An Adaptive Control System for Outdoor Site Fixtures

LDS NYX Tunnel 400

Feb 22, 2021

Pierre Longtin, President of Nyx Hemera, was proud to announce the installation of TLACS-A, the outdoor site control solution that uses a power carrier, in the Bolton Tunnel in Vermont.

This underpass is located in the town of Bolton, Chittenden County. The tunnel is about 6 meters (20 feet) long and has been designed for pedestrians and cyclists.

Built in 1964, the Bolton Tunnel is part of VTrans’s efforts to upgrade road conditions to improve the safety and efficiency of the state’s transportation system. The renovation of the tunnel was necessary following the identification of existing cracks in the structure. VTrans took the opportunity to refurbish its lighting system and install Nyx Hemera Technologies’TLACS-A.

With its easy installation, configuration and efficient user interface, the TLACS-A is a turnkey solution for the control and gradation of outdoor fixtures. This system is the perfect solution for the Bolton pedestrian tunnel which features 11 luminaires embedding LPCs, the local luminaire controllers. These communicate with the Area Dimming Cabinet (ADE), which is programmed for a lighting level of 60% at night and 80% during the day. Due to limited traffic, the luminaires are manually activated by users at the tunnel entrances so that the lighting is used only when necessary, thereby minimizing energy consumption.

Pierre Longtin said: “The Bolton Tunnel is a good example of the type of site where the TLACS-A can be installed. This lighting management solution will have a positive impact on safety, energy consumption and maintenance in the short, medium and long term.”

Source

Related Articles

Where No LED Has Gone Before

Where No LED Has Gone Before

You may soon be able to add “growing space vegetables” to the list of uses for LEDs. Researchers at the University of Guelph’s Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CERF) are looking at ways that LEDs can help grow plants on other planets, specifically the moon and Mars. The project, called InTICE (Innovative Technologies in Challenging Environments), also has applications right here in Canada for remote Northern regions where fresh food is scarce.

 

New Computational Methodologies Enable SSL to Measure and Self-Adjust Based on Conditions

New Computational Methodologies Enable SSL to Measure and Self-Adjust Based on Conditions

An article published in the SPIE journal Optical Engineering, “Arbitrary spectral matching using multi-LED lighting systems,” marks a substantial advance in lighting science and technology. In their paper, the researchers announce a two-pronged approach to both measure and self-adjust the spectral power distributions (SPDs) of LED lighting systems…

 

 

 

Changing Scene

  • Vancouver International Airport Deploys Quanergy 3D LiDAR Solution to Improve Passenger Journey

    November 30, 2023 Leading LiDAR Solution Overcomes Legacy Challenges to Deliver Significant Cost Savings and Enhanced Operational Efficiency Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) security solutions, was chosen by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to analyze footfall and passenger journey and ultimately improve passenger happiness. Quanergy’s solution surpassed the… Read More…

  • Beluce Canada Welcomes Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Justin Arghittu

    November 30, 2023 Beluce is pleased to welcome back a familiar name, Justin Arghittu. Justin joined the BeLuce team on Monday, November 27, as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Justin undoubtedly brings his extensive 30-year electrical lighting industry knowledge, including his passionate sales leadership mindset. Beluce is excited to welcome Justin back, who will be… Read More…

Design

  • Lightemotion Illuminates Viger Square – A Beacon of Rejuvenation

    November, 2, 2023 All the World’s a Stage: Lightemotion’s Personification of Inanimate Objects Infuses Life Into an Urban Public Square     Lightemotion, a global lighting design consultancy creating pathways to enhance human experiences, proudly presents its enlightenment of Square Viger, a neglected public space bridging Montreal’s contemporary downtown core with the preserved history of Old… Read More…

  • TD Garden Project Receives 2023 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit

    TD Garden Project Receives 2023 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit

    October 27, 2023 This month, LCA explore a high-impact networked lighting control solution installed at TD Garden in Boston. Lighting control design by HLB Lighting Design. Photography by Andy Caulfield and Bret Osswald. TD Garden, Boston’s legendary sports and concert venue, lacked a physical connection with fans and the surrounding neighborhood. This 1.5 million square… Read More…

New Products

  • Safety Meets Savings: The 5CCT Fire Rated Thin Line by Magic Lite

    Safety Meets Savings: The 5CCT Fire Rated Thin Line by Magic Lite

    November 30, 2023 For distributors, contractors, and architects emphasizing safety and affordability in lighting solutions (without compromising the budget), Magic Lite presents the 5CCT Fire Rated Thin Line. Going beyond its impressive 2-hour fire rating, this luminary masterpiece gives you the power to shape lighting environments with 5 selectable color temperatures and lumen outputs ranging from 800LM (4-inch) to 1100LM (6-inch). Other… Read More…

  • SATCO|NUVO LED T8 Lamps with Emergency Battery Back Up

    SATCO|NUVO LED T8 Lamps with Emergency Battery Back Up

    November 29, 2023 SATCO|NUVO’s T8 Lamps with Battery Backup are the latest solution for commercial linear tube installations. Providing up to 90-minutes of illumination in the event of a power failure, these lamps are ideal for use where backup lighting is essential. Available in 15W and 17W options, both are designed to replace our most… Read More…