Lightnews Volume 11

LightnewsVolume 11

LightnewsLighting the way for ‘smart’ apartmentspage 16

New app for Apple devicespage 12

Westfield London:Lighting up an iconpage 14

The critical role of LED controlpage 18

Meeting our customers’ needs.Welcome to this edition of Lightnews. We have some great case studies that showcase our work globally and I hope you enjoy reading them. In this edition, I would like to outline how we are approaching the challenge of meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

The Philips Dynalite strategy is to focus on best-in-class solutions and services enabling us to become our customers’ first choice and market leader in indoor networked controls. To help drive the strategy we have developed a layered organisational structure around the needs of customers, strengthened our production set up, and consciously developed the concept of single and clear accountability. Our customers naturally demand a comprehensive approach to the delivery of their projects; they want a better business result using our solutions and I am determined that we respond to those demands.

Our layered organisational structure is led by the local sales team, either those of our Value Added Reseller (VAR) and dealer network, or via the Philips Lighting organisation. The local sales team is the key to our success; they have direct responsibility for client relationships and after-sales support. The VARs and dealer network play a special part in the execution of our strategy. They represent a strategic partnership; their investment in staff, stock, and training, combined with in-depth knowledge of local markets, is vital.

These local sales organisations are actively supported by our Control Application Groups (CAGs) and our Global Centre of Excellence in Sydney. The CAGs operate across all regions and include offices in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, North Asia, Oceania, and North America. They provide support for more complicated projects in terms

of technology, sales, and commissioning. The CAGs will allow us to maximise the strength of the local country sales teams and position us well to respond to the challenges of a dynamic market. The Global Centre of Excellence will drive ongoing innovation and will manage projects of very high complexity and customisation.

To further reinforce the layered organisational structure, CAGs, and our Global Centre of Excellence; we have made a significant investment in a professional and dedicated training organisation that allows us to fully leverage new or improved products, software, and services. As an example, we recently trained over 200 sales professionals in North America, added a number of Webinars for online training of VARs, and are currently rolling out a program around the release of our commissioning software EnvisionProject.

On the manufacturing side, we strengthened the ‘built to order’ principle in our batch production set-up. This allows us to customise products and solutions based on our customers’ project needs. A great example of this way of working is the ‘mega project’ of Burj Khalifa in the Middle East. Another example is the support we provide dealers delivering custom installations in high-end homes operating around the globe. This level of customisation is especially relevant in the multitude of variations we offer in User Interfaces (UI). Any requested combination, engraving, or finishing of a Philips Dynalite UI, is routinely accommodated in our production facility.

The changes I have referred to are particularly important when considered in the context of challenges in the global market of electronics in the first part of 2010. As you will know from the international press, the Global Financial Crisis had

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a major impact on supply chains associated with electronic components. The strengthening of our production set-up, and the ability to leverage the larger Philips organisation, meant we were able to limit this impact on Philips Dynalite and our customers. While our throughput in this period was reduced, which impacted on the fulfilment of our customer’s demand, we are confident that the changes we have in place will see further improvements and allow us to meet customer needs.

Perhaps the most important aspect of strategy execution is our commitment to single accountability. When projects bring together complex integration challenges, high levels of customisation, and ambitious site commissioning timelines, a single line of accountability is an indispensible building block of our success. To have a single company with highly developed project management skills, world leading technology, and a commitment to innovation, is a major market differentiator and highlights our capacity to bring together the elements of our value proposition; to deliver outstanding results for our customers. Our projects succeed because the key elements of open architecture, scalability, flexibility, and accountability, come together to deliver true excellence.

I am excited about the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead and I look forward to working with all our regional teams to deliver great results for our customers.

Bert Verschuren, Philips Dynalite General Manager

02 In touchNorth America update India office goes live Global conferences deliver insight Training offered online

04 Light in action ‘Light’ entertainment in Adelaide

06 Light in actionHome is where the light is

13 Product spotlightRevolution colour touchscreens: Form meets functionality

12 Product spotlight DynamicTouch: New app for Apple devices

08 Product spotlightEcoSet: Simplifying lighting energy management

14 Light in actionWestfield London: Lighting up an icon

10 Product spotlightEnvisionProject: System setup made easy

16 Light in actionLighting the way for ‘smart’ apartments

18 Industry Insight The critical role of LED control

20 Industry insight Reaping the rewards of daylight harvesting

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India has joined Philips Dynalite’s global network of technical and sales support centres. Co-located with Philips Lighting’s Country Sales Unit office in Delhi, and headed-up by General Manager - Indoor Network Controls (India), Sameer Agarwal, Philips Dynalite India provides local industry with premium access to the company’s comprehensive range of lighting control and automation solutions.

According to Agarwal, increasing levels of commercial and infrastructure project activity has seen a large demand for fully integrated lighting control and automation solutions. “Hotels, offices and other commercial developments are implementing automated systems to control lighting, AV equipment, curtain and blinds and temperature,” he said. “This is the way of the future in India, and Philips Dynalite India is ideally placed to support these developments.”

Importantly, Philips Dynalite’s expertise in ‘green’ lighting control and energy management system design echoes the vision of the Indian Green Building Council. “Energy efficiency and sustainable design have become essential in the Indian construction sector,” said Agarwal. “Philips Dynalite’s local knowledge and technical expertise, empowers building owners and occupiers to realise effective lighting energy management strategies.”

Residential developments and ‘smart’ homes equipped with automated lighting, AV and environment-control systems are also on the increase in India. “Philips Dynalite is one of the few local lighting control and automation providers that can offer this level of integration, and is backed by over 20 years global experience,” said Agarwal.

After launching in North America earlier this year, Philips Dynalite’s first lighting control and automation installation has now been completed successfully on-time and on-budget. The project—a laboratory in California—incorporates a full lighting control system with remote access for end-user configuration. Full after-sales service and support is available through existing Philips Lighting distribution channels.

