Are you looking for ways to reduce energy costs?
Energy is an important expense in most industrial sites, and inefficient lighting systems are the main culprit. Lighting consumes up to 70% or more of energy in some applications. It is easy to see here that the overall operating costs have a significant impact.
There are two ways to save costs:
1. Upgrade luminaires 2. Install lighting controls.
LED High Bay and Low Bay fixtures – The current mainstream practice is to replace existing metal halides and high pressure sodium lamps with LED high bay and low bay lights, with significant energy savings. When high occupancy sensors are applied to the lighting system, an additional 50-75% reduction in energy consumption can be achieved. However, many people overlooked it. This efficient lighting and occupancy control method significantly reduces energy and maintenance costs.
Why use an occupancy sensor?
The occupancy rate in warehouses, distribution centers, production facilities, etc. is 50%, and sensors are ideal candidates. When space is not used, a large number of energy sources are consumed using standard high-bay fluorescent lamps or HID lamps. Because most facilities do not have the ability to control their lighting, these fixtures will continue to ignite and waste energy and money even if space is not occupied. Light is provided where it is needed, and occupancy of sensors can save energy and money.
For example, a “pick order” is issued at a large warehouse, and the picker identifies the aisle and drives a forklift truck into the space to pick the right order. If no sensor is used, the entire area lights up before and after the picker enters the space – even if no one else enters the area. This wastes energy and leads to higher costs. Now using the High Bay occupancy sensor, the sensor will sense movement close to the forklift. The lamp can only be turned on where there is movement or occupancy – significantly reducing energy consumption and costs. The sensor coverage is wide enough to identify the movement and turn on the light before the forklift enters the space. In addition, with a programmable timer, the light will turn off again after a period of inactivity.
This is just an example of how occupancy sensors cut costs and reduce energy. Benwei built-in occupancy sensor LED high bay lights with remote control can maximize the energy saving, compared to the traditional control system to eliminate the wiring troubles, and save labor costs.
