Marktstrasse, a major street in the centre of Dornbirn, Austria, is now shining in new splendour after a renovation lasting several months. As part of the redesign, the street has also been equipped with a smart lighting solution: eleven existing luminaires were retrofitted, equipped with a gateway, and connected to a cloud platform for central control. As a professional partner, Tridonic is responsible for the technical planning, commissioning and monitoring of the installation.
Since December 2024, the centre of Dornbirn has boasted a new urban gem: Marktstrasse was entirely remodelled over several months and transformed into an attractive pedestrian zone for residents and visitors, complete with traffic-calming measures.
The new furniture, generous plant troughs, shady trees and modern seating make this an inviting space to stroll and relax. With the comprehensive redesign, urban planners have created more room for people, enhancing the town centre and significantly improving the quality of the environment.
Smart lighting with cloud connectivity
This goal was also achieved through a technical update of the existing lighting infrastructure: eleven existing luminaires were retrofitted and equipped with a 4G gateway, making them compatible with smart outdoor control systems. The luminaires now have a permanent power supply, connected to the state-of-the-art Novalight cloud platform via the gateway, which is used for central control.
When retrofitting the luminaires, Tridonic supplied the Zhaga socket and performed comprehensive services such as complete technical planning and commissioning of the solution. The engineers configured the system to the customer's individual requirements, bringing in-depth expertise to the project process. Tridonic is also responsible for comprehensive monitoring of the installation and helps to identify, pinpoint and rectify errors.
Robust data foundation for effective error management
The seamless integration of the lighting infrastructure with the cloud solution showcases its unique advantages: data and information on the current status of the lighting can be easily accessed via the cloud platform and harnessed for functionality checks and troubleshooting. The engineers can seamlessly track the relevant error messages, identify the causes, and then eliminate errors quickly and effectively.
A clear dashboard also provides geographical information about the luminaires and key metrics such as power consumption. This data serves as a foundation for identifying potential savings.
The solution installed can perform additional functions at a later stage if desired. Thanks to the cloud platform's centralised control, the lighting parameters can be individually adjusted to specific conditions, such as setting the light intensity according to the season. If additional sensor technology is implemented in the future, the light intensity could also be adjusted in line with the prevailing weather conditions. Similarly, after specific sensors are installed, Marktstrasse could be precisely illuminated according to its classification through static, motion-dependent or volume-specific dimming. During the pre-Christmas period, for instance, the luminaires can be dimmed so that the festive lighting in the town centre stands out more effectively. The lighting can be adjusted as needed for evening or night-time events, ensuring optimal lighting conditions at all times.
Retrofitting with modern sensor technology
There is also the option of flexibly retrofitting the lighting infrastructure on Marktstrasse with Tridonic's innovative SensorX technology in the future. The sensor data can then be accessed via the cloud platform and specifically utilised for smart city planning. This significantly advances the smart city concept, which particularly benefits the people of Dornbirn who now enjoy needs-based street lighting – resulting in enhanced comfort, safety and quality of life.
"The lighting solution illuminates the redesigned Marktstrasse in Dornbirn in a completely new way. Thanks to the smart control system, the infrastructure can be managed and operated simply and intuitively according to needs. Marktstrasse along with residents and visitors have now got the smart lighting they deserve," Stefan Nachbaur, Solution Sales Manager at Tridonic, sums up.
Tridonic, a leading provider of emergency lighting solutions, is the first manufacturer to receive ENEC certification for its lithium iron phosphate batteries. The new certification scheme was developed by the responsible organisation ETICS (European Testing, Inspection and Certification System) and implemented by DEKRA.
This new certification scheme enables all market participants to assess the quality of rechargeable batteries. Independent tests by accredited laboratories now provide a reliable basis. The ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) mark is not a self-declaration by the respective manufacturer but is awarded by independent testing institutes. The ENEC mark indicates that the products comply with EN safety standards and performance testing requirements and that the manufacturer works with an ISO 9000 quality system.
Tridonic has been supplying lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) for emergency lighting for more than seven years. The advantage over older concepts, such as NiCd or NiMH batteries, is the lower environmental impact, for example when recycling. From a technical point of view, LiFePO4 batteries offer high energy density and a long lifespan. Compared to other lithium-based technologies, they are also far less susceptible to overheating, fire, or dangerous explosions.