According to Michael Soganich, Manager Business Development – Controls, Philips Lighting Electronics, using these established channels to introduce and support the Philips Dynalite solution-set provides end-users with unprecedented access to lighting control solutions. “Importantly, this also delivers peace-of mind that any after-sales issues will be handled promptly through a

recognised local support structure,” he said.

Additional projects currently in progress demonstrate the flexibility of the Philips Dynalite solution-set. “We are currently working on providing lighting controls for a private residence and a military base,” said Soganich. “While there are a number of players in the lighting control and automation market here in North America, the Philips Dynalite solution stands out from the crowd as being one of the most versatile.”

The company is now planning its strategy for LightFair 2011to raise awareness further. “The future for Philips Dynalite here is looking extremely promising,” said Soganich. “We are poised for rapid uptake in North American markets.”.

Philips Dynalite sets North American market alight

India office goes live

In Touch


Highlighting a commitment to superior service, Philips Dynalite is hosting networking and information conferences for its value-added reseller (VAR) network across Europe, Middle-East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region. Held in Eindhoven in The Netherlands, Phuket in Thailand, and Sydney in Australia, the two-day VAR conferences provide a unique opportunity for Philips Dynalite to focus on the needs of its country resellers and their distributors—by listening to feedback, sharing information and learning from experiences.

“We’ve all undergone a major transition following Dynalite’s acquisition by Philips,” said Peter Glasheen, Global Marketing Manager for Philips Dynalite. “These conferences allow us to review the past and look ahead to the future, while acknowledging and emphasising the essential role our VARs play in our operations and growth ambitions for networked controls on a global basis.”

Up to 50 representatives from different VAR organisations will participate in each conference, where they will gain insight into Philips Dynalite’s product launch and

development roadmap, be formally advised of new regional avenues for both technical and commercial support including supply, plus be introduced to the vast global capability of Philips Lighting and how this can be leveraged for mutual benefit.

“The better informed our VARs, the better the result for all our customers,” Glasheen said. “Users of our technology can feel confident that in dealing with one of our VARs, they are dealing with an organisation that has up-to-date information and strong relationships with Philips Dynalite. These conferences help to ensure our VARs offer true value.”

Philips Dynalite has streamlined its training and accreditation offering by providing online access to a variety of educational, training and certification tools. The new online portal optimises the delivery of specialist lighting control training to the company’s global value-added reseller (VAR) network, as well as the country sales units (CSU) of Philips Lighting. Also, those endeavouring to become official Philips Dynalite Dimension Dealers can now access the accreditation and training framework online.

According to Philips Dynalite Global Training Manager, Phil Main, the first-phase of the online training offering will provide resources for both internal and external use. “VARs and CSUs from around the world can access a variety of internal training applications, such as Indoor Networked Controls Sales Engineer Training—Level 1 and 2,” he said. “Additionally, aspiring Dimension Dealers can sit their accreditation exam

online, minimising down time from their business. Once certified, new Dimension Dealers can access the internal training tools.”

Existing customers, Dimension Dealers, CSUs and VARs, will also have expanded access to online training sessions centred on Philips Dynalite’s new EnvisionProject programming and commissioning software—an upgrade of the company’s previous DLight II commissioning platform (see article on page 10 for an overview). Here, a series of webinars will be staged to educate users on the functionality of this innovative new software.

“The launch of the online training portal highlights Philips Dynalite’s commitment to providing premium levels of service to its customers and networks worldwide,” said Main. “The aim is to create a marketplace with increased numbers of lighting control experts who are able to provide better solutions and faster project delivery.”

Training offered online

VAR conferences add value

The first VAR conference has been held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Here, participants visit Philips very first lamp factory.

The VAR representatives tour Philips Sport Vereniging (PSV) Stadium in Eindhoven.


A little light entertainment in AdelaideA stunning expansion of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre presents unique lighting challenges for three sister-companies within the Philips Lighting group.

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre is South Australia’s premier concert and theatre venue, and provides the most flexible entertainment complex of its type in Australia. Opened in 1991, the original development comprised a 2,680 square-metre main arena, plus a number of function areas and bars. These have allowed the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to cater for a wide range of live music and theatrical performances, sporting events, exhibitions, dinners, corporate events and private functions.

However, to remain competitive with similar facilities interstate and overseas, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre recently embarked on a bold $52 million

redevelopment of the facility, which included the construction of a new 2,500-person performance venue, called the ‘Theatre’. Specifically designed to cater for smaller events, the Theatre now enables the centre to host large and small events concurrently. The refurbishment further included the construction of an iconic entry structure known as the ‘Orb’.

The lighting design of the new areas was critical to the success of the expansion project. As such, Philips Dynalite was selected to supply a lighting control system to provide control of functional, architectural and theatrical lighting effects in the new Theatre and Orb areas.

Light in action


In the spotlight

Architectural and theatrical lighting specialists Philips Selecon delivered general lighting in the Orb. Here, a total of 16 Philips Selecon Zoomspots were installed, each focussed on a 1.5-metre-square polished metal reflector plate fixed in the ceiling of the structure.

However, the most striking lighting effect is undoubtedly the coloured light shows that illuminate the entire structure of the Orb. The concept was achieved through a Philips Color Kinetics LED solution, supplied and installed through Color Kinetics distributor, Xenian.

The pillows of the Orb are colour-washed from a row of colour-change LEDs placed along the edges, and a flash store of images enables the delivery of some incredible effects. A nightly spectacle, the light shows can be configured to run for different lengths of time, in varying sequences. With 65 shows available, the shows are never the same two nights running.

“A centre such as this is all about entertainment,” says Dare. “It has been highly rewarding to see how the various functional, architectural and theatrical lighting solutions from Philips Dynalite, Philips Selecon and Philips Color Kinetics have come together in such a coordinated, effective and attractive way.”

