Lighting Controls Testing

Lighting controls are devices or systems used to regulate the operation of lighting fixtures. They enable users to adjust lighting levels, timing, and behavior based on specific needs, which enhances convenience, energy efficiency, and functionality. Lighting controls are used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Common types of lighting controls include:

Types of Lighting Controls

• Switches: Simple manual controls to turn lights on or off which may include dimmer switches to adjust light intensity
• Timers: Automatically turn lights on or off at preset times which can be useful for energy savings and security
• Occupancy Sensors: Detect motion or presence and turn lights on when a space is occupied, and off when no motion is detected for a set period
• Daylight Sensors: Adjust light levels based on the amount of natural daylight in a space
• Dimmers: Allow users to reduce or increase light output, creating customizable lighting levels
• Smart Lighting Controls: Integrate with smart home or building management systems and controlled by apps, voice commands, or automated routines
• Scene Controls: Preprogrammed settings that adjust multiple lights to create specific lighting effects or moods, commonly used in theaters, hospitality spaces, and homes
• Centralized Lighting Control Systems: Manage lighting across large buildings or campuses from a single interface often integrated with building automation systems for energy management
• Load Controllers: Manage power distribution to lighting systems, ensuring efficient operation

Intertek Lighting Controls Solutions

Commercial investment in LED Controls drives new enhancements and trends in energy management. Companies adopting “daylighting” photo sensors, occupancy sensors, and others are cutting costs while simultaneously reinvesting in new development of advanced controls, triggering unprecedented growth potential throughout the industry. Working alongside the EPA and NEMA, Intertek’s lighting experts are involved in the development of new standards for performance – an area that is still developing from a regulation standpoint.

Intertek can test to safety standards including ANSI/UL 244A and ANSI/UL 773, CSA standards, and many more, ensuring that your product is accepted by manufacturers and distributors throughout global markets.