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LEDs Change Thinking About the Light Bulb

Lights are no longer just for lighting.

With the development of LED lamp technology, the lowly light bulb is doing more than turning on and off. A lamp can be the centerpiece of an environment meant to improve health, moods and even food. LEDs can create light in multiple colors, generate less heat and use a fraction of the energy of older types of bulbs. And LEDs can be controlled remotely from a PC or smartphone app, as programmable as a television. “There’s a tremendous potential for LED lighting to go beyond illumination,” said John Strainic, General Electric’s general manager for consumer lighting. “We’re asking people to think about lighting as more than just an impulse purchase.” Because of the LED manufacturing process, the light that the technology creates is weighted toward the blue end of the spectrum. That is true whether the LED is used in a light bulb, a tablet or a television display.That blue light has its advantages: Blue stimulates a photoreceptor in the eye that reduces melatonin production and helps a person stay awake.

That is why Lighting Science, an LED manufacturer, is now selling Awake and Alert, an LED lamp that keeps people pumped up by pumping up the blue. Conversely, the company’s Good Night lighting product reduces the blue output, helping people sleep. This summer, Lighting Science will offer its Rhythm Downlight, a lamp controlled by a smartphone app that adjusts blue light based on a user’s sleep schedule.

Within the next few years, the world’s major lighting companies expect to expand LEDs’ connected capabilities, particularly with sensors.

For example, sensors could tell how many people are in a room and their location, and direct the proper amount of lighting to where it is needed. Medical patients prone to agitation could be calmed once facial recognition technology identifies them and changes the hue of an examining room to more calming tones. When older people enter a room, lighting intensity can be raised to compensate for their decreased ability to see.

Lighting is one of the mostimportant elements indesigning of spaces. While CFLs

continue to be key drivers in theconsumer category, smart andsustainable lighting technologies aregaining momentum driven bydemand from energy guzzlers likeretail sector, commercial spaces,hospitality and healthcare.

With its high efficiency, long-life andsubstantial savings in energyconsumption, LED technology isexpected to be the next choice inlighting for residential and commer-cial residential project planners. AMcKinsey report has predicted that70% of lighting will become LEDbased by 2020. 2020 will also seethe smart lighting market grow attremendous pace. Smart lightingtechnology allows lighting functions

to become more dynamic in color,intensity, and control openingavenues for architects, engineersand designers to experiment withnew innovations through lightingtechnologies.

Encompassing sustainability, energyefficiency, innovation, quality andcreativity, Light India 2014 willshowcase the largest range oflighting products yet from 18 – 21September, 2014 at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi. Recognised as aprofessional venue for designers,architects, building contracters,developers, lighting engineers andproject planners to discover andsource the latest in the world oflighting, luminaries and its accesso-ries, Light India 2014 will once againbring leading brands together on theshowfloor with their most advancedlighting solutions.

With industry majors like AnchorElectricals Pvt Ltd, Bajaj Electricals,Philips Lighting India, CromptonGreaves Ltd, Orient Electricals,Havells India Ltd, Halonix Technolo-gies Pvt Ltd, HPL Electric and PowerPvt Ltd, EON Electric Ltd and manyothers confirming their participationfor the 2014 edition, visitors canexpect future-oriented technologiesand smart design solutions that suitthe tastes of their modern occu-pants. Talking about his participationat the fair, Mr. CGS Mani, President,Bajaj Electricals Limited said: “As thelighting, and all related industriescontinue to advance, industryexperts need professional venuesto showcase their latest technolo-gies. I believe Light India is precisely

the venue for the Indian market. Mycompany will present our latesttechnologies and applicablesolutions at the show. India’s lightingprofessionals have a lot to offer tothe industry’s international commu-nity. And I believe Light India is theshow to display the country’scurrent innovations.”

Positive about the role of ELCOMA,India’s apex body of lighting industryalong with Messe Frankfurt, theleading global exhibition organizer inhosting the fair, Mr. Kato Yoshiyuki,Director - Lighting, Anchor ElectricalsPvt Ltd said: One of our missions isto educate Indian consumers aboutlatest & futuristic technologiesinvented by Panasonic after rigoroushard work in research & develop-ment for making life simpler, safer &comfortable and we believe LightIndia presents an excellent avenuefor networking, highlighting andpromoting cutting-edge greenlighting solutions to India.”

Adding value as a knowledgeplatform, Light India 2014 will bringexperts to highlight opportunities,challenges and trends within theindustry and its applied sectors.Considered as the global voice ofthe lighting industry, Global LightingAssociation (GLA) aims to bring itsglobal members together for asymposium at the Light India 2014fair to discuss the roadmap of globallighting industry. A half day seminarby International Solid State LightingAlliance (ISA), in New Delhi duringLight India will also see Indian andinternational stakeholders cometogether to deliberate global trends

Light India 2014: Bringing smart lightingtechnologies and challenges in the limelight

and industry standards that need tobe adopted in the years to come.

With an aim to promote excellencein designing for interior living, theInstitute of Indian Interior Designers(IIID) will conduct three half dayworkshops along with a guided tourof the exhibition explaining thevarious concepts on lighting andhow it can change the look and feelof interior cosmoses. Together withthese associations, Light India aimsto keep professionals adept withupcoming lighting tools, designinnovations and solutions onbottlenecks. For those who wishlearn about the latest technology ingreen and innovative lighting anddevelop your working knowledgewhile building business contacts,Light India will present a premiumtrade and networking platform.

Organized in association withElectric Lamp and ComponentManufacturers Association(ELCOMA), Light India the show is apart of Messe Frankfurt’s interna-tional portfolio which includes theworld’s biggest lighting and buildingshow - Light+Building Frankfurt,Asia’s biggest and most compre-hensive lighting forum - TheGuangzhou International LightingExhibition, The Guangzhou ElectricalBuilding Technology held annually inGuangzhou, China; The bi-annualBIEL Light+Building held in BuenosAires, Argentina; and the annual LightMiddle East held in Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates.

For more information about the fair,please visit: www.light-india.in

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DALI is the Digital Addressable

Lighting Interface. It enables

easy and intelligent manage-

ment of lighting equipment.

The DALI protocol is managed under

the internationally recognised IEC

standard 62386 and is promoted by

the DALI working party, part of the

‘German electrical and electronical

manufacturers’ association (ZVEI).

The working party promotes the

development and use of the

protocol, as well as working to

recruit members and make sure the

DALI logo is properly used. The DALI

working party was founded 2000 by

leading international manufacturers in

the field of lamp and luminaire

control.

Today, with almost 115 international

members DALI is the true standard

for professional digital lighting.

The organisation aims to improve

understanding of DALI in the market,

and is working to become more

dynamic and accessible to all

industry stakeholders, with

information available to members

and non-members through a variety

of channels.

WHAT THE STANDARD COVERS

The standard 62386 describes the

protocol for communications and

control of lighting equipment.

This includes control gear (not just

ballasts but also LED drivers,

switching devices, emergency

inverters, colour control and soon)

and control devices (buttons,

rotaries and sliders, presence

detectors, light sensors…) as well

as the requirements for bus power

supplies, which may be standalone

devices or integrated with control

gear or control devices.

“7 facts about DALI”

THE DALI PROTOCOL IS OPEN

The key feature of DALI is the

uniformity of the standard and

interoperability with a range of

system components. No other

standard in the lighting industry is as

open and future proof. In principle,

a DALI lighting system can have

components from many different

suppliers, all working from the same

standard. To support the ‘open

protocol’ philosophy, DALI plans to

create training forums to explain the

fundamentals of DALI for contrac-

tors.

DALI IS A GLOBAL STANDARD

Due to the growth of LED, the

increasing demand for energy saving

and growing awareness of lighting

control systems, DALI has become

more important than ever before.

Today, with almost 115 international

members, DALI is a global standard

for professional digital lighting.

NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR SMALL

A DALI lighting control system can

be as simple as a single luminaire

containing a driver and a sensor. The

same luminaire could be connected

with other DALI devices to form a

larger system – and DALI systems

don’t stop at a few rooms. Using

gateways, multiple DALI subnets can

be connected into seamless

systems, allowing many thousands

of devices to be connected in a

single system. This allows the

strengths of DALI as a dedicated

lighting control protocol to be used.

A good example of this is the 2014

DALI award winner, the World Trade

Centre in Abu Dhabi.

WHO CAN BECOME MEMBER

AND APPLY FOR THE DALI

LOGO?

Companies when they pertain to the

electrical or electronic industry and

pursue an activity in the lighting

industry. A membership within DALI

working party not includes the use

of the logo, it also allows participa-

tion in the development of the

standard and direct communication

to IEC 62386 as well as to evolve

marketing strategies for DALI. More

information on certification and

membership benefits are to be

found at www.dali-ag.org

If you have any questions on how to

become a member or apply for

logo use, please contact us:

Mr Yves Leboucher, Marketing &

Business Development Manager

DALI - a working group of ZVEI

Lyoner Straße 9

60528 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Phone +49 69 6302 220

Fax +49 69 6302 400

mailto: [email protected]

“WHATIT IS”


The new F 50 push-button modulesin the design of the AS, A, CD andLS ranges make a convincingimpression even at the first glancethrough the homogeneous surfaceappearance and a harmoniousoverall look.

The F 50 KNX push-button modulesare available in the Standard andUniversal versions as 1-, 2-, 3- and4-gang. To add functionality, the unitmay be combined with the push-button extension module.Extensive: labelling area withtransparent cover

The imprinting of the extensivelabelling area provides a simple andclear allocation of functions. Inaddition, the buttons can be markedas well. For example, using eitherlaser engraving or symbols appliedby colour printing, the information inthe labelling area can be supple-mented in a meaningful way and theassignment of functions optimised.Unique: the coloured labelling cover

New and unique in this market arethe labelling covers with colours that

match the buttons. The overall lookis thus one of special quality. Boththe coloured covers and thebuttons can be individuallycustomised with laser engraving orcolour printing, as an additionaldesign feature or of course tooptimise the assignment offunctions.

Enlightening: the RGB LEDs

In the Universal version the newpush-button module have anoperating LED and a status LED foreach button, in RGB colours. As aresult they can be set individually inred, green or blue, entirely asdesired. The operating LED can alsoprovide light for orientation. Thebrightness can be adjusted for allthe LEDs, including the illuminatedlabelling area.

