Personal Control: Boosting Productivity, Energy Savings

Below are several solutions from members of the Lighting Controls Association, which enable organizations to capture the benefits of personal lighting control.

Advance's Mark 10 Ballasts

Advance Transformer recently expanded its Mark 10 Powerline electronic dimming ballast line to include newly-designed models for 1- and 2-lamp long twin tube fluorescent lamp applications. Ideal for such applications as sconces and 2 X 2 recessed fluorescent fixtures, Advance’s new Mark 10 Powerline ballasts for 1- and 2-lamp long twin tube lamps are available in small can versions to enhance their versatility and design flexibility. The new ballasts feature dedicated voltage of 120/277V, 60Hz, and can now control both 36W and 39W long twin tube lamps in addition to their previous 40W-lamp-only option.

Ideally-suited for meeting rooms and audio/visual presentation spaces, computer-intensive work areas, and private offices, Advance’s new Mark 10 Powerline ballasts for 1 and 2-lamp long twin tube lamps deliver full-range (100%-5%) continuous dimming capability, allowing users to adjust lighting levels to fit their needs and enhance their visual comfort. Since Advance Mark 10 Powerline dimming ballasts take their dimming signals directly from the power line, no additional control wiring is required, making installation a simple and cost-effective process. In addition, the new ballasts can operate with a wide variety of controls from over 20 control manufacturers, including wall box dimmers, architectural dimmers, occupancy sensors, and others.

Like other Mark 10 Powerline models, Advance’s new electronic dimming ballasts for 1 and 2-lamp long twin tubes include operation above 40 kHz to minimize risk of interference problems as well as less than 10% THD and carry a 5-year warranty. The ballasts are encased in compact housings (9.50”L X 1.70”W X 1.18”H), making them ideal for use in applications where space may be at a premium. Additionally, all of the models fully support sustainable (“green”) design as measured by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System performance standards and are compatible with controls offered by numerous manufacturers. Catalog numbers for the new ballasts include REZ-1TTS40-SC (1-lamp, 120V), VEZ-1TTS40-SC (1-lamp, 277V), REZ-2TTS40-SC (2-lamp, 120V), and VEZ-2TTS40-SC (2-lamp, 277V).

HUNT Dimming

HUNT Dimming manufactures a broad line of dimming devices for individual control of personal spaces. Products range from Digital Dimming Systems available with LCD Touchscreen or multi-button control stations and I/R remote, which provide simplicity and flexibility to even the most demanding applications; to a complete line of 0-10 VDC, Phase-Control, and DALI-based wallbox dimmers for use with dimmable electronic fluorescent ballasts. HUNT Dimming is also an EPA affiliated ENERGY STAR Partner.

Lutron PerSONNA Dimming System

With the PerSONNA Dimming System from Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., each worker has personal control of the overhead fluorescent lighting in his or her own area. Using a hand-held remote control, workers can dim or brighten the light depending on the task, the time of day, or their individual needs and preferences -- all at the touch of a button. PerSONNA reduces glare, eyestrain and fatigue to improve productivity. The PerSONNA system's direct control of overhead fluorescent lighting not only improves working conditions, it also saves energy consumption since lights are usually operated at less than 100% output.

Leviton Centura™ Lighting Control System

The Centura system combines personal lighting control with daylight harvesting, occupancy sensing and advanced energy management software to provide improved worker satisfaction and high energy efficiency.

By enabling desktop lighting control, users can set and adjust their lighting preferences as they work on their PC. Additionally, wall-mounted controls permit full-range dimming as well as on/off control. Handheld remotes complete the system, putting personal control in easy reach, regardless of room or space configuration.

Advanced management software permits administrators to view current light settings, occupancy, and schedule LIGHTS-OFF cycles. By combining all these technologies, Centura provides unifies energy conservation technologies with personal control, for an efficient, productive facility.

