Installing lighting systems and controls
separate were thing of the past. Yes, we’re in the age of smart building
technology and this approach no longer makes sense. Facility managers and
building owners are realising the importance of smart
light control and many are automating
their buildings.
Integrating building automation control
systems with lighting controls systems is one of the effective ways to save one
energy costs and, more importantly, improve performance. If you haven’t
incorporated your lighting control systems into BAS, you’re missing out
something important. Well, don’t worry. It’s never too late! In this article,
we’ll explore some of the best strategies to automate your Dynalite
lighting control system.
Daylight Response
Do you this strategy helps to reduce energy
consumption by an average of 28% yes, but how? Well, daylight response helps to
adjust the lighting based on daylight availability. The system will reduce the
light output automatically when the illumination reaches the targeted level as
determined by light sensors. Hence, these strategies can be applied in
different areas in a building, including under skylights, next to windows, and
any places that has sufficient day light.
Colour Tuning
By tuning the colour of the lights, you can
reduce energy usage by 40% and much more when done strategically. Colour tuning
helps to dim the colours in LED lights to produce lighting effects according to
the task performed in a particular area. Colour tuning can be used to imitate
traditional lighting effects, blend artificial light with daylight, mimic
incandescent dimming, and much more.
Time Scheduling
You can schedule the time of lights to be
operated in a particular area. It’s more than just turning the lights on and
off. Yes, combined with colour tuning and dimming and time scheduling, a
building can save energy by 24%. Time scheduling works well in large areas and
those areas that require lighting throughout the day for safety concerns.
Occupancy Sensing
By integrating BAS with lighting control
systems, it’s possible to automatically turn on and off the lights when a space
is occupied and unoccupied. This strategy helps to save energy by 24% on
average. You can apply this strategy in break rooms, restrooms, hallways,
conference rooms, and small spaces.
Demand Response
This strategy involved reducing the lighting
power based on the working hours of a building to reduce the cost. Rather
turning off the lights completely, dimming helps to reduce energy cost. Studies
show that by using light on demand, a building can reduce energy consumption by
26% on average.
