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Customer application 1 April 2022

Lighting Management for Greater Comfort and Efficiency

In large logistics centers, goods need to be sorted perfectly and stored in a very limited space. For fast order processing without errors, optimal illumination is important in warehouse systems. Because lighting accounts for one of the largest energy consumers in these buildings, an intelligent lighting management system with a professional design is essential. It all comes down to energy-efficient concepts, sophisticated automation programs and reliable hardware.

Fashion and lifestyle products, vehicle and machine replacement parts, electrical components: Large logistics centers contain so-called pick towers for storage of a variety of items of different shapes and sizes with maximum space utilization. These multi-level rack systems are traversable, enable a safe and flexible separation of goods and offer up to 3,500 shelves on multiple levels in a compact structure. Obviously, the lighting conditions need to be optimal.

An Overview of the Project

  • With intelligent lighting management, our customer KEC-Kretschmer Energie-Consulting ensures reliable and efficient lighting of shelving systems in logistics centers.

  • KEC relies on the fieldbus-independent WAGO I/O System for the necessary flexibility in connecting and controlling its lights and LED modules.

  • Finding solutions together: KEC especially appreciates the assistance of WAGO Sales and Application Support.

An Energy Pioneer with an Inventive Spirit

For environmental and economic reasons, these rack systems should not be fully illuminated around the clock. Even with LED lighting, the energy consumption would be enormous – an irresponsible approach, both in terms of costs and environmental effects. Therefore, efficient, high-quality lights and intelligent lighting management are necessary in order to ensure both an optimal working environment and highly efficient energy use.

Dipl.-Phys. Roland Kretschmer, CEO of KEC-Kretschmer Energie-Consulting GmbH, has spent more than 30 years working on these and other energy issues. KEC is one of the leading German companies for shelving rack lighting. “The primary goal of our projects is easy to explain: Whenever and wherever light is needed, it has to be bright enough and offer a good color palette and minimal glare. When it’s not needed, the light should be turned off, or dimmed significantly, in order to conserve the most electricity. It’s really pretty obvious,” he says, summarizing his mission.