Lightolier Multiset Pro™

The MultiSet Pro™ system of wallbox dimmers and master keypads from Lightolier Controls provides flexible 13-scene dimming capability. The system was designed and engineered to be easy to install, program and operate. MultiSet Pro's powerful 8-bit processor responds immediately to scene selection signals from the 13-scene Master. Up to 30 devices (dimmers, masters) can be incorporated into a single system. MultiSet Pro's MSP dimmers are ideal for low wattage loads in residences and small conference rooms. MHP series dimmers are great for high wattage applications (up to 2000 watts per dimmer) found in restaurants, class rooms, conference rooms, churches and commercial spaces. Dimming amplifiers are available for control of larger loads (up to 12,000 watts per channel). MultiSet Pro is not phase sensitive. Additional masters can be easily installed anywhere. All dimmers can be raised or lowered simultaneously at any master keypad. Any MultiSet Pro dimmer can have one or more corresponding full function remotes.

OSRAM SYLVANIA HELIOS and DALI Digital Dimming

Lamp and ballast manufacturer OSRAM SYLVANIA offers HELIOS and DALI digtal dimming ballasts. HELIOS™ Dimming: Electronic ballast with continuous 100-5% dimming range (100-1% for T5HO). It can be controlled by a wide variety of 0-10VDC control devices, including daylight sensors, building automation systems and compatible wall box dimming controllers.

DALI Digital Dimming: DALI digital control technology offers full-range continuous dimming, individual fixture control and feedback. The communications protocol is "DALI," an acronym for "Digital Addressable Lighting Interface." DALI is theworldwide standard for digital lighting control.

winDIM@net software by Tridonic

Tridonic offers winDIM@net computer control software package to support PCA DALI digital ballasts in central and individual occupant lighting control applications. The system is installed on an existing computer network and the software leverages standard web based applications. The system features include individual occupant control of assigned fixtures, standard lighting control functions, logging of fixture operating levels (energy consumption calculation), and reporting of lamp and ballast failures. The package is a perfect solution for every installation, from a small office to large or multiple buildings where individual user control is desired, or where detailed management of the installation is required.

ULTRAWATT Energy Systems’ PowerGate Sensor

This single lighting controller functions as an occupancy sensor, mounted on the ceiling or wall, that also dims using a handheld remote control. The remote control also displays the reduction percentage. The Sensor is ideal for private offices, conference rooms, classrooms and other medium to large switched lighting loads. Adjustable from a minimum of 10% energy reduction and a maximum of 30% while the lights are on, with additional energy savings derived from use of the occupancy sensor. Dimming occurs gradually over a period of about five seconds.

Universal SuperDim™

Universal's SuperDim™ analog dimming ballasts offer the latest in analog dimming technology for compact fluorescent and T8, T5 and T5HO linear fluorescent applications. All analog dimming ballasts feature universal input voltage (108-305V) for maximum flexibility. Single- and multiple-lamp versions are also available in a variety of case configurations. SuperDim™ analog ballasts are compatible with a wide variety of 0-10V dimming controls and photocells are available from a variety of manufacturers.

Universal’s AddressPro™ digital dimming ballasts and controls allow users to independently control multiple lighting zones. In addition to manufacturing AddressPro ballasts for compact fluorescent, T8, T5 and T5HO lamps, Universal also manufactures dimming modules for standard and low-voltage incandescent lamps. All AddressPro fluorescent ballasts feature installer-friendly universal input (108 -305V) voltage as a standard option for maximum flexibility. AddressPro digital dimming ballasts and controls are ideal for conference rooms and other areas or lighting applications where complex scenes or reconfigurable zones may be required.

The Watt Stopper IRC-1000 and CS-200

The IRC-1000 is a low voltage, remote control system for overhead lighting which enables users to turn lighting on and off and to raise and lower light levels through the use of a handheld transmitter. This system is part of The Watt Stopper’s IRC family of integrated lighting and power controls.

IRC controls are a modular family of products designed to make lighting and power control simple and convenient. They feature a control-without-wires design based on coded infrared signaling. This makes the products appropriate for large or small applications and makes future additions or reconfigurations easy and inexpensive.

IRC control provides remote ON/OFF and dimming control of overhead lighting, user-adjustable settings for minimum and maximum light levels, and ability to integrate with occupancy sensors for added energy savings. IRC control is designed to help prevent computer vision syndrome and improve worker productivity.

The CS-200 Control Tower Transmitter incorporates dimming control for overhead lighting, outlet switching, and occupancy sensing in one convenient, desktop product. It is part of The Watt Stopper’s IRC family of integrated lighting and power controls.

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