11 Apr Networked Controls Offer Advanced Capabilities for LED Lighting
Featuring continuous improvement in energy efficiency and light quality, LED lighting is the most exciting lighting technology currently available. Another breakthrough innovation, Networked Lighting Controls, can further enhance the capabilities of LED lighting, offering additional control and flexibility. When combined, these two technologies provide the most energy efficient and versatile lighting solution, and the benefits increase exponentially for larger projects. Because of this, incorporation of Networked Lighting Controls into lighting projects is currently being heavily incentivized by many energy companies – a win for both the lighting professional and the end customer.
To meet the need of contractors who would like to include Networked Lighting Controls in their projects, we have partnered with reliable brands to offer Bluetooth Networked Controls for our most popular fixtures: Series GKOAL04 Area Lights, Series GKOMLHG4 Linear High Bays, Series GKOMLHG6 Linear High Bays, Series GKOHBG8 Circular High Bays, and Series GKOPL LED Panels. Our controls are reliable and straightforward, perfect for the lighting professional who is interested in the technology but isn’t sure how to get started. Our US-based customer service team will assist with initial networked controls projects, and is always available to answer questions or troubleshoot to make sure projects go off without a hitch.
WHY USE GKOLED BLUETOOTH NETWORKED CONTROLS?
Our controls are reliable and user-friendly. Our Bluetooth Networked Controls are DLC NLC qualified, meeting the stringent DLC 5.0 standards for cybersecurity and interoperability. They are thoroughly tested with each product for which they are offered before being brought to market.
The controls software is easy to use. The app used to set up and commission the lights is intuitive and straightforward, and accessible from any location on a computer or iOS mobile device with an internet connection.
Our controls are cost-effective. There are no additional fees or subscription costs beyond the initial price for the control hardware. The operating app is automatically bundled with the controls.
Our controls are supported by in-house US-based customer service. Our customer service team offers thorough training on the product and will walk you through initial projects, and are always available to answer questions or troubleshoot.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH BLUETOOTH NETWORKED CONTROLS?
Our Bluetooth Networked Controls enhance our lights with these advanced capabilities:
Grouping: Allows multiple fixtures to be linked together into a zone and zones linked together into an area, enabling the fixtures to react and behave the same way.
0-10V Dimming: Allows customized lighting outputs that can be linked to occupancy detection or scheduling functions.
Occupancy Sensor: A single sensor automatically adjusts the light output of all linked fixtures to a predefined level when it senses occupancy in the area.
Scheduling: Light control settings are programmed based on time and day of the week.
Security Lighting: Selected fixtures can be continuously lit to offer security lighting, even when all other lights are turned off.
HOW DO GKOLED BLUETOOTH NETWORKED CONTROLS WORK?
Installation of control hardware is handled on our end, and we will also help with project setup until you are comfortable with using the software. All programming is done using an intuitive, user-friendly application available on a computer or iOS device with an internet connection, which is bundled into the initial price of the control hardware and does not require any subsequent subscription fees.
Project setup and configuration is done in two stages. During the first stage, the project is planned in the software on desktop or mobile, with general locations for the lights and initial programming being decided upon. A single project can include multiple types of fixtures, with different groups of lights being programmed for different behavior. After the fixtures are installed, lights are connected to the Bluetooth mesh network, or “commissioned”, using an iPad or iPhone within Bluetooth range of the individual fixtures. The programming may also be tested and tweaked at this stage. Anytime after the project has been set up and installed, programming may be tweaked from any location, using a computer or iOS device with internet access.
Visit us during Lightfair 2023 at booth #1357 to test our Bluetooth Networked Controls in person! If you are unable to make it, you can also get additional information about our controls from our US-based customer service team, at 630-793-9449 or at info@gkoled.com.