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<p>Smart IoT Solutions for Street Lighting Management</p>

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<p>Irregular curvature in the cornea or lens causes images to focus in a distorted way, resulting in impaired vision. For people with astigmatism, low-light environments present hazards due to blurred vision, strong glare, prominent halos around light sources, and object doubling.</p><p>In darkness, pupils expand to capture more light. Conventional light sources, such as street lamps and vehicle headlights, can intensify focusing difficulties. Instead of supporting clear navigation, these sources produce distracting bright emissions that generate visual distortions and complicate road and path perception. This effect heightens risks during nighttime driving and walking [2].</p>

Astigmatism and Street Lighting: Why Intense Light Poses Risks

<p>Astigmatism can be managed through eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgical interventions. However, individuals who remain undiagnosed or untreated often resort to personal precautions, such as steering clear of intense beams from headlights and street lamps—measures that prove difficult in densely populated urban areas. Relying on familiar paths and scheduling additional time for travel offers only partial relief. Such strategies limit personal mobility and autonomy.</p><p>Urban settings can enhance safety and comfort by adopting intelligent adaptive lighting systems.</p><p>These systems use dimming controls to limit full-intensity operation to situations where it is required. Under normal conditions, lamps run at lower output levels to deliver uniform illumination across roads and sidewalks. Detection of a pedestrian or vehicle via smart microwave motion sensors or smart infrared motion sensors triggers the <a href="https://streetlighting.sundrax.com/products/category/luminaire-controllers">lamp controller</a> to raise brightness on the affected fixture, providing clear visibility along the route. Adjacent lamps in the direction of travel also increase in intensity, while those farther away stay at reduced levels. This setup ensures even lighting distribution without creating hotspots, deep shadows, or excessive glare—principles familiar in lighting design where controlled intensity prevents visual discomfort.</p><p>Per-fixture dimming is not practical for high-volume thoroughfares but performs effectively in residential districts and park spaces, where it reduces visual strain for those with astigmatism.</p>

Urban Environments as Solutions: How Municipalities Can Mitigate Astigmatism Challenges

<p>Resident Comfort and Municipal Advantages Through Smart Lighting Integration</p><p>The <a href="https://streetlighting.sundrax.com/products/qulon-mini">Qulon smart lighting system</a> combines multiple technologies into a unified platform that adapts to diverse urban terrains, mounting configurations, and communication standards, delivering operational improvements from initial installation. Adaptive controls yield energy reductions greater than 40 percent, providing a direct mechanism for efficiency gains. When integrated with surrounding conditions, these systems curb light pollution and decrease health risks, including vision-related disorders, for people in illuminated zones [3].</p><p>In summary, this offering extends beyond basic illumination for municipalities; it represents a multifaceted strategy that meets several infrastructure and public health goals.</p>

Conclusion

<ul><li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/fulltext/2023/03000/epidemiology_and_burden_of_astigmatism__a.7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epidemiology and Burden of Astigmatism: A Systematic Literature Review – Zhang, Jun; Wu, Yifei; Sharma, Bhavna; Gupta, Ritu; Jawla, Shantanu; Bullimore, Mark A. MCOptom.&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/fulltext/2023/03000/epidemiology_and_burden_of_astigmatism__a.7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Astigmatism: The impact of lights and driving at night&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://photonics.pl/PLP/index.php/letters/article/view/11-30/591" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coloured light pollution in the urban environment – J. Kowalska&nbsp;</a></li></ul>

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<p>Astigmatism is a common vision disorder that affects between 8 percent and 62 percent of the population, based on various studies. This condition significantly reduces quality of life by lowering visual acuity, increasing glare in 53 percent to 77 percent of cases, creating halo effects around light sources in 28 percent to 80 percent of cases, causing difficulties with nighttime driving in 66 percent of cases, contributing to falls, and leading to dependence on corrective eyewear in 45 percent to 85 percent of cases [1].</p><p>Astigmatism reduces visual sharpness and contrast sensitivity, which creates challenges for driving and pedestrian movement during low-light conditions. Street lighting technologies can help address these issues by compensating for the visual distortions, thereby easing the burden on affected individuals and potentially reducing demands on healthcare resources.</p>

A nighttime street scene with blurred lights and halos, illustrating the visual distortion caused by astigmatism for affected individuals.