The new ENEC mark for LiFePO4 batteries builds on the extensive tests and documentation relating to the safety of emergency lighting products at Tridonic. This includes numerous performance and safety tests to ensure that people can still find their way around buildings if the artificial lighting fails. The certification means that Tridonic’s LiFePO4 batteries fulfil the stringent European safety standards.
The ENEC mark is not mandatory for lighting, but it is a recognised European safety symbol and documents the reliability of the product and manufacturer.
Certification is reserved for accredited institutes that act in accordance with standardised test conditions. The international testing, inspection, and certification organisation DEKRA Certification B.V. is the first testing body in the Netherlands that is authorised to certify batteries in lighting applications in accordance with ENEC.
Tridonic LiFePO4 batteries are now the first emergency lighting batteries to bear the ENEC mark.
The KÖKI Terminal Budapest shopping centre has had a lighting makeover, with its T5 fluorescent lamps being replaced by state-of-the-art LED lighting components from Tridonic. The new lighting solution improves the ambience and aesthetics of the shopping and dining experience and allows the popular shopping centre to benefit from energy and cost savings, a low failure rate and reduced maintenance requirements. A particular challenge was posed by the need for the lighting to be replaced outside business hours between 10 pm and 4 am.
A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, KÖKI is one of the largest shopping centres in Budapest, with its location at the intersection of the two districts of Kőbánya and Kispest also giving the centre its name. With over 150 retailers, the shopping centre offers a variety of shops, restaurants and cafés alongside cultural events and activities. The 2,000 m² "FoodPort" at KÖKI is a busy meeting point where shoppers can enjoy a quick snack or a meal at a restaurant. The location of the shopping centre is also an important transport interchange connecting the city centre and the airport with regional train, metro and bus stations.
A lighting makeover
For KÖKI Terminal Budapest and the investors, the Adventum Group, the aim of new interior lighting was to significantly improve energy efficiency and reliability and increase the well-being factor in the "FoodPort". Gábor Schmidt from Haas & Schmidt Lighting Ltd. and Manfred Raffler from Setup.lighting s.r.o. were responsible for the lighting design and managing the project, in which KÖKI replaced the existing six kilometres of installed T5 fluorescent lamps with a new LED lighting solution. "The main challenge was the time at which the work could be completed," remembers Gergely Gyevi-Tóth, Area Sales Manager SEE at Tridonic. "As the shopping centre was open as normal during the day, the work had to be carried out at night and all the equipment needed to be gone by the morning. Night after night, it was 'out with the old and in with the new'. The employees’ high level of efficiency was key to the success of the installation."
Challenging initial situation
"The customer explicitly requested that the existing architecture of the main lighting system comprising customised continuous rows with tensioned textile diffusors be retained and only as much changed as necessary," says Gábor Schmidt from Haas & Schmidt Lighting Ltd. The lighting channels all have contrasting lengths and widths and meet each other at different angles. At some points, horizontal strips merge into vertical strips, with the vertical being slightly offset. "Architecturally this looks very good, but the technical aspects of the implementation were a challenge, particularly at the corners where horizontal and vertical channels meet. The lighting we installed needed to be perfectly adapted to these channels, which proved to be the most difficult aspect of the project," explains Gergely Gyevi-Tóth.
LEDs replace fluorescent lamps
The project involved replacing T5 fluorescent lamps with LEDs. Thanks to its comprehensive range of products, Tridonic was able to supply all the relevant solutions and components to meet the client’s requirements. Tridonic installed LLE 20x280-560mm 775lm HV SNC3 linear LED modules and 2,000 LC 25W / 300 mA fixC lp SNC2 and LC 35W / 300 mA fixC lp SNC2 LED drivers over a total length of six kilometres. These modules have a long service life of 72,000 hours and perfect light homogeneity, making them the ideal solution for linear and surface luminaires. When combined with the LED drivers, they offer maximum system efficiency. Several LED modules can be quickly and easily wired together using plug-in terminals, with two terminals available for serial wiring.
"Project a real high point"
The interior lighting in the "FoodPort" is controlled via the sceneCOM evo DA2 application controller, with a variety of luminaires in different types and shapes from various manufacturers installed in order to fulfil the architectural requirements. In total, over 1,000 metres of direct/indirect linear profiles with integrated tracks, track spotlights and grow lights for indoor plants were used. In addition to the linear shapes, there are also decorative luminaires, spheres and flexible RGB constant-voltage LED strips for dynamic accent lighting.
