In a first for the lighting controls industry, the new Ex-Or Multi-Function LightSpot presence detector can now control not only the lights and washroom functions, but also air conditioning and emergency light testing.
By ensuring that lighting is provided only when required, LightSpot controls eliminate its unnecessary use, reducing energy consumption and cutting costs. Long established as a market leader in presence-detection control, the range is constantly being enhanced and has included the capability to control washroom urinal flushing and fan operation for some time.
Uniquely, LightSpot can now be specified to control either the air-conditioning or to carry out emergency-light testing in addition to its core lighting-control capability.
In air-conditioning control mode, once someone enters the monitored area, the lights automatically switch on, followed by the automatic switch on of the air-conditioning. The LightSpot’s hold-off timer prevents the air-conditioning coming on if someone is just paying a brief visit to the monitored area and can be set to delay switching of the air-conditioning by one, three or five minutes.
By delivering not only lighting but also air-conditioning only when needed - when the area is occupied - considerable energy cost savings are made, thanks to Ex-Or LightSpot.
Alternatively, the new MS2021P LightSpot detector can perform emergency-light testing procedures which are initiated very simply, using a hand-held controller. This function is especially useful in smaller buildings, where there is no networked testing system and individual luminaires have to be tested.
The facilities manager or caretaker merely has to point the controller at the detector to start the testing routine. There is no need for manual timing, as this is carried out automatically, so the system is convenient and easy to use. As no hard wiring is needed for the usual key switch to carry out emergency testing, significant installation cost savings are achieved.
Ex-Or LightSpot continues to deliver the traditional benefits of convenience, energy saving, safety, security, reliability and ease of installation. The new functionality offered by the new MS2021P LightSpot presence detector confirms LightSpot’s place as the industry-leading presence detection lighting control.