Ledalite Launches Airwave Energy Saving Self-Powered Wireless Lighting Controls

Airwave battery-free controls use solar power and kinetic energy to wirelessly communicate with light fixtures. The motion of pushing a self-powered Airwave light switch captures enough kinetic energy to transmit wireless RF(radio frequency) commands allowing lights to dim or turn ON/OFF. Similarly, Airwave photosensors - powered by tiny integral photovoltaic cells - monitor ambient light levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to reduce output and save energy when there is sufficient daylight in the space.

With no hardwires and no batteries required to operate, Airwave components can be mounted virtually on any surface including glass, concrete, tile and wood. Using wireless controls can reduce the amount of copper wiring infrastructure required in a facility by up to 30 percent while also distributing access to lighting control to multiple users. No special devices, hardware or software are required to get going, as all startup and reprogramming can be done with the wireless switch. Airwave components are compatible with other common energy savings devices including occupancy sensors and Ledalite's own Response fixture integrated daylight harvesting sensors.

The Airwave product line uses self-powered miniaturized energy harvesting technology developed by Enocean.

Ledalite is a Philips Group Brand that creates ergonomic lighting products and technologies for commercial and institutional markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia.