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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER

Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER

Anita Salchert ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chuck Piccirillo

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PRESIDENT

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Control Information

By Chuck Piccirillo

Danny J. Salchert Executive and Advertising Offices 3591 Cahaba Beach Road Birmingham, AL 35242 toll free: 800.981.4541 phone: 205.981.4541 fax: 205.981.4544 www.epsmag.net • danny@epsmag.net

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 14

Contractor Pains Resolved with Newly Designed Locknut Wrench

DEPARTMENTS 20 Industry News 30 Product Focus 40 Ad Index ON THE COVER Photo provided by OSRAM/SYLVANIA

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FEATURE • Osram Sylvania

The integrated lighting control of the ENCELIUM® Energy Management System reduced lighting energy consumption while providing the right amount of light when and where required for the diverse spaces within Toronto General Hospital.

Control Information

By Chuck Piccirillo

COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENERGY CODES mandate precise components are controlled and understood

control of lighting systems. This control is best implemented using intelligent lighting controls, which allow multiple control strategies to be implemented cost-effectively. They also allow detailed control with control zones as small as individual light fixtures and with easy rezoning as space use changes.

These robust systems become even more powerful if tied to a central point with software at the front end. Imagine an Internet of Light within a building or across an organization’s properties, in which individually addressable lighting 6

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using a software interface. This allows the building owner to fine-tune lighting control strategies to maximize energy cost savings on a continuous basis. From a single workstation, facility operators can modify control behavior, revise schedules and execute other commands.

A major feature of centralized intelligent lighting control is the two-way flow of information. A majority of systems offer measuring and monitoring capabilities.

Increasingly, control software is expanding to include other measurable building parameters such as Continued on page 8

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FEATURE • Osram Sylvania

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OSRAM SYLVANIA recently launched the ENCELIUM® Wireless Energy Management System, a robust portfolio of sleek hardware solutions designed to expand lighting control to hard-to-reach locations and simplify and lower the overall cost of installation.

occupancy and temperature. This information provides a powerful business asset that can be used in a variety of ways to enhance business operations.

Let’s start with the basics. The control system can measure energy consumption, which is useful for energy management, while monitoring the system, which is useful for maintenance.

Data is recorded and fed to a central storage point such as a server and captured by the software to display current and historical views via a graphical user interface. Reports should be easy to read as well as comprehensive. Some software provides views of the building with color gradients indicating relative energy efficiency at a glance.

At a minimum, it should display energy use in kWh in standard time increments— e.g., daily, monthly, etc. Some systems also record instantaneous demand for 8

power (kW). Some software provides access to graphical views of energy savings in kWh and dollars by building, space type and control strategy. Ideally, this information will be actual and not estimated.

The data can be used for energy savings verification, identifying resource consumption by business unit or process, tenant billing or value-add, marketing and other purposes. Significantly, we can use it to fine-tune the operation of the lighting and control system so as to satisfy users and optimize energy cost savings.

For example, we might ask, “Why do occupants keep turning off the lights in this hallway? Why does this department or process consume so much energy?”

As a marketing tool, energy savings and associated carbon reduction could be shared with the public as a demonstration of the organization’s commitment to sus-

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tainability. For example, this data could be displayed in near real time in a lobby kiosk, or aggregated for promotion via a marketing campaign.

Monitoring improves maintenance efficiency. Using the software, facility operators can view near-real-time lighting status such as dimmed level or light level, operating hours and faults. They can also view demand response condition, which is useful if the building participates in a demand response program. Anomalies in operation requiring operator attention can be set to trigger alarm notifications sent by email, text or other method. Some systems provide daily reports of lighting equipment requiring servicing, such as failed lamps and ballasts.

These are proven core capabilities of software-based lighting control systems.

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FEATURE • Osram Sylvania that can be captured as well as its application. By incorporating occupancy data into the software, for example, we can use that information to better understand operations while providing another input into automatic operation. By incorporating temperature sensing, we can map temperature patterns to optimize HVAC operation.

