Smart Buildings vs. Intelligent Buildings: What Do We Really Need? Welcome to the future of building management—where technology meets sustainability to create smarter, more efficient spaces. As urban populations grow and environmental concerns escalate, the demand for smart and intelligent buildings is at an all-time high. From optimizing energy consumption to enhancing occupant comfort and…
Surge in EV Adoption: Effective Energy Management in the Modern Buildings The burgeoning popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is heralding a new era of sustainable transportation. Offices, commercial facilities, public spaces and residential complexes are increasingly installing EV charging stations to accommodate this shift. While this move is environmentally commendable, it also poses significant challenges…
How Can You Fully Leverage Your Building Management System? In our fast-paced world, technology is crucial for making buildings smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable. However, it’s worth asking if the building management systems (BMS) being used are really living up to their potential. You’ve invested in a BMS expecting great returns in efficiency and…
Brightening Tomorrow: Schaeffler & Eetamax’s Sustainable Revolution in Hosur In a world where sustainability is more than just a buzzword but a crucial ethos, Schaeffler Group and Eetamax are leading the charge towards a brighter, greener future. Let’s delve into their transformative collaboration at Schaeffler’s manufacturing hub in Hosur, India, where innovation met environmental consciousness…
Sensors as an Input Devices vs Standalone Sensors: The Best Choice for Lighting Control When it comes to lighting control and lighting management system (LMS), the choice between using input devices and standalone sensors can greatly influence the efficiency, adaptability, and overall functionality of a system. This blog provides a detailed comparison of the two technologies,…
Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency in Lighting for Industrial Facilities: Insights from Leap Infosys In our pursuit to uncover significant energy-saving opportunities across large facilities like factories and warehouses, Leap Infosys conducted a detailed survey that revealed a startling inefficiency: nearly appx. 80% of these spaces had artificial lighting switched ON during daylight, even though there was…
Overcoming Barriers to Lighting Management Systems (LMS) Adoption in Large Facilities We’ve received an incredible response to our recent poll on the Main reasons behind the limited uptake of Lighting Management Systems (LMS) or automated lighting controls in large facilities. The insights shared by our audience shed light on the significant barriers hindering the widespread…
Constant LUX Controls for Industrial Facilities: Illuminating Your World Introduction Hey there, Today, we’re going to talk about something super cool called Constant LUX Controls. Imagine having a magical switch that can make your lights brighter or dimmer depending on how much light there is outside. That’s exactly what Constant LUX Controls do for big…
At the Smart Lighting India EXPO 2023, LEAP showcased a visionary fusion of smart lighting controls and IoT, illuminating a path toward operational efficiency and sustainability. Through dynamic daylight harvesting and IoT integration, LEAP empowered businesses to achieve energy savings, enhance occupant comfort, and streamline facility management. This transformative journey underscored LEAP’s commitment to revolutionizing lighting controls and automation, leading the way toward a brighter, greener future for organizations across the spectrum.
In a world urgently seeking sustainable solutions, lighting controls and automation shine as a beacon of hope. From reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions to preserving resources and protecting ecosystems, they offer significant contributions to sustainability. Discover why we should all be concerned and how lighting controls and automation illuminate a brighter future.
In a world urgently seeking sustainable solutions, lighting controls and automation shine as a beacon of hope. From reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions to preserving resources and protecting ecosystems, they offer significant contributions to sustainability. Discover why we should all be concerned and how lighting controls and automation illuminate a brighter future.
By implementing convergent lighting control solutions, the commercial complexes can be more energy efficient. With real-time data analytics system in place, monitoring energy consumption levels becomes a whole lot easier.
Daylight-based lighting control is nothing but the easy tweaking of light intensities on observing whether the daylight penetration is sufficient enough to illuminate all parts of a room.
