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Digital Lighting Management Controls

August 11, 2015 by Jeff Shepard

WattStopper today launched a suite of Digital Lighting Management (DLM) fixture-integrated control products providing engineers, contractors, and building owners a simple, flexible, and scalable way to incorporate individual fixture control into open office environments. Leveraging WattStopper's award-winning DLM technology platform, the solution can be easily configured to meet the latest code and building requirements and changes, as well as expand into a complete digital control infrastructure.

Designed for offices, healthcare, and education facilities, the DLM fixture-integrated controls include: an individual fixture controller, which provides the ultimate in lighting control granularity; a zone controller for power and connectivity to DLM sensors and switches; and a power booster to support large numbers of fixture controllers.

These devices offer simplicity: Streamlines setup as Plug n' Goâ„¢ automatic configuration meets energy code requirements out-of-the-box without commissioning, unlike DALI systems. Enables system personalization with handheld DLM configuration tool and Push n' Learnâ„¢ functionality and features. Simplifies system design as products work with all of WattStopper's robust DLM digital control platform, including all software solutions.

They also are flexible: Enables the freedom to specify the preferred fixture for each application on the job. Enhances scheduled control by allowing up to 99 automation groups, each with the ability to respond uniquely to commands via sensor, photocell, switch, or other override. Empowers lighting professionals to tune each space to meet occupant needs and to re-zone fixture controls in commonly reconfigured spaces.

And they are scalable: Provides the flexibility of individual fixture controls where they are required in combination with panels and room controllers in other spaces for the ideal hybrid system. Uses the same DLM platform for advanced application requirements and across the entire project from fixture, zone, or building control. Integrates with BAS for coordinating control of multiple building systems for High Performance Buildings.

"We're excited to bring our revolutionary and proven DLM suite of products and controls to the fixture," said Tyler Jennings, Senior Product Line Manager at WattStopper. "We're meeting the demand for digital controls with the recent added offerings with plug load control and now fixture-integrated controls."