Electronics & Smart Controls

Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 28, 2013
New liniLED® Controllers complement the liniLED® System
New liniLED® Controllers complement the liniLED® System Two controllers have been added to our range and replace the old controllers as currently listed in our catalogue on pages 53 and 54. Both controllers are easy to connect to the liniLED® Wall Panel via an RJ45 cable. After connecting, the controllers can immediately be used (Plug & Play). Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Aug 26, 2013
EuControls DMX Series Receives North American Safety Agency Approval
EuControls DMX Series Receives North American Safety Agency Approval EuControls, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting control products and systems, announces their new and improved DMX Product Series have been tested and were found to be in compliance with Electrical Testing Labs North American safety standards and will carry the ETL Listed Mark as proof of product compliance. Both the professional and non-professional of the LED lighting world will now be able to take advantage of this extra measure of safety and assurance. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 03, 2014
Mean Well Announces DALI to PWM Signal Converter - DAP 40
Mean Well Announces DALI to PWM Signal Converter - DAP 40 In response to the increasing demands of DALI control for LED lighting applications, MEAN WELL introduced the DALI to PWM converter DAP-04. Along with MEAN WELL’s LED PSU equipped with “3-in-1” dimming function, this new product makes the DALI control possible on LED lighting fixtures. DAP-04 equipped with both DALI dimming and push-dim functions. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 09, 2014
NXP and EnOcean Demonstrate Complete Wireless Smart Lighting Network at CES 2014
NXP and EnOcean Demonstrate Complete Wireless Smart Lighting Network at CES 2014 At the 2014 International CES, NXP Semiconductors is demonstrating a wireless smart lighting network designed for ease of installation in the home. The demo includes an energy harvesting switch (battery-less, no wires) developed by EnOcean, a world leader in energy harvesting wireless solutions. The switch uses the NXP JN5161 wireless microcontroller and implements the ZigBee® Green Power feature. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 14, 2014
Greenvity Introduces Scalable IoT System Solutions for Smart LED Lighting and Home and Building Automation
Greenvity Introduces Scalable IoT System Solutions for Smart LED Lighting and Home and Building Automation MILPITAS, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2014 – Greenvity Communications is now offering total turn-key solutions comprising system-on-chips (SoC), modules, software and mobile apps that enable any home device or Internet of Things (IoT) device to be smart and controllable for energy-saving and home and building automation purposes. At the core of these solutions are Greenvity’s patented Hybrii® SoCs, which integrate HomePlug Green PHY™ powerline communication (PLC) and ZigBee® wireless for robust and extended-range communication for smart LED lighting, home and building automation, industrial M2M and energy management. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 05, 2014
Cree's SmartCast Technology Brings Simplicity and Affordability to Lighting Control Systems
Cree's SmartCast Technology Brings Simplicity and Affordability to Lighting Control Systems Cree, Inc. introduces SmartCast™ Technology, the first self-programming wireless lighting-control system that reduces energy consumption by more than 70 percent*, at half the cost of traditional lighting controls. Intuitive and easy to use, luminaires enabled with Cree SmartCast Technology remove the initial and ongoing complexity associated with lighting controls, allowing customers to realize the full savings potential of lighting controls with benefits they’ve never had before. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 18, 2014
GlacialLight Introduces DALI Interface Converter With PWM and DC Output
GlacialLight Introduces DALI Interface Converter With PWM and DC Output GlacialLight, a division of the Taiwanese technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is introducing the GL-DA02 DALI interface converter to its product lineup. The GL-DA02 converts international DALI standard to a full range of analog dimming signals for flexible and precise indoor lighting control. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 11, 2014
LumaStream Showcases Low-Voltage LED Lighting Solutions
LumaStream Showcases Low-Voltage LED Lighting Solutions LumaStream today announced the release of new intelligent, low-voltage, LED lighting systems with unprecedented efficiency and light quality for retail and restaurant lighting applications. Combining LumaStream’s strength in low-voltage LED solutions for restaurant chains with ELPRO’s proven success serving retail brands, the two companies will be jointly exhibiting at the upcoming SPECS 2014 annual conference and exhibition, March 9-12 in Dallas. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Mar 31, 2014
EnOcean Introduces World’s First Self-Powered Energy Harvesting Wireless Switch Module in the 2.4 GHz Radio Band
EnOcean Introduces World’s First Self-Powered Energy Harvesting Wireless Switch Module in the 2.4 GHz Radio Band At Light+Building 2014, EnOcean presents the world’s first energy harvesting wireless switch module communicating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The new module is ideally suited for consumer applications such as the control of LED lighting systems. It complements EnOcean’s established batteryless portfolio in the sub 1 GHz frequency band, often selected in building automation and smart home applications. With this portfolio expansion, EnOcean cements its position as the leading worldwide enabler of energy harvesting wireless solutions. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Apr 11, 2014
