Architectural Lighting: Catch Up On Controls

摘要

Lighting controls may seem like a straightforward topic, but in reality, it is one of the most complex aspects of lighting design, even when paired with the conventional light sources that prevailed prior to LEDs, Owing to its complexity are the basic protocols of how luminaires and system components "talk" to one another, the large number of system components, and potential ambiguities in the user interface.Prior to LEDs' market dominance, the focus of lighting controls was often on energy savings. Control systems mostly involved occupancy sensors to turn lights on when a space was vacant, and dimming sensors and daylight harvesting to maximize the use of natural light during daytime hours.