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Smart Lighting for Energy Efficiency

How to save energy and receive a quick payback BY DAWN MORRISON, Graybar Canada It seems like everything is increasing in price these days, especially when it comes to energy. Electricity often has a very large impact on the bottom line, particularly when it comes to industrial facilities and...

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Overcoming the 'Automation Paradox' in Smart Lighting Systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer significant advantages for lighting control within smart buildings. These systems can optimize energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and potentially enhance occupant comfort through features like automated dimming and occupancy sensing. However,...

Life Safety & Security Systems

Automated Emergency Response Systems in Building Automation

Automated Emergency Response Systems (AERS) in building automation are designed to enhance the safety and security of occupants and assets during emergencies. These systems integrate with communication platforms and coordinate with first responders, facilitating immediate and effective responses to...

Lighting and Controls

Illuminating Decisions: EPRI Lights the Way for Modern Lighting Adoption

Facility managers and operators understand the critical role lighting plays in their daily operations. Accounting for roughly 30% of a commercial building's energy load, lighting significantly impacts energy consumption and associated maintenance costs. However, focusing solely on the...

Commercial Buildings and the Smart Grid

For utilities, generating additional capacity is neither a quick nor a simple proposition. Strategies that help monitor and control power demand are essential to ensuring a robust power supply, and the Smart Grid represents the best opportunity to control the demand for additional capacity. The...

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Stretching the Reach: BAS and Remote Building Management

In today's fast-paced world, building managers are often tasked with overseeing multiple properties spread across vast distances. Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a solution by enabling remote monitoring and control of building systems. This allows for centralized management, improved...

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Cutting the Cord: Exploring Wireless Communication Protocols for BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in modern buildings, enabling centralized control and automation of various functions like lighting, HVAC, and security. Traditionally, BAS relied on wired networks for communication between building automation devices and the central control system. However, the growing adoption of wireless communication protocols offers numerous advantages for BAS applications. This article explores the benefits, limitations, types of wireless protocols, and technical considerations for implementing wireless communication in Building Automation...

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