LumiSmart ILC is a solid state power shaping appliance that reduces power consumption by applying patented micro-processor controlled wave-form modification and capacitive power factor correction to reduce the current of fluorescent lights on dedicated lighting circuits. By doing so, LumiSmart ILC provides power reduction levels of up to 30% or better without any change in perceived lighting levels.

Understanding How LumiSmart Works
LumiSmart ILC modifies the sine-wave by inserting pulses from the trailing edge; this provides maximum power reduction for a wide array of lighting systems. LumiSmart inserts on/off pulses into the power delivered to the ballast (sine-wave), thereby reducing the power consumed by downstream lights. Pulse insertion occurs in such rapid succession that the ballast believes it is still receiving full and continuous power while it is operating in a power reduced state.

Waveform Modification

When inserting pulses into the sine-wave using waveform modification, you maintain the trace of a traditional waveform while reducing the surface area of the waveform, hence reduce voltage. % Power Reduction = % of surface area that is removed Voltage(v) x Amperage (i) x Power Factor (pf) = Wattage Therefore, reduce voltage while maintaining or reducing voltage and providing capacitive power factor correction leads to dramatic power consumption reduction – done in the nanosecond range Core Technology Microprocessor IGBT based Control of Waveforms.

IGBT-Based Design
LumiSmart will not produce any mechanical buzz typical of Silicon Rectifier (SCR) or transformer-based solutions. LumiSmart actively regulates both the VOLTAGE and the CURRENT supplied to its load. LumiSmart reduces cold current inrush and can extend lamp life by precisely controlling the amount of current supplied. All phase control-power reduction systems generate harmonic currents. Excess harmonic currents can overload neutral conductors and overheat service transformers. LumiSmart's IGBT-based design features an operating mode that limits harmonic currents and reduces the noise produced by the power shaping system.

 

 

The LumiSmart Intelligent Lighting Controller works very well in a variety of building facilities that have fluorescent bulbs operating for extended hours and want to reduce their lighting operating costs by up to 30% without changing any lamps or ballasts. 

LumiSmart ILC is compatible with leading fluorescent systems including T5, T8, T12,electronic and magnetic ballasts (single phase or multiphase). The LumiSmart ILC functions on both 50Hz and 60Hz electrical systems and provides automated voltage selection for 100v, 120v, 230/240v, 277v, 347v on 15Amp or 20Amp circuits. The product provides power savings by altering the power waveform and then applies adaptive power factor correction.