Careful, profes­sional commis­sioning is essential in order to utilise all that intel­ligent lighting solu­tions have to offer. According to energi­eschweiz, this can save up to 30 per cent more energy. In this blog, you can find out what to look out for when it comes to correct commissioning!

The right illu­mi­nance (lux) is crucial for energy effi­ciency and comfort. However, expe­rience has shown that this is set too high in many projects.

• The illu­mi­nance in the various areas should be set according to use. For example: 300–500 lux in offices, but lower values are suffi­cient in traffic zones.
• The adjustment can be made dynam­i­cally depending on the time of day and actual demand.
• The lux values can be . This guar­antees optimum lighting quality and saves energy at the same time.adapted auto­mat­i­cally depending on the amount of daylight.
• Fine tuning works via an app.

The run-on time defines how long the light remains active after the last detected movement. 

• It should be set to maximise energy savings while ensuring safety for users.
• The run-on time is often set to five minutes or even more, which is too long in many cases. With correct commis­sioning, the run-on times in a stairwell, for example, are set to one minute in accor­dance with the SIA recom­men­dation for intel­ligent lighting.

Small light groups are ideal, thanks to quality sensors and a high sensor density this is easily possible.

• Forming groups that are as small and well-struc­tured as possible saves a lot of energy.
• Thanks to the networking of the groups via the swarm function, the full energy-saving potential is ensured while at the same time providing a high level of user comfort.
• When planning, make sure that the groups are sensible and tailored to the use of the respective room area.

Daylight measurement is an important aspect of intel­ligent lighting. This allows the lighting to be regu­lated in relation to the natural light component. .

• A light sensor measures the brightness of the natural light and adjusts the arti­ficial lighting accord­ingly. This ensures a constant light level.
• Correct commis­sioning ensures that the sensors are posi­tioned in the right places in the room and have been cali­brated correctly.
• The more careful the commis­sioning, the more precise the measurement and the adjustment of the lighting to the daylight.

As intel­ligent lighting systems are often connected to networks and cloud services, it is crucial that security and data protection require­ments are also taken into account during commissioning. 

• Usage statistics should be stored and trans­mitted securely to avoid data breaches.
• It is important that all software updates are carried out regu­larly and that all systems are protected against unau­tho­rised access.
• The imple­men­tation of security measures such as encrypted connec­tions or multi-level authen­ti­cation provides further protection for the system.

And finally, this:

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Save money, reduce energy consumption and keep instal­lation and main­te­nance costs low: To achieve these goals when reno­vating a lighting system, follow these seven steps. They will ensure that your lighting project is success­fully imple­mented and that everyone involved is satisfied with the result. 

There are many players and countless offers in the lighting sector. Don’t just go for the first (and cheapest) offer that comes your way. Compare providers and make sure that you have a reliable partner at your side in the form of a lighting expert.

• Consul­tation: The first meeting, either on the phone or in person, will cover your needs and the initial situ­ation. Find out about intel­ligent lighting solu­tions and clarify whether a feasi­bility study is needed. 
• Needs analysis: How much light do the premises need? How important are the aesthetics? These are the ques­tions that need to be answered.
• Potential analysis: Have the energy-saving potential and possible cost savings demon­strated to you. 
• Opti­mi­sation: The aim with existing prop­erties is always to optimise the lighting system in terms of energy consumption and light quality. 
Project Opti­light

In this phase, existing planning docu­ments are used to clarify whether a complete replacement or a partial reno­vation is the right solution. Other points are also crucial: 

• Optimal placement: How many lumi­naires are needed? Where is the most sensible place to position sensors? It’s worth taking a close look here.
• Light calcu­la­tions: An important aspect is the illu­mi­nance and thus the light calcu­lation. How much and what type of light is required for your project?
• Lighting concept: Based on the points listed above, the expert creates a lighting solution that meets all requirements.
• Subsidies: If you are renewing lighting systems in existing buildings, you are entitled to subsidies. In most cases, the appli­cation is handled by the lighting expert over­seeing the project.

Once a solution design has been developed and a concept created, detailed imple­men­tation plans are drawn up. These form the basis for a smooth instal­lation, which is carried out by an expe­ri­enced electrician. 

Although the instal­lation of most intel­ligent lighting solu­tions is a breeze thanks to wireless networking, only allow elec­tri­cians with the necessary tech­nical know-how to work on your new lighting system. Proper instal­lation is essential.

