by Brianna Crandall — March 23, 2015—For facilities managers seeking to upgrade their lighting control keypads, Lutron Electronics, a Pennsylvania-based provider of energy-saving, wireless lighting and shade control, recently unveiled its latest innovation in product design, the Palladiom QS keypad.
The keypad’s large, tactile buttons with backlit, engraved text are made to be simple to operate and easy to find in a darkened room.(Click on image to enlarge)
The Palladiom QS keypad is designed to provide a beautiful architectural aesthetic with a sleek, minimalist design that can complement any décor. The wallstation is available with a variety of customization options and is said to be versatile enough for any project—including high-end hotel guest rooms and high-end commercial applications in restaurants, retail spaces, ballrooms and conference rooms.
Reportedly known for its timeless aesthetics and innovative designs, Lutron evaluated thousands of prototypes for many years to develop the Palladiom QS keypad. The result is a clean and sleek keypad that is said to be the first of its kind to feature flush buttons and faceplates made of the same material — plastic, glass or metal — for a coordinated aesthetic. Its customizable button layout and programming accommodates virtually any function.
Commercially, the simple-to-operate product works with Lutron’s Quantum total light management system, and the new myRoom hospitality guestroom solution. Featuring large, tactile buttons with backlit, engraved text, Palladiom is made to be easy to find in a darkened room. Its backlight intensity can be adjusted for personal preference, or dynamically changed based on the time of day.
“Lutron transformed the lighting control industry in 2001 when we first launched the seeTouch keypad, which quickly became the de facto standard across residential and commercial lighting,” said Olivier Perrigueur, vice president of Global Specifications and Business Development at Lutron Electronics. “With Palladiom, we are elevating the user experience with an understated design that is sure to complement any space.”
The Palladiom QS keypad is available in a variety of aesthetic options to suit a wide range of applications. Offered in 10 Architectural Matte plastic finishes, 11 Architectural metals, and one white glass finish, as well as U.S.-style (rectangular) and international styles (square), Palladiom is suitable for any application where a clean keypad design is desired. Standard and custom engraving options are available, and field-replaceable buttons allow for customization in the field.
The Palladiom QS keypad will begin shipping globally on July 1, 2015.
