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\"ChicagolandWithout the right control systems in place, your lighting fixtures<\/strong> might as well be bare bulbs. Use this guide to lighting control systems<\/strong><\/a> and you’ll be sure to get the scoop on all of your lighting control<\/strong> needs. Whether it’s for your bathroom, kitchen, den, bedroom, basement, or living room, a lighting control system<\/strong> can provide you with complete control of all lighting in your Chicagoland home; even when you’re not at home.\u00a0 Your Chicagoland electrician<\/strong><\/a> can give you any additional information and handle the installation of a system for you.<\/p>\n

The Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lighting control system<\/strong> allows the user the ability to control one, a set of, or all the lighting fixtures<\/strong> in the structure from one spot. The control panel is a computerized device that is hardwired into your electrical system<\/strong>. It allows the user to control lighting times and needs, even when the user isn’t at home. This can provide better security as well as create a more energy efficient lighting system<\/strong>. From huge commercial systems to the basic residential control panel, lighting control systems<\/strong> offer a range of flexibility and control that simple switches just can’t match.<\/p>\n

Wireless Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many of today’s modern lighting control systems<\/strong> are a basic plug and play system. Lighting fixtures are controlled wirelessly, allowing greater flexibility is design and cost. Wireless systems<\/strong> work best when existing lighting conditions are already in place and rewiring the entire structure can be an impractical choice. Many wireless systems<\/strong> allow appliances as well as light fixtures to be accessed through the user interface device. This can increase energy savings greatly as appliances that have constantly lit displays sap energy 24\/7. Known as “phantom loads”, these energy sucking vampires can be turned off with one switch when not in use.<\/p>\n

Controlling Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many controllers use several methods to allow you to manipulate lighting fixtures and appliances in various ways. Here are the most common ways a lighting control panel can be programmed:<\/p>\n