The blend of lighting effects combines to make the Adelaide Entertainment Centre a highly sought-after venue-of-choice for a broad array of sporting, theatrical, corporate and social events. The finished outcome has resulted in a world-class entertainment venue, and a new landmark for Adelaide, which is expected to delight visitors for a long time into the future. A night out at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre will certainly be a night to remember.

Integration—the differentiator

The lighting design for the Theatre was provided by leading engineering consultancy, Aurecon. According to Aurecon Electrical Engineer, Charlee Dare, the principal design criterion was to integrate the new system with the lighting controls in the existing complex. “A Philips Dynalite solution presented the most capable platform to integrate with both the existing Philips Dynalite control system, and with the older PLC-based lighting network on site,” he says.

The new areas have been lit using a mixture of switching and dimming controls, achieved through the use of Philips Dynalite relay, ballast, and leading-edge controllers. A network gateway to these circuits allows control of the house lights to be assumed through DMX protocols during performances. User interface to the various lighting systems is achieved through DTP160 colour touch-screens, located in three key locations.

Philips Dynalite’s sophisticated peer-to-peer communications RS485 bus network, DyNet, connects the various elements of the system. An Ethernet interface allows the system’s DLightIII server to run MapView software on a virtual PC, thereby allowing access from any computer in the centre. The new lighting control network is integrated with the existing DyNet system via a network gateway, and additional network gateways provide system integration to the other Philips lighting systems in the landmark Orb.

The Orb is a new semi-enclosed dome entry-structure to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, which is constructed from 140 translucent ‘pillows’. The Orb’s customised lighting installations were conceptualised by international lighting designer, Lighting Design Partnership (LDP), and have been engineered to deliver maximum visual impact.

The blend of lighting effects combines to make the Adelaide Entertainment Centre the venue-of-choice for a broad array of sporting, theatrical, corporate and social events.

It has been rewarding to see how the functional, architectural and theatrical lighting solutions from Philips Dynalite, Philips Selecon and Philips Color Kinetics have come together in such a coordinated, effective and attractive way.

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A modern home automation and lighting control system, embracing the flexibility and reliability of Philips Dynalite’s technology, has provided a London home with peerless performance, ambience and simplicity.

Philips Dynalite has supplied a cutting-edge lighting and automation control system for a prestigious house in the North London suburb of Finchley. The design from Philips Dynalite Dimension dealer, Morban Ltd, has provided this luxury residence with a customised home automation system, which integrates lighting, blinds, security, and home entertainment systems.

“The idea was to create an intelligent building that encompasses more than just automated lighting,” says the property owner. “I visualised a house where lighting, blinds and home entertainment components are all integrated into a single system. Above all, I wanted a

design that is easy to use, rugged enough to withstand interaction with children, and capable of setting different moods simply and effectively.”

After comparing several specialist home automation providers, the home-owner settled on Morban. “Morban portrayed the most forward-thinking ideas and had the best product knowledge,” he says. “As the design developed, I became aware how accomplished the Philips Dynalite solution had to be to achieve such a wide array of automation results.”

From dream to design reality

According to Morban Technical Director, Gary Morgan, the transition from dream to a design reality for this family home was a perfect example of the design collaboration process at its best. “The client had an unusually clear concept of the outcomes and effects he wanted to achieve,” he says. “We worked with him in the design phase to help realise his vision. The flexibility and capabilities of the Philips Dynalite solution-set made fine-tuning the design requirements relatively easy to accomplish.”

The minimalist Philips Dynalite Revolution 2 wall panels provide an intuitive interface for users of all ages and experience.

The lighting control for the kitchen exemplifies the property owner’s desire for a lighting design that accommodates changing needs and moods.

Home is where the light is

Light in action

The renovation of this luxurious five-bedroom property entailed the installation of sophisticated lighting controls in all key areas of the building, including the entire ground floor, the master bedroom and en-suite. The project scope incorporated mood lighting, sensor-activated lighting in hallway areas, automated blinds and integration with AV systems.

In total, the system incorporates 49 controlled lighting channels, supervised by five Philips Dynalite controllers. Leading-edge controllers manage the custom-built chandeliers in the reception area, and the dimmable circuits. Multipurpose controllers supervise the dimming fluorescents, cold

cathode, LED and in-ground metal halide lighting circuits, and provide control for the motorised venetian blinds in the bi-fold doors leading to the rear terrace.

The integration aspects of the design extend to the AV systems in both the master bedroom and TV room. These have been provided with universal remote control units, from which it is possible to control the lighting to those areas. The home security is also integrated into the system, with ‘welcome’ and ‘goodbye’ functions controlling the lighting when entering or leaving the building. In the event of a security- or fire-alarm, pathway lighting is automatically activated.

The finished design has not merely matched my vision, but in many cases has exceeded it. . . I can honestly say that Philips Dynalite offers the most capable and competitive solution.

Revolution and evolution

Philips Dynalite’s communications serial bus network, DyNet, provides the backbone into which the various systems are linked. Three universal sensors have been installed in the hallway areas, arranged to provide automatic lighting when movement is detected and ambient light levels are low. “I love the way the lights come on with movement in these common areas,” says the home owner. “This goes beyond mere convenience. If the children wake up during the night and walk around the house, the lights will come on automatically and safeguard against them tripping and hurting themselves. It’s a fabulous safety feature.”

A total of 12 Revolution 2 wall panels were used throughout the house. “These are white glass with charcoal buttons and are designed for both style and simplicity,” says Morgan. “The top switch is always the ‘on’ button, and the bottom switch is always ‘off ’. We wanted this system to be very intuitive to operate for users of all ages and experience. The design provides the perfect minimalist interface to the sophisticated engineering hidden behind the scenes.”

The home-owner is extremely happy with the installation. “The finished design has not merely matched my vision, but in many cases has exceeded it,” he says. “Compared with previous home automation systems I have had, I can honestly say that Philips Dynalite offers the most capable and competitive solution. This system has been designed to be expanded as our requirements change over time. We look forward to watching the lighting controls and automation capabilities develop as our family grows and our needs evolve.”

