• • • LIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROLS • • • Ecosystems for lighting control


riety of applications, including lighting control. An ecosystem is a network of


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intercommunicating devices which can perform a range of functions within a building, or even beyond. The devices which make up an ecosystem typically use Bluetooth communications, or similar, to form an intercommunicating meshed network. Hence, devices such as


occupancy/daylight sensors and light fittings can form an ecosystem to perform tasks such as automatic lighting control, scene-setting, lighting colour change and energy use monitoring. One of the key advantages over a


conventional, wired lighting control system is an ecosystem’s flexibility. An authorized building manager can


roduct ecosystems are becom- ing increasingly popular for a va-


set up an ecosystem to operate in the required manner using, say, a tablet. As the ecosystem does not require hard wiring between the controls and the lights, it is simpler to cope if a building goes through a change of use or layout. The ecosystem can be reprogrammed, without the need for rewiring - giving major savings on labour time and materials. With the various ecosystem


protocols available on the market, there are now many more advanced features on offer – beyond the traditional limits of what was considered commonplace for lighting control systems. One such feature is asset


tracking. An appropriately tagged asset can be tracked and located in a building – particularly useful for finding a pallet of goods in a warehouse, or an important piece of medical equipment in a hospital. Another popular use for some


ecosystems is in monitoring footfall patterns in a building. This type of data is particularly valuable for retail environments.


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