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<p>Astigmatism, a common vision issue, causes blurred vision, glare, and halos around lights, making nighttime driving and walking hazardous. Adaptive street lighting systems with motion sensors and dimming controls can minimize these effects by providing even, on-demand illumination. This approach not only enhances safety for affected individuals but also offers energy savings and reduced light pollution for cities.</p>

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<p>Transform your city's street lighting infrastructure with the NEMA GSM Node, an ultra-compact and waterproof wireless controller.&nbsp;</p><p>With its powerful functionality and diverse compatibility, it offers precise control and diagnostics for each luminaire.</p><p>The NEMA GSM Node leverages cutting-edge technology to optimize street lighting.&nbsp;</p><p>Capable of managing luminaires up to 1000W within a broad voltage range (up to 305V), this device embodies efficiency and reliability. Motion sensor inputs permit integration with third-party sensors, augmenting its responsiveness to environmental cues.&nbsp;</p><p>Whether controlling light, measuring tilt, or realigning based on GPS data, the NEMA GSM Node delivers with unparalleled accuracy.</p>

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NEMA LiTouch Node 868/915 MHz wireless street light controller with diagnostics and dimming , Wireless street light control with NEMA LoRa Node for individual luminaire diagnostics 

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NEMA GSM Node for wireless street light control with diagnostics, NEMA LoRa Node wireless street light luminaire controller with diagnostic capabilities 

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NEMA GSM Node wireless street light controller for urban lighting, NEMA LoRa Node for enhanced luminaire management and dimming via LoRa connectivity 

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NEMA Simpline Node for efficient control of street light luminaires, NEMA LoRa Node street light controller with wireless long-range LoRa communication 

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Astigmatism and Street Lights

<p>Fundamentally, outdoor lighting control systems can be bifurcated based on the placement of their control elements. We have segment or group control systems on one end and individual control systems on the other.</p><h4><strong>Segment Control</strong></h4><p>Segment control systems feature a centralized approach, with a controller housed in a control cabinet that manages a collection of luminaires. This setup makes it easier to maintain and troubleshoot, although it offers less flexibility for individual light adjustments.</p><h4><strong>Individual Control</strong></h4><p>Conversely, individual control systems are characterized by the decentralization of control, with controllers integrated into each luminaire. This allows for precise and tailored management of lighting, including dimming and switching capabilities for each light source, thus enhancing efficiency and flexibility.</p>

Segment or Group Control versus Individual Control QULON

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<p>Diving deeper into individual control systems, the "last mile interface" comes into play — the direct link that commands the luminaires. These systems further branch into wired and wireless configurations.</p><h4><strong>Wired Control</strong></h4><p>Wired controls imply a physical connection to manage lighting, often through a separate communication line such as Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI), or via the luminaire's power line using Power Line Communication (PLC) technology.</p><h4><strong>Wireless Control</strong></h4><p>Wireless controls operate via radio signals. These can utilize proprietary base stations, like Litouch, or public data networks such as GSM or LoRa to facilitate a broad range of communication needs without physical wiring constraints.</p>

Individual Control: Last Mile Interface QULON

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Individual Control: Last Mile Interface

<p>The methodology of lighting controls also diverges according to power supply configurations:</p><h4><strong>Centralized Power Supply</strong></h4><p>Systems with a centralized power source rely on a uniform electrical grid to energize outdoor lighting.</p><h4><strong>Local Alternative Power Sources</strong></h4><p>Some systems are equipped with alternative local power sources, such as solar panels or wind turbines. This approach is more sustainable and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of outdoor lighting systems.</p>

Types of Power Supply Lines

<p>Control systems are further divisible by the control methods employed:</p><h4><strong>Time Control</strong></h4><p>These systems function based on timing, leveraging internal or external timers to switch lights on and off according to a predetermined schedule. This method is straightforward but lacks responsiveness to real-time environmental changes.</p><h4><strong>Adaptive Lighting Control</strong></h4><p>More sophisticated systems employ adaptive control, responding to varying conditions through an array of sensors — including photosensors, motion detectors, and brightness sensors. This approach allows for dynamic adjustment of lighting levels based on actual need, yielding higher energy savings and improved comfort for users.</p>

Control Methods: Timing and Adaptive Systems QULON

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<p>Lastly, hybrid systems interweave elements from different classifications to form customized solutions that harness the benefits of both centralized and individual approaches, as well as wired and wireless technologies, alongside various control methodologies. The synergy of these technologies ensures optimal lighting performance and efficiency.</p>

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<p>The world of outdoor lighting control is both complex and diversified. From segment controls to bespoke adaptive systems, the classification and structure of lighting controls are geared toward fulfilling the demanding requirements of urban landscapes. Designing these systems with an eye for scalability, flexibility, and responsiveness paves the way for smarter and more sustainable outdoor environments.</p>

