This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to IR-TEC USA’s new OS wireless lighting control system.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to the nLight rPOD Micro, a wireless, battery-powered wall switch that provides an ultra-thin, modern design with high installation flexibility.

Leviton recently announced the introduction of its new line of Decora Countdown Timer Switches. The line consists of eleven models in total, including 15A models featuring the company’s new Green Flex Sleeve for easy wiring to ground or neutral wires, and 20A models that can be used in single pole, multi-way or multi-timer applications and support higher load ratings.

LiteTrace recently announced the launch of four new 347V controller and power pack models for its Keilton® lighting control system. The new 347V controllers allow easier use of Keilton lighting controls in commercial and industrial facilities in Canada.

The NX Lighting Controls system from Current unlocks more possibilities to manage buildings efficiently and can now be powered by NX Site Manager, an on-premises enterprise software platform providing real-time programming and management capabilities for NX-connected lighting and smart devices. Additionally, the NX Wall Stations family has been expanded to help lighting pros tackle projects with a host of smart and specialty switches.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to Legrand’s Polaris Monitor Software.

Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc., recently announced that Environment + Energy Leader awarded Top Product 2023 status to Atrius Sustainability, its carbon accounting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting software. Atrius Sustainability supports sustainability managers to better understand resource consumption across a portfolio with the tools to quickly measure, track, and report on sustainability progress. 

NN-EDC Device by MaxLite, Inc.

As a qualified DLC NLC 5.0 system, c-Max enables collection of energy data at a luminaire level. Embedded with a micro-sd card, the NN-EDC device plugs into a USB-A outlet and collects data every 15 minutes.

LiteTrace recently announced the launch of the industry’s first round Driver-on-Board (DoB) LED light engines with integrated Bluetooth®-mesh control. The 120VAC light engines are designed to be installed directly in the field as Bluetooth LED retrofits for various luminaires such as ceiling lights, flush mounts, and wall sconces.

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced the launch of its DC2DC architecture, a distributed low-voltage DC power and digital controls platform. The architecture eliminates the need to convert AC to DC power at the luminaire, resulting in efficiency gains and increased reliability of the lighting system, leading to reduced maintenance and operation costs.

Toggled®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair focused on intelligent building management solutions, recently launched its new Toggled iQ Analytics web-based application. This next generation offering provides facility managers and building owners with the data insights needed to ensure maximum efficiency from their networked building controls systems, driving down costs and energy consumption.

Leviton recently introduced an expansion of their integrated in-fixture control offering with Smart Fixture Mount Sensors (FMS) for high bay applications. These in-fixture controls are engineered to install directly into high-bay and low-bay luminaires to provide an integrated occupancy sensing, dimming, daylight harvesting and scheduling solution to meet the most stringent energy code requirements.

nLight recently announced that it was awarded a LEDs Magazine 2023 BrightStar Award for Product Innovation for their nLight® AIR Wireless EM Solution. This solution is designed for projects with external emergency power sources, such as generators or inverters, and delivers a lower cost of installation than traditional solutions by eliminating the dedicated wiring used to sense normal power.

Available from nLight, part of Acuity Brands, the Adaptive Phase Control Dimmer (PCD) simplifies the process of designing, installing, and controlling decorative lighting.

SENSORWORX recently unveiled the SWX-804 Series dimming wall station to provide an attractive and intuitive 0-10V dimming control add-on for a low-voltage sensor system.

The nLight AIR® rPOD Micro by Acuity Brands offers a stylish and versatile wall switch, designed to blend in with modern, sophisticated environments while providing convenient control.

Leviton’s Solo High Bay PIR Occupancy Sensors integrate PIR occupancy detection and photocell technology directly into 0-10V dimming fixtures for standalone lighting control.

The Haleon BTP series of fixture integrated occupancy sensors with dimming photocells by Acuity Brands/SensorSwitch™ are designed for standalone industrial lighting control applications.

The NX Lighting Controls Digital LightHAWK (NXSMDT-LH or NXSMIR-LH) is a stylish wall switch that combines the breadth of the NX Switch Function Library with NX Lighting Controls occupancy-sensing technology and multifunctional photocell capabilities into a single device.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IES Publishes 2022 Progress Report

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.

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.

Lighting Controls Podcast: Simple Devices Do Not Mean Simple Solutions

After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 3)

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 3 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 2)

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 2 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Control System Design (Part 1)

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 1 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Daylight-Responsive Lighting Control

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Wireless Lighting Controls

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Networked Wireless Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Busting Myths About LLLCs

In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).

DLC Offers NLC Training Videos

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) offers a free series of training videos covering various aspects of networked lighting controls.

The Lighting Controls Podcast: Mitch Hefter Talks Standards

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Academy and sponsored by manufacturer MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview industry veteran Mitch Hefter, LC, MIES of Mitch Hefter Consulting.