WHY DOES IT MAKE SENSE? Connected-ready is a great choice for local authorities who want to upgrade their lighting, either by switching to LED or improving existing LED solutions, but do not want to install a CMS right now. Cities might want to see which system would best suit their needs, run pilot projects or consult with peers. They may want to carry out research into wildlife populations: The Living Planet Report 2022 shows that global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970 . Connected lighting can be easily adjusted in terms of colour warmth and brightness to avoid disturbing animal populations and with machine learning continue to adjust based on real-time events. They might not be sure which smart features would be most useful for their community. Connecting lighting opens an extensive range of smarter possibilities. From basic dimming to adaptive lighting, targeted maintenance and IoT sensors for environmental and security benefits, the scope to enhance city spaces and places are realised. It could be a simple budgetary matter, where there are funds for a lighting upgrade, but not a CMS - yet. Connected-ready means the lighting installation is futureproof and can be adapted to tomorrow’s needs without costly additional interventions.
CONNECTED- READY OPTIONS ► WITH A SOCKET Luminaires can be supplied with a socket to install a NEMA or Zhaga node at a later date. This is a more complicated process than simply activating the existing nodes as a manual intervention will be necessary to install the nodes at a later date. However, it is still better value and more sustainable than replacing or upgrading a non-connected-ready luminaire. ► WITH A NODE The luminaire is delivered with a NEMA or Zhaga node that is not yet activated. The difference between NEMA and Zhaga nodes is explained below. ► CONNECTING EXISTING STREET LIGHTS At Schréder, the customer is at the heart of everything we do and our technology is engineered to our customers needs. There are alternative solutions for attaching nodes to luminaire brackets and poles but not to the luminaire itself. This involves attaching a receptacle that contains a node, fitting them to poles and brackets, or other customised solutions. Sometimes, these can be useful for projects with a particular aesthetic/heritage constraint. This option involves a heavy manual intervention, takes longer and inevitably looks less tidy than a socket.
Connected-ready means the lighting installation is futureproof and can be adapted to tomorrow’s needs without costly additional interventions.
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