NLC Commissioning Tools Becoming More Sophisticated

As Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) systems gain more capabilities, NLC Commissioning Tools are becoming more advanced. One example is the Eiko SEN-S1-RC3 Commissioning Tool, pictured above.

A partial list of its capabilities includes:

• turn on sensor
• reset to factory default settings
• tests dimming
• setting daylight harvesting dim level
• set target lux level for daylight harvesting
• select scene options
• set detection area sensitivity
• set daylight sensor threshold
• set stand-by period
• set hold time
• set stand-by dim level
• set detection area
• adjust remote distance from sensor

Product detail for this Eiko commissioning tool can be found here.

Another example of a new sophisticated NLC commissioning tool is the Keilton-autani RP1 Advanced Commissioning Tool, image below. This NLC commissioning tool is equipped with 3 antennas, 3 Bluetooth modules, and numerous smart features to help pros set up large lighting projects faster and more precisely. Additional information on this tool is in their video here.

Above image: Eiko SEN-S1-RC3 Commissioning Tool

Below image: Keilton-autani RP1 Advanced Commissioning Tool

David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and Senior Business Development Consultant at Capacity Consulting, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has been co-chair of the ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

See Full Bio