Flexible: connection of the push-button extension module

The functions can be extended byconnecting the 1- to 4-gang push-button extension module, whileminimising the load on the bus.

KNX push-button sensors F 50What is new in the F 50 push-buttons is the option for installationof the extension module at adistance of up to 30 m to providemore flexibility.

Optimised: the installation

The new push-buttons areespecially easy to install thanks totheir flat shape and small amount ofdepth required for installation. Theeasily accessible connections forthe KNX bus and the push-buttonextension module as a satellite unitare clearly marked and thus makeinstallation easier.

For more information, please contact:Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG:Volmestraße 158579 SchalksmühleGermanySales – InternationalTelephone +49 (0) 23 55/80 65 53Telefax +49 (0) 23 55/80 62 54Email [email protected]


19.09.2014: Light India 2014 “LED Technology Development and Application" – Conference by ISA29.10.2014: Hong Kong International Light Fair 2014 - “Updated Standards and Requirements on LED Products”20.11.2014: Lux Live 2014 (London): Tech Theatre “Discovering DALI” & “DALI Commissioning & Installations”

DALI is developing as worldwide standard for professional lighting. International regions show a

continuously increasing interest in DALI and how to be part of the DALI community. Therefore, the

DALI working party is presenting the standard to the growing market of lighting management systems in

India and itself in its international Roadshow.

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests, visit www.dali-ag.org or contact us:

Mr Yves Leboucher, Marketing Manager

DALI - a working group of ZVEI

Lyoner Straße 9

60528 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Phone +49 69 6302 220

Fax +49 69 6302 400

Download the programs www.dali-ag.org

This summer is going to be hot: dakanimo brings aswitch onto the market in the sector of KNX-based,intelligent building technology which sets new

standards in design and functionality. With its classy andpowerful “kamereon” switch, the Hamburg-basedcompany presents its first product and positions itself in theluxury brand segment. By combining proven technology

and unique control elements, theswitch opens up the possibility ofcreating entirely new roomexperiences.

Luxury Living for Smart Rooms

“kamereon is handmade,” says Dr.Sven Bär, owner and CEO ofdakanimo GmbH. In the basic colors“snowcap white” and “lacqueredpiano black”, it is either integrated inpurist and modern unobtrusive forminto the intelligent room, or it has astriking and highly characteristiceffect on the ambience. In the spiritof a manufactory, the switch can bemade into a unique piece throughself-selected background designsor through special optics, such asgold leaf. The operation of theswitch is intuitive and uses all of your

Kamereon Brings Rooms to Life

Intelligent KNX switch sets new standardsin design and functionality

senses. Vibration, a clicking soundand luminous LED colored surfacesprovide a sensory, acoustic andvisual feedback. Not only is theroom brought to life, the switchitself also actively communicates: It isalive and interactive.

kamereon does a lot more

Due to the self-selected RGB colorsurfaces which light up the switch,each switch has a different effect.The understated design object isbrightly colored and visibly presentwhen in action, and it can change itscolors like a real chameleon. Theswitch may have a blue glow atnight, or it may change from greento red after the surface has beentouched. Or it just douses thenursery in pink hues. In combination


with the basic optics of the switch,the world of colors takes on crucialcharacteristics.

Numerous other functions give theswitch its individual character so thatit fits the owner’s personality exactly.The “Clean” function ensures that thekeys remain locked when cleaningthe surface: there is no unwantedtriggering of any functions.The optional Braille printing fromabrasion-resistant special paint alsoguides severely visually impairedusers along the surface toward therespective buttons.

There are optional icons available tolabel the various buttons. In themaster mode, the switch changes toa full-scale, simple operation. Theswitch then executes the samecommand on all surfaces: on/off,bright/dark. This channels andsimplifies the bus system.

The KNX technology is consideredthe world’s largest bus systemwhich has been on the market forover 20 years. This guarantees theintegrity and safety of investments.The aim of the KNX system is to

create one comfortable and energyefficient environment for people thateasily adapts to individual needs.

Made in Germany

dakanimo is proud that its namestands for products which arehandmade and produced inGermany. The raw materials arecarefully and personally selected bythe staff. The surfaces of theproducts are manufactured bymasters of their craft. All of thesemeasures reveal one part of thebrand philosophy: to act responsi-bly and respectfully towards theworld.

dakanimoFounded in 2014, dakanimo GmbHdevelops high-end design objectsin KNX technology for intelligentbuildings. The portfolio is aimed atpeople who demand sophisticateddesigns of their environment withoutgiving up on functionality. Devel-oped and produced in Germany,the products stand for the convic-tion that a high standard ofaesthetics and performanceguarantees maximum quality. The

intuitive operating comfort integrates well into the user’s habitat. dakanimobrings joy to luxury enthusiasts, individualists, trendsetters and designaficionados because the products of dakanimo GmbH will make life better,safer, and easier for everyone involved.

For more information, please contactdakanimo GmbHDr. Sven Bär | Managing DirectorPhone: +49 40 88 18 78 85 - 0Email: [email protected]

floating elementsEva-Marie Mallmann | photography & communicationPhone: +49 173 62 38 990Email: [email protected]

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SK: dakanimo chief revolutionized

the lighting industry. We are curious

to know about Dr. Sven Bär, the man

behind the technology innovation,

What inspires you to develop luxury

brand Kamereon?

Dr. Sven: Building control system

technology can meet various

requirements such as energy

efficiency, safety, comfort, etc.. This

also leads to a complexity of

functions and technology. However,

powerful and useful technology

must be easy to use and adapts to

the needs, requirements and needs

of each user. I have the claim that

such an individual technology

should also have an outstanding

design, make use of quality materials

and be of a valuable craftsmanship.

SK: What has developed in the

dakanimo that allows the Automa-

tion Contractors to facilitate luxurious

integrating lighting into Home &

Building Automation systems?

Dr. Sven: With the switch kamereon

we offer a lively communication

between people and the building

system technology. In particular, by

means of light, rooms can be

configured according to the wishes,

ideas and needs of people. The

interaction of light intensity and light

color can be used for rest,

relaxation, activity, concentration,

etc.. These exceptional abilities of

light, of course, require an extraordi-

nary operation: As complex or as

simple as the user wants it.

kamereon may itself be an extraordi-

nary light object or only when

needed to communicate with the

user. kamereon appeals to the users’

many senses by vibration, clicking

and LED lighting of the touch

exclusiveINTERVIEW with dakanimo chief : Dr. Sven Bär

DAKANIMO BRINGS A SWITCH ONTO THE MARKET IN THE SECTOR OF KNX-BASED, INTELLIGENT BUILDINGTECHNOLOGY WHICH SETS NEW STANDARDS IN DESIGN AND FUNCTIONALITY.

Light Express Editor Sarvjit Kanwar’s (SK)

surfaces. These various options are

configured by the system integrator

on the customer’s request.

SK: Can you please focus on Luxury

of these switches with convenience

and safety that matches with the

intelligent room?

Dr. Sven: kamereon is handmade in

Germany by masters of their craft.

However, this attention to detail and

material never loses its focus on the

human. A simple, intuitive and at the

same time exceptional operation is

important to us.

SK: So what will be your distribution

network throughout the World.

How do you see to cater large

orders across World? We would

like know the production capacity in

this regard?

Dr. Sven: Such an exquisite piece is

sold via KNX system integrators.

Companies, to whom the values of

craftsmanship, dedication to beauty

and the special etc. are important. A

respective network in India is still in

the process of being set up.

kamereon is a luxury item handmade

in Germany and is manufactured on

the customer’s demand. Neverthe-

less, the production capacity is

designed so that orders can be

completed within 6 to 8 weeks.

SK: How do you see the opportu-

nity to fulfill the demand of

sophisticated designs for intelligent

buildings and homes? Will you see

the future possibilities to develop

more innovation in this field?

Dr. Sven: Our goal is to bring life to

rooms. To do so, the KNX technol-

ogy - in conjunction with DALI and

other lighting control sytems –

provide ideal opportunities.

And, this vibrant communication

between human and switch

consitutes only the beginning for an

operation of intelligent buildings.

Here we have further ideas for a

simple, individual operation of

buildings with unusual objects.

dakanimo chief : Dr. Sven Bär


Axo Light celebrates 10 yearsof the Clavius collection:pendants, ceiling lamps,

wall lamps, floor lamps and tablelamps featuring a handmadelampshade with silky threads,mounted on a metal frame. Overthe years Clavius has maintained itsallure of precious but soberelegance and has continued to bea best seller for the company and isincluded in many projects.

The name is inspired by the film"2001: A Space Odyssey"

The name Clavius comes from thecrater of the moon base imaginedby Stanley Kubrick. Lorenzo Truant,Art Director at Axo Light, says aboutClavius “at the time I had just re-watched 2001: A Space Odyssey. Ihad been fascinated by thepresence of the Monoliths thatappeared in the film at keymoments of the story and when Isaw the first drawings by thedesigner Manuel Vivian, I mentallyassociated them immediately withthe Monoliths because I saw thesame auratic presence and thesame fascinating stereometry”.

A new colour for the lampshade,new product types and newfeatures in terms of frame finish

The new catalogue includes majornew features: the introduction ofthe new and elegant sand-coloured lampshade, the goldfinish of the frame and typologicaldevelopment with the introductionof new of new of new of new of new pendant and ceilipendant and ceilipendant and ceilipendant and ceilipendant and ceilingngngngnglalalalalamps. Sophisticated newmps. Sophisticated newmps. Sophisticated newmps. Sophisticated newmps. Sophisticated newentry that enriches theentry that enriches theentry that enriches theentry that enriches theentry that enriches thecollection and makes it ecollection and makes it ecollection and makes it ecollection and makes it ecollection and makes it evenvenvenvenvenmore seductive.more seductive.more seductive.more seductive.more seductive.

LED technology also for ClaviusStarting from this year, the wholeClavius collection features LEDtechnology in addition to other lightsources already in the catalogue:halogen, fluorescent, incandescentwith screw fitting, fluorescent withdedicated fitting. The integratedLEDs are dimmable using the DALIsystem.

