LoRaWAN® Luminaire Controller – Zhaga® 18
The LoRaWAN® Luminaire Controller – Zhaga® 18 is a wireless and easy-to-install controller designed for remotely managing LED lighting systems. The Zhaga® Book 18 connector seamlessly integrates with modern street lighting and offers control via DALI/DALI-2, 0-10V, and 1-10V interfaces. LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, and LTE-M compatibility provide extensive connection flexibility.
With its compact and robust IP67 design, it operates reliably in harsh outdoor conditions. Electrical parameter monitoring, adaptive lighting scenarios, impact and tilt detection, geolocation tracking, and an optional light sensor allow for real-time monitoring of field equipment. It offers easy configuration via Bluetooth and high security with AES-128 encryption, making it an ideal solution for smart city applications.
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | Power supply | 24 V DC or 100–240 V AC |
| Peak power consumption | 3 W (maximum) | |
| Surge protection | Built-in surge protection circuit | |
| Current protection | Built-in over current protection circuit with auto reset | |
| Communication | Network interface | LoRaWAN® 1.0.4 Class C / NB-IoT (3GPP LTE Release 14 Cat-NB1 & Cat-NB2 compliant) |
| RF frequency | 868 / 915 / 923 MHz (LoRaWAN) / B3, B8, B20 (1710–1880, 880–960, 791–862 MHz) | |
| Rx sensitivity | -137 dBm @ 125 kHz BW SF12 (LoRaWAN) / -108 dBm (Cat-M1 low band), -107 dBm (mid band) | |
| Tx power | up to +22 dBm (LoRaWAN, depending on region) / up to +23 dBm (NB-IoT) | |
| Network security | Encrypted communication (AES128-bit) / APN, VPN Support | |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/QZSS (Optional) | |
| Firmware update (OTA) | via Bluetooth and LoRaWAN® | |
| Bluetooth | Supported (Optional) | |
| Interfaces | DALI control & power supply | Controls up to 4 DALI ballasts with internal 15V power supply |
| Analog output | 0–10 V or 1–10 V analog output | |
| Logical signal input (LSI) | 2 × 0–24V configurable logic input (analog/digital), dim levels etc. | |
| Sensors | Light sensor | Integrated, configurable threshold |
| Tilt sensor | 2-axis tilt sensor | |
| Lamp Control | Dimming range | 0–100% (linear or logarithmic depending on settings) |
| Control interface | DALI-2 / DiiA (IEC 62386) / D4i / 0–10 V / 1–10 V Analog | |
| Metering | Built-in parameters | A, V, W, Wh, WB, W Fund, PF, lamp-on time, sag & swell (Non-D4i drivers) |
| D4i reported parameters | V, W, Wh, PF, lamp-on time, others (Only for D4i drivers) | |
| Measurement accuracy | ±0.5% for built-in measurement circuit | |
| Output Switch | Mechanical contact relay | 5A (100,000 operations) |
| Solid state relay | 2A (with zero cross detection) | |
| Without switching output | No switching output | |
| Timing | Real Time Clock (RTC) | Yes, super capacitor backup (up to 15 days) |
| Environmental | Ingress protection | IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C … +60 °C | |
| Mechanical | Weight | 150 g |
| Dimensions | 154 × 65 × 59 mm (6.06 × 2.56 × 2.32 in) | |
| Body material | ABS | |
| Compliance | Standards | EN 61347-1, EN 61347-2-11, EN 300220, EN 62368, EN 301489, EN 62479, EN 50581 |
| Certifications | CE |
1. Which lighting systems is the LoRaWAN® Luminaire Controller – Zhaga® 18 compatible with?
The device is compatible with LED luminaires that follow the Zhaga® Book 18 standard. Since it supports DALI/DALI-2, 0–10V, and 1–10V interfaces, it can be easily integrated into modern street lighting systems.
2. Is the device resistant to outdoor conditions?
Yes. With its robust IP67-rated housing, it operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +60 °C. It also provides protection against shocks, tilts, and sudden electrical surges.
3. What are its management and security features?
The device works with low-power wide-area networks such as LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, and LTE-M. It can be easily configured via Bluetooth and managed both in the field and through cloud-based platforms. Thanks to AES-128 encryption, it ensures secure communication and helps improve energy efficiency by monitoring electrical parameters such as energy consumption and power factor.