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High and low level LED lighting in the en-suite bathroom permit different scenes to be created.


EcoSet: Removing ‘complexity’ in lighting energy managementEnergy management through networked lighting control is no longer reserved merely for large-scale enterprises with large budgets. EcoSet is a new sub-networked lighting control architecture designed to assist all operators leverage the benefits of energy-savings technologies.

Energy management is a powerful driver in the refurbishment and construction of new commercial buildings. Until recently, fully networked lighting control systems have tended to be targeted predominantly at large commercial installations. Now there is a lighting control solution that meets the requirements and budget for designers, contractors and businesses of all sizes wishing to improve their lighting energy efficiency—the Philips Dynalite EcoSet sub-network system.

Able to operate as a scalable and fully capable network, the new EcoSet sub-network system delivers energy-management benefits without the need for complex commissioning, and has the ability to be upgraded to, or incorporated into, a fully-networked solution in the future. Moreover, the EcoSet sub-networked system is designed to be installed directly

by electricians, unlike more sophisticated computerised-networked lighting control systems that generally require specialist systems integrators.

Removing complexity

The EcoSet system utilises ‘rapid-to-setup’ relay controllers and sensors to provide occupancy-based sub-networked lighting control, in place of a software-configurable control system. Instead of using computer programming, area designations are assigned via a bank of rapid-to-setup dipswitches located on each EcoSet sensor and relay controller.

A series of five dipswitches will allow 31 different combinations of on/off settings, through simple binary coding. These combinations of switch settings can be used to identify up to 31 different lighting areas within a larger space. Individual areas are

Simple energy management solutions provide an appropriate and cost-efficient solution for businesses that do not currently need all the features of a sophisticated integrated lighting control solution.

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The EcoSet system utilises ‘rapid-to-setup’ relay controllers and sensors to provide occupancy-based sub-networked lighting control, in place of a software-configurable control system.

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controlled through this simple addressable system used to identify and activate devices on the sub-network. Sensors are used in each area to determine if it is occupied or not; this information is then conveyed via the sub-network to an area-addressed relay controller to activate or deactivate the lighting.

The EcoSet sub-networked architecture will allow multiple tenants of a single building to each enjoy an occupancy-based energy-managed lighting system for their own space, without this having to be supervised by, or integrated with, an overall building-management system. It also allows conventional lighting systems to be readily upgraded in order to provide immediate energy-management benefits.

Embedded intelligence

The EcoSet sub-networked relay controllers and sensors harbour the relevant distributed intelligence of the sophisticated Philips Dynalite fully-networked system, allowing the controllers to make decisions based on sensor information and other pre-programmed functions. Information sharing across the sub-network is essential, particularly where more than one sensor is present in a given area. For example, an area’s lighting should only be

switched off upon the direction of the last sensor in the area to detect movement.

The sensors are equipped with an in-built timer function—set via dipswitches—that specifies the time delay before a controller is instructed to deactivate lighting. The actual time delays are factory pre-programmed to specified values of 30 seconds (for testing by the electrician during installation and commissioning), 5, 15 and 30 minutes.

Another important consideration is the EcoSet sub-networked system’s ability to assign a ‘corridor hold-on’ function to two areas. With this functionality, the corridor lighting area will remain activated if occupants are detected elsewhere in any of the other 29 areas, even if no presence has been detected within the programmed timeframe in the corridor itself.

This is important, for instance, if a meeting in a conference room runs late, and everybody else has vacated the building. Without a corridor hold-on function, the attendees will be faced with a darkened corridor when they emerge from their meeting, presenting an OH&S risk hazard. EcoSet ensures a safe illuminated egress pathway is maintained while the building remains occupied.

Appropriate solution

For straightforward applications, such as offices, schools, public buildings and many commercial environments, the distributed EcoSet sub-networked control system has the functionality to address all basic lighting energy-management requirements. Furthermore it allows uncomplicated installation and configuration. This represents the most cost-efficient means to leverage the energy-management benefits from an automated system with either existing or new luminaires—typically realising lighting energy savings of 30 to 60 per cent, with a return on investment typically achievable within 24 months of installation.

Energy-management has never been more important to provide cost-efficient solutions that meet evolving regional regulatory and legislative requirements. The launch of EcoSet delivers a less complex energy management solution that provides an appropriate solution for installation designs that do not currently need all the features of a sophisticated integrated fully networked lighting

control solution.

The DMRC210-RJ-DA relay controllers and DUS804C-RJ-DA multifunction sensors are key elements of the EcoSet lighting control architecture.

Sensors are used in each area to determine if it is occupied or not; this information is then conveyed via the network to an area-addressed relay controller to activate—or deactivate—the lighting.

EnvisionProject: System setup made easyIntroducing the new programming and commissioning software from Philips Dynalite: User-friendly, supremely functional, completely intuitive.

Product spotlight

The new EnvisionProject programming and commissioning software from Philips Dynalite represents a complete revamp of the company’s previous DLight II commissioning platform to offer an approachable and intuitive interactive experience. Founded on Philips Dynalite’s rock-solid technical expertise, EnvisionProject features icon-driven menus and commissioning templates to deliver unprecedented programming flexibility and fast-tracked lighting control system setup.

According to Philips Dynalite Product Manager, Daniel Walker, the EnvisionProject software has been designed to simplify and expedite the process of bringing lighting control systems online. “We’ve incorporated a new and improved version of our setup ‘Wizard’ into the software, providing a simple and intuitive interface for access to even the most advanced functionality of the system,” he said.

This allows the icon-based system to lead the operator through a sequence of well-defined, logical programming steps. Programming tasks that can be complex, infrequently performed, or unfamiliar are made easier and quicker, allowing system integrators and installers to

Live editing of lighting levels. Network View displays physical load controllers and user interfaces, allowing settings to be changed on selected products.


Changing panel functions. A visual representation of the selected user panel assists with assignment of button functionality.

bring new systems online sooner. EnvisionProject brings together the many different disciplines found within lighting control—such as DALI, area addressing, scene setting, human interface configuration, and third party integration—into one easy to use software platform.

