Customised lighting control –
Light can be this smart
In 2011, an in-house embedded team was set up at LUMITRONIX® and the existing product portfolio of LED modules was expanded with intelligent control technology. The LUMITRONIX® control units are ideally equipped for a wide range of applications and can be easily integrated into luminaires. They are already extremely flexible in their standard versions, but can be customised by our embedded team in terms of both hardware and software if required. The controllers are designed so that they can be easily integrated into existing control concepts. They provide uncomplicated and user-friendly optimised energy management and the best lighting results. All products are developed, programmed and produced in Hechingen to the highest quality standards. New versions have recently been added to the portfolio, in which the extensions for CASAMBI and DALI are already integrated. Some application examples with our control units and their basic functions are presented below.
The products used are linked to the leds.de online shop. Our customers receive special prices for their projects on request. The LED modules selected as examples can of course be replaced by other LED modules, including those from other companies.
MiniController
The compact control unit for Tunable White applications
The MiniController offers a simple and cost-effective control unit for TW LED modules in the smallest of spaces. The TW module can be dimmed using the built-in push-button. The jumper can be removed manually to control the modules via the push-button in Dim2Warm mode. If the jumper is placed, brightness and colour temperature can be controlled separately.
The LED strip is mounted on an aluminium profile to enable protected installation. Due to its compact size, the MiniController can also be installed completely protected in a profile. The LED strip can therefore be used on furniture, in the kitchen or in a retail environment, for example. Depending on the mode selected, the light is controlled accordingly using the push-button.
Components used from the leds.de online shop:
MiniController
LumiFlex560 Pro LED strip TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
Aluminium profile flat 1020mm
Aluminium profile cover 1009mm clear
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, power supply unit
Nichia - Leading expertise in the development of artificial light
Nichia is committed to developing LED technologies that no longer focus solely on efficiency, but on people. The company has recognised that lighting not only serves to save energy, but can also have a significant impact on people's well-being and health. Nichia has therefore set itself the goal of creating ideal lighting that fulfils people's individual needs and comfort. This is achieved by developing innovative solutions that aim to maximise lighting quality and functionality.
Nichia has made ground-breaking progress in the field of human-centred lighting in particular. By adjusting the colour temperature and brightness of the light, Nichia LEDs can imitate the natural course of daylight. This technology makes it possible to support and maintain the human circadian rhythm. From morning to evening, the light can be adjusted to mimic the natural quality of light and meet the needs of the human body and mind.
Nichia offers a variety of LED technologies that can be used in the field of Human Centric Lighting. These include colour temperature tuning, spectral tuning and intelligent lighting systems. These technologies make it possible to adapt the light quality and function to individual needs and create an optimal lighting environment for people.
Nichia endeavours to positively influence people's health and well-being with its LED technologies and solutions. With its commitment to light quality, energy efficiency and human-centred lighting, Nichia remains a pioneer in the industry and drives the development of innovative solutions.
Nichia is committed to developing LED technologies that no longer focus solely on efficiency, but on people. The company has recognised that lighting not only serves to save energy, but can also have a significant impact on people's well-being and health. Nichia has therefore set itself the goal of creating ideal lighting that fulfils people's individual needs and comfort. This is achieved by developing innovative solutions that aim to maximise lighting quality and functionality.
Nichia has made ground-breaking progress in the field of human-centred lighting in particular. By adjusting the colour temperature and brightness of the light, Nichia LEDs can imitate the natural course of daylight. This technology makes it possible to support and maintain the human circadian rhythm. From morning to evening, the light can be adjusted to mimic the natural quality of light and meet the needs of the human body and mind.
Nichia offers a variety of LED technologies that can be used in the field of Human Centric Lighting. These include colour temperature tuning, spectral tuning and intelligent lighting systems. These technologies make it possible to adapt the light quality and function to individual needs and create an optimal lighting environment for people.