A new Clavius to celebrate its first10 years (2004-2014)


On-site exhibitor rebookinglevels confirm businessvalue of 2014 show’s

50,000-plus attendees Afterattracting more than 50,000registered attendees for the first timein its history from 4–6 February,Integrated Systems Europe hasfurther cemented its reputation as

the world’s most popular event forprofessional AV and electronicsystems integration. The final totalattendance of 51,003 surpassedeven the organisers’ own mostoptimistic expectations, withEurope’s recovering economies anda record 952 exhibitors helping tofuel attendee growth of 15% overlast year’s figureof 44,151.

Also acting as key draws to theevent were an enlarged ProfessionalDevelopment programme includingoff-floor training sessions hosted byISE’s co-owners CEDIA and

InfoComm International,with both associations alsocontributing seminars to theevent’s new on-floorTheatres dedicated toResidential and CommercialSolutions. Between themthese sessions attractedover 2,400 people, withInfoComm experiencing analmost three-fold increasein its education traffic over2013 after offering freesession vouchers to every2014 attendee.

“ISE 2014’s pre-showevents programme includedthe third edition of theSmart Building Conference,the all-new Investor

Showcase and Audio Forum, and anOpening Keynote Address, ‘Kick-Starting the Market for BuildingAutomation’, by Cisco’s Dr DirkSchlesinger. Between them theseevents attracted a further 1,000attendees, with hundreds more alsosigning up for partner events duringthe show such as the SVGE’s SportFacility Integration Summit, digital-signage market briefings and toursfrom Invidis Consulting and theThemed Entertainment Associationtour.

Mike Blackman, Managing Director,Integrated Systems Events, says:“Our big theme this year wascontent, and we believe we havedelivered on our promise toenhance our event – and attractmore attendees – by offering acombination of technicaltraining,market intelligence, real-world case studies and networkingopportunities that is unmatched byany comparable event in Europe.”

While the show’s attendancecontinues to rise impressively, therehas been no dilution in thespending power of ISE’s visitors ifthe show’s exhibitor rebookingtrend is anything to go by. By thetime the doors closed on Thursday6 February, on-site rebooking for ISE2015 stood at 33,450 net squaremetres, compared with the 2014

ISE attracts record attendance and looksforward to largest-ever show in 2015

show’s total net footprint of 36,035.The rebooking figure is 10% higherthan the equivalent a year ago.

“By all standards of measurement,ISE 2014 was extraordinarilysuccessful,” comments DavidLabuskes, CTS, RCDD, ExecutiveDirector and CEO, InfoCommInternational. “It was a great way tokick off the industry calendar, and aspectacular way to begin InfoCommInternational’s 75th year. Whatstarted out as a small show inGeneva 11 years ago has blos-somed into a truly thriving event.That first ISE was an important earlystep in our association’s journeybeyond its US borders, but wouldbe largely unrecognisable to thisyear’s ISE attendees.”

“ISE 2014 was phenomenal in everyrespect,” echoes Wendy Griffiths,Executive Director, CEDIA Region 1.“This year’s event demonstratedoutstanding international growth andCEDIA benefited hugely from thissuccess. More CI companiesbecame CEDIA members at theshow than ever before, every CEDIAsession in the new ISE ResidentialSolutions Theatre was jam-packedand CEDIA training courses availableoff the show floor were also well-attended.”

The next Integrated Systems Europe


will take place at the Amsterdam RAIfrom 10–12 February 2015.

Additional information is availablefrom: Dan Goldstein, ISE Director ofMarketing & Communications,[email protected]

About CEDIA:CEDIA is an international tradeassociation of companies thatspecialize in designing and installingelectronic systems for the home.

The association was founded inSeptember 1989 and has more than3,500 member companiesworldwide. CEDIA Members areestablished and insured businesseswith bona fide qualifications andexperience in this specialized field.For more information on CEDIA, visit:www.cedia.org orwww.cedia.co.uk.

About InfoComm International®:InfoComm International® is the

international trade association of theprofessional audiovisual andinformation communicationsindustries. Established in 1939,InfoComm has 5,000 members,including manufcturers, systemsintegrators, dealers and distributors,independent consultants, program-mers, rental and staging companies,en-users and multimedia profession-als from more than 80 countries.InfoComm International is the leadingresource for AV market research and

news. Its training and educationprograms set a standard ofexcellence for AV professionals.InfoComm International is thefounder of InfoComm, the largestannual conference and exhibition forAV buyers and sellers worldwide.

InfoComm also produces tradeshows in Europa, Latin America, theMiddle East and Asia. Additionalinfomation is available atwww.infocomm.org

Focus on best practice and delegate experience in London, Berlin, Milanand Amsterdam.

The Smart Building Conference – a joint venture of InfoCommInternational and CEDIA – is to expand significantly in the coming

months with the staging of four events addressing some of Europe’smost energetic markets for audiovisual technology and systemsintegration.

Conference organiser Integrated Systems Events, the companyresponsible for the globally acclaimed ISE trade show, has announced aschedule that will see the SBC stop off in London, Berlin and Milan thiscoming autumn, before returning to Amsterdam for ISE 2015 nextFebruary.

Mike Blackman, Managing Director, Integrated Systems Events, com-ments: “After successfully staging SBC events at the last two ISE showsand in London last October, we believe the time is right to roll out theSmart Building Conference brand across Europe. Our strategy will be forour three events this autumn to have local content tailored to eachcountry’s regional market, while next year’s Amsterdam SBC will serve asthe brand’s international meeting point.”

To this end, content for the SBC events in London, Berlin and Milan isbeing produced in close consultation with local partners in eachcountry, while Conference proceedings in the three cities will beconducted in English, German and Italian, respectively. As in previousyears, the Amsterdam programme will be conducted in English.

Content for all four events is being managed by Agata Pawlik, newlyrecruited Conference Manager at Integrated Systems Events. Fluent infour languages including German and Italian, Pawlik has over a decade ofexperience in B2B conference production in Europe, the Middle Eastand beyond.

Pawlik is to be supported by ISE’s International Sales Manager ElisabethKondakow, who will look after sponsorship sales, and by new recruit

SMART BUILDING CONFERENCE BRAND TO EXPANDWITH FOUR EVENTS IN 2014-15

Ilona Jacobi, who will assist with marketing and logistics in addition toperforming similar duties for the Amsterdam show.

Bob Snyder, Editor-in-Chief of Channel Media Europe and themoderator at all three SBC events so far, will continue in the role inLondon and Amsterdam, with local-market MCs being sought for Berlinand Milan.

The full SBC schedule and venue listing is as follows:

Tuesday 7 October 2014 – Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre,London Thursday 6 November 2014 – Mövenpick Hotel, Berlin Tuesday18 November 2014 – nhow Hotel, Milan Monday 9 February 2015 –RAI, Amsterdam

The London, Berlin and Amsterdam events will both feature paralleltracks for residential and commercial building applications, with the firsttwo also offering the option of full-day workshops at additional cost -the day after the SBC in London, the day before in Berlin.The Milan eventtakes place in the same week as the SIEC industry gathering at whichboth CEDIA and InfoComm are expected to offer additional industrytraining and networking opportunities.

“In all cases, the Smart Building Conference will focus on content of thehighest quality and integrity, with best-practice presentations and paneldiscussions giving delegates the insight they need to make the most ofthe intelligent building revolution,” Blackman continues.

“Our venues have been carefully selected to offer a comfortable,businesslike environment in which speakers, partners, sponsors anddelegates alike can enjoy networking and the exchange of information.With our joint-venture owners CEDIA and InfoComm International bothcontributing their expertise to the programme in all four of ourlocations, we are confident that the Smart Building Conference brand isset for a year of substantial growth.”

More information on the SBC 2014-15 schedule is available at:www.smartbuildingconference.com


Lutron Electronics recentlyannounced the addition ofnew 250W C•L dimmers to its

popular C•L dimmer collection. C•Ldimmers are designed and UL listedfor controlling a broad range of light-emitting diode (LED) and compactfluorescent (CFL) bulbs. The higherwattage 250W C•L dimmer is alsoideal for installations that incorporatea series of strip lights, downlights orlinear cove lights.

With the introduction of the 250WC•L dimmer, Lutron now offers anon-neutral, 2-wire, forward phasewallbox solution that can guaranteea high quality dimming experience.When paired with the UL listed Hi-lume A-Series LTE LED driver, the250W C•L dimmer delivers 1%dimming of LED fixtures, and withthe non-neutral feature it allows for

the dimmer to be used in anywallbox installation without pullingextra wires.

All dimmers in the C•L collectionuse advanced patented dimmingcircuitry, and can control a mixedload of light sources – includingLED, CFL, incandescent and halogenbulbs – on the same circuit. NewLED bulbs are constantly beingintroduced to the marketplace, andLutron’s “Center of Excellence” testshundreds of dimmer/bulb combina-tions to ensure compatibility – theentire, updated Compatible Bulb Listis available online. To ensurecompatibility between controls,drivers, and fixtures, Lutron alsooffers the online LED ProductSelection Tool.

Available in Diva® and Ariadni®styles, and in a wide range of colors

LUTRON ADDS HIGHER WATTAGE DIMMERS TO ITS SUCCESSFULC•L COLLECTION FOR DIMMABLE LEDS AND DIMMABLE CFLS

and finishes, the 250W C•L dimmeris versatile enough for use in bothresidential and commercial spaces.Typical applications include kitchens,dining rooms, and private offices, aswell as ballrooms, hotel lobbies andrestaurants.

Since 1961 Lutron has led the way inlighting control.

From the pioneering invention of theFirst Solid-State Dimmer (1961) tothe invention of the first product tocontrol all light sources withoutadditional interfaces (2001).

The lighting designer’s first choice.

It’s this innovative approach todesign and our commitment topushing the boundaries ofconvention that have made Lutronthe first choice for some of theworld’s best architects and lightingdesigners. Lutron lighting controlsare present on projects around theglobe, from the spectacular RoseCenter in New York City to theincredible Beijing headquarters ofthe Bank of China.

Lutron is the market leader in the

field of lighting controls and controlsystems.

