September 1, 2021
5 Big Questions: Specifying Connected Lighting
We catch up with Jered Widmer, Principal of The Lighting Practice and part of the committee of experts who recently authored LP-12-21, Lighting Practice guidelines for Internet of Things (IoT) Connected Lighting published by the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Topics we explore:
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How much expertise is a lighting designer expected to have in the areas of wireless communication technologies and software? (0:46)
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What are some of the most important aspects of specifying IoT systems that lighting specifiers should pay close attention to? (2:34)
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Are specialty IoT applications like Occupant Counting, Indoor Positioning and Asset & Occupant Tracking gaining traction? (4:39)
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What are some common IoT pitfalls and what proactive steps should be taken to avoid them? (6:53)
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What steps should building owners and specifiers take to evaluate the network security of an IoT lighting system? (9:29)
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