Best of both worlds

Those engineers who wish or need to write specific code for more unique or complex applications can still do so with the new software. “We’ve designed the templates based on fairly standard settings for a range of common applications,” said Walker. “But technically apt programmers can go deeper into the software

and tinker with the code for these—or write new code if they desire. The point is that with most projects they don’t have to! EnvisionProject is the solution for everybody. It offers the best of both worlds.”

Similarly, when it comes to commissioning, EnvisionProject can drastically reduce commissioning time, by auto-populating common device settings based on typical pre-determined scenarios. These can be tailored for the project, saved and replicated as required.

“The use of templates is particularly advantageous in large lighting control applications such as multi-level office buildings, and hotels” said Walker.

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Programming tasks that can be complex, infrequently performed, or unfamiliar are made easier and quicker, allowing system integrators and installers to bring new systems online sooner.

“Once the programming or commissioning has been finalised for one floor type or room configuration, it can be copied and exported for use elsewhere on the project—a real time saver.”

Minimal training required

Time efficiency has also been optimised from a training perspective. “When compared with traditional programming methods, learning how to use the EnvisionProject software is far quicker,” said Walker. “This is a real advantage for distributors, system integrators and commissioning staff, as they won’t have to dedicate huge amounts of time and resources to bringing new staff up to speed with complex programming routines. Instead, they can focus on getting lighting projects up and running in the shortest time possible.”

Project transparency of the lighting control system is also enhanced by EnvisionProject, which supports a range of configurable reporting options. The software can be interrogated to reveal specific settings, actions and their triggers for example, all of which data can be exported into a spreadsheet and provided to third party integrators. This includes the ability to extract a report, once commissioning is complete, that details as-built documentation.

“EnvisionProject will revolutionise the way in which Philips Dynalite lighting control and automation systems are programmed and commissioned,” Walker said. “We’ve listened to a lot of feedback and have created this software platform to meet the needs of all users. It combines the powerful functionality within the Philips Dynalite system in a user-friendly and approachable commissioning tool.”



Product spotlight

New app for Apple devicesPhilips Dynalite is poised to launch its new Apple iPad/iPhone app—DynamicTouch (pending certification from Apple). Ideal for ‘smart home’ and commercial control applications alike, DynamicTouch combines easy-to-use operability with advanced functionality, permitting control system elements to be accessed and configured via a hand-held Apple device—any place, any time.

According to Terry Bonham, Philips Dynalite Global Application Manager, the new DynamicTouch iPad/iPhone app

complements traditional methods of managing sophisticated lighting automation and control technologies. “Innovations like DynamicTouch are bridging the ever-diminishing gap between purpose-built control devices and consumer technology,” he said. “The intuitive, easy-to-use app will allow iPad and iPhone owners to configure lighting schemes, adjust preset levels, and run task-specific customised macros, both remotely and on site—all from a multi-function device that resides in their pocket or bag.”

Importantly, the application of DynamicTouch is not limited to the lighting control system. Third-party control systems, such as AV, blind, and temperature control can also be accessed. “Users will be able to ring changes to third-party systems that are interfaced with the lighting control system network,” said Bonham. “Here, DynamicTouch helps consolidate control system functionality—one app to manage all automated processes at the office, in the restaurant, at the conference centre or at home.” In addition to providing

streamlined remote access to control system elements, DynamicTouch will deliver additional operational flexibility on-site. “Once on-site, the iPhone can be used as a hand-held remote control, while the iPad can be placed in wall-mounted cradle and used as a touch-screen operator interface,” said Bonham. “This multi-functionality has the potential to reduce the total cost of deploying automation and control systems, putting them within reach of a wider range of businesses and homeowners.”

DynamicTouch: Features at a glance

• Permits home or office control via iPhone or iPad

• Single ‘remote’ point of control for lighting, climate control, security and more

• Use as hand-held remote in the home or office

• Reduces potential cost of smart home system deployment


Combining sophisticated functionality with stunning appearance, the Philips Dynalite Revolution colour touchscreen range provides easy-to-use, single-point configuration and control over system elements, including lighting, AV, security and HVAC systems. Comprising two models—the DTP100 and the larger DTP170—the Revolution touchscreen range allows users to create visually-stunning control pages incorporating logos, buttons, faders, floor plans and diagnostic icons—streamlining control system set-up and operation for ‘smart home’ applications and commercial fit-outs alike.

Simple and complex sequential logic macros can be executed with a simple tap on the LCD screen, or via remote control thanks to the touchscreens’ integrated infrared receiver. The inbuilt logic and time-clock also allow the user to configure schedules and sequences of timed events—automatically achieving desired levels of comfort and ambiance. Both the DTP100 and DTP170 touchscreens feature integrated on-board intelligence, plus the DTP170 is equipped with a dedicated graphics co-processor. This extra processing power delivers extremely fast ‘screen draw’ times, and permits the use of high-resolution graphics.

Importantly, the fascia of the Revolution colour touchscreens can be matched to nearly any architectural surface medium. Furthermore, the Revolution’s innovative fascia-mounting bracket allows screen fascias to be changed at any time. This, combined with the Revolution touchscreen series’ compact and slimline design, provides unlimited décor-matching and design flexibility.

Cutting-edge colour touchscreens

Revolution touch screens: Features at a glance

• High functionality via simple touch screen

• Single point of control for lighting, AV, security and more

• Infrared receiver permits remote control

• Fascia-matched to most surfaces• Ideal for smart homes and commercial

fit-outs


Westfield London: Lighting up an icon

Built on a foundation of innovation, Europe’s largest shopping mall is the ultimate retail and entertainment destination. Further enhancing the shopping experience is an advanced site-wide automated lighting control system from Philips Dynalite.

