Lighting Controls

When creating a sensor design, our primary goal is to provide a solution that eliminates wasted energy, but at the same time not adversely affect our client's working environment by turning lights off while areas are occupied. We have the capabilities to implement simple solutions as well as very complex facility-wide projects.

The three types of lighting controls we use are passive infrared, microphonic and ultrasonic. These technologies are used for different areas that have specific needs. Passive Infrared sensors measure the infrared radiation being emitted from an object, and motion is detected when an infrared source, such as a person, passes in front of another object with a different temperature. Microphonic sensors measure the sound level in a particular room and trigger if noise goes above a certain threshold. Ultrasonic sensors emit sound above the range of human hearing and then evaluate the reflection. A break in the pattern caused by motion in the area triggers the control.

In some instances, we will use dual technology sensors which will incorporate two of the technologies mentioned in a single sensor. The ultimate goal is to use whichever control best fits the client's occupied spaces to more intelligently light the areas.

Filtrine

The lighting solution for this 110,000 square foot building used over 100 sensors combined with high intensity fluorescent lighting which resulted in a simple payback of less than 2 years with and annual savings of over $37,000.

Annual Energy Savings: > $38,000

Utility Incentive: $38,000

Estimated Tax Benefit: $19,000

Simple Payback: < 2 Years

Please take a look at some of our other lighting solutions on our case studies page.