In our fast and furious lighting world, we often face the challenges of inefficient systems that cost us too much money and create operational challenges. The good news is that with the different types of lighting control technologies available today, we can get systems that are specific to our needs and improve our efficiency. Lighting controls have come a long way from simple switches to sophisticated systems that save energy and make our lives easier. These include Toggle Switches, Motion Sensors, Occupancy Sensors, Photocells, Timers, Dimmers, Smart Switches, Voice-controlled assistive technology, Integrated lighting controls, etc. Keep reading to see how...
What is Flicker in LED Lights? LED lighting has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to its energy-efficient and long-lasting properties. However, one common drawback of LED lights is flicker – the rapid fluctuations in brightness that occur many times per second. Although these flickers may not be visible to the naked eye, they can have serious physiological and neurological effects on our bodies. For example, repeated exposure can lead to eye strain, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty in concentration. That’s why flicker free LED lighting is becoming more and more popular in both residential and commercial settings nowadays. Despite...
The LED industry has entered a mature stage, and general lighting technology has become transparent, entering the competition of scale and quality control. In recent years, the improvement of safety awareness has made users pay more attention to the application of emergency lighting, and emergency power supply, as the core of emergency lighting, plays a key role. But at present, users do not understand emergency power supply. Isn’t it just a power supply with a battery? Not so, the two seem to be almost the same on the surface, but the internal technology of the emergency power supply is much...
DALI dimming is a special lighting control protocol, with overall dimming, group dimming, address dimming, multi-scene mode settings, with simple and reliable, excellent functions, flexible expansion, and other characteristics. When replacing a new device, this new DALI device automatically obtains the address of the original old device. If two or more devices are replaced, the new device will get any of the free addresses. Therefore, when the device is installed, there will be no duplicate address during debugging. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about DALI dimming. Q: What are the characteristics of the DALI dimming system? A:...
Humans experience their environment not only through light and shadow but also through colors. The light color temperature of a lamp also determines the impression of the room and is an important criterion when planning biologically effective lighting. The light of each light source has its own color, the so-called light color temperature. It is described by the color temperature, measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the temperature value, the cooler the light color. The light colors of light sources are divided into three groups: Warm white (WW, 2,700 – 3,500K) light is perceived as cozy and cozy. Natural white...
Light pollution contends with starlight in the sky. It could be originating from a stadium or elsewhere. You can admire it from afar when you gasp at the skyline of your town. It might also be the annoying light on the streets that shines through your bedroom window during bedtime. Light pollution affects the astronomical views, disrupts the ecosystem, and may have severe health effects. There are 4 common kinds of light pollution: clutter, glare, trespass, and sky glow. All these four kinds can be reduced through the use of LED lights. Nowadays, people have accepted LEDs as exterior lighting....
Stadium lighting is, therefore, the incorporation of artificial lighting in the stadiums to help mimic the natural lighting during the day to ensure the continuity of the sports. Due to the advancement of technology, there has been a massive improvement in the lighting of the stadiums where it becomes difficult to distinguish between day and night. Bright LED lights are now been used in many stadiums which are proving vital and necessary in the sporting world. Types of Sports Field Lighting 1. Football Field & Stadium Lights 2. Tennis Court Lights 3. Cricket Field Lights 4. Basketball Court Lighting 5....
In view of the increasing demand for lighting, the requirements for the light color quality of LED lamps in the application market are becoming more and more stringent, and the requirements for the color tolerance of LED lamps are also higher. Because it is difficult for people to intuitively understand color coordinates and DUV indicators, they are more accustomed to using human eyes to evaluate the difference in light color between LED lamps. The human eye evaluates the color difference is very subjective, and it also considers that the control of the color difference of the lamps will increase the...
Smart LED lighting control systems have enabled energy conservation and increased energy efficiency in offices, buildings, theatres, and various other places. LED lighting controls like DMX and DALI are some such variants that are very popular among others. They use automated dimming controls to conserve energy. To compare DMX and DALI LED lighting controls, you must know about each of these luminaries’ commands. Upon learning the working and functionality of each of these controls, you will be able to make out the difference easily. DALI LED Lighting Controls In the DALI LED lighting controls system, more than one control panel...
A lighting system based on the DMX light control protocol for dimming control is called a digital lighting system. At present, various stage lighting equipment, including stage lights, dimming controllers, consoles, color changers, electric booms, and other stage lighting equipment, including computer lights, have fully realized the digitalization of the dimming system, and based on this, it gradually becomes computerized and networked. Therefore, for film and television lighting design and operators, it is necessary to understand the program structure, control principles, and application points of the DMX512 control protocol. 1. DMX512 lighting control protocol DMX is the abbreviation of Digital...