With 150,000 square metres of floor space, Westfield London is an icon of the UK’s retail landscape. The centre features over 280 retail outlets and more than 50 eateries, and is complemented by the 14-screen, all-digital Vue Cinema and Atrium multipurpose events space. As well as being Europe’s largest urban shopping centre, it boasts the latest innovative and sustainable technologies and is tailored to a new generation of consumers who demand ‘everything-under-one-roof’ convenience.

Architecturally stunning, the shopping centre’s aesthetic charm is matched by the sophistication of its technical fit-out and wide-ranging control technologies. In particular, Westfield London takes shopping mall lighting to the next level, with a state-of-the-art system from Philips Dynalite, offering superior functionality and flexibility.

Ambience is one of the most important elements of successful shopping centre design, and is achieved by manipulating the colour profile and switching or

dimming various luminaires. Using a combination of artificial light sources, combined with natural light, Westfield London’s lighting schemes can be tailored to individual retail zones, events and themed days.

The shopping complex features a range of luminaire varieties, including Philips LED lighting throughout the Atrium and exterior, providing energy-efficient architectural illumination. Manipulation of light level and colour is executed via the Philips Dynalite lighting control

and automation system, which allows lighting schemes to be modified quickly and easily.

WiFi functionality enables Westfield staff to configure lighting schemes via a handheld device from the shopping floor.

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Light in action

Architecturally stunning, the shopping centre’s aesthetic charm is matched by the sophistication of its lighting control technologies.

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Integrated illumination

A single control and automation system founded on a streamlined integrated architecture supports the entire facility. A site-wide high-security local area network (LAN) forms a communications backbone for all third-party control systems, including the Philips Dynalite lighting control system, which are daisy-chained onto the central LAN and managed via the facility’s Centre Management Suite.

Due to the enormity of the complex, power and control are distributed to the facility’s 90 ‘cores’—a series of control hubs, each housing an array of control system elements that govern the operation of the systems in the immediate area.

Each core comprises a range of Philips Dynalite dimming, ballast and relay controllers, which govern lighting applications in the vicinity. All components are linked via Philips Dynalite’s sophisticated peer-to-peer communications serial bus network, DyNet (one per core). Together, the Philips Dynalite controllers are able to accommodate various dimming and switched lighting applications.

The 90 DyNet networks are integrated with the central LAN via custom-designed Philips Dynalite TCP/IP gateways. “Integration is an essential element of most modern lighting control installations,” says John Martin, Operations Manager, Philips Dynalite. “Our team of technicians developed a

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Photoelectric sensors are used to activate daylight harvesting—dimming artificial lighting as required—in areas of the precinct featuring architect-designed transparent ceilings.

Westfield London’s lighting schemes can be tailored to individual retail zones, events and themed days.

gateway to interact with Westfield London’s highly secure LAN.”

Importantly, the lighting control system is also integrated with the Atrium performance venue’s DMX512-based theatrical lighting system. Here, the ground-level stage desk, which provides a control point for the stage lighting, is connected to the local DyNet network via a serial port interface, allowing stage lighting and house lighting to be controlled from the stage desk or Centre Management Suite.

Wireless light

Westfield London selected a lighting control system based on control flexibility and diagnostic capabilities. “The Philips Dynalite lighting control system and graphic interface combination simplifies operation and provides access to a raft of system diagnostics,” says a Westfield spokesperson.

Westfield London’s 5500-plus lighting control channels are configured and managed using Philips Dynalite’s DLight III MapView site management software. “The software and graphical interface allows us to identify every light, circuit and channel across the entire shopping complex and car park,” says a Westfield spokesperson.

Furthermore, WiFi functionality enables Westfield staff to configure lighting schemes via a handheld device from the shopping floor, which allows the operator to get up close to the lighting scheme and experience it from the shoppers’ perspective.

The system’s diagnostic capabilities add further value. In the event of a circuit trip or failure, the system sends an alarm back to the head-end PC notifying the operator of the fault’s nature and location. The system can also be configured to notify key personnel via SMS and email.

Sustainable shopping

Sustainability is a priority at Westfield London, with the lighting control system designed to optimise energy management. Strategically located photoelectric sensors are used to activate daylight harvesting—dimming artificial lighting as required—in those areas of the precinct featuring architect-designed transparent ceilings, positioned to maximise the amount of natural light entering the building.

Westfield says the lighting system has delivered on all counts—from an operational, diagnostic and energy management perspective. “We needed a lighting control system that would match shoppers’ expectations and they have delivered. The lighting control system enhances the shopping experience.”

Lighting the way for ‘smart’ apartmentsThe award-winning George Apartments leverage the strengths of Philips Dynalite’s smart home technology to deliver cutting-edge functionality behind a stylish and intuitive interface.

The George Apartments is a boutique 10-apartment complex located in the Sydney (Australia) suburb of Mosman. Targeted at the mature ‘empty nester’ demographic, the luxury apartments aimed to maximise user comfort and convenience, while remaining simple to use. An essential element of the design was the incorporation of a sleek and stylish smart home system that would not put form ahead of function. To meet these requirements, property developer Mosman Corporation, in conjunction with The Heaton Group, chose a smart home solution from Philips Dynalite.

William Heaton, Principal at The Heaton Group, believes this market does not overly value a multitude of gadgets in their home, but appreciates a system that performs well and is simple to operate. “We were immediately impressed with Philips Dynalite’s solution-set, and the way the system can be controlled instinctively—even by users unfamiliar with the technology,” he says. “We wanted to keep the design as uncomplicated as possible.”

Philips Dynalite worked with The Heaton Group, Robert Ferguson Architects, and

system integrator Intelligent Control Systems—a member of the Philips Dynalite Dimension dealer network—to develop a lighting and automation control system to meet the project specifications. “The system needed to be able to accommodate different moods to enhance the ambience of various areas,” says Philips Dynalite Residential Sales Engineer, Aaron Castles.