Year after year we are recognized inindustry brand preference studies ashaving the most desirable productsin the category of lighting controls.Lutron was one of the first compa-nies to achieve ISO 9001 in theelectrical industry. Our quality isfurther evidenced by the manyinstallations from the late 1960s and1970s that are still operating properlyto this day.

LutronLutron offers a wide range oflighting control solutions forcommercial and residentialcustomers.

These can be grouped into threecategories: products that controlsingle lights or groups of lights,products that control all lights in aparticular space, and products thatcontrol all the lighting in an entirebuilding. Lutron is also the onlymanufacturer with products thatcontrol both electrical and naturallighting through our motorizedwindow treatment products.In any structure, in every environ-ment, Lutron adds the final touch.


Hubbell Building Automation,Inc. recently announced theintroduction of the 480V

version of the wiHUBB On-FixtureModule (OFM).

A control component of thepopular wiHUBB® Wireless LightingControl System, Hubbell BuildingAutomation’s wiHUBB On-FixtureModule (OFM) is a self-containedintelligent wireless control modulethat provides On/Off lighting controlfor outdoor fixtures. Each OFMcontains an integrated daylightsensor that can be used to turnlighting ON or OFF for that specificfixture based on the amount ofnatural light available. Each wiHUBBOn-Fixture Module can be individu-ally controlled or grouped withother wiHUBB devices. The wiHUBBOFM communicates via 900MHzradio frequency to other deviceswithin the wiHUBB wireless self-organizing and self-healing meshnetwork.

This wiHUBB control component isnow available in both 120-347VAC50/60Hz and 480VAC 50/60Hz forhigher voltage applications. Thehigher voltage version of the OFM isideal for retrofit lighting controlapplications of parking lot and sitelighting that currently run 480Vpower. The OFM provides individualfixture control without the need torewire and change out the existingpower service. The wiHUBB OFMhas an operating temperature of -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to 194°F), isprotected from the environment bya GSM UL Rated 94 HB smokedplastic housing, and can be installedinto any standard twist lock photo-cell receptacle for easy retrofit. ThewiHUBB OFM is FCC Certified, ICApproved, conforms with UL916,and comes with a five-year limitedwarranty.

COMPANY OVERVIEWHubbell Building Automation (HBA)is a manufacturer of a wide range ofoccupancy sensors, networked

lighting controls, daylight harvestingand high bay controls. From theindustry’s first self-adaptiveoccupancy sensor to the introduc-tion of the LX Series of NetworkedLighting Control products, HBA setsthe standard for all others to followin the application of technology tothe business of energy-savinglighting controls. HBA is a subsidiaryof Hubbell Incorporated, anestablished leader in the electricalindustry for more than 120 years.

Hubbell BuildingAutomationNetworked LightingControl Panels

The LX Series provides unmatchedsimplicity and functionality in atopology and polarity-free low-voltage network including:

Advanced programmable lightingcontrol panelsDigital Switch StationsPhotocell Control ModulesDry Contact Input ModulesThe industry’s only networked, dual-technology, self-adaptive occu-pancy sensorFull web-based programming andintegration with major BAS systems.Hubbell BuildingAutomationOccupancy Sensors

HBA has long been the innovator inoccupancy sensing technologieswith the invention of both leakage-to-ground and self-adaptive sensortechnologies. HBA continues tolead the way in occupancy sensordesign. Today HBA produces themost comprehensive line ofoccupancy sensor products on themarket. With Infrared, Ultrasonic andDual Tech sensors, HBA has aproduct for virtually any application.

Hubbell BuildingAutomationDaylighting Controls

HBA produces a full line of daylightharvesting products for indoor,outdoor and atrium applications.

HUBBELL BUILDING AUTOMATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THEWIHUBB® 480V ON-FIXTURE MODULE

High Bay Controls

Hubbell Building Automation offersthe industry’s most capable andreliable High Bay lighting controlsavailable for both HID and Fluores-cent lighting applications.


Encelium TechnologiesEncelium’sECS addressable dimming controlsystem uses leading edge technol-ogy to seamlessly integrate sixlighting energy managementstrategies including smart timescheduling, daylight harvesting, tasktuning, occupancy control, personalcontrol software and load shedding.

Encelium TechnologiesThe ECSsystem provides energy savingsfrom 50 to 75%, optimized lightingquality, points towards LEEDcertification, simplicity of design,installation and use and an excep-tional ROI.

Encelium TechnologiesECS putsultimate control of lighting at a facilitymanager’s finger tips through thesimple click of a mouse.

Lighting truly becomes a “control-lable” energy load enabling facilitiesto incorporate lighting as part of aportfolio wide energy managementstrategy.

ENCELIUM ENERGYMANAGEMENT SYSTEMNAMED TOP MONEY-SAVING PRODUCT

The ENCELIUM Energy ManagementSystem (EMS) from OSRAMSYLVANIA has been named a TopMoney-Saving Product by BuildingsMagazine. This solution has beendemonstrated to reduce lightingenergy expenditures up to 50-75%and significantly reduce CO2emissions.

“Energy efficiency is potentialopportunity residing in buildingsystems for property owners andfacility managers. By utilizing anadvanced lighting control solutionlike our EMS, owners and managersnow have unprecedented controlover a property’s lighting energyload and are reining in energycosts,” said Terry Mocherniak,director of global businessdevelopment, LMS business unit of

OSRAM SYLVANIA.

The ENCELIUM EMS allows forindividual controlling of each lightingfixture or peripheral device in afacility. All devices are networkedand controlled through a centralsoftware interface. This provides foraddressable dimming or switchingof light fixtures independent ofelectrical circuiting for the purposeof energy management. Onceaddressable dimming controls areimplemented on a facility-widebasis, a number of advanced lightingenergy management strategies –such as daylight harvesting, loadshedding, smart time scheduling,task tuning, occupancy sensing andpersonal control – can help tooptimize energy performance andimprove lighting quality.

“Our EMS delivers a 2 to 5 yearpayback generated by energysavings, averaging about three years,which is relatively faster than otherenvironmental measures,” addedMocherniak.

OSRAM recently introduced itsENCELIUM Polaris 3D, thecompany’s new web-basedsoftware application for theENCELIUM EMS. Polaris 3D providesa 3D dramatic, color gradientrepresentation of lighting systemdata as a means of identifying areasand trends of lighting inefficiencyand operational anomalies through-out a given facility. It can identifylighting level status meaning on/off,lighting levels, load shedding status,lighting power density or energyconsumption, occupancy status,and comparable energy trends. Itsadvanced software creates energysavings reports for a floor, zone, oreven a fixture based on the desiredtimeline whether it is a day, week,month or year.

The ENCELIUM EMS also includesthe ability to “talk” to other existingbuilding automation systems such asHVAC, fire and security. Thisprovides users the ability to monitorand control their facility from one

centralized location. Highly flexible,EMS is designed to either stand onits own as a separate lighting andenergy management system or beintegrated with an existing buildingsystem depending on the applica-tion.

Since 2001, the ENCELIUM EMS,formerly known as the EnergyControl System, has been installed inmore than 45 million square feet ofcommercial space including officebuildings, schools, healthcare andpublic facilities, parking garages andstadiums. It is ideal for both newconstruction and retrofits.

Lighting Control for the Smart Building


EATON CONTINUES TO PROVIDEINNOVATIVE POWER MANAGE-MENT SOLUTIONS TO LEADINGCONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURES

Power management companyEaton today announced that itsintegrated power management

solutions suite is now certified asVblock Ready through the VCETechnology Alliance Partner (TAP)program. Eaton can now deliveradvanced power monitoring,management and control solutionsfor Vblock Systems, which are pre-integrated, pre-tested and pre-validated converged infrastructuresfor next-generation cloud environ-ments. Vblock Systems combinebest-in-class compute, network,storage, data protection andvirtualization technologies fromCisco, EMC and VMware, deliveredand supported by VCE as a singleproduct. Providing robust powerprotection and monitoring options

for advancedconvergedinfrastructuredeployment,Eaton’ssolutions suiteprovidesinformationtechnology (IT)and data centerend-users with acohesivesolution tomaintain uptimeand enhancebusinesscontinuity.

“VCE is pleasedto welcomeEaton as aTechnologyAlliance Partner

for Vblock Systems,” said DJ Long,senior director, TechnologyAlliances, VCE. “Eaton can nowintegrate its products with VblockSystems, delivering transformativedata center solutions for mutualcustomers that enable the agility,simplicity and economics ofconverged infrastructure withEaton’s expertise in powermanagement technologies.”

VCE works with Superna™ toconduct and administer VblockSystem certifications for VCE TAPprogram members. This certificationenables mutual channel partners andcustomers to accelerate adoption ofVblock Systems while leveragingEaton’s integrated power manage-ment solutions for seamless datacenter operations management.

“Eaton’s collaboration with VCEexemplifies the evolution of datacenter management, enablingcustomers to leverage the benefitsof converged infrastructure while

also protecting valuable IT andhardware equipment,” said HervéTardy, vice president and generalmanager, Distributed Power QualityDivision, Eaton. “Eaton is excited todeploy an integrated powermanagement platform for VblockSystems, helping customersincrease efficiency and reliability forgreater business value.”

The Intelligent Power Manager™software and metered ePDU® rack-based power distribution unit areEaton’s first solutions to receiveVblock Ready certification. Eaton’sePDU G3 portfolio of rack powerdistribution units (PDUs) monitorspower usage at one percent billinggrade accuracy and features a newpatent-pending IEC grip feature foradvanced efficiency and reliability.The ePDU G3 also provides VblockSystem users with a hot-swapnetwork meter module so that, inthe unlikely event of a power failure,users can replace the modulewithout shutting down servers;therefore maintaining businesscontinuity and enhancing service-ability. Eaton’s highly reliable andefficient UPS solutions are alsocompatible with Vblock Systems.

Eaton’s high-density UPSs and ePDUG3 models are paired with state-of-the-art Intelligent Power Managersoftware to aggregate powerinfrastructure information in onelocation. Eaton’s Intelligent PowerManager software streamlines powermonitoring, management anddeployment as VMware® Readycertified software. When a powerevent takes place, Vblock Systemusers can automate disasterrecovery processes from theVMware vCenter™ Server manage-ment platform through Eaton’sIntelligent Power Manager software.Eaton’s new Vblock Ready solutions

EATON ANNOUNCES INTEGRATED POWER MANAGEMENTSOLUTIONS NOW CERTIFIED AS VCE VBLOCK READY

enable Vblock System customers toconsolidate non-critical workloadsto extend battery runtime anddeploy automatic live migration ofvirtual machines and movement ofcritical workloads.

