The OpenSky IoT Pole-Mount Smart Street Lighting Controller (SLC) is an advanced solution that enables cities to modernize their street lighting infrastructure with minimal effort and cost. Unlike traditional systems that require gateways and proprietary networks, OpenSky connects directly to local cellular towers using standardized telecom protocols such as LTE CAT 1 (4G), GSM, and GPRS. By leveraging widely adopted 3GPP networks, the controller ensures high reliability, global security compliance, and seamless integration with smart city management platforms. Its gateway-free architecture reduces both deployment complexity and ongoing operational expenses, since the network is maintained by established telecom operators rather than the city itself.
Designed for versatility, the controller can be mounted on single, dual, or four-arm poles, with the ability to manage up to four LED luminaires from a single unit, supporting a total load of up to 480W. This flexibility makes it possible to retrofit existing LED streetlights without the need for NEMA or Zhaga receptacles, ensuring broad compatibility with current infrastructure. Integrated features such as an ambient light sensor for twilight detection, an AstroClock for astronomical scheduling, and multiple dimming options (including 0-10V, 1-10V, DALI, DALI 2.0, D4i, and SR) give municipalities precise control over lighting behavior. These options allow operators to define custom lighting profiles, adapt to local grid variations, and implement advanced dimming strategies such as motion-based adaptive lighting, emergency modes, or time- and calendar-based schedules.
Installation and commissioning are made simple through the controller’s in-built GPS module, which supports automatic registration via global satellite systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS. This self-locating functionality eliminates the need for specialized tools, field engineering, or extensive training. An electrician can install the device and have it automatically integrated into the central management system within minutes. Each luminaire can then be individually controlled and dimmed, while simultaneously reporting back real-time status alerts that support predictive and efficient maintenance practices.
The OpenSky controller also incorporates powerful energy analytics and luminaire health monitoring. Its built-in energy meter provides precise readings of voltage, current, active and reactive power, power factor, and consumption levels. When paired with a smart LED driver, the system delivers additional diagnostic data, including lamp operating time, driver temperature, and fault counters, enabling cities to optimize asset management, plan budgets, and extend luminaire lifespans. Operators benefit from proactive alerts on faults, alarms, and outages, reducing maintenance costs by up to 50% and ensuring timely interventions before issues impact citizens.
Smart city readiness is a cornerstone of the OpenSky system. It integrates seamlessly with Tvilight’s CityManager central management software (CMS), which provides a single dashboard for individual lamp control, group scheduling, and citywide lighting management. CityManager is TALQ 2.0 certified and supports interoperability with third-party platforms such as Cisco Kinetic, SWARCO ImCity, SixData luxData.light, and Montad Moon, as well as smart city asset management systems via an open API. This makes OpenSky not only a lighting solution but also a critical enabler of broader urban IoT ecosystems.
The controller contributes significantly to energy efficiency and sustainability. With the ability to dim lights according to demand, schedules, or ambient conditions, cities can achieve up to 60% energy savings and reduce CO₂ emissions. Additionally, dimming during off-peak hours helps minimize light pollution, improving nighttime environmental quality and protecting nocturnal wildlife. The system’s robust housing, rated IP66 with UV protection, ensures durability against rain, dust, heat, and snow, allowing it to operate reliably in harsh outdoor environments.
Additional advanced features reinforce the reliability and longevity of the OpenSky controller. Over-the-air (OTA) updates make it easy to deploy new functionality, firmware upgrades, and essential security patches without field intervention, ensuring long-term cybersecurity and adaptability. A built-in “Last Gasp” safety feature, powered by a supercapacitor, saves essential operating data during unexpected power outages, further safeguarding system integrity.
Altogether, the OpenSky IoT Pole-Mount Smart Street Lighting Controller combines gateway-free connectivity, intelligent dimming, robust energy analytics, advanced health monitoring, and seamless smart city integration. It enables municipalities to lower operational costs, maximize energy savings, improve public safety, and future-proof their urban lighting networks, all while ensuring a quick, economical, and scalable deployment model.
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