Lighting Control Software

Polaris 3DTM is Encelium’s latest lighting control software for the company’s energy control system. The application provides users with a single 360-degree, three-dimensional navigation in a multi-floor view of the entire facility’s lighting energy use, according to the company. Using Microsoft’s Silverlight technology, Polaris 3D will permit access to the system via a simple web browser, eliminating the need for software installation for increased security, faster set-up and start times, and easier integration with other web-based building control systems, according to the company.

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Luminaires

Acuity Brands Inc. has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Lithonia Lighting STLED luminaire. The lumniaire features improved efficacy and delivers solid performance, design and user simplicity, according to the company. Its luminaire design complements other LED architectural lighting products from Acuity Brands. The embedded controls in the luminaire allows for continuous system performance monitoring for constant lumen maintenance and promoting simple "plug-and-play" network.

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