When viewing occupancy data, for example, we might ask, “Why is there a person walking on the fifth floor after normal operating hours? Why should I have a cleaning crew clean a certain building area when it will be unoccupied for the next three weeks?” The answers go beyond lighting control and directly into business operations. As another example, retail stores can evaluate traffic patterns, reduce queues, optimize product placement and track employees—information that can improve efficiency and sales. The applications are endless.

Occupancy can also trigger automatic response that goes beyond the lights sim-

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ply turning on or off to minimize energy consumption. Occupants entering a building could be recognized so that when they arrive at their office, their preferred lighting scene and temperature would be up and running by the time they arrived. Sensors and lighting could work together to guide vehicles to empty parking stalls. If an unauthorized occupant is detected inside the building, an alarm could be generated for the building’s security team, and all lighting could be programmed to come to full brightness and even change color. Some of these capabilities are available now, while others are evolving.

LED lighting is often called the Trojan Horse for the Internet of Things. As LED light fixtures are increasingly installed in both new and existing buildings, they can be integrated with sensors that measure anything that can be measured. The result is the generation of Big Data that drives business ideas and innovation. Just as the LED fixture may be the Trojan Horse, providing the infrastructure for the Inter-

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net of Things, lighting control software may serve as a platform for pulling in that data and making it sensible for meaningful analysis.

For the building owner, the first decision is simple—choosing an intelligent lighting control system that not only complies with energy codes, but also allows precise ongoing management and the generation of useful energy and maintenance information. After that, questions to ask are what can be measured, what could we learn from it that would benefit our business, and who will put it all together?

For building management, the age of information has just begun. Lighting is already ready to deliver, and is currently evolving as a platform for vast new information opportunities. ❏ Chuck Piccirillo is ENCELIUM group product marketing manager at OSRAM SYLVANIA, a manufacturer of advanced lighting control systems (www.osram-americas.com/encelium).

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT • Gardner Bender

Contractor Pains Resolved with Newly Designed

Locknut Wrench IN THE ELECTRICAL FIELD, most professionals have been resigned

to use a screwdriver and hammer to either tighten or loosen locknuts.

The few unique tools on the market to resolve this issue are clunky and do not effectively work with most junction boxes. This process wastes time and with some applications can cause injury. Also, some union laws prevent using two tools at once, making it difficult to complete the job.

While searching online contractor con- vide a #1 suggested tool to complete lockversations, it was apparent no matter what nut operation with ease. site, the professional panels could not proGardner Bender’s Continued on page 16 14

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT • Gardner Bender head Engineer Matt was out in the field discussing contractor job frustrations and he felt there has to be a better way to reduce job time while working with locknuts. That began the design for a perfect locknut operation tool.

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tor at Gardner Bender to design a tool to resolve the frustration caused from attaching conduit to junction boxes. The research started with testing out current tools, including a couple name brands.

The observed issues included a large frame making it difficult to navigate the Tool Creation tight spaces, and a double handle creating Matt partnered with a Category Direc- wrist tension after repeated use.

Once the competitive analysis was complete, Matt designed a single handle wrench with a smaller frame. The original concept focused around a single tool for both ½” and ¾” locknuts but after field trials it was identified that two independent tools would be required. These independent tools have unique ends that are offset by 30 degrees to capture the locknut in all situations.

Perfecting the Design To make it durable and more versatile the tool was created with 100% steel to make sure that even though it was a small design, it would be strong enough to complete the job. The ½” size was also engineered with notches in the handle to navigate around the junction box tabs.

After presenting the initial pilot tool to local contractors, it was exactly what they needed to complete the job. They asked for a larger size and the team added a 1” Locknut Wrench to the mix.

