April 2, 2007—EnerLume-EM is a newly designed light controller that can produce up to a 15 percent savings in the energy used by fluorescent lighting systems in retail stores, warehouses, and similar commercial locations without reducing perceived light, according to the company.
EnerLume-EM uses technology to manage incoming power so that the ballasts for fluorescent lights draw energy from the electric wave only when power transmission is most efficient. This allows perceived light levels to be maintained while significantly reducing electricity use. Additional savings can be generated by using EnerLume-EM to dim or selectively curtail lights during after-hour periods.
There are six EnerLume-EM models. A single unit can manage as many as 2,300 two-lamp fixtures or 1,150 four-lamp fixtures. All of the models are UL and Canadian UL listed and meet NEC and NEMA electrical code requirements and safety standards. All of the units also include a voltage monitor that detects brownout conditions and automatically adjusts the system to maintain constant light levels during brownout periods.
EnerLume-EM is fully programmable and can be remotely accessed, an important feature for multi-site retailers and warehouses. This optional capability can allow a centralized energy manager to reduce power demand at times when utilities are incentivizing power reductions or during peak demand periods when utilities are requiring energy use reductions from commercial and industrial customers.
For more information visit the EnerLume-EM Web site.
