LCD Controls Quick Guide 02/2026

Controls quick guide

If you have a controls specialist in your market, it is always best to contact them with questions first

Most of our Control Partners will claim the ability to offer all types of Architectural Lighting Control; however, each system has its own strengths and limitations. With decades of combined experience, our team has the insight and technical expertise to help identify the right solution for any application—whether it’s a new design, retrofit, or advanced integration challenge.

This is a helpful guide to Controls intended as a quick reference, not a prescriptive guide. If you are ever unsure of the correct answer, let the engineer know you are checking with our Controls Group for a solution. Once you have a solid answer, you will follow up with the engineer.

Remember, our Controls Group is available to support you at any stage—whether you’re working with an engineer, architect, contractor, or owner—on any aspect of a lighting controls project: design, product selection, networking, programming, compliance, or troubleshooting. Don’t hesitate to leverage this resource.

“NEVER say NO to a controls project without first contacting Rhonda S. Viveney, Sr. VP Lighting Controls.”

– Bob Roach

Controls quick guide

OUR GO-TO CONTROLS LINE

• Analog Systems/DLM Cat 5 Systems – Easy install/programming

• Combination panel-based + sensor systems

• Energy Management/interfaces w/ building automation systems

• Wireless options

WATTSTOPPER PLUS

For forward thinking enterprise solutions that offer a seamless user experience. Built to scale and integrate with a variety of third – party systems.

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PREMIER THEATRICAL FIXTURES AND CONTROLS

Theatrical rigging and television fixtures, Architectural dimming systems, Specialty luminaires, Wireless options in echoflex.

ETC AUTOMATED FIXTURES LIGHTING (FORMERLY HIGH END)

Offers a broad range of Arc and LED moving lights for Architectural, Concert, Night Club, Theatre, Attractions and TV/Film applications. Spot, Flood, Effects and Atmospherics (Haze). Whole Hog Controls line is legendary in the Concert and Corporate event markets.

ECHOFLEX

A versatile and scalable wireless system for lighting control in smaller architectural projects.

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PARADIGM

Provides comprehensive DMX control over lighting and other building systems in architectural spaces

MOSAIC

Combines lighting control, show control, and media effects to take special architectural lighting design to new levels. Small modular din rail mountable devices to control a range of color changing fixtures. Through use of onboard webpage and cloud capable through Pharos cloud for remote triggering of dynamic scenes, day date and astronomical time clock.

ECHO

Provides flexible, simple and intelligent controls. A distributed control system, with advanced features for space combine and building system integration. Utilize anything from basic control, presets, daylighting and occupancy controls, or color control of LED luminaires.

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INTERACT PRO SCALABLE

A wireless solution with sensors integrated into luminaires, help realize energy savings and sustainability targets without relying on IT support. Scalable needs for priotrites including IoT enablement and API Integrations.

DYNALITE

Cost-effective Stand-alone or Network-based Dimming Systems. Award-winning user interfaces/control stations. Custom panel options

COMPREHENSIVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Provides world class Color-changing and tunable white luminaires with integrated controls. Flexible solutions for both interior and exterior environments.

LCD SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS LINES

Gateway free wireless systems, works with some of our Partner Luminaire manufacturers, complete portfolio of products. Austin/San Antonio line card, but available through H.E. Williams

Lighting control solutions for architecture, themed entertainment, and other specialist industries. Endlessly scalable, huge range of fixture support including DMX and DALI All Pharos products come with a 5-year

warranty

For more than 60 years, Myers Emergency & Power Systems has designed, manufactured, and advanced superior backup power solutions. Acquired LVS emergency solutions. UL924 Bypass available

Scalable and Flexible solutions for manual and motorized shades. Control Solutions include interfacing to other manufacturers.

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Interior Exterior static white and color changing fixtures cove, linear, spot and wash.

Unique exterior lighting fixture color changing in flexible neon and building washers, UV fixtures. Entertainment grade DMX, Power, Installation cable and DMX/Network and power distribution equipment.

Many finish and array options for static white or color changing luminaries in a variety of form factors including cove, linear, spot and wash.

Entertainment Lighting phase dimmable LE retrofit fixtures, theatrical fixtures and follow spots for theatre, school and house of worship.

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All Controls Lines (ETC, legrand, echoflex, Genlyte Solutions)

legrand (Wattstopper)

ETC Commercial (echoflex, Echo, Paradigm Architectural)

Genlyte Solutions (by Signify)

Legrand’s Wattstopper product line for Commercial Lighting Control Systems offers a comprehensive solution of industryleading energy efficient lighting controls. Technology and applications for the commercial space, designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable the control of natural and artificial light in indoor spaces.

https://www.legrand.us/wattstopper

SESCO Project Examples: WattStopper: Mars Petcare, Star Metals, GFL Environmental, NGMC Gainsville, BridgeStone Arena, Vanderbilt University Vantage: Aloft, Fairfield Hotels, Bryant-Denny Stadium Controls Contacts | Manuel Guererro, Eric McKendall

Exceeds Expectation: Offices

Large Architectural

Small Architectural Medial Offices

Educational Spaces

Elementary, Middle, and High School

Higher Education

Industrial

Warehouse

Retrofit Government

Institutions

Works Well: Healthcare

Patient Rooms

Hospitality Hotels

Hotel Guest Rooms

Restaurants

Houses of Worship

• 0-10v Dimming

• Phase Dimming

˚ MLV-Forward

˚ ELV-Reverse

• Integrated Emergency

• Network Dashboard

• BMS

• Remote Access

• User rights and access

• Remote Maintenance

• Local app control

• Wireless

• Hybrid

• Cloud Based Server

• Local Server

• Standard Touchscreen

• User Programmable Scenes and Schedules

ETC is a global leader in the manufacture of lighting and rigging technology.

