Lighting has evolved considerably, from the days of oil lamps to the LED lights of today. Or, to put it another way, from manual control to automation via sensors and timers and, in recent developments, to the integration of lighting systems into communication networks.
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The latter development started with closed, manufacturer-specific communication protocols. However, it quickly evolved towards open protocols, which allowed to avoid incompatibilities between brands. The advance of technology has demanded the control of more parameters and thus the continuous adaptation of protocols.
Today, progress tends to produce fast systems capable of handling large numbers of devices. The following are the main features of these lighting control systems integrated into networked structures:
–Internet connection for full remote operation.
–Programming to achieve different moods and effects, with synchronisation and activation by sequences, clocks, timelines, sensors, etc.
-Ability to manage multiple devices, including modern entertainment equipment that requires the regulation of a large number of parameters, as well as the playback of multimedia content.
-Integration with other devices, such as special effects or other complementary lighting components.
-Flexible networks, with bi-directional systems that simplify installation and programming, reduce wiring and allow devices to be installed at any of their points.
-Increased lifetime of power supplies and controllers, plus energy savings through synchronisation and remote control.
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Amusement Logic tackles leisure and tourism projects that require these lighting systems with a detailed analysis of the control needs, so that the most appropriate solution can be found in each case.
By Juan Carlos Soria, senior MEP engineer in the Architecture Department at Amusement Logic
