Intelligent lighting for optimal energy savings

There are innumerable advantages to installing an intelligent or automated lighting system. Flexibility, energy savings, visual comfort, durability, aesthetics and security are just some of them. Furthermore, intelligent lighting can help avoid exposure to ultraviolet light.

It should come as no surprise, therefore, that demand for automated lighting is increasing.

The advantages of automating your lights

There are a number of advantages to installing intelligent lighting systems in buildings and more and more companies are opting for this advanced, flexible, scalable technology that is easy to install and configure.

Energy savings

Huge energy savings can be made by regulating the time and intensity of LED light usage. Sunlight sensors can also boost system optimisation and smart curtains are a superb option for taking intelligent systems to the next level.

Aesthetics and ambience

Intelligent lighting systems can be set to adjust light intensity and colour temperature, creating a range of ambiences and enhancing the aesthetics and feel of a room. These automated systems can be configured to adjust how much light there is in each area, as and when needed.

Visual comfort in the workplace

Employees who work in premises that have intelligent lighting systems find that they enjoy the benefits of visual comfort. Unlike traditional light switches, these systems are customised and adapt to suit the needs of different workplaces and jobs.

Durability and efficiency

Resource optimisation, intelligent usage and regulated, programmed consumption help to enhance the durability and efficiency of these systems. When rooms or workplaces are empty, the lights go off by themselves. It is also possible to make the most of natural light by installing sensors that can determine if the existing conditions make for a productive and visually-comfortable work environment. In addition to facilitating maintenance, these systems marry usage to actual needs.

Easy-to-install solutions

Automated illumination systems come with a range of different options including smart curtains, manual wall-mounted control panels and motion sensors for communal areas.

Smart curtains for natural light control

Smart curtains can help create really well-lit spaces. They can adjust the amount of light coming into the room depending on what is needed. These curtains come with an automation option that uses sensors to measure light levels and adjust curtain positions accordingly. In addition to being an integral part of the overall illumination installation, smart curtains are an architectural feature. Since they can be controlled remotely, ease-of-use is one of their main advantages.

Manual wall-mounted control panels

Control panels are a handy addition for making manual adjustments. The panels function with wireless technology that is easy to integrate into automated systems and they can be set to regulate the amount and type of light. It is also possible to connect them to illumination system management software so that manual and remote control options can be combined. These panels promote energy efficiency, financial savings and environmentally-friendly consumption.

Motion sensors in communal areas

Motion sensors detect when people are present or when spaces are empty. This helps optimise consumption, and sensors equip illumination systems with a built-in safety feature while making them easy to use and programmable. Wireless sensors can be integrated into automated systems in office blocks and many other types of premises.

Common uses for control and adjustment systems

Control and adjustment applications are frequently used in the following locations:

Open-plan offices

When people step inside the office, the lights go on automatically. When they leave, the lights turn off within 15 minutes of the room being left empty. Lights fitted onto ceilings can be regulated depending on the amount of natural light that is available. When fixtures are in manual mode, users can configure lights to match their preferences using wall-mounted regulating devices.

Toilets

With the switching option, lights go on automatically whenever people walk into the room but, when the toilets are occupied, users have to use the light switch. When the room is left empty, the lights go off automatically. Adjustment options mean that illumination can be set at a maximum level of 80% and wall-mounted adjustment panels can be installed. The same applies to toilet cubicles.

Conference rooms

In this case, the lights are switched on manually when users step inside the room. When the room is in use, lights can be turned on and off using wall-mounted switches. When users leave, however, the lights turn off automatically. It is also possible to adjust ceiling lights to account for any available natural light. With an integrated wall-mounted regulator, it is possible to set maximum illumination levels and customise lighting. In addition, artificial light can be adjusted to suit different scenarios available natural light.

Corridors and transit areas

Intelligent systems are also a great option for corridors, hallways and break rooms. Luminaires turn on automatically when people are in corridors or transit areas. They go off when nobody is using these areas or the rooms leading off from them.

Classrooms

Lights need to be turned on with the light switch but can turn off automatically when rooms are empty. When classrooms are in use, lights can also be turned on and off manually. Setting illumination at 80% maximum makes the most of any available natural light. Wall-mounted control panels can help to create a range of different ambiences and adjust overall lighting levels or just around key areas, such as digital boards.

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