![]() ![]() The same was true for the façade treatments, which used both mains voltage with trigger for action for opening windows, along with both mains and low voltage reverse polarity for individual blinds or curtains. From DALI to 1-10, switched only and regular dimming, we were able to take control of all types of lighting, using fluorescent, LED, halogen and incandescent lamps. We worked on such a project in Mayfair on the ever-artful Abermarle Street. All of the mentioned lighting and façade protocols are easily connected and furthermore, allow the user the option of common sensors for activation, buttons for scene access, virtual APP-based control and detailed adjustment. KNX is one system that has its feet in all camps for lighting, façades and wider building control. The common alternate is to use a system that can talk to all other systems and provide far more as a result too. Again, all have their own control strategies, and most suppliers of such treatments will happily supply the controls to get you in operation. They are mains voltage, low voltage, trigger movement and reverse polarity and SMI. ![]() There are actually fewer options here than with the control of lighting. The variety of solutions, the operating voltages and how they are triggered all vary and to the mere mortal can seem confusing and complex. The same is true for façade treatments-blinds, curtains and window openers. Whilst this is possible, the cost of retro-fitting a compatible dimmer to a hand blown piece of ornate glass from Italy or a 5,000 Swarovski crystals decorated chandelier, the options based on design start to get limited. So how to best to deal with this? Request one dimming type across the range. Add the industry standard DALI, older systems using 0-10volt, 1-10volt, DSI and then the theatres' favourite DMX, you have a mélange of possible options all clambering for their own bespoke (albeit simple) solution to control. ![]() If you look at the range of dimming available today, starting at the humble lagging / leading / trailing / falling edge dimmers we all think we know about, to the modern equivalent which can actually work out its load wattage and type and adjust its dimming characteristics accordingly, the choice is bewildering. Whilst this gives the end user/owner the best of technologies for illumination, something has to control it.Īdd to this the very well reported variation in dimming curves, lowest strike voltages, colour temperatures, and possibly still poor colour binning, the possibility for a problem with poor control and rendition is ever-present. From the traditional architectural strips of yesteryear to the uber-modern flat panel RGBW organic LED light sources of tomorrow, all have their place and their moment. In fact, if you were to catalogue the range, style and final choice for lighting, you would need a light year to do so. In the new era of MDUs, or multi dwelling units, possibilities with lighting and façade treatment specifications are enormous. ![]()
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