Possibilities and Challenges In Smart Building Lighting Control Table of Contents Perhaps the most revolutionary by-product of all experimentation done on Internet technology is the concept of the Internet of Things. Rendering the advantages of the internet network to everyday things was a unique and extraordinary concept in itself. But what is even more fascinating…
Automated lighting solutions in one form or the other have become a household name already. These have emerged as one of the best ways commercial spaces can save big on energy expenditures. On the other hand, more people investing in construction projects are keen on having Building Management Systems installed for their space. These automation…
The Future Of Lighting Management Software With a rising business interest in eco-friendly equipment and energy-saving, lighting control and automation have become a mandatory part of industrial facilities, workplaces and commercial spaces. Be it time sequencing of lighting systems or the installation of intelligent sensors for lighting management, all these technologies based on lighting management…
Getting The Basics Of Adaptive Lighting Right The utility of lights and luminaires in a building has traditionally been to support illumination, aesthetics, and some degree of visual comfort. Naturally, since these three were quite convincingly fulfilled by conventional lighting equipment, only static lights were preferred until now in both commercial and residential spaces. However,…
Exploring The Concept Of Smart Connected Buildings When you talk about smart connected buildings, three things that automatically come to mind are automation, communication, and energy efficiency. While these three, in a nutshell, are the biggest benefits of having connected buildings for commercial use, they are somewhat unable to justify the impact that smart buildings…
Exploring The Lighting Technologies India Trends In 2022 Versatility, energy efficiency, and accessibility are at the forefront of lighting technology innovation in India. Catering to the Indian market is somewhat hard for the developers, owing to the traditional reluctance towards investing in something new. But it is gratifying to see customers showing greater interest in…
Lighting Control Techniques: Inside A Lighting Control Panel With the reserves of important global resources dwindling frequently, a lot of attention is being given to energy efficiency lately. Electrical engineering today is more focused on energy efficiency than convenience. Commercial buildings are great consumers of electrical energy, and therefore, directly put immense stress on our…
Decoding Benefits Of Automated Lighting Systems The concept of digitizing everyday use products is increasingly becoming popular with the convergence of different technologies in the product automation market. Pervasive computing can embed computational power in any equipment whatsoever, and lights are no exception. This technology helps lights in communicating and performing functions as per the…
Practical Benefits Of Lighting Management System For The Commercial World A lighting management system is the comprehensive amalgamation of all lighting control features that buildings require. They are characterized by the scope of programming new settings to the system to make lighting control customizable. Lighting Management system essentially work by establishing a network where all…
Understanding What A Lighting Control System Brings To The Table Lighting control options have expanded like anything in the last decade. The paradigm shift in the objectives of the new lighting system has been a great catalyst for this trend. Today, in commercial and residential spaces alike, there is an increased focus on having an…
Before you start reading this article, let’s give you a situation, and please let your imagination flow with the words. Suppose you have a huge workspace with at least 500 working employees at the moment. The employees are working quite efficiently and you are checking the accounts register that surprises you. There’s been a gradual…
Sustainable Lighting for Office Complexes We are gradually moving towards a world where we keep the environment and sustainability as our top priority, irrespective of what activity we do. Be it having an electric car, water conservation or sustainable lighting, environmental friendliness is being prioritised across all domains of our daily activities. From citizens to…
Office Lighting Automation; A Key to Building an Intelligent Office With the emergence of new age technologies, configuration of the office spaces has seen a significant change all around the world. Fortunately, more and more thoughts, research, and money are being invested into building an intelligent yet efficient workspace these days to promote the well-being…
Sustainable Lighting and Control Systems; A gateway to curb energy costs Table of Contents When mankind makes prudent use of resources in order to maintain an ecological balance, the usage pattern is said to be sustainable. Leaving the lights on in a room even after everyone has left is not sustainable. Unwise lighting choices and…
Dali Lighting Control; A 2021 guide If you’ve spent your time researching LED lighting, you’ve probably noticed that there are several ways to dim LED lighting. The traditional method is an analog dimming system that uses a DC voltage signal to control dimming, but there is also digital dimming that converts the signal into bits.…