Startup Company Announces New Controls Concept for Modern Lighting - "Grandma Likes It Too"
Startup Company Announces New Controls Concept for Modern Lighting - "Grandma Likes It Too" The m!Qbe makes it simple to control your light. Its six faces reproduce six lighting functions that can be easily selected by placing the cube on the corresponding face. Predefined favorite lighting situations as well as the manual adjustment of color and intensity are provided by the m!Qbe. It is therefore much more flexible than a traditional light switch but at the same time much easier and faster to use than a smartphone app for lighting control. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jun 06, 2014
Lutron Announces Smart, Connected Home and Lighting System
Lutron Announces Smart, Connected Home and Lighting System Creating a smarter and more connected home has never been easier. Today, Lutron Electronics, the leading manufacturer of energy-saving, wireless lighting and motorized shades, announced the introduction of the Lutron Smart Bridge and the Lutron app — its smart, connected home mobile solution for the do-it-yourself or do-it-for-me consumer. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 07, 2014
Dynamic Dimming and Tunable White for LED Lighting
Dynamic Dimming and Tunable White for LED Lighting Dynamic is the new wireless master receiver for LED lighting by Teleco Automation. It is perfectly suitable for adapting color temperature by mix warm and cool white light, brightness control, and managing program scenes. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 15, 2015
Tridonic Introduces connecDIM - Decentralised Light Management 2.0
Tridonic Introduces connecDIM - Decentralised Light Management 2.0 Tridonic unveils connecDIM, an easy-to-integrate light management system solution for industry and commerce. The system, comprising connecDIM Gateway and connecDIM Cloud, combines cost efficiency and user-friendly design with decentralised light monitoring and control options from anywhere in the world. Small applications with only a few DALI devices can benefit just as much as complex lighting systems in large properties. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jan 16, 2015
ams Combines Daylight Sensor and Smart Lighting Manager to a Compact IoT-Hub
ams Combines Daylight Sensor and Smart Lighting Manager to a Compact IoT-Hub ams AG, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, today introduced its revolutionary AS721x Autonomous Daylighting Manager, the industry’s first integrated chip-scale Internet of Things (IoT)-connected smart lighting manager. This new class of sensor-integrated smart lighting manager solutions delivers cost-effective, IoT-connected integrated control capabilities to luminaire, light engine and replacement lamp manufacturers. A Smart Lighting Integration Kit (SLIK) allows for an easy and quick implementation. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 06, 2015
Billion Electric: A new pioneer in Smart Lighting Solutions and LED Drivers.
Billion Electric: A new pioneer in Smart Lighting Solutions and LED Drivers. Billion Electric Co. Ltd. announces the launch of Smart Lighting Control Management System (LCMS) and High Efficiency Class 2 Drivers to the global LED Lighting market. Continue the cooperation with lighting technology leader Everlight Electronics, Billion develops its wholly owned Street Light Control Management System (LCMS) that provides automatic dimming schedule, streetlight status diagnosis, and remote control for streetlights operation. This strategic move is in response to global market demand and further supports Billion Electric to become a provider of full lighting solutions. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Feb 18, 2015
EnOcean Launches Complete Wireless LED Control System for the US Market
EnOcean Launches Complete Wireless LED Control System for the US Market LED lighting is one of the most promising and fast-growing technologies of today. EnOcean now enables OEMs to unlock the full potential of LEDs with simple, easy to install, industry standard tools that offer personal control, energy conservation and compliance with increasingly stringent building standards. EnOcean, the leading provider of energy harvesting wireless solutions, announces a comprehensive LED control system for the North American market based upon innovative self-powered sensors and switches, combined with LED fixture controllers and commissioning tools to simplify installation and setup. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 20, 2010
Development of Anti-fuse Element for Controlling Open Defects in LEDs
Development of Anti-fuse Element for Controlling Open Defects in LEDs Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has developed “anti-fuse element” for controlling open defects in LEDs. This device allows LEDs serially connected to an LED having open defect* to stay lit, reducing open defect-related maintenance cost for LED lighting fixture. This product may be used for all lighting fixtures using LEDs, and especially suitable for large outdoor type lighting fixtures. Read more »
Products, Materials + Tools | Jul 22, 2010
CMD-LuxGuard: ESD Protection for UHB LEDs
CMD-LuxGuard: ESD Protection for UHB LEDs California Micro Devices (NASDAQ: CAMD) announced the availability of the LuxGuard family of turnkey solutions for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and thermal management for high power, ultra high brightness LED (light emitting diode) lighting applications. Read more »
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