To learn more about Eaton’s ePDUG3, visit www.eaton.com/ePDUG3.For more information on Eaton’sIntelligent Power Manager software,visit www.eaton.com/IPM. To learnmore about Eaton’s power qualityproducts, software and services,visit www.powerquality.eaton.com.

Eaton’s electrical business is a globalleader with expertise in powerdistribution and circuit protection;backup power protection; controland automation; lighting andsecurity; structural solutions andwiring devices; solutions for harshand hazardous environments; andengineering services. Eaton ispositioned through its globalsolutions to answer today’s mostcritical electrical power managementchallenges.

Eaton is a power managementcompany with 2013 sales of $22.0billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help ourcustomers effectively manageelectrical, hydraulic and mechanicalpower more efficiently, safely andsustainably.Eaton has approximately 103,000employees and sells products tocustomers in more than 175countries. For more information, visitwww.eaton.com. VCE and Vblockare registered trademarks ortrademarks of VCE Company, LLC orits affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. The use of theword “partner” or “partnership”does not imply a legal partnershiprelationship between VCE and anyother organization.


GE Lighting and Trane, abrand of Ingersoll Rand,have announced a new

way for building owners to applyadvanced control strategies forlighting, heating and coolingoperations with solutions backed bytwo of the most well-known namesin the industry.

GE’s LightSweep Modular LightingControl Solution can now beseamlessly integrated into the TraneTracer centralized building automa-tion system (BAS)?giving users anintegrated approach for implement-ing advanced control strategiesacross lighting and HVAC systems.

GE’s LightSweep Modular LightingControl Solution allows ON/OFF,dimming, group control andscheduling capabilities for indoorand outdoor lighting systems. Withthe tight connectivity to Trane Tracer,building managers can perform all ofthese functions and pull energyusage reports remotely from a Webbrowser. This same platform iscompatible with heating and airconditioning controls as well asother building systems.

Built on a modular platform,LightSweep allows for seamlessupgrades to meet the changinglighting control needs of a smalloffice or global retailer. Simple snap-in control modules can be factorypre-installed in panels or fieldinstalled?either in existing panels asexpansions or in remote locationsfor localized control.

LightSweep’s CLCBnet controller

provides integration with a buildingmanagement system using theBACnet protocol. This controlleralso provides remote programmabil-ity and control, either throughdedicated software or via a Webbrowser.

Trane’s Tracer BAS is a highperformance building automationsystem based on open standardsthat integrates building systems formaximum operational and energyefficiency. The feature-rich systemhas full mobile capability to allowaccess and operation of the systemfrom any laptop, tablet or smartphone. Recently released smartphone applications put systemcontrol in the palm of the user’shand. “Building owners have told usthey are looking for one systemrather than several stand-alonesystems to manage energy use andcomfort,” said Dave Regnery,president of Trane North America.“This new Trane solution makes iteasier for owners and managers tocreate an intelligent building—onethat integrates its systems in order tooptimize performance.” With thisconnectivity, building managers areable to monitor lighting and HVACschedules to ensure optimumenergy efficiency. For example, if anoffice uses sensors that are awarewhen occupants use a certainspace, managers can in turn use thesoftware to monitor and analyzeexactly how often the space isused. These capabilities can helpfacility professionals better deter-mine if the office space needsexpanded or re-purposed for betterutilization.

GE LIGHTING AND TRANE COLLABORATE TO BRING BUILDINGS ANADVANCED CENTRALIZED BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM


Following up on a successfulintroduction of the Bantam 8-relay lighting control system, PLC

has unveiled the BantamX. Thisfeature-loaded system has theflexibility of expanding to as many as48 relays, all in one enclosure.

Stand-Alone Lighting Control SystemBuilt for Almost Any Application.Start with a robust foundation basedon the very popular Bantam stand-alone lighting control system fromPLCBuildings. Add-on even morestandard features for daylightharvesting and programming. Thenstack as many relays needed by yourapplication , up to 48. What youhave is the BantamX, an all-in-onelighting control system that allowsyou to specify 8, 16, 24, 36, 40 or48 relays, in one enclosure. Best ofall, the BantamX comes loaded withmany of the standard features you’d

expect to find only in much moreexpensive systems.

Loaded with Features

• Specify 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48relays• 4 enclosure sizes• Pre-programmed control strategies• 4 analog Channels for Dimming• Graphic interface with integralkeypad• Reliable 20A mechanically latchingrelays• Multiple scheduling options –Normal Time, Astro Time, Open/Close Time• 16 CAN bus digital switch stations• Up to 48 switch inputs for lowvoltage switches, occupancysensors or other dry-contact inputs• 4 analog inputs for PLCSensors• Micro SD card for data storage/updates

PLCIntroduces

BantamXLightingControlSystem

Simple All-In-One Lighting ControlThe BantamX, from PLCBuildings, isideal for most contractors. Theinstallation is fast and efficientbecause everything that’s needed isalready built-in. Standard featuresthat make BantamX easy in the start-up and trouble-free over the longhaul.

Suited for Any ApplicationYou can count on the BantamX towork perfectly in almost any lightingcontrol situation that doesn’tneed a network. You can utilize themany features of BantamX in officebuildings, shopping malls,schools or any application thatneeds an off-the-shelf solution forcomplex lighting control.

Pre-programmed for Fast StartupSelect one of many pre loaded

profiles, created to enable you toquickly select and launch this systemwith minimal button pushing.

BantamX is a Winner, No Matter HowYou Stack it!Feature packed, easy to install andextremely versatile, the BantamX willfast become your favoritelighting control system for use inalmost any application. Start with 8relays and the capabilities fordaylight harvesting, scheduling andoccupancy sensing. Then you addmore relays, 8 at a time, to suitwhatever size application you needit for.

It’s Never Been Simpler to HaveComplex Lighting Control


There has been a definite surgein public awareness surrounding home automation recently,

thanks to the likes of Nest, Hive, andmost recently, Apple HomeKit.

No doubt some systems integratorswill sigh with a heavy heart each timemore so-called ‘smart home’technology is announced, as theyfear the end-user’s need for a

professional will wane as a result. Atthe same time, one of the barriersthis industry faces is that many endusers consider smart hometechnology to be beyond theirreach, or they can’t see the benefit.

Given the economic austerity of thepast few years, homeowners arekeen to keep living costs down, soa home automation system may not

be considered as an essentialpurchase, even though it could savethem money in the longer term.

What is clear though, is that thedesire for gadgets and ‘smart’features is on the rise. To reverse awell-known adage, ‘inventionbreeds necessity’. So withcompanies such as Nest tellinghomeowners what they want tohear, and with products becomingavailable off the shelf, end users aretaking home automation into theirown hands.

What is a ‘Smart Home’ in the EndUser’s Eyes?

Not coming from this industry, I amuniquely placed, in that I have a levelof technical understanding and amfamiliar with the scope of home

automation technology and controlplatforms, but at heart I am still anend-user and a homeowner.

I recently conducted my ownresearch into what end-users think a‘smart home’ is, and I got someinteresting responses. Everyonementioned Nest, a few had heard ofHive, Tado and similar products andthose more technically minded (theApple geeks) brought up HomeKitas something they were interestedin. Although somewhat predictable,these responses show that themarketing efforts and brandingknow-how of Google and Nesthave permeated through to the enduser. It seems that those of us whoare manufacturers, distributors,associations and install professionalscan all learn from their approach.Looking at Nest’s marketing copy,

Solutions: Is DIY Home AutomationDamaging for KNX?

By Sophie Thomas, Ivory Egg.

You can now have smart home technology at the touch of a finger.


you won’t find ‘automation’mentioned once. Emotive languagefocuses around comfort, safety andsimplicity. It connects the end userto the product and thereforeincreases their ‘must-have’ desire.

What do End-Users Want?

From my research, a number of keyissues arose concerning what asmart home should offer:

• Automation of commonfeatures such as lighting, heating,irrigation etc.• Integration andinteroperability – making suretechnology can work with andcommunicate easily with othersystems.• Visualisation – being ableto see energy usage, average roomtemp etc.• Ease of installation anduse – nobody wants hundreds ofapps or months of installation timeor building work.• Remote access – use of asmart device to check that thehome is OK or to change settingsbefore returning home.• Alerts – is the technologyworking as it should and keepingthe home and family safe?• Combination of functions/features – a central place/switch tocontrol the environment simply.• Energy efficiency –optimising the energy/money savingpotential.• Aspiration – people wantthe latest technology – the ‘wowfactor’.

From conducting this research twothings became apparent. First wasthe use of the term ‘integration’rather than ‘smart’ – an importantdistinction that I will address later.Second was that there can be toomuch automation – end-users donot see the need for their fridge totell them when to order milk. Thisraises questions about the Internetof Things (IoT). Just because youcan connect objects does not

Some smart home technology can be bought easily online through retail outlets.

mean you should try to automatethem all.

Could the impression of gimmicky‘over automation’ be putting theend-user off home automation?Should we be learning from Nest’sexample – that end users wanthome automation, but they respondbest when it is wrapped up indifferent, less-intimidating packag-ing?

As with most apps, you will find thatthere is a sliding scale of usefulness;some are helpful on a daily basis asthey perform some action orfunction that would otherwise bemore difficult. In the home automa-tion sphere, apps such as PhilipsHue seem less useful, not becausethe idea of turning your lights on/offand changing the colour isn’t fun,but because the novelty of findingand opening the app on yourphone to do so, soon wears off, soit is hard to justify the hardware costafter a while.

More relevant are those apps thatare paired with systems such as Hiveand Tado. They seemingly make lifeeasier, more efficient and allow theend-user a level of control thatexcites them through using aninterface of their choice, such as atablet or smart phone. In somecases they can even install or set upthese systems and apps withoutexternal assistance, which they seemto like.

The question is that while apps suchas these meet a lot of end-users’expectations, are some of them justa gimmick? Is the technology reallysmart?

