Lighting management ensures optimal working conditions and energy efficiency at the training institute for the Ford plant in Saarlouis. WAGO provided the components. The special feature is that the trainees participated in the design and implementation.

Schuster Energieversorgunssysteme, an energy supply solutions specialist, has generated quite a stir with its innovative, manufacturer-independent system for emergency lighting. Early adopters in the automotive industry lead the way, and now companies from other sectors are showing interest. At the core of the lighting solution is the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750, which implements the intelligent lighting control functions.

The Royal Arena is an imposing structure, with seating for 12,500 spectators. The lighting installation now comprises 187 DALI components from WAGO.

For more than two decades the Dutch company KSE Process Technology has placed its trust in automation components from WAGO – likewise during the construction of its new production hall.

Lighting Management – is that even necessary? From a purely mathematical standpoint, yes. Because every lighting system is over-dimensioned on day one so that it will also provide the minimum lighting demanded on day X. However, without controllers, the potential savings simply vanish. This is especially true with modern lights, like LEDs are used, which have long lifespans. From a user’s point of view, no one would want to go without some type of regulation or control – being limited to switching lights on and off is so last century. Despite these reasons, it is not an easy feat to find a suitable lighting solution for new construction or for a renovation. In addition to energy consumption oals, legal requirements, costs, lighting quality, and user convenience all have parts to play in the decision. A simple yes-no question transforms into a complex field of topics.

When updating the lighting system at a central warehouse in Linz, voestalpine, the Austrian technology and capital goods group, switched to DALI-capable LED lights in combination with the proven WAGO Lighting Management. To great success: based on the cost savings and the positive feedback on the part of the workforce, additional usage areas for the WAGO solution are under consideration.

Mathias Wambsganß is Professor of Lighting Design and Building Technology at the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, sits on the board of the German Lighting Technology Association (LiTG) and is a founding partner of 3lpi, a lighting design studio in Munich. For the past 15 years, he has been involved in energy monitoring under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Economy, where he carves up buildings into “energy slices”. In the interview, Wambsganß talks about the use of carelessly selected lighting systems, missed savings potentials, and the absolute necessity of placing humans at the center of any design.

Electronics distributor Future Electronics has developed standard LED modules for linear remote phosphor profiles from Intematix. This provides lighting manufacturers with a complete LED luminaire which is both highly efficient and produces an extremely uniform light. WAGO SMD terminal blocks ensure a convenient connection.