The DALI installation in the "FoodPort" includes four sceneCOM evo controllers, three of which are connected to each other to control 500+ addresses with BMS integration via BACnet. The connection to BACnet was an important requirement. A separate sceneCOM evo controller controls the emergency lighting devices (such as exit signs and anti-panic lights). "The installation of the new lighting in KÖKI is the first project in Hungary in which we are using the sceneCOM evo scalable DALI-2 control solution. The project has been a real high point for me," says a delighted Gergely Gyevi-Tóth.
Energy savings of over 60 per cent
The switch to LED lighting has paid off: in addition to energy savings of around 61 per cent, the new lighting delivers an 80 per cent increase in luminous efficacy and a 30 per cent improvement in illuminance. And as for the well-being factor, the enhanced aesthetics and better light have made shopping an even more enjoyable experience for visitors.
At the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2024 Tridonic presented a groundbreaking innovation that redefines the world of light. SensorX stands out as a game-changer in connected lighting. SensorX integrates machine vision into an advanced sensor, enabling precise image recognition while safeguarding user privacy. With SensorX, we have the flexibility to freely choose detection areas, identify stationary objects, and distinguish between cars and pedestrians.
We are just beginning to explore the countless use cases for this new technology. SensorX promises to optimize energy usage, enhance user experiences, and pave the way for smarter cities, workplaces, and homes. SensorX, an AI-based sensor from Tridonic detects “life” on streets and pavements so they can be reliably illuminated with minimal power consumption. SensorX can be used to dispense light on demand and thus save energy and reduce light emission. The sensor also enables road traffic to be measured and differentiated, paving the way for smart planning and control of traffic volumes and parking spaces. Instead of motion sensors, Tridonic is using machine vision for this edge device – and has found a way to make the technology not only economical and simple in its application, but also data-secure for mass use outdoors.
Modern street lighting must strike a balance between night-time safety, energy efficiency and minimal light emission. These requirements can all be met by dispensing light on demand. SensorX detects any pedestrians or vehicles in the vicinity. This results in adaptive lighting scenarios so that, for example, lighting levels on streets and pavements can be dimmed in off-peak times and faded back up as traffic flows increase. Tridonic supports this principle with its Ai-based, DALI-compatible SensorX, which makes the use of machine vision in outdoor applications both convenient and economical.
Zhaga-compliant SensorX detects and measures the presence of objects in a freely defined area. Its integrated machine learning algorithm not only detects the presence and number of objects but also distinguishes between vehicle types, pedestrians and cyclists, depending on the task it has “learned”.
Multiple applications in smart cities
Dosing the street lighting is just one of many application scenarios for the data that the all-rounder SensorX delivers. Users can easily define the zone and type of assets to be detected via an app. One option would be to measure traffic density – in this case, a zone could be as precise as a single lane.
In the smart city of the future, experts could evaluate the data to optimise traffic flows, for example. Traffic planners could use traffic metering, including differentiation by road user, to adapt traffic light phases to current traffic volumes or to release additional lanes, avoiding congestion and unnecessary CO2 emissions.
SensorX can also make parking management much easier. The traditional sensors used for this purpose are often installed underground, and construction teams have to dig them up, relocate and rewire them if, for example, a car park is repurposed. Errors can occur with these sensors if they are covered in snow. SensorX, on the other hand, can be quickly and easily installed on Zhaga-compatible street lights and put into operation via an app. Because SensorX is so easy to retrofit it can take into account the dynamics of urban outdoor areas and help to make them more sustainable.
Edge computing for energy efficiency and data security
As an easy-to-install edge device, SensorX processes all the information in the device itself and does not send images or videos to any external infrastructure. The sensor communicates via DALI, sending only its interpretation of the algorithm, not the input material. SensorX does not have any memory of its own. This architecture not only guarantees data protection, but also provides more bandwidth for transferring large image or video files. SensorX consumes just 1W per node. Compliance with the ZD4i standard together with DALI-based communication ensures interoperability with a wide range of systems, making it easy to use many different applications.
Innovation from Tridonic continues to shape the industry. Our dedication to quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology positions us at the forefront of the lighting revolution. SensorX illustrates our vision: merging light with intelligence to create a seamless, responsive ecosystem.
