The document provides information on Lutron lighting control systems and products. It discusses how Lutron began with two products and now offers over 15,000 globally. Their HomeWorks QS system integrates light, shade, HVAC and audio/video control for high-end homes. Keypads allow preset lighting scenes with a single button press for convenience. Systems can automatically save energy through daylight and occupancy sensors. Dimming saves significant amounts of money and energy while extending bulb life. Lutron offers a wide range of products from basic dimmers to full home control systems.

1. Manufacturer & Equipment ReportSubmitted by: Brooke Thompson

2. Lutron History, Mission & Contact InfoCompany Mission: Save Energy, Enhance Comfort & Convenience, Increase Productivity, Improve Safety & SecurityLutron began with only 2 products, and now provides over 15,000 products toglobal customers.Residential Experience Centers: Pennsylvania, Florida, California, New York, Washington, D.C.Customer Service: 1.888.LUTRON1 (8 am - 8 pm EST)www.lutron.com

3. Top 10 Energy Benefits of Light Control1. Light Control Increases Comfort and Improves Productivity.2. All Lutron Dimmers Save Energy. 3. All Light Sources Use Less Energy When Dimmed.4. Dimming Saves Energy and the Environment While Enriching Your Life.5. Lutron Solutions Contribute to 37 out of 110 Possible Points in the LEED® 2009 NC Rating System.6. Using Dimmers Saves Money.7. Shading Solutions are also Energy Efficient. 8. If Every US Homeowner Changed 2 Light Switches to a Dimmer…Lutron estimates that by installing just two dimmers in place of two standard light switches in every home in the US, the potential annual savings could be $1.5 billion in electricity and close to 25 billion pounds of CO2—the equivalent to taking more than 1 million cars off the road.9. Lutron Systems can Automatically Save Money and Energy. Automated systems like daylight and occupancy sensors and the HomeWorks® astronomic timeclock can turn on lights according to changes in light or the time of day. Without any input from the user, Lutron systems can reduce energy costs and usage.10. All Lutron Dimmers Extend Bulb Life. Incandescent and halogen bulbs last up to 20 times longer when used with a dimmer, increasing the money saved.

4. Ways to save energy with LutronDimmersOccupancy sensorsWhole home light control systemsWindow solutions that manage daylight and help control heating and cooling costs.Replace a single light switch with any Lutrondimmer and potentially save $30 a yearLutron's line of eco-dim® solutions automatically reduces your energy by 15% or more.Combine dimmers, timers, sensors, and window shades to maximize your energy efficiency.

5. HomeWorks QSHomeWorksQS, designed for exclusive homes, integrates the control of all your light, interior and exterior, electric light and daylight. Also integrates with other manufacturers for audio-visual and HVAC control for broader control of your home environment.Whole Home Lighting Control System

6. Benefits of HomeWorks QSConvenience: Create “scenes” with HomeWorks QS — preset light and shade levels that you can recall at the touch of a button. For example, press the “Entertain” button on the keypad in your foyer and lights and shades will adjust throughout your home to create just the right light.Security: HomeWorksQS integrates with home security systems. In the event of an alarm, interior lights turn on, illuminating a safe exit, while exterior lights flash to attract attention. HomeWorks QS also makes a home safer by automatically turning landscape and security lighting on and off each night.Integration: HomeWorks QS easily integrates with 3rd party manufacturers. Control lights, shades, audio-visual equipment, and temperature controls from a single keypad.Rest Assured: Before you retire for the night, lower your shades, turn all the house lights off and set back temperature from the comfort of your bed with the “Goodnight” button. Not only can you control the lights that surround you, but also the lights halfway across your home—so you can rest assured no lights are left on, wasting energy.

7. HomeWorks QS Hybrid seeTouch KeypadReplaces an existing switch for easy retrofitBacklit buttonsPersonalized engravingFunctions as a HomeWorks QS digital fade dimmer and a system keypad Buttons have LEDs that provide real-time status

8. Main Units Remote Controls Temp Controls & Keypads

9. Sensors  Window Treatments Dimmers& SwitchesProcessors Ballasts & Drivers Control InterfacesPowerInterfaces & Power Panels LutronHomeWorks QS Lighting Control System

10. New FeaturesSaves energy by tuning of lights where they are frequently left on such as the bathroom or laundry room.Simple, intuitive control of lights, shades, HVAC & audio/video from one location. Energy page allows setback of energy use.Dynamic KeypadRadio PowrSavr™ occupancy/vacancy sensor

11. Lifestyle Features“Winter warm” opens the shades, taking advantage of sunlight warming a southern façade. “Summer cool” does the opposite by lowering shades and blocking solar heat gain, thereby reducing your cooling costs. In addition, Lutron shading fabrics are made from sustainable materials.Simple and convenient controls make tasks easier. From easy-to-use lamp dimmers to IR control of lights and ceiling fans, Lutron controls enhance your living space.Ageing in PlaceShading & Energy Savings

12. Proper Use & InstallationLighting Specifier, Architect, Interior Designer & Electrician collaborationPredetermined great Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Laundry, Bathroom “scenes.”

13. Which Light Bulb is Right for Me?General RulesUse a halogen bulb with a dimmer where:Light quality is importantYou want energy savings with ambianceYou want to control the light with dimmers, timers, or sensorsUse a CFL bulb, possibly with a dimmer, where:Light quality isn't importantThere is no risk of children or animals breaking the bulbYou want maximum light with minimum energy consumptionYou don't need sensors or timersIncadescent Bulbs: providerich and warm light quality, excellent color rendering,&controllability, but are the least efficient.Screw-in CFL Bulbs: energyefficient and have the longest life of all light bulbs. However, they provide less pleasing light, start up slowly, may flicker, and are not disposable because of their mercury content. Most dim poorly.Halogen Bulbs: an efficient variety of incandescent lighting, are up to 30% more efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. When dimmed by 30%, they offer many benefits of CFL and standard incandescent lights without the drawbacks.

14. Local Lutron Certified Designers & SpecifiersINTEGRATED ELECTRONICS Gold Provider9847 LACKMAN RDLENEXA, KS 66219913-663-3366 ELEVATED ELECTRONICS, LLC520 W 103RD STSTE 221KANSAS CITY, MO 64114913-927-9084www.elevatedelectronics.comAUTOMATED LIFESTYLES5823 NORTH COLLEGEGLADSTONE, MO 64119 816-455-4755WWW.TECHNOLOGYKC.COMDEREK PORTER STUDIO1907 WYANDOTTE TRAFFICWAYKC, MO 64108www.derekporterstudio.com

15. SummaryLighting control systems are a fantastic option to save energy and increase control over the electrical components of a home. These systems are a smart option for residential and commercial applications. Aging in Place is a prime consideration for the application of a lighting control system.Lutron offers a wide array of products beyond HomeWorks QS that are more affordable and can be integrated into existing construction via RadioRa or utilizing traditional electrical installations. HomeWorks QS is specifically designed for exclusive residential projects with high volume lighting loads. Lighting “scenes” are determined by a lighting designer to increase efficiency and promote ambience in large homes utilizing cutting edge technology.Dimming keypads are the simplest way to control light levels and conserve energy consumption while increasing lamp life. Lutron offers retrofit dimmers for installation in existing switch panels when a lighting control system is not an option. When halogen bulbs are dimmed by 30%, they offer many benefits of CFL and standard incandescent lights without the drawbacks.Third party integration via Savant and portable devices yield an unprecedented level of control for the modern luxury homeowner. Especially, when paired with a homes HVAC, Security and AV/Video components.

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