The LBD type of the TRANS PIR sensor family (LBD-5095) is a Bluetooth-enabled line-voltage occupancy sensor with 0-10V output for dimmable ballast or LED driver control.

Industry journalist Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Thomas Leonard, Vice President, Commercial Controls, and Jeff Beyert, Vice President, Channel Sales & Service, of Leviton for an article about lighting control fundamentals to be published in the July 2023 issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. The main question is: What does is the minimum every electrical distributor needs to know to begin to understand the lighting controls category?

Legrand’s DLM Wireless Slim Switches offer flexibility without sacrificing design.

Casambi recently announced its newest feature-rich SoC, CBM-003, which enables new radio modes and longer range up to approximately 650 feet (200 meters) in real-world applications. Casambi is also announcing the production release of three new network component devices based on the new SoC, and the SoC is also already being deployed by dozens of partner companies in hundreds of products in the Casambi ecosystem. Together, these innovations have created a long-range BLE-based mesh network.

In order to meet code compliance, in certain application, vacancy sensing is more suitable than occupancy. MaxLite’s NN-RTVSW network sensor uses the company’s c-Max patented USB-C design to connect with a broad set of MaxLite controls-ready recessed luminaires.

McWong International’s Wireless Room Controller offers a foundation for a room-based, Bluetooth™ mesh networked lighting control solution.

PLC-Multipoint recently announced the CES/I-B, IRIS Photodiode Sensor with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) compliant output. This indoor sensor provides wireless transmission of daylight levels to a lighting control system per either Casambi or Silvair Bluetooth 5.0 protocol.

The new SWX-804 Series dimming wall station from SENSORWORX provides an attractive and intuitive 0-10V dimming control add-on for a low voltage sensor system.

Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc., recently released its first State of Corporate Sustainability Report, an analysis of how organizations create, enact, and communicate sustainability goals. This year’s report, a survey of sustainability and energy leaders across a dozen industries, reveals that sustainability and technology have intersected to create a new megatrend – an effort to minimize the impacts of climate change while maximizing the impacts of technology.

The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!

nLight, a brand of Acuity Brands, recently published an applications guide for California’s Title 24, Part 6 (2022) energy code.

LEDucation and LightFair are right around the corner, so be sure to register soon for these major industry events, both of which are occurring in New York City this year.

Leviton recently announced the ninth edition of its popular Captain Code Guide, featuring the 2023 changes and additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC®).

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement with Biological Innovations and Optimization Systems, LLC (BIOS) to participate in the BIOS ILLUMINATED™ partnership program.

LiteTrace recently announced that it has introduced its Keilton® BH4 Series of sensors, controllers, and receptacles. The BH4 Series is designed to simplify Bluetooth® wireless luminaire level lighting control (LLLC) of commercial indoor and outdoor luminaires, such as panels, troffers, high bays, low bays, area lights, and wallpacks.

Leviton recently introduced its Decora Edge™ line of wiring devices—promising a quick, easy, and safe way to install electrical devices for the home. Compared with traditional switches and outlets, Decora Edge streamlines installation by enabling users to simply push stripped 14-gauge or 12-gauge electrical building wire into a termination port, and close a lever that clicks into place, terminating the connection with confidence.

Leviton recently announced the introduction of Matter support to its award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio of devices.

To help streamline installations and promote code compliance, Intermatic created the Electronic All-Purpose Contractor Box. The time-saving control offers everything contractors need to get projects off the ground in a ready-made, UL-listed solution.

Current recently announced availability of the NX Dual Tech OMNI (NXSMDT-OMNI) smart occupancy sensor, new to the NX Lighting Controls portfolio designed exclusively for specifiers and contractors.

Lutron Electronics recently announced the availability of the Diva smart dimmer in six colors, and a new Claro accessory smart switch, to the Caséta portfolio of products.

Hydrel® recently announced it will now offer its SAF7 and SAF14 static white architectural floodlights with nLight® AIR wireless lighting controls.

In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD, Robert Bell, Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands, talks about how switches designed for entertainment are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment” applications.

Leviton recently announced that the company has joined the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member.

This month, we explore a sustainable and highly specialized lighting control solution installed at a sensory test kitchen at Simplot Headquarters in Dallas.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Udall, Senior Project Manager, Lutron Electronics about how electrical distributors can position themselves to sell networked lighting controls.

Leviton worked closely with the lighting designer and facility managers to create suitable scenes, solutions, and lighting controls for a theme park hotel in Carlsbad, California.

Legrand® has announced its acquisition of Encelium, an Ontario, Canada-based manufacturer of advanced commercial lighting controls.

LiteTrace recently announced the Beta release of TraceContractor™, LiteTrace’s web platform for smart lighting project management. TraceContractor is a comprehensive commercial lighting tool for simplifying lighting projects and saving labor.

The award-winning Leviton Load Center is a residential electrical circuit breaker panel that offers an easy-to-install, safe, and approachable solution to home energy management. This product, with its optional smart breakers and WI-FI communication hub, gives insight to energy usage which results in reducing utility bills.

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently announced that its Progress Committee has selected 81 design tools, products and publications for the 2022 IES Progress Report.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Martin Mercier, Marketing Manager, IOT/Connected Systems, Cooper Lighting Solutions. The topic: how electrical distributors can position and sell networked lighting controls.

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced the 2022 charitable donation recipients of their “EarthLIGHT in Action” philanthropic campaign, which challenged and inspired their Independent Sales Network to get involved and give back to their communities.

Intermatic Incorporated recently announced its acquisition of Aquapro Systems, LLC., a manufacturer of pool and spa equipment. The investment expands the existing Intermatic pool and spa catalog with a range of essential pool solutions, including pumps, filters, heat pumps, air blowers, and more.

LiteTrace recently announced DesignLights Consortium (DLC) approval of two additional features on its Keilton® Networked Lighting Control System.

In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD and sponsored by Toggled IQ, Gary Meshberg, LC, CLCP, LEED-AP, vice chair of the LCA and director of industry and market engagement for Digital Lumens/ENCELIUM, explains how to overcome reluctance to adopt advanced lighting controls.

Leviton recently announced its climate change goal to achieve company-wide Carbon Neutrality by 2030 (CN2030) and its ambition to achieve Net-Zero Carbon by 2050. The company also announced its CN2030 program which is based on the company’s refreshed commitment to reduce its environmental impact in six focus areas. The focus areas are carbon, energy, waste, recycling, water, and through innovation by empowering and enabling customers to be more sustainable.

This month, we explore a lighting control solution installed as part of a light art installation in a vehicle underpass in Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver, BC.

Universal Douglas recently announced Paul Tudor as its new President and CEO. Tudor now leads the organization, succeeding Ty Anderson who retired as President and CEO at the end of September.

Leviton recently unveiled its new LED Downlight with Motion Sensor, which features a modern aesthetic, strong performance, and a wide range of customizable light settings. Applicable to indoor and covered outdoor areas where there is no wall switch or pull-chain overhead lighting, the device creates hands-free convenience and added safety for those entering or leaving a space.