faceted solution that can be adapted to any situation.
Operators will be able to monitor energy outputs, typically at 30 minute intervals, in order to determine not only energy consumption but the presence of faults and the percentage of dimming, to ensure the best optimisation of the system. All in all this adds up to a completely customisable solution for the user. New generation lighting and monitoring systems have already made their mark on the outdoor market but the potential for energy savings in the indoor lighting market with new speedy, simple and wireless systems with their fingertip control, is set to make an even greater impression.
Harvard Engineering |
www.harvardeng.com
Russell Fletcher is sales and marketing director at Harvard Engineering
Harvard Engineering is launching EyeNut, its wireless control and monitoring system for indoor lighting, at LuxLive in November. Visit
www.EyeNut.co.uk
www.cieonline.co.uk
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