The Energy Conservation Systems Managed Lighting System (MLS) is a state-of-the-art lighting control system that offers the following features:

> Maximum energy savings
> Highest level of reliability
> Easiest control
> Greatest flexibility

The MLS comprises a series of intelligent detectors that communicate to each other using a 2-core bus. Each detector incorporates a high precision passive infrared movement detector and regulating photocell.

Each detector is powered by a microprocessor that enables information on zoning, time delays and dimming levels to be stored directly into the detector.

ECS occupancy based controls offer an integrated approach to the management of the electrical, lighting, mechanical and security services within a building or facility.

The ECS integrated occupancy control ensures that lighting and air-conditioning are reduced or switched off in unoccupied areas and after hours. This means energy is only used when areas are occupied, saving energy consumption within the facility.

The level of technological integration established within a building management system plays an important role in determining a building’s performance. Although systems-integration can in theory simplify a building’s operation, the full benefits will only be realised following the implementation of a well-designed strategy.

Many of the occupancy-related demands placed on, say, a lighting system are similar to those of the HVAC and security systems. In fact, maximising overall building performance is the facility manager’s aim, and the driving force behind the increase in integrated building systems.

Based on the premise that the ability to control and monitor building systems from any point within the overall network is the key to peak operation performance and efficiency. Systems integration establishes a means of electronic communication between the numerous systems, and their control mechanisms in a building.

The same occupancy detection system switches to security mode to secure the building at all other times. The system also integrates the ambient external environment to the interior of the building to dim lights when sufficient daylight exists.