Lighting Control

Bringing Logic to Lighting Control and Monitoring

Efficient lighting control and monitoring are essential components across applications. From industrial settings to commercial spaces, the ability to manage lighting enhances productivity and safety while also significantly contributing to energy savings. ControlByWeb® IoT controllers are an ideal solution for lighting control with features like scheduled logic and an open REST API.

• Lighting schedules: Our controllers allow for scheduled and conditional logic. You can create custom schedules for lighting based on specific needs and times of day. For example, lights can be programmed to turn on at dusk and off at dawn.
• Manual light control: ControlByWeb modules feature an embedded UI that can be accessed from any standard web browser. Users can monitor and control systems remotely, which is particularly useful for larger facilities and multi-site operations.
• Light system monitoring: Devices provide near-real-time monitoring of system status and can send timely notifications if there’s a malfunction.
• Energy efficient: By leveraging automated schedules and inputs like occupancy sensors, ControlByWeb IoT controllers can contribute to reduced energy consumption.
• Open REST API: Integrate easily into larger systems through an open API and popular protocols like MQTT, HTTP, and Modbus. Sensor data can be converted to be usable in a broad range of industrial software.
• Ease of use: Whether you’re using the on-board logical control of our modules or implementing the I/O into a third-party system, our devices are simple to set up thanks to the intuitive Task Builder and if-this-then-that logic.

💡 Brighter than you might think.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, implementing advanced lighting controls can reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by up to 38%.¹

Combined, these features make our modules a go-to for light control on all levels—from large stadiums to remotely operated floodlights. They can simplify your integration while providing robust tools at the edge. By embracing IoT technologies, businesses and organizations can achieve significant energy savings, improve safety, and create more effective lighting environments.

Advancements in Industrial Lighting Control

Like many industrial applications, the lighting control sector has seen significant advancements driven by the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Edge data capture and control have transformed how facilities and IoT integrators manage and optimize their lighting systems, leading to enhanced energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and improved environmental impact. (And, for ControlByWeb customers, reduced complexity.)

One key component is the adoption of IoT controllers, which allow for real-time monitoring and control of all types of industrial lighting applications. These systems utilize sensors and connected devices to record all sorts of data or to execute logic based on predetermined conditions.

Some systems use a gateway device to bridge the gap between sensors and a central software system. IoT controllers, like those from ControlByWeb, bring logical capability to the edge. There are many benefits of using a controller for industrial lighting control. They enable precise control of lighting schedules, tailored to each individual light or set of lights. Lighting can trigger due to motion, time of day, or through other captured data like personnel tracking. For instance, high-traffic zones will remain lit while lesser-used areas could be dimmed to save energy.

IoT controllers can facilitate predictive maintenance by initiating a remote reboot or alerting users of potential issues, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. They’re also scalable for seamless expansion as facility needs grow or as mobile applications require additional I/O. This flexibility ensures that lighting systems can adapt without significant overhauls.

We’ve come a long way since Edison’s first practical electric light bulb. Modern IoT technologies enhance efficiency and reduce costs while empowering integrators and system managers to bring logical control and monitoring to their lighting applications.

Emotions make us human.
People need health-promoting light for a laundry list of wellness reasons. Since it’s it’s impractical to do most work out on the lawn, Human Centric Lighting (HCL) mimics natural light cycles indoors to align with our biological rhythms.²