Understanding Key Concepts In DALI Communication Table of Contents What Is A DALI Lighting Control System? DALI stands for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface which helps in providing digital signals to establish flexible control over lighting systems. Being an international standard, DALI Communication System has emerged as a popular two-way communication system, which enables users to…
Understanding DALI Dimming and It’s Advantage Over Other Dimming Systems In plain simple English, dimming means to reduce the maximum intensity of any ballast or fixture. In DALI compatible fixtures, dimming control is provided to implement the functionality of this feature. The dimming control in DALI control systems can either be a solitary solution for…
Compelling Reasons Why You Should Switch To DALI Compatible Lights Now! DALI is an acronym for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface which serves as the international standard for lighting control communication. In simple words, DALI is a two-way protocol that supports digital control of light quality with intelligent feedback. A concept that has developed and shaped…
Adaptive Lighting: Smart Lights That Understand Biological Needs Automated lighting is a growing area of interest that has not just intrigued scientists, but whose application is now transforming the commercial sphere to impacting common lives. Automated lighting controls give you the power to instantly customize the lighting of your rooms to accommodate your preferences as…
Lighting Automation: Defining New Lifestyles All of us have been used to the idea of turning lights on or off by the simple push of a button. But despite that, can we really say that we have enjoyed control over our lighting systems all this while? Lighting control as a concept touches various aspects which…
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface: Everything you need to know Digital Addressable Lighting Interface also known as DALI, since its inception has dominated the lighting industry. It primarily serves urban, industrial, and profit-oriented spaces in the industry. The DALI network consists of at least one application controller, a bus voltage supply, input devices, and an operating…
Daylight Harvesting: The doorway to a sustainable future Table of Contents Introduction Daylight harvesting or daylight response is an automatic lighting control strategy that adapts electric room lighting to natural light target levels, thereby reducing energy costs. It is most effective in places where there is always a lot of natural light, such as offices,…
Getting To Know DALI Lighting and Its Impact Any discussion about lighting control systems is incomplete without the mention of DALI. The concept of Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, commonly known as DALI was conceived around the mid-1990s when a digital revolution had transformed mankind in every possible way. Simply put, DALI lighting is a set…
Lighting Control Module – The Core of Intelligent Lighting Automation Systems Lighting automation has taken the lighting industry by storm. From residential buildings to commercial premises and industrial areas, lights are evolving. People are investing in smart lighting solutions that are not only equipped with efficiency and productivity, but also look after the energy conservation…
Innovative usages of Lighting Technologies “Innovation in lighting industry” – the term became a buzzword when corporations across the globe realised the difference between the two states of employees – being physically present in the office and being productive. In fact, the idea of light being a significant placeholder in boosting employee productivity is alien…
How to set the right work environment with programmable lighting systems? The physical space you work in plays a crucial role in setting the right mood, inducing productivity, and making things possible. It is not only about having the right amount of space or comfortable furniture, but also incorporates the ambient light you work in.…
Commercial buildings can save significantly on light and energy, and in turn, on expenses, with a cautious approach towards the usage of buildings’ lights. Every workplace needs an adequate amount of light to carry out their tasks, thereby spending heavily on electricity bills. However, commercial lighting control systems are designed in such a way that…
Be it unnecessary usage of lights during the day or unavailability of the right amount of light at the right time and in the right place; a controlled lighting system ensures optimal use of lights throughout the building.
The best lighting control system is the one that caters to the needs of all the occupants while reducing the associated costs, energy consumption, and effort required to manage a building.
DALI is a communication standard that allows the individual components of a lighting system like LED drivers and ballasts, to communicate with each other and the users.
The contemporary world has finally led technological innovation to invade our lifestyle for good. From using voice for performing searches on digital assistants to managing lighting