Made in the USA When it came to manufacturing the Locknut Wrench with the patent pending design, Matt partnered with a resource in Racine, Wisconsin - only 30 miles away from the home office. Tony focuses on American made product and wanted to keep production as local as possible.

Customer Trials Once the finalized design was complete, the Gardner Bender team conducted customer trials. Contractors and hardware shop owners alike enjoyed the sleek design, the easy to read laser etched directions for loosen and tighten, and the different size options. In time trials, tightening a locknut using the new Gardner Bender Locknut Wrench happened in seconds, vs the competition taking twice as long or in some cases where it didn’t work to tighten, due to reduced space.

Ready to Order After perfecting the design and receiving positive feedback in customer trials, the Locknut Wrench is now available for order. Check out your local distributor, or go on www.gardnerbender.com and click on ‘TOP TOOL TESTER’ to request a free sample to experience the new Gardner Bender Locknut Wrench yourself! ❏ FOR FREE INFO, CIRCLE 42 ON READER SERVICE CARD

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INDUSTRY News

Center for Advanced Power Systems Unveils World’s Most Powerful Electrical Testing System Florida State University’s Center for Advanced Power Systems has unveiled a new 24,000-volt direct current power test system, the most powerful of its kind available at a university research center throughout the world.

The new system will give CAPS the unparalleled ability to test electrical equipment in real-world conditions, and companies looking to build next-generation power equipment will be able to test those in the Tallahassee-based facility.

“It’s a very long and expensive process for companies to do this at the electrical grid,” said Ferenc Bogdan, senior engineer and associate in research at CAPS. “We can now do all of that cheaper and faster here.”

FSU founded CAPS 14 years ago as an innovative, collaborative research center where scientists could develop smart energy systems for the nation’s power and defense needs. It pioneered the power hardware in the loop (PHIL) test facility model that has now been replicated at other institutions, including Clemson University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

PHIL simulation is a scientific experi-

ment where a simulated electrical environment virtually exchanges power with real hardware, giving scientists a more indepth look at how equipment would fare in real-world conditions such as a lightning strike or a power surge.

The new test facility is the latest piece of the center’s PHIL testing program. It has a 24,000-volt direct current with a capacity of 5 megawatts, making it the most powerful PHIL system of its kind at a university research center worldwide.

To create the new system, the center put together four individual 6 kilovolt, 1.25 megawatt converters that can be arranged in any combination, in series or parallel connection, to form an extremely flexible test bed for medium voltage direct current (MVDC) system investigations.

The MVDC system was built based on CAPS’ specifications by ABB Inc., as a technology demonstrator geared towards research activities.

“This is the first time anyone has strung together four individual converters of this magnitude and operated them in a safe and controlled manner,” said Michael “Mischa” Steurer, senior research faculty

and leader of the Power Systems Research Group at CAPS. News of the facility has already yielded results for CAPS. Government research institutions, including the Office of Naval Research (ONR), have already committed to using the new facility at CAPS for testing and system investigation projects.

CAPS is a long-term contractor with the Navy, which is working to develop an all-electric ship.

CAPS researchers are also collaborating with Virginia Tech on a project for ONR to evaluate the performance of an electrical impedance measurement unit (IMU) developed by Virginia Tech and to be shipped to CAPS for testing. The purpose of an IMU is to probe a power system for its impedance characteristics to establish criteria for stable operation of the system. In plain language, impedance is the opposition a circuit presents to a current when voltage is applied at various strengths and frequencies.

