While we grapple to live “life as normal” under COVID-19, there is no doubt that as well as immense challenges, this decade brings with it a huge leap forward in digital innovation. The ever-widening range of building technology will transform…
Introduction of the new AU/NZ lighting control standard In November 2020 DALI-2 was adopted as the first, and at time of writing the only, AU/NZ lighting control standard. With the adoption of this Australian/New Zealand standard, compliant systems will no…
Invariably when an issue comes up with a device on a DALI-2 network that is not performing as it should, the immediate defence from any supplier of said device is to state “but it’s DALI compliant!” The original DALI logo…
We recently came across an interesting article on Lux Review as to why a return to replaceable light modules may not provide the results the community are seeking when it comes to sustainable lighting. The idea of developing luminaires with…
Controlling lighting does not have to be overly complicated. When simple standalone lighting control is required we can supply DALI-2 switches and sensors that allow automatic control of DALI lighting out of the box. No controllers are required, and no…
During lockdown we observed the pleasant side effect of fewer vehicles on the roads, fewer fossil fuels being burned, and therefore lower levels of carbon emissions generally. People out walking commented on the breathing of “cleaner, fresher air” and their…
Wireless Building Control “Wireless” technology has been mainstream for some time. We are accustomed to working from mobile devices that we only “plugin” when we need to re-charge the batteries. Many of us work 24/7 on an internet connection that is provided wirelessly….
Facility management under COVID-19 restrictions has been a challenge for many, and we’ve had multiple queries as to how various building technologies might be managed remotely now and in the future uncertain environment. Our company’s journey under COVID-19 restrictions Once…
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