Modular template

While each apartment is different, Philips Dynalite was able to develop a modular template for each suite. “We pre-planned all the lighting pathways and scenes,” says Castles. “This could then be replicated for each apartment, with slight adjustments made as necessary to accommodate different layouts.”

The lighting control solution incorporated dimming and switching in all areas, programmed as preset scenes to create a series of pathways and lighting moods. The systems use Philips Dynalite controllers, with a typical apartment incorporating three leading-edge controllers for dimming, four relay controllers for switching, and

The George Apartments incorporate a sleek and stylish smart home system that blends form with function.

Light in action


a multipurpose controller to achieve a combination of dimming and switching. Relay controllers are also used to control heated towel rails and exhaust fans in the bathroom, motorised blinds in the bedroom and living areas, and motorised awnings on the terraces.

Philips Dynalite’s sophisticated peer-to-peer communications serial bus network, DyNet, provides the backbone into which the various system controllers and interfaces are linked. User control is achieved through Philips Dynalite Revolution keypads. All lighting and automation can also be controlled from the DTK600 touch-screen panel located near the kitchen, which allows users to change presets for any area.

While the smart home control system might be unfamiliar to new owners, there is nothing to fear. “Philips Dynalite is happy to come out to the apartments to explain the controls to all new residents,” Heaton says. “Moreover, if the presets don’t meet the occupants’ requirements, they will adjust the settings to customise the lighting as necessary.”

The ‘wow’ factor

One particular feature that has ‘wowed’ new residents is the ‘good evening’ feature. When occupants arrive home after dark, a single press of a button can light up a pathway from the front door to the living areas and to the master bedroom. Equally impressive is the ‘goodbye’ function that turns off all lights after a timed delay upon departure.

At night, convenience is assured by the ability to turn off all lighting from a panel beside the bed, while another button on this panel activates a subdued-lighting pathway to the ensuite. A ‘panic’ button on the bedside panel switches lights on, can trigger an audible alarm and relay a remote alarm to an off-site monitoring facility.

Overall, the end-result is a simple and stylish lighting and automation system that enhances the ambience, and complements the building’s stunning architecture. In recognition of the overall success of the project, the George Apartments development has recently won a Master Builders’ award in the category ‘Best building over $1 million in NSW’.

Looking to the future, The Heaton Group is currently involved in a follow-on residential development in the nearby suburb of Neutral Bay. “We will definitely be using Philips Dynalite for the lighting and automation controls on the new project,” says Heaton. “The simplicity of its solution and the levels of backup from the Philips Dynalite team make this the smart home control system of choice. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Philips Dynalite to other developers.”

The kitchens include five circuits of lighting, incorporating high-level concealed strip lighting, pendants, downlights, bench-lights and lights set into the joinery.

At night, convenience is assured by the ability to turn off all lighting—including the external garden/terrace lights—from a panel beside the bed.

We were immediately impressed with Philips Dynalite’s solution-set, and the way the system can be controlled instinctively—even by users unfamiliar with the technology.

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The critical role of LED controlThe enthusiastic uptake of LED technology is matched by a level of confusion surrounding the control of the LED luminaires. Establishing some understanding around how to best control LEDs will assist users in optimising their LED-based lighting systems.

Traditionally, LEDs have been predominantly used in architectural decorative lighting installations, but are now finding wide application in residential and larger-scale commercial settings. White LEDs in particular are increasingly used to deliver ‘working’ light across a range of environments, such as offices, retail spaces and homes.

The enthusiasm to adopt LED lighting technology is partnered by a significant level of confusion surrounding the control of the LED luminaires. The challenge moving forward is to establish some understanding around how best to control these new LED technologies, in order to optimise the delivery of light across a variety of environments.

There is a misconception among some industry sectors that the control of LED lighting requires the use of an LED-specific control protocol, or that there is a need to develop a single dedicated LED control methodology. This is not the case. In fact, pre-existing methods of controlling light

sources, such as DALI, DMX, PWM, 0-10V and phase control (leading/trailing edge) techniques are all suitable.

Building managers, electrical contractors and residents must consider a number of factors before specifying or adopting a particular LED lighting control technique. For both retrofit and greenfield applications, this decision should be influenced by the building’s existing lighting infrastructure, functional lighting requirements (now and into the future), and the complexity of the required lighting scenes. Perhaps even more significant is the quality of the LED luminaire itself.

LED quality control

The ability to control LED lighting effectively is largely influenced by the quality of the LED luminaire/driver combination. For example, LEDs that are dimmed using phase-control are susceptible to low-level dither (LLD). Here, subtle changes in frequency or voltage produce flickering not dissimilar to a candle. The LLD produced is far more pronounced in low-quality LEDs. Conversely, high-quality LED/driver combinations incorporate analogue circuitry to combat LLD.

With a wide range of LED products on the market, LED dimming performance varies wildly, irrespective of the control protocol used. Despite manufacturer claims of ‘100

Industry insight

The ability to control LED lighting effectively is largely influenced by the quality of the LED luminaire/driver combination.


While it is now mandatory for a percentage of floor space to be controlled by energy-efficient light sources, it is not simply a case of replacing the old luminaires with LEDs

Building managers, electrical contractors and residents must consider a number of factors before specifying or adopting a particular LED lighting control technique.

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”per cent dimmable’, it is not uncommon for the performance of some substandard LEDs to drop away at 20 or 30 per cent of the specified dimmable range. This is especially problematic for lighting designers who often call for output levels as low as one per cent.

Before implementing a control methodology/LED luminaire combination it’s important that specifiers and installers confirm that the LED luminaire has been tested for compatibility with the nominated control protocols. Caution must also be taken when considering LED lamps that are marketed as direct substitutes for existing luminaires. Such solutions are usually produced in a similar-sized housing as the legacy light fitting, restricting the inclusion of all electronics necessary for combating LLD. As a result, the performance of these LED lamps can be substandard.