ETC employs over 1,200 people in 16 corporate offices around the world. Dedicated to providing the best and most innovative products, services, and solutions to the markets we serve, including:

• Entertainment Lighting

• Rigging

• Specified Architectural Lighting

https://www.etcconnect.com

SESCO Project Examples:

Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, Trilith Live, Town of Carrey Downtown Park, Pier 66, NCCU Student Union Center, ACHC, EMF Headquarters, KVB Bridge, Titans Stadium

Controls Contacts | Luke Mosley, Ashley Pittman

Exceeds Expectation:

Large Architectural

Small Architectural

Hospitals

Healthcare

Patient Rooms

Higher Education

Hospitality

Retail

Hotels

Hotel Guest Rooms

Restaurants

Theatrical House

Government

Institutions

Works Well: Offices

Medical Offices

Educational Spaces

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Houses of Worship

Industrial

Warehouses

• 0-10v Dimming

• Phase Dimming

˚ MLV-Forward

˚ ELV-Reverse

• Individual Fixture Control

˚ DALI

˚ DMX

• Integrated Emergency

• PWM

• Network Dashboard

• BMS

• Remote Access

• User rights and access

• Remote Maintenance

• Local app control

• Wireless

• Hybrid

• Cloud Based Server

• Local Server

• Standard Touchscreen

• User Programmable

Scenes and Schedules

The Philips Dynalite system is a digital, wired, scalable, networked, control platform that connects a range of intelligent devices to form a controls solution.

No dependency on a central processor makes it cost effective. Integrates well with others including DMX and CK systems.

https://www.dynalite.org/

SESCO Project Examples:

Advent Health Flagship Hospitals, Doc Ford’s Restaurant,Margaritaville Resort, Monroe County Courthouse, Equitable Trust, Pier 66, Southeastern Poultry Research Laboratory

Controls Contacts | Ed McEneney , Joe Braithwaite

Exceeds Expectation:

Large Architectural

Small Architectural

Hospitals

Healthcare

Patient Rooms

Higher Education

Hospitality

Retail

Hotels

Hotel Guest Rooms

Restaurants

Theatrical House

Government

Institutions

Works Well: Offices

Medical Offices

Educational Spaces

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Houses of Worship

Industrial

Warehouses

• 0-10v Dimming

• Phase Dimming

˚ MLV-Forward

˚ ELV-Reverse

• Individual Fixture Control

˚ DALI

˚ DMX

• Integrated Emergency

• PWM

• DIN Rail solutions in Custom Cabinets

• Network Dashboard

• BMS

• Remote Access

• User rights and access

• Remote Maintenance

• Local app control

• Cloud Based Server

• Local Server

• Standard Touchscreen or Custom

• User Programmable Scenes and Schedules

Interact is our secure, wired and wireless scalable IoT platform that collects and shares data back and forth between connected light points, sensors and devices.

Interact enables you to benefit and optimize your space from luminaire level control to data processing and analytics.

https://www.interact-lighting. com/en-us

SESCO Project Examples:

Department of Public Safety Atlanta, GA, Altium, Danfoss, Cedar Street Parking Garage, DPS-043 Department of Public Safety, CEMC Controls Contacts | Joe Braithwaite, George Spencer

Exceeds Expectation:

Large Architectural

Small Architectural

Hospitals

Healthcare

Patient Rooms

Higher Education

Hospitality

Retail

Hotels

Hotel Guest Rooms

Restaurants

Theatrical House

Government

Institutions

Works Well: Offices

Medical Offices

Educational Spaces

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Houses of Worship

Industrial

Warehouses

• 0-10v Dimming

• Phase Dimming

˚ MLV-Forward

˚ ELV-Reverse

• Individual Fixture Control

• Integrated Emergency

• Network Dashboard

• BMS

• Remote Access

• User rights and access

• Remote Maintenance

• Local app control

• Wireless

• Cloud Based Server

• Local Server

• Standard Touchscreen

• User Programmable Scenes and Schedules

Color Kinetics (CK) is Signify’s brand for Dynamic color-changing architectural lighting systems. Dynamic outdoor and indoor luminaries empower lighting professionals around the globe to achieve their unique visions making the ordinary truly extraordinary. Integrates well with Dynalite systems.

https://www.dynalite.org/

SESCO Project Examples:

American Airlines Arena, Frost Museum of Science, Paramount Miami Worldcenter, The Main Las Olas, Raleigh Shimmer Wall, World of Coke Controls Contacts | Ed McEneney, Matt Avery

Exceeds Expectation:

Large Architectural

Small Architectural

Hospitals

Healthcare

Patient Rooms

Higher Education

Hospitality

Retail

Hotels

Hotel Guest Rooms

Restaurants

Theatrical House

Government

Institutions

Works Well: Offices

Medical Offices

Educational Spaces

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Houses of Worship

Industrial

Warehouses

• 0-10v Dimming

• Phase Dimming

˚ MLV-Forward

˚ ELV-Reverse

• Integrated Emergency

• Network Dashboard

• BMS

• Remote Access

• User rights and access

• Remote Maintenance

• Local app control

• Wireless

• Hybrid

• Cloud Based Server

• Local Server

• Standard Touchscreen

• User Programmable Scenes and Schedules

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