BENEFITS

The most significant benefits of a digital lighting network are its high energy savings, flexibility and maintenance potential.

Energy Savings:  The lighting network enables each individual digital ballast to be controlled by a system that includes a static element (programmed dimming or on/off based on time of day) and a kinetic element (switching or dimming in response to sensed occupancy or ambient light level). By taking advantage of the inherent efficiency of digital electronic ballasts working in tandem with various efficient light sources and dimming and switching strategies (occupancy sensors, scheduled on/off switching, daylight harvesting, lumen maintenance dimming), energy consumption can be reduced by 30-60%. Energy savings can be accelerated by establishing dimming setpoints for various loads during peak demand periods to reduce utility demand charges.

Flexibility/Productivity:  The digital lighting network provides an open environment in which any combination of ballasts can be grouped and controlled in multiple ways depending on prevailing task needs, occupant preferences and changes to primary tasks with the space. The control system can be configured so that individual occupants can dim or increase the light output of the fixtures serving their workspace, enabling occupant-driven fine-tuning of light levels based on tasks, worker age, etc. In addition, when the space is remodeled or if its task needs change, the fixtures do not have to be moved and rewired; instead, in many cases, the owner can simply reconfigure and program the ballasts to provide the optimum lighting conditions.