Home and away

In both commercial and residential sectors, there is a push to transition from legacy lighting technologies to LEDs. Here, compliance with new and updated building regulations, and ‘green’ building rating tools is a major driver. While it is now mandatory for a percentage of floor space in homes and some commercial environments to be controlled by energy-efficient light sources, it is not simply a case of replacing the old luminaires with LEDs.

Traditionally, commercial environments have used phase-control or 0-10V protocol, which dictates that every luminaire on a given circuit will behave in the same way. Retrofitting low-quality LED luminaires in such architectures may reduce energy use, but it will almost certainly produce LLD and unsatisfactory dimming performance.

In buildings that are expected to experience ‘building churn’—where tenancies change, staff numbers fluctuate and activities vary—it is essential that an addressable LED lighting control architecture be deployed. Here, DALI and DMX protocols permit the reconfiguration of lighting schemes as occupants and functionality change. For high-speed LED lighting scene changes and chase sequences, such as those common in ‘architainment’ applications, DMX is the preferred LED control protocol boasting a baud-rate of 256 kilobytes per second.

In the residential space, homeowners are opting for LED-based solutions in preference to fluorescent luminaires, due to their superior illumination performance. Phase-control protocols are by far the smartest control option in most residential LED lighting applications, as they are unlikely to require reconfiguration or include

complex fast-changing lighting scenes. Furthermore, installation is simplified and more cost-effective when compared with alternative control architectures. Again, however, it is essential that high-quality LED luminaires/lamps are used.

While homeowners and tenants have an understandable preference for leveraging their existing lighting control infrastructure, they should consult with industry experts to ensure the resulting control protocol/LED combination will accommodate the building’s lighting requirements, now and into the future.

Reaping the rewards of daylight harvesting

Balancing the demand for natural light and the need to manage radiant heat is leading to a new breed of sophisticated control systems for lighting and motorised blind management—now playing a key role in the sustainability equation.

As technological advances facilitate much finer degrees of control over a building’s internal environment, people’s expectations of comfort, controllability and energy efficiency are correspondingly increasing. One aspect that is attracting particular attention is finding the optimum balance between natural and artificial light.

Both the energy efficiency of a building and occupant comfort can be affected by the building’s orientation to the sun. Sunlight falling on a building facade usually results in both heat and light transfer to the interior. While welcome during winter, these often cause problems through overheating and glare in summer. The focus historically has tended towards strategies to mitigate these effects, such as fixed shading. However, an emerging appreciation for the benefits of natural light has helped promote flexible building designs that protect against the summer heat, while embracing natural light and heat at other times.

Alistair Grice is the Market Manager – Specification, for Somfy, the world’s leading manufacturer of motorisation solutions for blinds. In his view, the design of building facade and fenestration is key to finding an optimum balance between natural and artificial light. “Heat management takes precedence over light management, as heating and cooling typically use more energy than lighting,” he says. “Consequently, it is best to use blinds to manage heat, and then adjust artificial light levels to suit.”

This requires an intimate relationship between the systems controlling blinds and lighting within commercial buildings. In fact, says Brett Annesley, Australia and New Zealand Area Manager for Philips Dynalite, his company has provided integrated motorised blind and lighting control solutions for many years.

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It is best to use blinds to manage heat, and adjust the artificial light levels to suit the occupancy. As the sun angle changes and the heat-load diminishes, blinds can be raised to take advantage of natural light and minimise the lighting component of energy usage as well.


Good results are dependent on careful zoning, a holistic design approach, and sound integration of communication protocols between the lighting and blind solutions employed,” says Philips Dynalite’s Brett Annesley.

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Sense and sophistication

The simplest form of integrated lighting and blind systems might utilise a timer to change blind settings depending on the season and time of day, with lighting levels automatically adjusted accordingly. The introduction of sensors and more sophisticated programming, however, ensures a system can respond to real environmental factors and deliver enhanced energy and natural light benefits.

For example, an external solar sensor measures sunlight incident on a building, and can instruct blinds to close if the solar radiation is above a certain threshold. As the blinds are raised or lowered, the incoming light level changes are measured by sensors, which initiate lighting level adjustments to

maintain preset lux levels. “Here, it is best to set the dimming function to a very slow fade in order to maximise user acceptance,” says Annesley.

Similarly, the responsiveness of blind control systems needs to avoid distracting building occupants. “You do not want the blinds to be raising and lowering every time a cloud passes over the sun,” Grice says. “Systems are therefore typically configured with a built-in delay after a blind closes before it is permitted to re-open.”

In the zone

Despite the benefits of automated lighting and blind systems, users need to retain a level of local control. “Different people have different tolerances to light, so a manual override enables them to make adjustments themselves,” Annesley says. “Most people are happiest when they can exert an influence on their surroundings.”

However, with the capacity for local control, there is also potential for individual users to collectively unbalance carefully programmed building settings. To minimise the disruptive effect, presence sensors can detect when areas are unoccupied. When an area has been vacated for a certain period, the control system can simply revert the settings for that zone back to the automatic default.

Careful allocation of building zones is essential for achieving optimal outcomes from integrated systems. “If whole buildings are zoned as a single entity, the fact that different areas experience varying shading conditions throughout the day and year will result in energy wastage and occupant discomfort,” says Grice.

In practice, automated blinds can deliver measured improvements to the energy performance of a building. “Good results are dependent on careful zoning, a holistic design approach, and sound integration of communication protocols between the lighting and blind solutions employed,” says Annesley.

Improvements in integration between lighting and shading will enable buildings to work more dynamically in the future to deliver unprecedented levels of controllability and comfort. The careful inclusion of daylight harvesting technologies will serve to reduce overall energy usage while increasing indoor environmental quality in a more natural and

sustainable manner.

Alistair Grice is the Market Manager – Specification, for Somfy—the world’s leading manufacturer of motorisation solutions for blinds.

Brett Annesley is the Australia and New Zealand Area Manager for Philips Dynalite.

As blinds are raised or lowered, the changing incoming daylight levels are measured by light level sensors, leading to corresponding lighting level adjustments to maintain preset lux levels.

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