SMART CONTROLS

Lighting Controls
& Automation

LED alone cuts energy by up to 70%. Add smart controls and push that further. Occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and centralized dimming align your lighting runtime with actual usage — eliminating waste without touching a switch.

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30%
ADDITIONAL SAVINGS VS LED ALONE
$0
OPERATIONAL DISRUPTION
CONTROL STRATEGIES

How Smart Controls Work

No single control type works everywhere. We match the strategy to the space, occupancy pattern, and budget.

Occupancy Sensors

Automatically dim or switch off lights in unoccupied areas. Ideal for warehouses, offices, restrooms, stairwells, and any space with variable occupancy. Typical add-on savings: 20–40%.

Daylight Harvesting

Photosensors measure available natural light and automatically dim artificial lighting to maintain consistent foot-candle targets. Perimeter spaces and skylighted areas benefit most.

Centralized Dimming

Schedule-based dimming systems that reduce light levels during low-activity periods — after hours, early mornings, weekends. Programmable from a single interface across zones, floors, or buildings.

DALI & Digital Controls

DALI networks allow individual fixture control, real-time monitoring, and integration with Building Automation Systems. Ideal for large facilities requiring granular control and energy reporting.

Emergency & Exit Controls

Integrated emergency lighting control for NFPA and life safety compliance. Automated monthly and annual testing with logged results for compliance documentation.

Tunable White / Human-Centric

Color temperature that shifts throughout the day to align with circadian rhythms — improving alertness in the morning and reducing eye strain in the afternoon. Ideal for healthcare, education, and offices.

INTEGRATION

Works With Your Existing LED System

In most cases, lighting controls can be integrated with your existing LED fixtures — whether Echelon installed them or not. We assess compatibility during the design phase and recommend the strategy that delivers the best ROI for your specific usage patterns.

  • Compatible with most commercial LED fixtures and drivers
  • Wireless options available — no additional conduit runs required
  • Integrates with existing BAS and facility management systems
  • Rebate-eligible alongside LED fixtures — adds to total energy savings
  • Scalable: add zones or buildings over time without redesign
CONTROLS ADD-ON TO LED SAVINGS
+30%
Additional reduction beyond LED-only performance
BY SPACE TYPE

Right Strategy for Every Space

We match control strategies to actual occupancy patterns — maximizing savings without over-engineering.

WAREHOUSE / INDUSTRIAL

Motion + High-Low Dimming

Occupancy sensors in aisles and staging areas combined with high-low dimming (100% occupied, 30% vacant). Typical additional savings: 25–35% on top of LED.

OFFICE / COMMERCIAL

Daylight + Occupancy + Scheduling

Perimeter daylight harvesting, desk-area occupancy sensing, and scheduled dimming after business hours. Best results in open-plan layouts with significant window area.

RETAIL

Scene Control + Scheduled Dimming

Pre-programmed lighting scenes for open, peak, and close periods. After-hours security lighting at reduced output. Accent circuits controlled independently from ambient.

PARKING & EXTERIOR

Motion Sensors + Photocell

Motion-activated step-up from 20% to 100% output. Photocell-based dusk-to-dawn control. Reduces exterior lighting energy by up to 80% without compromising safety.

Push your savings further.
We'll assess your facility and identify which control strategies add the most to your LED savings.
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