Wireless communication systems are fast emerging as reliable lighting control solutions. While control signals are transmitted through communication cables in the case of hardwired control systems, radio waves are made use of to communicate with control devices in radio frequency-based solutions. RF based lighting control solutions eliminate the need for laying any control wiring and the resulting advanced control system enables greater installation flexibility and provides savings in labor cost.
Benefits Offered by RF Based Lighting Control Solutions
The first and foremost benefit is flexibility. RF-based control devices may be placed anywhere whereas there are limitations in the case of wired systems. In addition to providing more flexibility for unique applications, it allows systems to be expanded rather easily.
Savings in labor and material costs is the second benefit. This is because the need to buy and lay dedicated control wiring can be done away with. Laying control wires is not only expensive but also a difficult proposition for outdoor lighting applications such as parking areas, yards, and streets.
Devtech is one of the leading providers of RF based lighting control solutions in India and the key features of the company’s system are:
- It enables two-way communications between segment gateway controllers and lamp ballasts (or LED drivers)
- The components are designed to industry standards
- No direct investment is required for external communication arrangement
- It reduces harmonic distortion and scheduled dimming ensures a longer life for the lamps and energy savings of up to 30 percent
- It also helps to reduce maintenance and operating costs
- Specially designed and easy-to-use interface
Devtech’s RF Based Lighting Control Solutions – System Components
Lighting Control Gear (LCG 6000)
The RF-based LCG is suitable for various lamps and ensures improved addressability, control, problem identification, and energy savings. Individual lamps can be controlled efficiently (even dimming) right from the remote command center. It enables communications with the system through sub GHz frequency for the collection of data.
Devtech Gateway (5103)
This is an IoT Gateway that works on IQRF mesh technology and serves to collect data for a group of luminaires. It connects with LCG 6000 to connect through the cloud-enabled LEDPortal.net software and uses WAN communication IP networks like 2G/3G cellular, Ethernet, GSM/GPRS, or Wi-Fi to enable remote monitoring and controlling of lighting assets.
Devtech Surge Guard (DSG) and Software (istreet.network)
While the surge guard protects outdoor lighting investments against voltage surges, istreet.network enables condition management through a specially designed and easy-to-use interface.