All Articles Tagged Lighting Control

CE Pro Editors | 04/04 10:25 AM, 0 Comments

Vantage has introduced an update to its InFusion Lighting Control Solution aimed at staying ahead of advancements and new code requirements. The first components of this new Enhanced Infusion Lighting Solution, available now, are a new InFusion Main Power Enclosure (IMPE) and Secondary Power Enclosure (ISPE). Offered in both two- and four-module configurations, the new Power Enclosures form the bedrock of the updated system, and provide integrators with increased efficiency in design and field installation. The larger of the two Main Power Enclosures (IMPE-4) has capacity for 48 line feeds… View this story

Robert Archer | 02/29 04:36 AM,

The category of lighting control has been gaining momentum for the past several years for reasons that include convenience, energy efficiency and most importantly for consumers: cost savings. Vantage Controls is a Orem, Utah-based company that has been a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems and recently it announced its new line of InFusion enclosure panels that are designed to provide electronics professionals with a choice of flexible solutions that facilitate the installation of a lighting control system and the future growth and change of a lighting control system. Vantage… View this story

Robert Archer | 09/30 06:58 AM,

Crestron has always been one of the most proactive manufacturers in the entire custom electronics industry and its new Cameo keypads takes the company's familiar keypad product and adds more versatility to this popular product line. Recently the New Jersey-based company upgraded the Cameo line with new options that include wired and wireless connectivity through the use of its InfiNET EX wireless technologies; new button configurations, a choice of colors and new contemporary industrial designs. Crestron says with the newly added options custom electronics professionals will have more ways to… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 09/29 06:29 AM,

Savant Systems LLC has announced the addition of NuLEDs to its Partners in Excellence cooperative program as a Premier Partner. The program is targeted to achieve compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as devices and subsystems from related markets. Premier Partners develop their own product profiles and can promote new products and their compatibility with the Savant environment to their customer base. Premier Partners also receive priority support from Savant. Founded in 2010… View this story

Jason Knott | 07/01 07:30 AM, 26 Comments

In another sign of the lack of awareness of the custom installation community among the general public, a new study reports that A/V retailers/custom installation companies rank a distant third as the type of contractor they would expect to offer various home technologies. The study, commissioned by the Electronic Security Association, shows that home security companies--not custom integrators--are by far the No. 1 choice by consumers for integrated home technology installation. The survey specifically asked about the installation of remote HVAC control, automated lighting control, energy information systems, home control… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 06/21 08:44 AM, 0 Comments

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics has announced the call for entries for its 2011 Excellence Awards, an annual competition for Lutron’s Residential System Providers. The online entry process begins on June 15. The competition was created in 2003 as a way to recognize the best Lutron lighting control and window systems projects. Close to 70 installation companies have been honored since its inception. New for 2011, the company has revamped the popular awards program to include more business-focused categories and will be accepting entries from all Lutron customers around the… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 05/12 10:40 AM, 0 Comments

The Diva C.L dimmer from Lutron Electronics has been named a Bronze Award winner by the internationally-known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards. The Diva C.L dimmer is a winner in the Energy & Sustainability category, one of 12 categories honored by the Edison Awards. The Diva C.L was designed to solve the difficult task of figuring out the right dimmer for the different light sources on the market, including dimmable compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), dimmable LEDs, halogen and incandescent bulbs. This dimmer gives homeowners the ability to reliably control… View this story

Maxine Giza | 05/09 07:44 AM, 0 Comments

Many people purchase a home hoping to net a profit. It looks like the New York Mets' David Wright is no different. The third baseman recently put his 4,100 sq ft. penthouse on the market for $7.85 million. Wright purchased the full-floor living quarters in 2006 for $6.1 million. Upgrades to the 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom dwelling, including a hot tub and state-of-the-art sound system on the top floor, are some of the improvements that could yield a high offer. He's also outfitted the media room with five TVs so no game… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 05/03 06:11 AM, 12 Comments

Lutron Electronics has started shipping a thermostat for its RadioRA 2 system. The thermostat features a three-part design, in which each component is placed where it makes the most design sense. The homeowner interface is called the seeTemp. It can be mounted in locations which would not normally be appropriate for a thermostat, such as exterior walls and sunny spaces installed in a standard wallbox for a low-profile appearance (gangable with keypads and dimmers). The unit is available in many colors and more than one can be used to control… View this story

Jason Knott | 03/24 09:33 AM, 0 Comments

When an integrator is contracted for a campus housing installation, the focus is usually on infrastructure wiring/network communications. But don’t overlook the value of bringing lighting control solutions to the school. According to Leviton, the cost reductions for lighting control in schools is dramatic. Schools use a significant portion of their budgets on electricity. By simply installing occupancy sensors along with lighting control, integrators can save schools and their residence halls huge amounts on energy bills. (See chart.) The most dramatic results are not even in the dorms, but in… View this story