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NEMA ANSI C136.41 5/7-Pin LoRaWAN® Lighting Controller Unit
Our smart lighting control unit, which provides superior protection against harsh environmental conditions thanks to its durable IP67 class outer casing, can be easily controlled in the field and via cloud-based management platforms. Offering maximum flexibility with 0-10V, 1-10V, DALI-2 and DALI-D4i control interfaces, the system has the capacity to operate autonomously according to predefined timings, ambient light and adaptive lighting scenarios.
LoRaWAN® NEMA Lighting Controller: Smart City Integration & Sustainable Energy Management
The LoRaWAN® NEMA Lighting Controller is engineered specifically for smart city applications and supports your long-term sustainable energy management goals. The device continuously measures key electrical parameters—including voltage, current, power, power factor, and frequency—to improve energy efficiency and optimize system performance.
By providing real-time energy consumption data, it enables municipalities and organizations to achieve significant cost savings.
In addition to energy monitoring, the controller includes advanced features such as impact and tilt detection, an optional light level sensor, geo-location tracking, and Bluetooth-based configuration for fast field deployment.
Seamless Integration with Smart City Lighting Systems
Built to withstand harsh outdoor environments, the device seamlessly integrates with both existing lighting networks and third-party smart city solutions.
Cost-effective system integration is made possible through:
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Custom ZenoSmart Connect mobile application
With the ZenoSmart Connect app, field installation, commissioning, and management of the LoRaWAN® NEMA Lighting Controller become extremely simple and efficient.
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TALQ Protocol-Compliant Smart Lighting Management
Our lighting controller is fully compatible with the TALQ protocol, a global standard that enables interoperability between different smart city lighting devices and management platforms.
This ensures easy integration into urban infrastructures and supports long-term sustainability goals.
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | Power source | 100–240 VAC 0.2 A (up to 15 A nominal load) |
| Power Supply | Max. power consumption | 3 W (Maximum) |
| Power Supply | Surge protection | Built-in surge protection circuit |
| Power Supply | Overcurrent protection | Built-in overcurrent protection (auto reset) |
| Communication | Network interface | LoRaWAN® 1.0.4 Class C / NB-IoT (3GPP LTE Release 14 Cat-NB1 & Cat-NB2 compliant) |
| Communication | RF frequency | 868 / 915 / 923 MHz (LoRaWAN) / B3, B8, B20 (1710–1880, 880–960, 791–862 MHz) |
| Communication | Receiver sensitivity | -137 dBm @ 125 kHz BW SF12 (LoRaWAN) / -108 dBm (Cat-M1 low band), -107 dBm (mid band) |
| Communication | Transmit power | Up to +22 dBm (LoRaWAN, region dependent) / up to +23 dBm (NB-IoT) |
| Communication | Network security | Secure communication with AES-128 encryption / APN, VPN support |
| Communication | GPS | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/QZSS |
| Communication | OTA update | Via Bluetooth and LoRaWAN® |
| Communication | Bluetooth | Supported (Optional) |
| Interfaces | DALI control & power | Controls up to 4 DALI ballasts with built-in 15V DC power supply |
| Interfaces | Analog output | 0–10 V or 1–10 V analog output |
| Interfaces | Logical input (LSI) | 1 × 0–24V configurable logic input (analog/digital), dim levels, etc. |
| Sensors | Light sensor | Integrated, threshold adjustable |
| Sensors | Tilt sensor | 2-axis tilt sensor |
| Lamp Control | Dimming range | 0–100% (linear/logarithmic depending on configuration) |
| Lamp Control | Control interface | DALI-2 / DiiA (IEC 62386) / D4i / 0–10 V / 1–10 V analog |
| Measurements | Internal parameters (non-D4i drivers) | A, V, W, Wh, WB, Wfund, PF, lamp-on time, sag, swell |
| Measurements | D4i reported parameters | V, W, Wh, PF, lamp-on time and others (depending on control gear capabilities) |
| Measurements | Measurement accuracy | ±0.5% (for internal measurement circuitry) |
| Output Switch | Mechanical relay | 5A (100,000 operations) |
| Output Switch | Solid-state relay | 2A (with zero-cross detection) |
| Output Switch | No switching | No output available |
| Timing | Real-Time Clock (RTC) | Yes, supercapacitor backup (up to 15 days) |
| Environmental | Ingress protection | IP66 (IEC 60529) |
| Environmental | Operating temperature | -20 °C … +60 °C |
| Mechanical | Standard | ANSI C136.41 2013 |
| Mechanical | Pin & positions | 5 or 7 pins & 3-pin power connection; 2 or 4-pin dimming and signal connection |
| Mechanical | Weight & dimensions | 150 g / Ø 76 mm × 70 mm (height × diameter) |
| Mechanical | Base & dome material | High-temperature resistant PBT & UV-protected, impact-resistant polycarbonate |
| Compliance | Standards | EN 61347-1, EN 61347-2-11, EN 300220, EN 62368, EN 301489, EN 62479, EN 50581 |
| Compliance | Certifications | CE |
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1. Which network protocols does the LoRaWAN® Luminaire Controller NEMA device support?
The device supports LoRaWAN® 1.0.4 Class C, NB-IoT (Cat-NB1 and Cat-NB2 compliant), and LTE-M low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies. This enables secure and efficient management from both field and cloud-based platforms.
2. What are the lighting control and dimming capabilities of the device?
The controller provides precise dimming through DALI / DALI-2 / 0–10 V / 1–10 V interfaces. The dimming range can be adjusted between 0–100% and configured as linear or logarithmic. It can also operate autonomously based on the integrated light sensor and predefined scheduling scenarios.
3. How durable is the device and what environmental protection does it offer?
The device housing features IP66 / IP67 protection, made from high-temperature-resistant PBT and UV-protected polycarbonate materials. It operates in a temperature range of –20 °C to +60 °C and is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions.