Energy Saving Technology


Smart Building Integration Systems

Smart Building – Expectation vs Reality

The term ‘smart building’ is commonly used to describe a structure where system processes have been integrated in order to self-regulate the building’s environment and operations i.e. ‘an intelligent environment’ – responding (seemingly intuitively) to the needs of those using…

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DALI lighting control NZ

DALI Rules

OK - so the job you've just been given has DALI lighting in it - what do you need to know? There are a great many long and complex articles that can be read to gain information about the 'DALI...

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LED inrush current

Controlling LED Lights

There are a variety of ways of controlling LED lights: trailing edge or leading edge, DALI, 1-10V, etc. There are also a huge number of LED lights and LED drivers in our New Zealand marketplace. Our recommendation therefore is always…

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commercial lighting control

Commercial Lighting Control

Commercial lighting control is a term used to describe the various ways of controlling lights in commercial buildings of all kinds: from warehouses, offices and retail stores to schools, hospitals, hotels and more. The best commercial light control system for…

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commercial lighting control

Lighting Controls

“Lighting controls” is a term that is used to describe a variety of different things, from a simple dimmer switch that can brighten or dim a single light fitting, to a fully integrated lighting control system that ensures the lighting within…

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C-Bus lighting control system New Zealand

C-Bus Lighting Control System

C-Bus cannot really be considered a ‘latest trend’ as it has a long and proven history as a prominent player in the fields of commercial lighting controls and home automation. It does however provide a robust and reliable framework, with…

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school lighting systems

Lighting Control in Education

School Lighting Systems For education establishments such as universities and schools lighting control has a different primary purpose. Given the difficulties of juggling rising costs against current educational budgets, saving energy (and therefore reducing power bills) is still important and…

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