An app with additional hardwarethat allows you to control yourheating is a great start, but it cannotbe called truly smart if it standsalone, disconnected from the restof the home. What if you leave awindow open? The app won’tknow, and so you will defeat theobject of reducing energy con-

sumption as the heat leaks out. Inthis case, the app exists merely as aninterface that takes the place of thethermostat on the wall.

What is smart , is the ability tomonitor and adjust heating orcooling automatically based onother factors, such as occupancy,the weather, if a window is openwhen it should be closed, takingadvantage of solar gain etc, and thisis only possible when controlledhomogenously. It is this higher logicthat highlights the differencebetween a solution being perceivedas smart but which has a dumbback-end, and a smart interface anda solution that offers integratedintelligence with added benefits.

Simple app-controlled solutions area great push in the right direction,but they still leave us with five or sixapps to open up and adjust settingsmanually and individually. It is clearthat this approach is no real matchfor the power of KNX, but it does


seem to tick some boxes in terms ofthe end-user’s desires.

Apple HomeKit

Apple’s HomeKit has entered themarket with more of a fizzle than abang, and for me this makes sense.Clever Apple. With so manyproducts flooding the market now, itmakes sense to sit back, see what isa flash in the pan, where the nigglesare, and develop and market asolution that will address theseissues.

It seems that HomeKit will centrearound apps for use on iOS devicesthat will be the central point ofcontrol for ‘accessories’, which,regardless of manufacturer, will beable to communicate together aslong as the accessories aresupported by Apple’s protocol.From what we can glean so far,HomeKit has a KNX vibe about itwith the use of a standardisedprotocol, manufacturer-indepen-dent device communication andgrouped configuration of devicesand commands.

What are the Implications for KNX?

Apple has clearly recognised thatstandalone products which providelimited automation features are notthe way forward. It is embracingKNX’s approach in that the realintelligence lies in interconnectivity,

communication and data exchange.The strength of the HomeKitframework will only be truly knownonce we see manufacturers gettingon board, but it has the potential tocapture the end-user’s attention andpurse strings for sure.

I genuinely see these alternativehome automation offerings as apositive step. The challenges forthem are that as a consumer market,home automation is still a relativelynew concept and subject toinfluence and change. Manufacturersneed to be coerced into signing upand buying into new ideas, and thiscan be a lengthy process with anelement of volatility. These manufac-turers also need to be committed tocontinually developing intelligentproducts, aswithout logicand increasedfunctionality,these app-centricsolutions willremain verylimited.

Conclusion

DIY homeautomationdoes notpose a threatto KNX. Whatthese newertechnology

launches show us is that consumersare ready and do want buildingcontrol technology in their homes.Our job, as an industry, is to ensurethat they know what the options are,what the benefits are, and have aclear idea of the cost implications aswell as the scope for futuremodifications to whatever optionthey choose.

Is there such a thing as too much automation?

The ideal smart home offers integrated applications and functions, allcommunicating together

When you put all of the choicesside by side, it is clear that KNX ticksall of the boxes, so why are end-users still opting for alternatives? Theanswer is education, awareness anda marketing drive to ensure that theconsumer feels catered for, incontrol and ultimately compelled tochoose KNX. How we make thishappen is another article in itself.

Whole-house visualisation and control with KNX usingone touchscreen.


New Iddero HC1i-KNX touch panelThe new Iddero HC1i-KNX touch panel is now available:

The unit comes with a 5,7” LED TFT display and provides an intuitive, user-friendly visualisation solution allowing users to easily control and monitor any KNXdevices in the installation.

Just like other Iddero touch panels, the HC1i-KNX connects to the KNX bus directly, and includes a wide range of advanced functions such as timeschedules, user-editable scenes, a versatile logic module, presence simulation, alarm monitoring, notifications over SMS and e-mail, integrated thermostat,KNX clock, and much more.

The integrated web server allow users to control their installation from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet (iOS, Android, etc.), or even from an Internet-enabled TV, without installing an additional home server product, and without the need for any specific application, software, or plug-in.

The unbeatable feature to price ratio makes the Iddero HC1i-KNX a perfect solution for your KNX projects.

For more information: Please contact:IDDEROAv. Juan López Peñalver, 21Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía29590 Málaga (Spain)phone (+34) 952 02 04 [email protected]


Backed by strong activity on the policy reforms front, the Rs9,600 crore lighting industry is expecting to clock a healthygrowth in the new year. Even though the industry faced some

rough weather on project sales, the consumer category is said to bewitnessing good growth, said industry experts.

The industry as a whole faced a tough time specifically in projectsales. At the same time, the consumer category still witnessed areasonable growth, with CFLs continuing to be the growth driver.The advent of reliable LED products will play a significant role in theindustry growth in coming years, as major players in the industry arealready offering very good value propositions in the market, makingthis segment very vibrant and dynamic. The LED Industry is expectedto reach around US $ 500 million by 2015 in India. Within thesegment, LED street light and LED solar light's demand to increase byleaps and bounds in coming years,'' said Arun Gupta, global CEO,NTL Lemnis.

As per Elcoma, the industry body representing electric lamp andcomponent manufacturers, the lighting industry in India is growing atnearly 17-18% per annum over the last two to three years. In orderto focus attention on this industry and ensure that it derives themaximum attention by policy makers, Elcoma has established asecretariat in Delhi to follow up not only with the government, butwith all concerned stakeholders and decision makers,'' said Gupta.

With a strong movement towards sustainable solutions in lighting,LEDs are expected to be the next choice in lighting for consumers.Europe has banned high wattage incandescent bulbs and is slowlyphasing out the lower wattage bulbs as well. There is also not muchof a market for CFLs in Europe and they are shifting towards LEDs.After Tsunami in 2011, Japan is focused on replacing all incandes-cent bulbs and fluorescent lamps with more energy efficient LEDlighting by 2020. Big players like IKEA have started replacing CFL withLED bulbs from their stores worldwide. In fact, IKEA has taken itupon themselves to completely move out of CFLs by 2015,'' saidGupta, elaborating on the growth opportunity for LEDs.

Lighting industry in India too is witnessing a robust growth. Thesector is projected to grow to Rs 8,000-12,000 crore in the next 5years, of which NTL Lemnis is eyeing a 5% market share.

A McKinsey report has predicted that 70% of lighting will becomeLED based by 2020. The key segments identified in this changeoverwill be hospitality, retail, outdoors & residential. At present, ingeneral lighting the percentage of home buyers for LEDs is consider-ably low due to high costs. This is expected to change over aperiod of time.

GROWTH ININDIAN LIGHTINGINDUSTRY


INDIA BECOMES NEXT HOTMARKET FOR SOLAR AND LEDWITH NEW PMLet there be indoor light.

That, in a nutshell, is the gigantic promise that new Indian PrimeMinister Narenda Modi has made to the country: by 2019, hewants every home in India to have at least one light bulb and havethat the light bulb be powered by clean solar energy.

It’s a political promise with a lot of appeal and a massiveopportunity for solar and LED providers. India is starved forpower. An estimated 300 million plus people aren’t connectedto the grid in India and demand for power is anticipated todouble to 2020, according to various estimates. An estimated27% of the country’s power gets lost through theft and technicalfailure, while blackouts reduce the country’s GDP by 1.5%annually, according to the World Bank. A blackout in 2012plunged 700 million into darkness for two days.

To top it off, power in India isn’t cheap. A substantial portion ofthe power in rural areas comes from diesel generators.

Lighting likewise is also in short supply. An oft-cited study fromPaul Waide at the International Energy Agency noted that anaverage North American consumes 101 megalumen-hours ofelectric light each year while the average inhabitant of India usesonly 3 megalumen-hours. In rural communities, lighting oftencomes from dirty, dangerous oil lamps.

While Modi specifically did not say an LED bulb in every house,it’s hard to imagine solid state lighting not playing a leading role.LEDs consume far less power than standard lights and can becoupled with networking to save even more power: somecompanies have reported savings of over 90% in industrialsettings. Worldwide, lighting consumes more power than isprovided by nuclear plants.

Modi has also experienced the appeal of solar before. As theChief Minister of Gujarat, he was instrumental in developing a solarprogram that has already put 900 MW of solar capacity in theground.

India is a challenging country for many businesses. The bureau-cracy is legendary for inefficiency and a trade dispute is alreadybrewing over solar panel imports. Land disputes for solar farmsno doubt are on the horizon.

Still, it’s hard to imagine politicians not understanding the appealof bringing power to the people: every time they turn on thelights voters will be reminded of the BJP. I once visited a villageschool outside of Mumbai that had built a computer lab with oldcar batteries, a small solar array and a diesel generator: it was apoint of pride. Several of India’s conglomerates like Tata have alsoinvested in renewables. Relieving grid congestion would alsohelp IT companies by stabilizing the grid.


OVERALL INDIALED MARKETIn 2013, the LED light source market generated about US$ 100 million, said

Loomba.LEDs remain a minority in the Indian market with only three to fivepercent market share. In the residential market, LEDs are mostly seen in

new constructions, with existing CFL users are less willing to convert to LEDlighting.

The Indian market continues to be mainly driven by government whichmakes up 51 percent of all LED orders. The streetlight market, for instance isbenefiting from lighting overhaul in cities of old lights to LED. While in thecommercial lighting segment there is a heightened interest in industriallighting and in downlighters, which in India are vigorously shifting to LED as asource. In addition, the Indian government has proposed major measures toencourage LED industry – (a) Setting up LED Fabs included under MSIPS(Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme) to provide cash grant of up to20% of the cost of project to companies that set up semiconductor fab inIndia subject to a minimum initial investment of approximately US$ 50 million.There is no discrimination whatsoever on account of the origin of theinvestment – whether Indian or foreign, both are subject to same conditionsand get the same incentives. (b) Notification of LEDs under the PreferredMarket Access Policy of Government of India, under which the Governmentof India shall provide 50 percent of tendered quantity of LED based productpurchases by Government of India to companies who do at least 50percent value addition through manufacturing in India, while doing so thereis no preference on the tender price or specifications for the tender. Thisenables companies manufacturing LEDs within India to gain access to localmarkets.