The Navy has also committed funding to study design and performance of fault current limited MVDC systems and other operational aspects of MVDC systems. ❏

Compact Fluorescent Lamp Shipments Continue to Lag NEMA’s index for compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) shipments registered a year-over-year decline of 14.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014 despite a modest quarterly increase of 1.5 percent. For the first three quarters of 2014, the CFL index decreased 13.1 percent compared to the same period last year. The shipments index for incandescent A-line lamps posted a decline of 62.9 percent (q/q). In contrast, shipments of LED A-line and halogen A-line lamps continued to grow, showing quarterly gains of 53.8 and 37.7 percent, respectively. The proliferation of halogen A-line lamp shipments, and subsequent decline in shipments of incandescent A-line lamps, has resulted in an increase in market share for halogen A-line lamps. Halogen A-line lamps

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captured a share of 39.9 percent during the quarter, second only to CFLs, which continued to hold a narrow lead with a 41.1 percent share. The share of LED lamp shipments was 5.1 percent, an increase of 2 percentage points.

Incandescent A-line lamps fell nearly 20 points to a share of 13.6 percent.

NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Its nearly 400 member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually. ❏

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INDUSTRY News

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Rebranded NAILD Offers More Member Value Overhauled Educational Programs, Redesigned Website Cornerstone of Marketing Campaign The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) announced today that it has re-energized its brand by improving its value proposition to members and the industry.

“Today, NAILD keeps its promise to its members that it will continue to grow with an evolving industry,” said Kevin Eagan, NAILD president and co-owner of Northwest Lighting Systems. “As lighting technology continues to change dramatically, we know that NAILD must change along with the marketplace. It’s imperative for our organization to stay current with the times,

while providing more educational, networking and technological opportunities to our members.”

A big focus for NAILD’s rebranding centered on providing more value to the association’s current and prospective members. The following components make up the re-energized NAILD: • A new website, which has been fully redesigned to meet the needs of the industry and NAILD members.

• Introduction of a new logo, which represents NAILD’s commitment to evolving along with the commercial lighting market.

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• An updated educational offering.

NAILD’s LS I training program received a full overhaul to include comprehensive LED training into the platform.

• Expanded social media presence to be more in touch with its members and others in the industry.

• A robust public relations campaign to leverage the success and growth of the association.

• Upgrade of its print and digital marketing strategy to grow its member base.

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liance, based in Princeton Junction, N.J., to create and manage a marketing campaign that would advance the association’s brand amid change in an evolving industry.

To learn more about the re-energized NAILD, visit the association’s new website, www.naild.org. For more information on becoming a NAILD member, contact Linda Daniel, Administrator, at Lmd@naild.org. ❏

ship directory and the first issue of Today’s Lighting Distributor (TLD) have been produced.

• An emphasis on membership recruitment and events, particularly its Annual Conference, Lighting the Way, Leading the

About The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD).

Founded in 1977, The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) is a non-profit trade association made up of specialty lighting distributors and vendor/manufacturers of lighting goods and Way, which will take place April 26-29 supplies used in the operation of specialized in Denver. Additionally, new interactive lighting distributors. NAILD’s mission is to features will be introduced at this year’s provide its members the opportunity to grow their businesses profitably through education, Annual Conference.

Last summer, NAILD’s board of di- networking, and technology. For more rectors hired Creative Marketing Al- information, visit www.naild.org.

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Product FOCUS Platinum Tools® Debuts Net Prowler™ PRO Test Kit at 2015 BICSI Winter Conference & Expo Net Prowler™ Combines Network Testing (Physical Layer and Link), Cable Verification &Troubleshooting, and PoE Voltage Testing in a Handheld Tester with a Full-Color Display… all with the Capability of Saving and Printing Test Results from a Personal Computer Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that it will debut the Net Prowler™ Pro Test Kit during 2015 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition, held in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 22-26 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, booth #1310. The Net Prowler Pro Test Kit (P/N TNP850K1) is now shipping with an MSRP of $999.95. A tester only kit (P/N TNP700) is also available with an MSRP of $799.95.

“The Net Prowler™ combines network testing (physical layer and link), IP device address mapping, cable troubleshooting and PoE voltage testing in a handheld tester with a full-color display…all with the capability of saving and printing test results from a personal computer,” explained George Jang, Platinum Tools product manager. “The Net Prowler™ provides full cable testing on any category network, coax, or telephone cable. It will display wire map, numbered ID remotes, and any faults, including shorts, opens, miswires, split pairs, and reverses.”

