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Installing Occupancy Sensors in Warehouses

The 2013 Lighting Review: Installing occupancy sensors in warehouses BY STEPHANIE BOYLE, Universal Lighting Technologies Warehouses tend to have an enormous amount of square footage per occupant, as you would expect from their function. Lighting all of that space when no one is around is pretty...


HVAC Systems

How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping HVAC Efficiency

Traditionally, HVAC control within building automation systems has relied on rule-based systems and human programmed schedules.  These systems, while effective, leave significant room for further optimization.  The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offers...

A Closer Look at BAS Remote Monitoring and Maintenance

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized building management by enabling remote monitoring and maintenance. This capability empowers facility managers to proactively address potential issues, minimize downtime, and optimize building performance – all from a centralized location....


Automation

FAQ: The Lowdown on LED Lighting

Answering 10 frequently asked questions

BY MICHAEL SCHRATZ, Dialight

Light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions have gained significant attraction over the past few years as a safer, more efficient and more cost-effective alternative to traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting sources like high pressure sodium, mercury vapor and metal halide, or even fluorescent lighting, in industrial applications.

Particularly in heavy industrial, harsh and volatile environments, like steel manufacturing, oil and gas, mining and chemical processing facilities,...

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