To reduce reliance on LED imports, a total of US$ 2.5 billion has beeninjected into two major semiconductor subsidy programs, including the STMicroelectronics Fab in Gujarat, very close to the fab installed by De CoreScience & Technologies Ltd. in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Most of the LED chips in the country are still imported with Philips and Nichiadominating the LED industry. “Philips has a 65 percent share in the lightingmarket in India,” said Loomba. Even the GaN LED market is dominated bylarge foreign players including Cree, Nichia, Samsung and Osram. Everlightand Epistar have also started appearing in the market though the marketshare is not substantially large in lighting market.

Challenges local manufacturers face

In general, the prices for LEDs are pretty low in the Indian market because itis still a developing country and while it has low entry costs, local manufac-turers also receive low margins in return. “India does not have a respectableLED industry size, so this is a major challenge for manufacturers,” saidLoomba. Moreover, the industry faces intense competition from Asianmanufacturers.

Location and stable power source also present particular challenges forcompanies that want to establish foundries and factories in India. Loombapointed out it is difficult to find suitable locations to build LED factories, andthere are still issues of power shortages. Headhunting is also a headache formanufacturers, as there are few people working in the semiconductorssector.


BUILDING 'INVISIBLE'MATERIALS WITH LIGHT

A new method of building materials using light, developed by researchersat the University of Cambridge, could one day enable technologies thatare often considered the realm of science fiction, such as invisibility cloaks

and cloaking devices.

Although cloaked starships won't be a reality for quite some time, the techniquewhich researchers have developed for constructing materials with building blocksa few billionths of a metre across can be used to control the way that light fliesthrough them, and works on large chunks all at once. Details are published today(28 July) in the journal Nature Communications.

The key to any sort of 'invisibility' effect lies in the way light interacts with a material.When light hits a surface, it is either absorbed or reflected, which is what enablesus to see objects. However, by engineering materials at the nanoscale, it ispossible to produce 'metamaterials': materials which can control the way in whichlight interacts with them. Light reflected by a metamaterial is refracted in the 'wrong'way, potentially rendering objects invisible, or making them appear as somethingelse.Metamaterials have a wide range of potential applications, including sensing andimproving military stealth technology. However, before cloaking devices canbecome reality on a larger scale, researchers must determine how to make theright materials at the nanoscale, and using light is now shown to be an enormoushelp in such nano-construction.

The technique developed by the Cambridge team involves using unfocused laserlight as billions of needles, stitching gold nanoparticles together into long strings,directly in water for the first time. These strings can then be stacked into layers oneon top of the other, similar to Lego bricks. The method makes it possible toproduce materials in much higher quantities than can be made through currenttechniques.

In order to make the strings, the researchers first used barrel-shaped moleculescalled cucurbiturils (CBs). The CBs act like miniature spacers, enabling a very highdegree of control over the spacing between the nanoparticles, locking them inplace.In order to connect them electrically, the researchers needed to build a bridgebetween the nanoparticles. Conventional welding techniques would not beeffective, as they cause the particles to melt. "It's about finding a way to controlthat bridge between the nanoparticles," said Dr Ventsislav Valev of the University'sCavendish Laboratory, one of the authors of the paper. "Joining a fewnanoparticles together is fine, but scaling that up is challenging."

The key to controlling the bridges lies in the cucurbiturils: the precise spacingbetween the nanoparticles allows much more control over the process. Whenthe laser is focused on the strings of particles in their CB scaffolds, it producesplasmons: ripples of electrons at the surfaces of conducting metals. Theseskipping electrons concentrate the light energy on atoms at the surface and jointhem to form bridges between the nanoparticles. Using ultrafast lasers results inbillions of these bridges forming in rapid succession, threading the nanoparticlesinto long strings, which can be monitored in real time.

"We have controlled the dimensions in a way that hasn't been possible before,"said Dr Valev, who worked with researchers from the Department of Chemistryand the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy on the project. "This level ofcontrol opens up a wide range of potential practical applications."


2015 - INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHTThe United Nations has declared 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015).The IYL 2015 partnership, formed in 2010, is a cross-disciplinary educational and outreach project with more than 100 partners from more than 85countries, accompanied by the UNESCO International Basic Sciences Program.It incorporates scientific societies and unions, educational and research institutions, technology platforms, non-profit organisations and private sectorpartners to promote and celebrate the significance of light and its applications during 2015.

Schréder is delighted that the UN is raising awareness of this technology and its importance for the 21st century.André Papoular, Chief Executive Officer of the Schréder Group explains “Light has a tremendous impact on our daily lives. It plays an essential role inenhancing the safety and well-being of people in the public space as well as driving industry and economic activity. At Schréder, we strive to provideinnovative lighting solutions that dramatically reduce energy consumption and our environmental footprint, minimise light pollution while improvingpeople’s lives by providing safe and comfortable environments.”

It’s finally here: Philips clear LED bulb, the world’s first LED bulb withinnovative lens and the beautiful light in the shape of the traditionalincandescent.

The traditional incandescent light bulb has been given the biggest shake-upin over 100 years, thanks to Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting. Thenew Philips’ clear 40 Watt equivalent LED bulb brings back the shape andinstant bright, warm light of a traditional light bulb – made better with LED. Aworld’s first innovative lens delivers light in all directions. With its traditionalshape and quality light, the bulb is ideal for the living room and all otherplaces where light matters.

The clear classic goes LEDAs traditional incandescent bulbs continue to be phased out – and withmany reluctant to let it go – the Philips’ clear LED bulb finally lets people holdonto the light they love, with all the benefits of modern LED. With Philips’clear LED, the classic light bulb keeps its original beauty making it a perfectreplacement for the standard 40W (A60 shape) bulb. The result is a lightbulb that significantly saves energy and cost and lasts up to 25.000 hours. Allwhile maintaining the elegant shape and sparkling light that is known andloved. The high quality light, with 470 lumens output, stays as clear andbright as a 40W bulb, even when it is dimmed.

“With our L-prize LED bulb we showed that we could match the quality ofincandescent light. With our clear LED bulb we’ve combined the aestheticbeauty and shape of the traditional incandescent with the benefits of LED,”says René van Schooten, CEO Light Sources & Electronics for PhilipsLighting. “Using our innovations in LED the bulb is highly energy efficient,saving up to EUR 10 per bulb per year compared to traditional bulbs.”

Philips also recently announced Hue lux: the first smart white light LED bulbwith perfect dimming controlled from the app on your mobile. Hue luxgives great quality light for everyday use using sustainable LED and iscompatible with Hue apps and controls. The bright, warm light can becontrolled from the convenience of your smart device – even when you’reaway from home.

Philips brings the traditional light bulbinto the 21st Century


COMPANYLAUNCHES NEWCONNECTED SOLU-TIONS FOR HOMES,BUSINESSES ANDCITIES

Today Philips, the global leaderin lighting, underlined itsleadership in LED lighting by

launching new connected lightingsystems for homes, businesses andcities. Having pioneered thedevelopment of energy efficient LEDlighting, Philips further committeditself to taking lighting into a fullydigital world. Its new systemsconnect people, places anddevices in homes, at work and citiesacross the world. The newtechnologies were launched at Light+ Building, in Frankfurt, Germany,the world’s largest trade show forlighting and building technologies.Philips further illustrated its dedica-

tion to innovation, launching a new alight emitting office ceiling thatsupports the human body’sbiorhythms and a clear 40Wequivalent LED bulb. The new LEDbulb combines the iconic beauty ofthe classic clear incandescent bulbupdated with 21st Centurytechnology, and offers 85% energysavings over traditional bulbs.

“We are changing dramatically theway people experience and interactwith light at home, at work and intheir cities,” said Eric Rondolat, CEOof Philips Lighting. “Throughconnected LED Lighting, we foreseea future where lighting innovationsconnect seamlessly with smartcontrols, networks, devices andapps to positively benefit andimprove lives and drive newbusiness value.”

Connected homesPhilips is expanding its Hue personalwireless lighting system. It unveiledHue lux, a bright white-only versionof Hue, which is fully controllablefrom a smart phone or tablet. Hue

lux is compatible with existing Hueapps and hardware, making it themost intelligent white light for thehome.

Fusing the worlds of light, art andtechnology, Philips launched theworld’s first 3D-printed luminaire(lighting fixture) in two spectaculardesigns. Containing a Hue module,the Philips Hue 3D-printed luminaireswere created and manufacturedusing 3D printing and are control-lable by a smart device.

Connected officesPhilips launched the world’s firstcomplete Power over Ethernetconnected lighting system foroffices that gives workerssmartphone control of their officelighting and building managers newinsights into building usage. Theintelligent lighting system canincorporate sensors to provideanonymous occupancy and climatedata for more efficient facilitiesmanagement and energy savings. Atthe same time it gives office workersmore control of their open plan

environment, aiding comfort andproductivity.

Connected citiesHelping to create safer and moreenergy efficient cities, Philipslaunched CityTouch light wave.

It is a new remote lighting manage-ment system that allows streetlightsto be instantly connected to aremote lighting management systemover wireless GPRS networks insteadof local Radio Frequency (RF)networks. This enables swift andcost effective deployment ofconnected street lighting for greaterenergy efficiency and control oflighting to meet local needs.

For further information, pleasecontact:Shai DewanPhilips Lighting CommunicationsTel: + 31 6 20 69 58 22Email: [email protected] HarpePhilips LightingTel: +31 6 53 722221E-mail: [email protected]

Philips builds world where lighting systemsconnect people, places and devices


Visible light communication(VLC) is a wireless methodthat uses light emitted by

LEDs to deliver networked, mobile,high-speed communication similarto Wi-Fi, leading to the term Li-Fi. Itcan be used as standalone solutionor in a supplementary role to radio-frequency (RF) or cellular networkcommunication.

The basis of the technology,conceived by Professor Harald Haasof the University of Edinburgh,involves switching LEDs ON and OFFwithin nanoseconds at a very highfrequency. Haas demonstrated thetechnology at a TED Global talk in2011 and went on to co-foundPureLiFi, a Li-Fi technology OEM forLED manufacturers.

As the visible light spectrum is10,000 times larger than the radiofrequency spectrum, VLC isregarded as a solution to RFbandwidth limitations. Industry hasgenerated very high data transmis-sion rates, making it competitive.

