Control Wiring: A Primer

Control wiring provides a path for command and status communication between control devices in a lighting and control system and, in many cases, power to the devices as well.

Wiring is interrelated with overall lighting control system considerations—such as selection of control system and components, layout and installation practices—and is therefore an important consideration when choosing a lighting control solution.

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Gary Meshberg Appointed President of the Lighting Controls Association

Leviton Wireless Lighting Control Products Named Best Lighting Control Product of the Year by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

Lutron Hi-lume® 3D Ballast Line Adds T5 Linear

WattStopper Introduces ARRA-Compliant Lighting Controls

Leviton Expands Vizia RF+® Line with One-Touch Control Devices

WattStopper Launches New Online Energy Savings Calculating Tool

Lutron Adds Non-Neutral Switch to Maestro Wireless® Line

Encelium Technologies Opens New York Office with Appointment of Megan Carroll, LC as Director of Sales

Facility Manager Wins Dream Vacation to Alaska Courtesy of Universal Lighting Technologies

Leviton Introduces ASAP ON-Line

WattStopper Earns ENERGY STAR® for Superior Energy Efficiency at Its Remodeled Office Facility

Now celebrating a decade of leadership in lighting controls education, the Lighting Controls Association is a non-profit organization administered by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association with the mission of educating the professional lighting community about lighting control and controllable ballast technology and application. Members include Cooper Controls, DELTA Controls, Encelium Technologies, Hubbell Building Automation, HUNT Dimming, Leviton, Lightolier, Lightronics, Lutron Electronics, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Philips Lighting Electronics, PLC-Multipoint, Sensor Switch, Square D, Synergy Lighting Controls, Tridonic, Universal Lighting Technologies and WattStopper.

Good lighting design includes a good controls design.