Wireless Solutions
Casambi Lighting Controls
The Casambi Wireless control system provides all the control options that are expected from a professional lighting control system. As the system is wireless it works perfectly in both new lighting installations and upgrades of existing lighting systems, where traditional hard-wired lighting controls would be obtrusive and expensive to install.
LDL have an extensive range of luminaires that are Casambi enabled and an extensive portfolio of Casambi enabled switches, sensors, relays and actuators that all can be configured with the Casambi App to create an intelligent and versatile lighting system very easily.
Casambi technology provides a mesh network where all the intelligence of the system is replicated in every node and, in such a way, creates a system with no single points of failure, this self-organizing wireless mesh network can control a large number of fixtures from any point. The lighting system is commissioned and programmed via a simple app, once programmed varying levels of permissions can be granted for different users in the building.
The networks and controls can work automatically and independently or can incorporate a gateway to allow remote access to sites for monitoring and to make any changes to the network settings.
The system functionality includes the following.
Grouping
Luminaires and controls can be grouped very easily in the app, the devices do not need to be on the same electrical circuit as all of the control is done intelligently via the wireless interface, programmed via the app, making the system a very dynamic and versatile solution.
Scenes
Various Scenes can be created within each network, allowing different lighting situations for different occasions to be created. It is possible to control multiple luminaires to create the perfect ambience for different occasions and needs. Scenes can be controlled by Sensors and timers to allow the lighting to behave in the desired manner at different times of day and occupancy levels.
Animations
Animations are dynamic scenes, where it is possible for the lighting to fade from one scene to another scene. Animations can be recalled to cycle through different lighting situations once or they can be set on repeat. The duration of each scene and the fade times between scenes can be set.
Timers
With the calendar and timer functionality scenes and animations can be turned on and off based on a convenient time, date or certain weekdays to fit users’ needs, seasons and different activities. Casambi units are able to calculate and automate the local sunrise and sunset times, provided that the network’s timezone and location are set.
Tuneable White
The Casambi app allows tuneable white luminaires to be programmed to change colour temperature and intensity depending on the situation. Profiles can be set that mean the luminaire automatically follow a curve simulating the colour temperatures and intensities of natural daylight.
MyMesh Lighting and Emergency Lighting Controls
MyMesh is a unique network protocol that was specifically engineered to be safe, robust and scalable, making it perfect for the professional domain. It offers a wide variety of possibilities to connect, manage and control thousands of devices simultaneously.
As lighting is present in almost every area of a building, by incorporating Mymesh into luminaires within a building it provides a wireless mesh backbone for not only the lighting control system, but also for other sensors and actuators including air quality, CO2, humidity, temperature, presence, light and noise. The Mymesh backbone can also facilitate features within the building such as asset tracking, people tracking and real time vital statistics including pulse and body temperature.
LDL incorporate Mymesh technology into a large range of our luminaires to enable us to design robust lighting controls systems and addressable emergency lighting systems. Once commissioned as a lighting control system, Mymesh can work independently or can be connected securely via a gateway device to the Mymesh Management System, MMS for short. MMS is a powerful dashboard that allows the user easily check, monitor, analyse and control their lighting network’s data at all times. It functions as a portal to manage your building data in the easiest and most effective way possible.
The system functionality includes the following
Grouping
Luminaires and controls can be grouped during commissioning, the devices do not need to be on the same electrical circuit as all of the control is done intelligently via the wireless interface, programmed via the commissioning tool, making the system a very dynamic and versatile solution.
Scenes
Various Scenes can be created within each network, allowing different lighting situations for different occasions to be created. It is possible to control multiple luminaires to create the perfect ambience for different occasions and needs. Scenes can be controlled by Sensors and timers to allow the lighting to behave in the desired manner at different times of day and occupancy levels.
Interfaces
MyMesh has the facility to interface with other systems within the building such as the fire alarm and intruder alarm. When the fire is activated the network can be programmed to switch on all luminaires to allow the safe evacuation of the building. The intruder alarm interface can be set to switch off all lighting in the building when armed, if the intruder alarm is triggered it can be programmed to switch on all of the luminaires in the building to help deter intruders.
