Quality lighting is a crucial aspect of our daily life and is often taken for granted. Lighting control is the ability to manage the level and quality of light in a given space for specific situations or tasks. Controlling room lighting optimally not only enhances the experience but it also helps to save energy by using light when and where it is needed most.
In today’s offices, it is an intelligent network-based lighting control solution that incorporates communication between various system inputs and outputs related to lighting control with the use of one or more central computing devices. Lighting control systems are commonly used on both indoor and outdoor lighting of industrial, commercial, and residential spaces. Lighting control systems serve to provide the right amount of light where and when it is needed. Additionally, lighting control systems also increase the longevity of lighting sources. Let’s have a closer look why lighting control is a must in every office.
What are Dimmers and How do They Help?
Dimmers are devices used to lower the brightness of light sources. By changing the voltage waveform applied to the lamp/bulb, it is possible to lower the intensity of the light output. Most light controls are a simple on/off switch, instead of a dimmer. This means that regardless of it being day or night, the lighting fixtures are emitting the same amount of light. Conventional light switches are one of the few appliances that only have two settings – on and off. With the help of dimming, users can control the quantity of light their fixtures emit to fit specific tasks, moods, or ambience. This not only improves the user experience but also saves wasted energy in the process.
A Glance at Daylight Harvesting
Apart from managing electric lighting, regulating the amount of daylight in a space is an important aspect of light control. By using blinds in conjunction with dimmers, lighting control systems can create the perfect balance between light sources to save energy and create a pleasant environment. Dimmers modify the quantity and quality of electric lights. This is complemented with proper blind fabric and control that filters daylight. Together with lighting control systems and a plethora of sensors they save energy while providing the right amount of light as required. In a country like India with abundant daylight, lighting control systems present huge opportunities.
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The Need for Complete Light Control
Proper lighting control reaches further than blinds and dimmers. Light management systems can make lighting a vibrant and vital part of any space, be it home or commercial spaces. For e.g. daylight sensors can automatically adjust shades and overhead lights to maintain the perfect light level throughout the day, while occupancy sensors can assure that lights are never left on when a room is unused or unoccupied.
Sophisticated systems can store personalised settings called scenes for multiple lights, allowing users to completely customise the lighting scheme in any room. Selecting a scene is as simple as pressing a single button. Essentially, they are lighting presets for different applications. Additionally, lighting systems can also be programmed to transition between scenes at different times of the day.
Preset lighting can have other benefits aside from ambience and energy savings. Lighting can be set to increase security and safety. Advanced lighting systems can work in combination with security systems to warn or dissuade intruders. Lighting control systems provide the right quantity and quality of light in any environment. With precise and powerful control, users can completely curate the look and feel of any office space, as well as its functionality and efficiency. Energy-saving lighting controls deliver a comfortable and productive visual environment. Better lighting not only reduces the energy consumption of a room but it can also improve the quality of work from its occupants.
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