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<h2>The Classification and Structure of Lighting Control Systems</h2><p>Lighting control systems are essential components in creating efficient, sustainable, and responsive outdoor lighting solutions. Across the globe, diverse methodologies are employed to oversee the operation of street lamps, park lights, and other outdoor fixtures. Understanding these varying systems is key to optimizing light usage, enhancing security, and conserving energy. Let's delve into the structures and classifications of lighting control systems.</p>

Effective Outdoor Illumination Street Lighting Control System QULON

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<p>Discover the most effective lighting control methods to save energy. Learn how group control, individual adjustments, and sensor-based systems contribute to energy efficiency, traffic safety, and cost savings.</p>

Effective Outdoor Illumination

<p>Smart street lighting systems come at a premium. One must account for the specialized hardware and software that drive these intelligent networks. The initial investment includes not just the luminaires but also the advanced sensors, connectivity modules, and the management platform. A custom-tailored approach is often required, as off-the-shelf solutions may not fit the unique needs of each location. This specificity can drive up costs, demanding a careful examination of budget constraints and a strategic selection of the technologies that will provide an optimal balance of cost and functionality.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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High Installation and Initial Costs

<p>While smart street lights are designed to be low-maintenance, they are not maintenance-free. The installation process, as well as addressing technical hiccups, can present steep learning curves. When there are failures or malfunctions, specialized knowledge and skills are required to troubleshoot and repair them, potentially leading to significant downtime and associated costs. Prospective users must weigh the operational ease against potential complexities. A user-friendly system can mitigate the need for highly skilled labor and expedite problem resolution, but it's crucial to understand the maintenance commitment up front.</p>

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Maintenance Complexity

<p>The Utopian vision of a seamlessly integrated smart city is hindered by compatibility challenges among the various components of a lighting system and other smart city elements. Disparate systems and devices from different manufacturers may not always communicate effectively, leading to glitches and inefficiency. It is imperative to verify that new systems boast extensive integration capabilities and are backed by a provider with a solid track record of successful implementations. Ensuring system components can 'speak the same language' is vital for the smooth operation of a sophisticated network.</p><p>Ready to illuminate the streets with modern technology? Proceed with caution. Smart lighting systems have the potential to revolutionize urban environments, but they come with caveats. Any municipality or entity looking to make the switch must carefully weigh these disadvantages and engage in thorough planning and partner selection to ensure the transition to smart street lighting leads to a brighter, not more burdensome, future.</p>

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Interoperability Limitations

<p>In the age of smart technology, street lighting is not left behind, with modern systems promising efficiency, energy savings, and reduced carbon footprints. However, like any technological advancement, smart street lighting systems come with their own set of challenges. Although they offer numerous benefits, the disadvantages are significant factors to consider.&nbsp;</p>

Disadvantages of a Smart Street Lighting System

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<p>At the core of the financial consideration is the cost of equipment. This can vary widely based on the unique specifications of the project – which are influenced by geography, terrain, and specific regional requirements. When assessing the equipment costs, it is crucial to prioritize your needs without compromising due to extraneous features that inflate your budget unnecessarily.</p><p>Manufacturers often provide a slew of product modifications, ensuring that there is a suitable option for varying scopes and scales. Selecting a version that lines up with your demands ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our range, for instance, is designed to offer versatility without inundating you with surplus functionalities.</p>

Equipment Costs: Tailoring to Your Needs Street Lighting Control System QULON

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<p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Installation costs hinge upon several variables – whether your organization has the expertise to perform installations in-house or if you need to outsource this task. The associated training costs for personnel and the duration of the necessary training must be considered.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0.0px;">Simplicity in installation can significantly offset these costs. Our equipment is renowned for its user-friendly installation process, negating the requirement for highly specialized installers and consequently reducing expenses.</p>

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<h2>Understanding the Costs of Implementing a Street Lighting Control System</h2><p>In the context of urban development and infrastructure management, a question that arises often pertains to the financial implications of implementing a street lighting control system. This is a critical consideration for municipal authorities and private facility managers alike. However, due to the diversity of factors at play, providing a concrete figure without a detailed analysis is challenging. This article aims to demystify the cost components and pricing approaches associated with street lighting control systems.</p>

The Costs of Street Lighting Systems

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Astigmatism and Street Lights

Effective Outdoor Illumination

Disadvantages of a Smart Street Lighting System

The Costs of Street Lighting Systems

Unifying NEMA and Zhaga

Shedding New Light on Sustainability

Optimizing Energy Efficiency: Mastering Lighting Control Methods

Introduction to Applying LoRa Standard in Outdoor Lighting Management

Optimizing High Mast Lighting. Choosing the Right Luminaires and Control Systems

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