Lighting Controls Podcast

All Hell Breaks Loose with Umesh Baheti

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In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron welcome back Umesh Baheti, SVP of Product and Engineering at MaxLite, to dive deep into the evolving world of lighting controls and smart building integration. Here's what you'll discover:

 

🏢 Trends in Lighting Controls

  • Growing demand for better dimming and networked solutions
  • Integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Regional differences in code compliance (e.g., Title 24 in California, Local Law 88 in NYC)

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    🔗 BMS & HVAC Integration

    • Lighting Controls providing data to other building points (HVAC, Shades, Switched Outlets, Demand Response, Etc) for energy optimization
    • Use of Modbus and BACnet protocols for seamless communication
    • Clear documentation and collaboration with system integrators

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      🔐 Cybersecurity & Data Strategy

      • On-prem solutions and Bluetooth mesh networks for secure deployment
      • Enterprise-grade features like Single Sign-On and API access
      • Real-world use cases: energy dashboards, occupancy heat mapping, and retail analytics

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        💡 The Future of Smart Lighting

        • Lighting as a data source for business insights
        • Challenges of affordability and ROI justification
        • Pilots, White Glove Service, and scalable solutions for enterprise clients

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          Watch this episode for insights on how lighting controls are transforming buildings into smarter, more efficient spaces.

           

          Connect with Umesh:

          www.linkedin.com/in/umeshsbaheti

           

          Sponsor: MaxLite, maxlite.com, www.maxlite.com/cmax

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