Timers
A timer can be incorporated into the MyMesh system so that it can include its own calendar and timer functionality, scenes and settings can be can be changed based on a convenient time, date or certain weekdays to fit users’ needs, seasons and different activities.
Tuneable White
The MyMesh system allows tuneable white luminaires to be programmed to change colour temperature and intensity depending on the situation. Profiles can be set that mean the luminaire automatically follow a curve simulating the colour temperatures and intensities of natural daylight. Switches can also be incorporated to allow the user to set scenes locally.
Energy Monitoring
The MMS dashboard allows the user to monitor energy and usage of the lighting in the building as a whole with the ability to also show each area individually, this gives the user as little or as much information that they require to make judgements about the usage and any changes that could be made to their building.
Emergency Lighting Monitoring
The MMS dashboard, email report service and push notifications provide an automated emergency lighting system that performs and record all of the emergency lighting test results in accordance with BS 5266. If maintained, this always provides the building’s owners and users with a compliant emergency lighting system. An automated email of the test results is sent out on a monthly basis and if there are any faults on the emergency lighting system push notifications are sent out to notify the relevant person(s) of the fault so that it can be rectified immediately.
Diagnostics
The MMS dashboard provides two way communication, information can be taken out of the system to determine the expected lifespan of its components based on the component manufacturers specifications. This enable proactive and planned maintenance to be carried out which ensures that the lighting system is always at its most efficient and compliant with the original design. Any faults are also reported via the push notifications so that reactive maintenance can also be carried out and faults rectified immediately.
The LDL MyMesh system provides an adaptive technology, with MyMesh the capabilities of your smart building grow with the changing demand of its occupants and technological advancements of the outside world. A LDL MyMesh lighting system ensures that your smart building is adaptive for the future.
ActiveAhead Self Learning Lighting Controls
ActiveAhead is a truly intelligent and scalable wireless lighting solution. Its unique self-learning capabilities provide ultimate efficiency in setup and operations. ActiveAhead will continuously learn and generate insights, maximising positive impact on wellbeing, and optimising your ever-evolving building.
Wirelessly networked ActiveAhead Nodes use a smart algorithm to learn how the space is used. The luminaires collect data from their own sensors as well as from the other luminaires which surround them. They also respond to the amount of natural light in the space.
Due to its intelligence, the lighting level remains optimal for the user and it continuously adapts to possible changes.
LDL incorporate ActiveAhead technology into a large range of our luminaires, allowing us to provide self-learning intelligent lighting systems. ActiveAhead is perfect for projects where the space’s purpose or layout may change over the building’s lifecycle. The intuitive intelligent control system will adapt to changes to minimise the need for costly human intervention to reprogram the system when those changes are made.
The system functionality includes the following
Self-learning with enhanced comfort
Wirelessly networked ActiveAhead Nodes use a smart algorithm to learn how the space is used. The luminaires collect data from their own sensors as well as from the other luminaires which surround them. They also respond to the amount of natural light in the space.
Due to its intelligence, the lighting level remains optimal for the user and it continuously adapts to possible changes.
Energy efficient buildings
Compared to an LED-based switched luminaire, ActiveAhead takes comfort to a totally new level while offering substantial energy savings.
In addition to increasing the lights in a predictive manner, the Nodes dim the lights in a smart way depending on the space usage, thus helping to save energy
Simple and fast installation
LDL luminaires incorporating ActiveAhead are extremely easy to install. Just fix the luminaires to their intended position and switch on the mains. No control wiring, programming or configuration is needed.
Optional customisation and grouping is possible using the ActiveAhead mobile app. Continuous learning means that the system adjusts lighting automatically, without the need for any manual re-configuration.
Cloud Connectivity
Lower building operation costs and increase peace of mind with advanced data analytics. Increase security and wellbeing for occupants through smart lighting logic.
ActiveAhead is designed for a data-driven future. It enables services that will improve performance and ensure spaces remain comfortable with round-the-clock monitoring and maintenance.