Nichia endeavours to positively influence people's health and well-being with its LED technologies and solutions. With its commitment to light quality, energy efficiency and human-centred lighting, Nichia remains a pioneer in the industry and drives the development of innovative solutions.
PowerController V2
Tunable White, RGBW and single colour
The PowerController V2 is a powerful and extremely flexible control unit for many types of luminaires. The four input channels (two active and two passive) enable the connection of, for example, push-buttons, dimmers, potentiometers or sensors, while four output channels provide a great deal of flexibility when implementing a wide variety of lighting scenarios.
The PowerController V2 in one of the six pre-installed standard configurations: two TW LED modules are each controlled with two analogue push-buttons. The push-button is used to switch on the light source, while the potentiometer is used to adjust the light colour in Dim2Warm mode.
Using a programming adapter, further standard configurations can be easily loaded onto the PowerController using your own PC. The standard configurations also include programming for controlling 4x LED modules with single colours and 1x LED module with RGBW. Alternatively, customised, user-defined lighting configurations can be created and transferred to the PowerController.
Components used from the leds.de online shop:
PowerController V2 control unit
LumiFlex560 Pro LED strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, power supply unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT connection terminal 3-pole
Potentiometer 17mm, 100 kOhm
Programming adapter
Standard push-button
PowerController V2
Sensor options for light as required
Two signal inputs of the PowerController can be used for active sensors. Motion and brightness sensors can be integrated into the control system by customising the software.
Casambi MiniController
Smart lighting control via app
The Casambi Ready module has been integrated into the compact Casambi MiniController, which enables convenient operation via smartphone or tablet using the Casambi app. Either a Tunable White module or two single-colour modules can be controlled via 2 channels using the app.
The Tunable White LED module connected to the MiniController can be dimmed and controlled in a colour temperature range of 2700 K - 6500 K in the Casambi app. A Dim2Warm mode can also be implemented. Thanks to its compact size, the MiniController can be installed together with the LED strip on a profile if required.
Components used from the leds.de online shop:
MiniController Casambi Classic
LumiFlex560 Pro LED strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, power supply unit
As part of energy management, a target brightness is set using the buttons and the brightness sensor connected via DALI regulates the brightness of the LED module accordingly. If the user does not move, the light is automatically switched off after a certain time.
Components used from the leds.de online shop:
PowerController V2 DALI 102 control unit for DALI 102 end devices (CH1-CH4)
LED MiniMatrix, neutral white (4000K), 75lm, 4 LEDs, 3x3cm, 24V
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, power supply unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT connection terminal 3-pole
By combining several PowerControllers, it is possible to control the lighting in several rooms with the Casambi app.
CONTACT
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Vanessa Richter – Key Account Manager –
Tel: +49 7471 96014 – 40
Email: vr@leds.de
PowerController Casambi
Powerful lighting control in large areas
The three PowerControllers with the connected LED modules are recognised by the Casambi app and join an existing Casambi network or form a new one. The controllers can be addressed by tapping them to control an action for all channels together or for individual channels separately.
The LED modules have been selected to represent possible lighting applications.
- 4 x single-colour MiniMatrix modules as an example of a group of lamps in a room or department (retail)
- 1 x RGB flex strip + "W" as MiniMatrix; as an example of ambient lighting + white light in a living area
- 2 x Tunable White modules; as an example when installed in a luminaire with direct and indirect component or as uplight and downlight
Components used from the leds.de online shop:
Casambi power controller
LED MiniMatrix, neutral white (4000K), 75lm, 4 LEDs, 3x3cm, 24V
LumiFlex300 Performer RGB LED strip
LumiFlex700 Performer TW LED strips
Plug-in power supply unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT connection terminal 3-pole
All the application examples described were presented in practice in our two-part SmartLighting webinar on customised lighting control systems.
If you are interested, both Part 1 and Part 2 of the event can be accessed as video-on-demand in our media centre.