Commis­sioning involves many aspects: the daylight must be measured, the illu­mi­nance must be correct, and the follow-up time must be appro­priate. Exces­sively large lighting groups and insuf­fi­cient sensor density do not lead to the desired result. Only rely on those specialists who offer you careful commissioning. 

• Support: You will receive help with setting up and opti­mising your lighting solution. Commis­sioning is best left to the lighting experts, who will take all the important points into account. 
• Trou­bleshooting You will receive help with setting up and opti­mising your lighting solution. Commis­sioning is best left to the lighting experts, who will take all the important points into account. 

After users have been moving around in the newly lit rooms for a few days/weeks, there is often a desire for read­just­ments. Espe­cially in offices and production halls, it is important that the work­place is well lit.

Lumi­naires and sensors are oper­ating as desired — every­thing is fine, job done? Make sure you get further support from the lighting experts. 

• Training: Elec­trical contractors, facility managers and main­te­nance staff need appro­priate training to be able to make settings them­selves. This provides certainty and they get to know the systems used better.
• Support: Never­theless, you need to be able to rely on the lighting experts to continue to support you with advice and assistance.

And finally…

Compre­hensive advice, precise planning, smooth imple­men­tation and ongoing support — this is how your projects can be imple­mented more easily, effi­ciently and success­fully, taking your lighting project to a new level.

Find out more about what nevalux AG can offer you in the area of lighting refur­bishment. Visit our website: 

This is why soli­darity is one of the pillars of our company, alongside prof­itability and team culture. There are many different ways for companies to make a valuable contri­bution to society. This blog shows you how we at nevalux AG get involved and what we mean by the added value mentioned at the beginning. And of course we are also happy to provide you with infor­mation over the phone. Contact

As nevalux AG, we have long been committed to helping people in Eastern Europe who barely have enough to live on. The fact that we were in Moldova has to do with my (author’s) connection to the aid organ­i­sation AVC Switzerland, which is respon­sible for the project. I am amazed at what has developed with little funding and a lot of commitment since my last visit in 2019. A children’s home and a resi­dential home for elderly and disabled people have been created, as well as a place where children can get a warm meal. Our involvement: 

• In the bakery: For nine years, between 500 and 800 loaves of bread have been baked and given away three times a week.
• In the orphanage: nevalux lumi­naires installed in various rooms.
• On the road: distrib­uting food parcels with basic food­stuffs, Firewood that we have processed ourselves and pellets from plant residues for heating.

The joy and grat­itude for our help was palpable both among those respon­sible on site and the local popu­lation. Despite language barriers, we had some unfor­get­table encounters. We are impressed by how children, destitute elderly people, people with disabil­ities and also villagers have improved their quality of life in recent years thanks to the project.

• Thanks to the bakery, families not only have their daily bread. For the women, who some­times wait an hour for their turn, the bakery is also a place of community.
• The financial relief is also crucial. For example: A cubic metre of wood costs CHF 100, the average pension is CHF 110!

The assignment was team-building at all levels and a personal devel­opment expe­rience for the partic­i­pants. All eight nevalux employees who took part in the mission are deeply grateful. 

• “Some of the people in Moldova live in the most difficult circum­stances. It’s a priv­ilege to live in a country like Switzerland, to never go hungry and to have a safe roof over your head.”
• “I was impressed by the friend­liness of the people. And also that I didn’t hear any complaints.”
• “Having a job and earning my own living is no longer a matter of course for me since my deployment.”
• “It was very enriching to get to know and appre­ciate my colleagues in a completely different context.”

Support — be it manpower and/or money — is needed by countless social projects at home and abroad. As nevalux AG, we have delib­er­ately focussed on one project. We don’t want to provide support according to the watering-can prin­ciple, but rather consciously make a formative difference in one place. In addition, the impetus for the project in Moldova came from the employees. The personal connection is there and is culti­vated accordingly. 

Where social commitment within the company is more than just an annual donation to a local aid project, it becomes a topic of conver­sation throughout the year.

• Ideally, the management should provide infor­mation on the progress of the project three to four times a year and thus involve the employees.
• This presup­poses that the “head of the company” leads the way enthu­si­as­ti­cally and shows its employees that respon­si­bility is taken on in social projects.
• “Do good and talk about it!” It doesn’t have to be a large-scale marketing campaign. Never­theless, such a commitment has a positive effect on our image, which in turn has a positive impact on employee recruitment. And the most important thing is that those who set a good example will find imitators.
“This is just a drop in the ocean.” Not true! We can’t do every­thing, but at least we can do something!
• Take the plunge, it’s worth it!