Creating Next-Generation Smart Lighting

Empowered over Ethernet, a U.S.-based provider of Power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions, wanted to create a technology showcase that demonstrated what modern lighting can achieve.

The 20,000 ft² communal workspace required dynamic tunable white lighting, flexible zoning, seamless integration with abundant daylight, and intuitive control. These capabilities could not be achieved with traditional high-voltage lighting and controls.

PoE meets EnOcean for intelligent, wireless control

Empowered over Ethernet implemented a PoE lighting solution based on the Denton Digital Building Intelligence (DBI) platform and featuring innovative dynamic CCT high bay fixtures. EnOcean wireless wall switches and occupancy sensors added flexible, battery-free control without additional wiring, while tablets provided intuitive scene management and remote access. Together, the solution enables daylight harvesting, dynamic color temperature adjustment from 2700 K to 5000 K, and individual fixture control throughout the building.

Flexible spaces powered by wireless innovation

The combination of PoE infrastructure and EnOcean wireless technology created a highly adaptable lighting system that is easy to configure, manage, and expand. Individual fixture control, occupancy-based automation, scheduling via an astronomical time clock, and real-time system monitoring provide an exceptional user experience while demonstrating how wireless, low-voltage technologies can deliver smarter, more sustainable commercial buildings. The project achieved a return on investment in less than one year.

Features Enabled
Individual fixture level control
Readings from every device every 5 minutes
Occupancy status & usage history
Low voltage and wireless wall switches
Master control wall tablet
Alarms and alerts
Remote access and control
Dashboard insight to room usage

Components of the Solution
DENT-LINC: PoE LED drivers
CORTAP: Linux server gateways
Low Voltage Lighting
Energy Dashboard – software
Low voltage wall switches
Denton Network Switches
Enocean wireless wall switches and occupancy sensors