At GILE 2024, the largest Lighting Exhibition in Asia you can find a diverse array of products and services. From architectural lighting to horticulture solutions, visitors explore the infinite possibilities of light. As we step into the future, Tridonic and SensorX lead the way, illuminating a path toward smarter, more sustainable living.
Introducing the sceneCOM S Remote App: Our new mobile application provides a seamless experience for controlling free-standing indoor luminaires with the touch of your fingertips. The sceneCOM S Remote App is a mobile application that enables simple control of free-standing indoor luminaires. Free-standing luminaires that are configured with the sceneCOM S RTC lighting control, can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet. Its functions include manual switching, dimming and changing the colour temperature of direct and indirect light.
The App synchronises with the sceneCOM S RTC lighting controls configured in your luminaire for a smooth integration. This cutting-edge app allows you to manually switch, dim, and adjust the colour temperature of your luminaire's direct and indirect light.
The intuitive user interface simplifies the luminaires' identification and naming during the initial setup, ultimately enhancing visual comfort.
But it goes beyond just controlling light intensity and colour: Users can store unique lighting setups profiles for individual luminaires and swiftly switch between lighting moods through the supply of predefined scenes.
The app gets its edge from enabling dynamic lighting profiles creation and adapting light colour as per the day's course.
With its vast possibilities in defining light scenes as profiles, the sceneCOM S Remote App reshapes the control of free-standing luminaires into an engaging, smart experience.
So why not try the SceneCOM S remote app today and experience the future of smart lighting?
For the second year in a row, Tridonic is among the top five percent of the most sustainable companies worldwide, as assessed by the international rating agency EcoVadis.
Tridonic is also among the frontrunners in the lighting industry when it comes to sustainability. The company, based in Dornbirn, has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability activities. Tridonic is among the top two percent (previous year: three percent) of companies assessed in the lighting industry. In particular, the specialist in LED technology received top marks in the environment category and is therefore among the top one percent of companies assessed.
The EcoVadis rating agency is active in over 175 countries and enables an objective comparison of the sustainability performance of companies from different industries in the fields of environment, labour and human rights, sustainable procurement, and ethics.
Top marks for a sustainable future
For Tridonic, the outstanding EcoVadis assessment is the result of the long-term, consistent "Sustainable Tridonic" sustainability strategy. This is based on the three pillars of 'partner of choice', ‘environmental protection’ and 'sustainable products'. In practice, this means: Tridonic actively involves its partners and suppliers in its own sustainability strategy, minimises its ecological footprint throughout the entire supply chain and ensures resource efficiency and recyclability in the development and production of its solutions for the lighting industry.
By 2050, Tridonic, together with the Zumtobel Group, aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero, in the context of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Since 2023/2024, the company has succeeded in reducing its CO2 emissions by almost 70 percent, according to the GHG protocol. All European production plants obtain their electricity from renewable energy sources.
In August 2022, Tridonic was the first company in the electronics industry to receive the bronze Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® sustainability certificate for a lighting component. By the year 2030, the entire premium portfolio should also have received this certification. In addition, Tridonic's recycling rate in business year 2023/2024 was 87 percent.
Our latest generation of SLE modules, the SLE ADV8, offers improved efficacy as well as a longer service life.
The smaller LES04 and LES06 modules allow for the realization of miniaturized spotlights and downlights.
The larger LES17 and LES21 Raw versions have optimized PCB sizes that can be combined with the standard housings available on the market.
Our new modules come in seven different sizes and four different color temperatures. The COB technology guarantees excellent thermal management throughout the 60,000 hours lifetime, while the assembly is fast and easy thanks to TIM variants.
With the new Msensor G3 PIR 4DPI WDA WH, we are now offering our DALI-2 certified PIR sensor with light and presence detection as a standalone version as well. It is available in three different versions for luminaire installation (SFI), remote ceiling installation (SRC) and ceiling surface instlallation (SSM) for low bay applications, such as offices.
The Tridonic MSensor G3 sensor family has been developed in accordance with the DALI-2 standard. An application controller is required to use the sensor in such installations.
Product description
- Sensor developed to work with the latest DALI specification
- Monitoring of ambient light and occupancy detection
- Remote control interface allowing infrared remote control interaction
- Individual adjustment of the parameters with configuration software
- Power supply via DALI line
- Wide range of accessories allowing extended application range
- Small dimensions allowing easy and inconspicuous integration in luminaries
- 5 years guarantee