Though the signal cannot penetrate

obstructions such as walls, a directline of sight is not required as longas long as light is reflected fromother surfaces. The LED lighting mustbe ON for the signal to transmit butcan be dimmed to very low levels.VLC has an advantage over Wi-Fi inthat transmission does not causeelectromagnetic interference.

Applications are broad, but oneapplication has attracted key interestby major lighting manufacturersAcuity Brands, GE and Philips. That isto say, big box retail.

Lighting has long been consideredthe “silent salesperson” in retailbecause it facilitates wayfinding andcan be used to attract shoppers tokey merchandise. VLC introduces anew way to connect retailers andtheir customers to enhance theshopping experience and improvevalue.

According to Deloitte Consulting LLP,in 2012, more than 60% of mobileshoppers used smart phones whilein the store, and 85% of consumerswere using retailers’ native apps or

websites during shopping trips. Inthe solutions being demonstratedby Acuity, GE and Philips, the LEDluminaires provide a communicationpoint with shoppers using mobilephones (or camera-enabled tablets)loaded with an app, appealing to aready market. With VLC, the store’sluminaires communicate withshoppers in two primary ways.

First, VLC provides indoor GPS-likelocation-positioning functionality thatenables wayfinding. Shopperslooking for particular items in theirshopping list can be guided straightto them. Second, the owner candeliver targeted information to itscustomers. As a shopper passes aproduct section in an aisle, forexample, their phone can receivecoupons, recipes and otherinformation.

Philips’ “connected lighting system,”demonstrated earlier this year atEuroShop and LIGHTFAIR, consistsof LED luminaires in a dense networkthat provides illumination while alsofunctioning as a positioning grid.Each luminaire is identifiable and

Visible LightCommunicationBY CRAIG DILOUIE

able to communicate its position toan app on a shopper’s smartdevice.

“The beauty of the system is thatretailers do not have to invest inadditional infrastructure to house,power and support locationbeacons for indoor positioning,”says Gerben van der Lugt of Philips.“The light fixtures themselves cancommunicate this information byvirtue of their presence everywherein the store.”

Sample app using Philips connectedretail lighting system as demon-strated at Euroshop 2014,DuesseldorfSample app using Philips connectedretail lighting system as demon-strated at Euroshop 2014,DuesseldorfGE partnered with ByteLight todemonstrate “LED infrastructure” thatwill be available in the next genera-tion of GE LED luminaires. Thetechnology uses a combination ofVLC and Bluetooth for communica-tion. The lighting can communicatewith smart phones and tablets with


a camera.

“GE Lighting’s next generation of LEDsnot only will save energy and mainte-nance costs, they will be a strategicenabler to combining big data withlocation to deliver a more engagingshopping experience that increasescustomer loyalty and value,” says JaimeIrick, general manager of North AmericaProfessional Solutions, GE Lighting.

GE's retail-oriented LED infrastructureusing VLC to connect retailers with theircustomers.Acuity Brands partnered withQualcomm Technologies to develop asolution based on its eldoLED driverplatform. Lumicast determines a mobileuser’s location within 10 centimeters, aswell as the user’s orientation within theaisle. Like GE and Philips, Acuity iscurrently engaging top retailers toconduct proof of concept testing.

“This new technology allows LEDlighting to be an asset for retailers, notonly because of the productivity gains,energy savings and environmentimprovements it provides, but alsobecause of its emerging capacity forenhancing and changing in-storecustomer experiences,” says SteveLydecker, senior vice president forAcuity Brands Lighting. “Guiding theshopper through the store based onthe shopper’s actual position, visiblelight communication technology opensthe door for retailers to more effectivelyengage and influence consumers onthe retail floor.”

VLC is an exciting development andrepresents a potential shift in the chiefvalue conversation about retail lightingfrom light/dollar to how the lightingsystem can more directly support sales.Based on VLC’s success in big box,more commercial building applicationswill likely follow. There is also strongpotential to incorporate other deviceswithin the LED luminaires, such assensors, that can be used to capturetraffic and buying activity throughout thestore, providing valuable analytics forretailers.


LED sourcesneed to find aplace in therecyclingstream


Although LEDs boast the advantageof long operational life, the growthin solid-state lighting means that LEDproducers and governmentagencies need to have appropriatedisposal plans in place, says NIGELHARVEY, chief executive of the UK’sWEEE-compliant recycling-service-provider Recolight..

LEDs currently represent less than0.1% of the lighting waste stream. Itwill be many years before lightingincorporating LED technology startsto be returned in appreciablequantities. However, some arealready asking how these deviceswill be recycled when they finallyreach end of life.

LED producers should be aware thatthey need to comply with thenational Waste Electrical andElectronic Equipment (WEEE)legislation implemented in mostEuropean Union member states. Thisinvolves joining a collective WEEEcompliance scheme, such asRecolight. Obligations for membersinclude a duty to provide data

regarding tonnages of product puton the market, as well as recyclingtheir share of waste lamps.However, the collection andrecycling of LED lighting productsthemselves is already beingconsidered in the Europeanstandardization committeeresponsible for treatment standardsfor waste electrical equipment.Because they look the same as otherlamps, in many European countriesLED retrofits are collected along withwaste fluorescent lamps, in thesame containers.

Waste LED lamps are classified asnon-hazardous, whereas wastefluorescent lamps are hazardous(because of the presence ofmercury). In the UK, the EnvironmentAgency (EA) has taken the positionthat waste LEDs and fluorescentlamps can be commingled or "co-collected," despite existingrequirements that hazardous andnon-hazardous wastes should beseparated. This is a logical andpragmatic approach; the sorting oflamp waste by users and recyclers is

often difficult because fluorescent,LED, and filament lamps often looksimilar. Also, with such low levels ofLEDs currently requiring recycling,user and recycler sorting would beexpensive and time consuming.Furthermore, if LEDs were not put inthe GDL recycling container, theymight be put in general waste andsent to a landfill.

Co-collection helps to establish anLED retrofit waste collection processfor the longer term, when thepercentage of LEDs in the wastestream will rise.

Waste LED retrofits can be recycledwith other WEEE because they donot contain mercury. They are, insome ways, more similar in nature toother WEEE than to fluorescentlamps. Nevertheless, where they areco-collected, they should betreated as mercury-bearing lampsbecause there is a real risk they mayhave some mercury contamination.Breakages in waste-lamp containersmay cause some fugitive mercuryemissions. Co-collected waste LEDlamps would therefore go throughthe same crushing and separationprocess as for fluorescents. Thiswould not apply to waste retrofitLED tubes, which are not suitable forcrushing. These do need to beseparated, decontaminated, and putthrough a general WEEE shredder.

This position is likely to be enshrinedwithin the draft waste-lamptreatment standard. However, thedraft also states that waste LEDs maybe treated through a separateprocess if collected as a single LED-only load (and verified through theaudit trail that confirms no mercurycontamination). This will allow thestandard to be relevant both nowand in the future when the level ofLED waste lamps is expected togrow.

LED products do contain traceamounts of rare earths (typically atpicogram levels). The quantities areso small that there is currently no

economic incentive to separatethem out — and also no technologyavailable to recover them. However,ensuring LED lamps are collectedtogether with fluorescent lampsmeans that as technologies developand economics change, they canbe available as a discrete wastestream for appropriate treatment.The proportion of LED luminairescurrently arising as waste isnegligible; they only arise as returnsto the producer now.

Wherever possible, waste LEDluminaires should be collectedseparately from conventionalluminaires. This is principally becausein the long term there may be valuein separating out the LED chips.

Luminaire recycling usually involvessome manual dismantling of theluminaire, which is then placedthrough a WEEE shredder (as itwould be non-hazardous) toseparate plastics, metals, and othercomponents. These go on forfurther recycling and recovery.


Integration of connectivity, sensorsand software creates a powerfullight point that enables digital,

networked control and efficaciesgreater than 100 lumens per Watt

Xicato, enablers of the Internet ofLights, today introduced its new XIMLED Module, a 100+ lumen per Wattlight source that is designed toaccommodate an integrated LEDdriver, on-board dimming capability,self-diagnostics, sensors andconnectivity. For the first time, asingle intelligent module will enableluminaire manufacturers to simplifythe implementation of controls anddimming for end-users and establisha true digitally enabled light platform.

OEMs can offer a more universal andfuture proof platform that connectsto virtually any backend operationsand management system via wiredand wireless communicationplatforms. By integrating mostsensors, XIM enables aestheticallypleasing, architectural gradeluminaires.

“We’re essentially putting the powerof a smartphone into the module,”said Menko de Roos, CEO ofXicato. “A smartphone has about adozen different sensors, includingambient light for the screen. Withchip technologies, sensors andnetworking protocols, we areenabling an Internet of Lights. Theability of light sources to communi-cate with each other, a managementsystem or with people in spacessets the stage for a broad range ofapplications that improve acustomer’s experience.”

NEW SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Xicato’s integrated approach unifiesthe electronics with the LED system.This future-proof approach removesthe variability between drivers in the

market and simplifies the OEMsupply chain and fewer devicesneed to be stocked. Voltages,connectivity and diagnostics will becompletely managed within themodule. A new 48VDC, constantvoltage, solution enables thinnertrack, safe operation and a morecost effective designs.

INTEGRATING IN THE MODULE

Xicato has made a smaller, morecost effective version of thecompany’s patented CorrectedCold Phosphor Technology® thatdelivers all the benefits customershave enjoyed with its first generationof modules and creates space tointegrate electronics and sensors.With integration in the light source,luminaires from any manufacturer canwork seamlessly together and withvirtually any management system.

AVAILABILITY

The first versions of XIM will beavailable in April 2014 with fullyintegrated options following throughthe fall of 2014. Product specifica-tions and more information includingdatasheets can be found atwww.xicato.com/xim.

The new XIM LEDucation andXicato’s Light + Building exhibitionwhere a range of demonstrations ofthe advantages of an IntelligentModule and how it supports energysavings, building managementobjectives, and better lighting.

Contact: Steve Landau101 Daggett Drive95134 San JoseUSAPhone: [email protected]

Xicato Introduces XIM — An IntelligentApproach to the Internet of Lights

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