Detect occupancy
In intermittently used areas, lighting can switch or dim in response to occupancy. Detection coverage, mounting height, time delays and any background lighting need to suit the space.
LIGHTING CONTROLS & SENSORS
Lighting that responds to everyday use.
A workstation by a window needs different lighting from a warehouse aisle. We help coordinate luminaires, sensors and controls around the way your spaces are used, so light is available where it is needed.
Discuss controls for your project
The right function for each area.
Rooms, working routines and users come first. These define the lighting zones and how people operate them. Together, we then select the appropriate technology.
Use available daylight
Window zones and workstations deeper inside a room are considered separately. A coordinated daylight control system can adjust artificial lighting to the daylight available.
Keep operation simple
Push buttons and preset lighting scenes make it easy to adjust the lighting. This provides suitable light for focused work, meetings or events.
Luminaires, drivers and controls need to work together.
DALI connects compatible control gear to digital lighting controls. Sensors provide information, which an application controller processes to control the luminaires. DALI-2 also covers input devices such as occupancy sensors, light sensors and push buttons.
Lighting design & advice- We check the actual luminaire version and driver interface. “Dimmable” on its own does not describe a complete control system.
- Wiring, bus power supply, controller and sensors are considered as one system. Existing building automation and the intended user controls form part of the brief.
- Wireless solutions and existing 1–10 V or 0–10 V systems also need a project-specific component check. An interface alone is not a blanket guarantee of compatibility.
Three spaces. Three different requirements.
Offices & meeting rooms
Control workstations near the facade separately from those deeper inside the room. Keep scene selection accessible for meetings.
Warehouses & logistics
Match detection to aisle geometry, shelving, mounting height and traffic routes. Agree adjacent zones and background lighting with the operator.
Corridors & ancillary rooms
Account for different hours of use. Review delays, manual controls and transitions to neighbouring areas together.
Four steps to a clear control concept.
Understand the brief
Bring together room plans, usage, daylight, operating hours and the existing installation.
Define the zones
Describe luminaire groups, sensor positions, control points and the required functions.
Coordinate commissioning
Agree settings, responsibilities and functional checks with the electrical contractor.
Review everyday use
Try the settings with users and document groups, parameters and operating guidance.
Useful information to get started.
You do not need every answer yet. Existing documents help us identify practical next steps.
- Floor plan with room heights, windows and areas of use
- Luminaire types, driver details and existing controls
- Operating hours, desired scenes and manual control requirements
- Contacts for operations, electrical installation and building automation
Questions about lighting controls
Can an existing installation be upgraded?
This depends on the luminaires, drivers, wiring and existing controls. Nameplate details, plans and a description of the intended operation help determine which components can be retained.
Are dimming and power adjustment the same?
No. A driver power setting, for example a DIP switch, establishes an operating setting. A compatible dimmable version additionally allows the light level to change during operation. The actual product version matters.
How much energy could controls save?
This depends on usage, daylight, existing settings and the selected control strategy. We consider these assumptions for the individual project. A general saving percentage is not a reliable substitute.
YOUR CONTROL CONCEPT
How should your lighting work each day?
Tell us about your rooms, usage and existing equipment. We will discuss a suitable combination of luminaires, sensors and controls with you.