Taxes & Regulations

In modern smart lighting systems—as well as in traditional lighting management—the control and regulation of light are particularly important. This not only saves energy but also greatly improves lighting comfort, since there are no longer just two simple options: light on or light off. Such control and regulation systems can implement a wide variety of lighting applications. These range from turning individual lights on and off, to controlling entire groups of lights, to implementing preset lighting scenes and moods. In this context, the term “control” refers to the latter—that is, activating preset lighting scenes at the touch of a button on a remote control, via a smartphone, or through a computer. This is how various applications are activated. In contrast to “control,” “regulation” does not refer to the immediate activation of specific lighting settings, but rather to adjusting the lighting based on factors such as ambient brightness or occupancy detection. Here, a continuous comparison between actual and target conditions is performed, and the conditions in the room are measured so that the lights can be repeatedly adjusted accordingly. Depending on the control and regulation system or smart lighting application, a varying number of lighting scenarios are possible, though these are often very similar. Everyone should consider individually which system is best for them and use the one that best suits their needs.