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

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Product FOCUS Legrand Introduces High-Capacity Furniture Feed Poke-Thru Legrand has upgraded its highly successful dual-service, furniture feed poke-thru device. The Wiremold® 4FFATC15 Series furniture feed poke-thru device is an excellent solution for feeding power, communication, and audio/video services to modular furniture systems in an open-space, above-grade environment.

With a 3/4” [19mm] opening for power and a larger 1 1/2” [38mm] opening for communication cabling, the 4FFATC15 Series furniture feed poke-thru offers more capacity for communication cabling than was previously available.

These poke-thru devices can be installed on tile, carpet, or wood covered concrete floors in both new or retrofit construction. Typical applications include commercial office buildings, financial institutions, and government facilities.

4FFATC15 Series furniture feed poke-thru device feature built-in TopGuard™ protection that prevents water, dirt, and debris from entering power and communication compartments. In addition to exceeding UL scrub water exclusion requirements for tile and carpet floors, these devices are fire rated for up to 2-hours, are suitable for use in air handling plenums, and are UL Listed and UL Fire Classified to U.S. and Canadian safety standards for tile, carpet and wood floor surfaces.

For more information, visit www.legrand.us

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Product FOCUS The RIDGID® B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller achieves fast, accurate and consistent bevels RIDGID® proudly introduces the B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller. The B-500 produces a consistent, highquality bevel in less than two minutes* without flames or sparks, replacing traditional beveling methods such as grinding.

The B-500 is a compact and transportable unit that easily mounts to the end of pipes four inches or greater in diameter, with a maximum wall thickness of a half-inch, as well as on flat plates up to a half-inch thick. Interchangeable heads allow bevels to be cut accurately at 30 degrees, 37.5 degrees or 45 degrees. The unit features speed monitoring with LED indicators that assist the operator in keeping the beveller moving at an optimal pace.

This ensures a consistent, machined finished bevel in a single pass.

The compact design allows for a single operator to quickly set up and create bevels in a wide range of applications. The simple operation allows a user of any skill level to operate and produce high quality results.

“The B-500 has distinct advantages over other beveling methods,” said Larry Feskanich, Global Marketing Manager at RIDGID. “Speed and accuracy are really what sets it apart. Customers are impressed with the quality it produces in just one quick pass.”

For more information, visit www.RIDGID.com

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Product FOCUS Reduce Time & Hassle of Running Cables In Hard To Access Spaces IDEAL Electrical, a trusted leader in professional-grade tools and supplies for electricians and data communications contractors, is now offering Tuff-Rod™ push/pull poles.

Design to simplify the task of running cables above ceilings, down walls, under raised floors, or through hard to access voids and cavities, Tuff-Rod poles are for use with a variety of cable and wire types, including speaker and telephone wire, twisted pair data cables, fiber, thermostat, coax and general electrical cables to dramatically reduce time on the job.

Made of non-conductive fiberglass rods to protect the installer from electrical shock, IDEAL Tuff-Rods can be threaded together to achieve a maximum length of thirty feet, allowing the installer to create custom rods for longer cable runs. Three attachment-ends extend the rod’s versatility. The J Hook attachment aids in re-positioning wires and re-directing cables, while the Bullet tip is perfect for pushing the rods through wall cavities, under floorboards and similar tight spaces. The Wisp head is specifically designed for working over the top of suspended ceilings where the large head enables the rod to be pushed over the grid work ridges without getting stuck.

In addition to standard white and blue, a pale green “glow in the dark” version is available for contractors working in attics, basements and other dim lit areas. Tuff-Rod repair kits can also be purchased, complete with replacement hardware and quick-drying epoxy for fast, convenient, in-the-field repairs.

For more information, visit www.idealind.com

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Advertiser INDEX This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.

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