Individual Light Control - Light Can Be This Smart
In 2011, an in-house embedded team was established at LUMITRONIX® and the existing product portfolio of LED modules was expanded with intelligent control technology. The LUMITRONIX® control units are ideally equipped for a wide range of applications and can be easily integrated into luminaires. They are already extremely flexible in their standard versions, but can be customised in both hardware and software by our embedded team if required. The controllers have been designed in such a way that they can be easily integrated into existing control concepts. They provide uncomplicated and user-friendly optimal energy management and best lighting results. All products are developed, programmed and produced in Hechingen according to the highest quality standards. Recently, new versions have been added to the portfolio, in which the extensions for CASAMBI and DALI are already integrated. Some application examples with our control units and their basic functions are presented below.
The products used are linked to the Lumitronix.com online shop. On request, our customers receive special prices for their projects. The LED modules selected as examples can of course be replaced by other LED assemblies, including those from other companies.
MiniController
The compact control unit for Tunable White applications
The MiniController offers a simple and cost-effective control unit for TW LED modules with minimum space requirements. The TW module can be dimmed via the built-in push-button. The jumper can be removed manually to control the modules in Dim2Warm mode via the push-button. If the jumper is placed, brightness and colour temperature can be controlled separately.
The LED strip is mounted on an aluminium profile to enable protected installation. Due to its compact size, the MiniController can also be integrated into a profile in a completely protected manner. In this way, the LED strip can be used for furniture, in the kitchen or in retail, for example. Depending on the mode selected, the light is controlled accordingly with the push-button.
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
MiniController
LumiFlex560 Pro LED Strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
Aluminium profile flat 1020mm
Transpartent standard cover for aluminium profile 1009mm
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, Power Supply Unit
PowerController V2
Tunable White, RGBW and single colours
The PowerController V2 is a powerful and extremely flexible control unit for many types of luminaires. The four input channels (two active and two passive) enable the connection of, for example, push-buttons, dimmers, potentiometers or sensors, while four output channels provide a great deal of flexibility in the implementation of a wide variety of lighting scenarios.
The PowerController V2 in one of the six pre-installed standard configurations: two TW LED modules are controlled with two analogue push-buttons each. The push-button is used to switch on the light source, the potentiometer is used to adjust the light colour in Dim2Warm mode.
With a programming adapter, additional standard configurations can easily be imported to the PowerController using your own PC. The standard configurations also include programming for controlling 4x LED modules with single colours and 1x LED module with RGBW. Alternatively, individual, user-defined lighting configurations can be created and transferred to the PowerController.
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
PowerController V2 Control Unit
LumiFlex560 Pro LED Strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, Power Supply Unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT Connecting Terminal 3-pin
Potentiometer 17mm, 100 kOhm
Programming Adapter PowerController V2
Standard push button
PowerController V2
Building control with DALI
The PowerController V2 102 DALI is DALI-compatible and can therefore be integrated into existing building control systems. The slim format allows for easy installation in control cabinets.
Two light sources are integrated into the DALI building control system. After an addressing has been carried out on the DALI BUS, control can be carried out centrally via the DALI rotary controller.
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
PowerController V2 Control Unit DALI 102
LumiFlex560 Pro LED Strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
LED MiniMatrix, neutral white (4000K), 75lm, 4 LEDs, 3x3cm, 24V
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, Power Supply Unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT Connecting Terminal 3-pin
DALI rotary potentiometer
Other DALI control units:
PowerController V2 Control Unit DALI 209, RGBW
PowerController V2 Control Unit DALI 209, 2x TW
PowerController V2
Sensor options for light on demand
Two signal inputs of the PowerController can be used for active sensors. With a software adaptation, motion and brightness sensors can be integrated into the control system.
Within the scope of energy management, a target brightness can be set using the buttons and the brightness sensor that is connected via DALI regulates the brightness of the LED module accordingly. If the user does not move, the light is automatically switched off after a certain time.
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
PowerController V2 Control Unit DALI 102
LED MiniMatrix, neutral white (4000K), 75lm, 4 LEDs, 3x3cm, 24V
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, Power Supply Unit
Wago 221-413 COMPACT Connecting Terminal 3-pin
MiniController Casambi
Smart light control via app
The Casambi Ready module has been integrated into the compact Casambi MiniController, which enables convenient operation via smartphone or tablet using the Casambi app. Using the 2 channels, either a Tunable White module or two single-colour modules can be controlled via the app.
The Tunable White LED module connected to the MiniController can be dimmed and controlled in a colour temperature range of 2700 K – 6500 K in the Casambi app. A Dim2Warm mode can also be implemented. Due to its compact size, the MiniController can be installed on a profile together with the LED strip if required.
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
MiniController Casambi Classic
LumiFlex560 Pro LED Strip, TW, 560 LEDs, 5m, 24V, R2R
ERP Power VLM100E-24-T, 24V-96W, Power Supply Unit
PowerController Casambi
Powerful lighting control in larger areas
By combining several PowerControllers, lighting control of several rooms is possible with the Casambi app.
The three PowerControllers with the connected LED modules are recognised by the Casambi app and join an existing Casambi network or form a new one. The controllers can be addressed by touching them in order to control an action for all channels together or even individual channels separately from each other.
The LED modules were selected to represent possible lighting applications.
- 4 x single-colour MiniMatrix modules as an example of a group of lamps in a room or in a department (retail)
- 1 x RGB flex strip + “W” as MiniMatrix; as an example of ambient lighting + white light in living areas
- 2 x Tunable white modules; as an example, installed in a luminaire with direct and indirect component or as uplight and downlight
Components used from the Lumitronix.com onlineshop:
PowerController V2 Control Unit Casambi Classic
LED MiniMatrix, neutral white (4000K), 75lm, 4 LEDs, 3x3cm, 24V
LumiFlex300 Performer LED Strip RGB 5m 24V 300 LEDs
LumiFlex700 Performer TW LED Strip, adjustable, 6980lm, 700 LEDs, 5m, 24V
HN-Power Universal Switching Power Supply (24V – 42W)
Wago 221-413 COMPACT Connecting Terminal 3-pin