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In many large indoor spaces, achieving the required light level is only part of the job. The bigger challenge is delivering that performance without creating harsh glare for the people actually using the space. That matters in places such as sports venues, school auditoriums, gymnasiums and premium warehouse environments, where occupants are often looking upwards,...

For too long emergency lighting in a building has been treated as a separate system. Most often, a new building will be designed and built and you will end up with two completely different systems to control and monitor the lighting, one for general lighting and one for the emergency lighting. This creates two separate...

Smartscape Join the DALI Alliance! Smartscape are super happy to announce that we are now officially an Associate Member of the DALI Alliance!   After completing thousands of DALI projects, we thought it was time to officially get involved in what is the International Standard for Lighting Controls.   Being an associate member of the...

After quite some time in the making, the certification for DALI+ products has officially launched at the recent Light & Build trade fair in Frankfurt. DALI+ which is the international standard for sending standard DALI commands over a wireless or IP transport layer is set to revolutionise the wireless space, providing an industry standard where...

Many manufacturers make wild claims about the performance of their products without any real evidence to back it up and in the case of claimed coverage performance of PIR (Passive Infrared) motion and presence sensors, it is no different. Manufacturers may claim that their sensor has a 10mtr coverage or etc, but what is this...

  Smartscape have received a Highly Commended at the recent International DALI awards for our Thomas Dixon Project (Qld Ballet). In a completely stacked category (Architectural & Entertainment) “Judges were impressed with the integration of the DALI system, both with the DMX system in the main performance theatre, and also with the building management system.” About...

We are excited to announce that Smartscape will be providing the full lighting control solution for the new hotel development currently under construction next to the existing Ville Resort & Casino in Townsville. With completion expected in 2023, the $88 million development will feature 132 rooms, day spas, restaurants, glamourous outdoor areas and a stunning...

Niko have released their new range of P40 & M40 presence and motion sensors The sensors contain the latest technology with innovative functionalities that, in addition to providing greater comfort, convenience and safety, are also energy efficient. The design line has a modern look and has a flat and discreet design, so that the sensors...

The Standard project represents high end apartment living in the Art Precinct of Fish Lane in Westend, Brisbane. Part of the Aria Property Group portfolio, Towering 31 levels and offering world class facilities for its occupants, the project demanded a Lighting Control System for the communal areas that was easy to use and easy to...

Lighting Control systems need to be able to seamlessly control other devices in a building and automated blinds are now common place, but how exactly do we control motorised blinds? Methods of control There are are usually a number of different ways that a Lighting Control System can interface to and control motorised blinds. Here...

Fantastic to see Zencontrol taking out the Healthcare & Education Category at the recent DALI Awards for a fantastic project at Warwick University.                                             Using DALI-2, the latest standard in Lighting Controls, the project...

Philips Dynalite have released an updated version of their product catalogue featuring all their latest offerings. You can download this catalogue at the link below and if you need any advice on product selection please don’t hesitate to contact us. Download Here About Smartscape & Dynalite Smartscape have been a Dynalite partner for 22 years...

Smartscape are proud to have won the lighting controls contract for the $86M Nambour Hospital Redevelopment, adding another major hospital project to our portfolio. This project will use the latest IOT DALI-2 compliant lighting controllers, secure cloud-based client software for complete visibility and control, along with integrated emergency lighting testing and reporting. (Which is a...

It is a common practice on larger scale projects to have an overriding BMS (Building Management System) that sits above and ties together all the different building services (Lighting, HVAC, Fire, Security etc.)   In regards to integrating a lighting control system to the BMS, generally speaking there are two ways:  Low Level – generally thought of as...

Are the DALI devices you are using on your projects tested and certified to the standard? Are they Compliant to the standard or are you just being told they are “Compatible”? A crucial part to ensure your system operates as expected and plays well with all devices in the system, regardless of manufacturer, is that...

Standards Australia have formally adopted in its entirety, the complete DALI Standard as published by the IEC (62386 parts 101 to 304). This standard encompasses the updated version of the standard (DALI-2) and makes DALI the only standard for lighting control systems in AU/NZ. Part 104 of the standard also covers DALI wireless control, which...

As part of a an extensive new range of DALI-2 sensors being released, zencontrol’s new DALI-2 Sensor with on board DALI relay opens up a world of possibilities. When non DALI loads need to be controlled it is now simple to have these loads switched using the relay on a nearby sensor, no longer requiring...

zencontrol have released their new Smart Sensor range which includes their new Wellbeing sensors. The Wellbeing Sensors are designed to improve health and wellbeing inside your buildings by providing data on the following metrics: eC02 eVOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Temperature Humidity Pressure Occupancy Light Level Sound Level (Optional) Colour Temperature (Optional) Sensors can simply be...

With DALI being the go to standard for smart lighting systems in the commercial world, are you actually specifying products for your projects that are certified to the latest DALI-2 standard, or even the DALI 1 standard for that matter? DALI products have very strict specifications that must be met to ensure compatibility and therefore a...

Smartscape have finished their new Urban Lighting Quick Guide which showcases the key products in the range.   Click on image to download (7mb) Exclusive to Smartscape, this range offers class leading fixtures for the use in area lighting applications such as carparks, paths, parks, cycleways and other outdoor areas.   For more information on...