Lighting Control System targets commercial sector.
October 23, 2008 -
ActiLume(TM) Lighting Control System is comprised of 7/8 in. high controller, 5/8 in. high multi-sensor, remote control, and DALI-compatible ballasts. Touch of service button on sensor unit commissions occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting, and device can drive up to 9 ballasts/system while controlling up to 2 zones independently. It is suited for use in small open offices, meeting rooms, and private office configurations.
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Philips Introduces Revolutionary New ActiLume(TM) Lighting Control System
ROSEMONT, IL - Philips Lighting Electronics North America (N.A.) is proud to announce the introduction of its revolutionary new Philips branded ActiLume(TM) Lighting Control System, an easy-to-use-and-install offering designed to deliver maximum visual comfort as well as energy savings of up to 65% to the commercial sector. Comprised of a Philips controller, state-of-the-art multi-sensor, remote control, and Philips Advance branded ballasts, the high-performing system fully promotes sustainable lighting design while enabling commercial users to enjoy all of the benefits of lighting control without the hassle of complicated commissioning.
ActiLume's different modes make it ideal for use in small open offices, meeting rooms, and private office configurations and represent a breakthrough in ease of installation and use. In terms of installation, the controller and sensor are located right in the fixture itself. Relative to its ease of use, the simple touch of a service button on the system's sensor unit serves to commission occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting, allowing users to begin enjoying the powerful benefits of lighting control.
Designed within a low-profile housing (the controller is 7/8" high and the sensor is 5/8" high) for maximum design flexibility in new construction applications, ActiLume can drive up to 9 ballasts per system while controlling up to two zones independently. The incorporation of DALI-compatible ballasts from Philips Advance further maximizes the energy savings potential of the ActiLume system.
High-performing and energy-efficient, Philips' revolutionary ActiLume system has truly simplified the art of lighting control, enabling commercial users to enjoy the personal comfort and productivity enhancements associated with controllable lighting while fully promoting sustainable design.
For further information, please contact:
Philips Lighting Electronics North America
Susan Bloom
Tel: (732) 563-3517
E-mail: susan.bloom@philips.com
About Philips Lighting Electronics North America
A leader in the ballast industry for over 60 years, Philips Lighting Electronics N.A., based in Rosemont, Illinois, offers a full line of Philips Advance branded ballasts and drivers for fluorescent, HID, and LED light sources to the market's broad range of lighting fixture manufacturers and electrical distributors. For more information on Philips Lighting Electronics' complete product line and range of Smart Solutions, visit our website at www.philips.com/advance or call us at (800) 322-2086. Philips Lighting Electronics N.A. is a division of Philips Electronics North America.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 133,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of US$42 billion (EUR 27 billion) in 2007, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
Contacts:
General Information:
Susan Bloom
USA
Phone: 732-563-3517 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: Philips Lighting Co. Address: 1560 Lisbon St. City: Lewiston State: ME ZIP: 04240 Country: USA Phone: 207-784-3591
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