Lighting Control Solutions For Industrial Applications
In 1965, the C.E.O. of Intel Gordon Moore stated that the number of transistors on a circuit board would double every two years. This is commonly known as Moore's Law. For the most part, Moore's statement has held fast over the years. As a result of all the technological progressions, we are now experiencing unprecedented advancement within the lighting sector.
As technology has evolved, it has worked its way into almost every facet of our lives. Across the board, industries are changing, and ultimately utilizing these advances. In the last decade, the lighting industry has been running amuck with these changes. We currently have wireless control over light fixtures, devices, sensors, and analytic programs that provide data we've never had access to until now. And with a strategic move towards IoT your lights are becoming a part of the overall management of your facility.
The Hard Data - The Light Way
Every light fixture on the network is individually intelligent. This means they all have the means to collect data via sensors. Gathering data at a rate of 65 times per second, per fixture, means you get a digital picture of your entire buildings usage in real-time. This data is simultaneously uploaded with your lighting control system in real time, which uses a mixture of preset factors and algorithms to control your luminaries properly. You may be wondering, "How can I use this information?" I'll explain a few various ways below.
Energy savings - Switching from incandescent or halogen bulbs during your retrofit has already dramatically cut your energy expenditure. Learning how your building works and fine-tuning your controls can increase energy savings by 85% or more
Space utilization - What parts of your building are used the most or perhaps the least? See light trails and gain a better understanding of the overall workflow.
Monitor - Allows you to see personnel, asset, and equipment activity during all hours of building occupation.
Security - Receive geofencing alerts when secure areas are accessed, or certain boundaries are crossed.
Lighting Possibilities
While the cost of installing advanced and network controls continues to become more affordable the benefits only increase. A new world of integration has led the industry to the ability to offer customers an endless number of possibilities, including:
· Retrofitting to LED fixtures + smart sensors can be paid for with energy cost savings
· The color temperature and intensity are adjustable
· New controls are simple to install and program
· Overall light quality is improved with LED and sensor-enabled fixtures
· Decrease lighting maintenance costs by up to 25%
· Ability to collect large amounts of data for lighting and IoT applications
· We can task tune, monitor occupancy, and group areas for daylight harvesting
But Wait, There's More!
There are many different, and compelling utility incentives available when you include a lighting control system with your LED retrofit. This is yet another way to offset the upfront cost and further increase your R.O.I.
These incentives work uniquely depending on the type of system, usage, and how they payout. The incentives often have hardware requirements stating DLC Premium fixtures must be used, or by using DLC-qualified luminaire controls, you will receive a more substantial rebate.
We understand the rebate system inside and out. During our auditing process, we analyze your usage, potential incentives return, and initial cost. Using the information we acquire, we can accurately tell you how long it will take to recoup your investment, the amount of energy you will save, and how your incentives will add up over time.
We Want To Help You
At Superior Energy and Control, we do so much more than install lights. We build solutions that bring the data directly to you. We teach you how to use your lighting control system to increase efficiency, decrease energy costs, all while making your workspace more comfortable for you, your staff, and potential clients. Whether you own one building or a corporation spread around the world, we can help you. Our team has done the work of learning the best parts of all of the most advanced control systems and will help you sift through the chaff to the wheat.
Ready to take that leap and install energy-efficient lighting? Are you needing a quote or a demo? Call Superior Energy and Control today, we know the best lighting options for any situation. We will provide technical guidance with superior service that is sure to brighten your day.
