AEG Power Solutions Announces New Wireless Controller for the Lighting Market

With these programmable controllers the user can set the light level by timeslots, and can link individual lights to motion sensors and light sensors as required for added flexibility. They can be used in indoor or outdoor applications where they can offer incremental savings of up to 70% or higher, further enhancing the attractiveness of an LED-based lighting solution. The same ZCM-C controller can also be used to retrofit existing lighting based on fluorescent, high intensity discharge or other legacy technologies.

Wireless mesh networking allows operation over a wide area while minimizing power consumption, and completely eliminates the need for control wiring which can otherwise be a barrier to upgrading existing installations. The ZCM-C interfaces to the driver or lighting ballast via an industry-standard 0-10V dimming signal, and includes a switched output to allow full control of the AC power to the light fixture. The modules are self-powered from wide range AC input and provide a low voltage auxiliary output for use with motion sensors, light sensors or other equipment.

“With the introduction of the ZCM-C Series, we are allowing customers to realize more return from their investment in LED lighting by further lowering energy consumption of the entire system,” said Robert Vosburgh, North America sales director, AEG PS. “The value proposition of LED lighting is its payback over a long period of time. Sophisticated, real-time control of light intensity dramatically reduces the payback period.”

A key benefit of the ZCM-C is its “set-and-forget” simplicity of use. Even though it offers a full range of lighting control options, it can be installed very easily and does not require any central controller. All functions are programmable through a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI) which not only simplifies initial setup but also allows changes to be made very easily when required.