Why Choose a PLC Lighting Solution for Warehouses?
Warehouse operations demand efficient, reliable, and cost-effective lighting. Traditional rewiring or complex control systems are expensive and time-consuming. With PLC lighting control, communication is transmitted directly through existing power lines — no additional cabling required.
This provides warehouse owners with:
- Easy installation (no rewiring)
- Remote lighting control via cloud and mobile app
- Energy savings with intelligent dimming and daylight harvesting
- Scalability for small to large facilities
How PLC Warehouse Lighting Works
PLC (Power Line Carrier) technology transforms the electrical grid into a communication network. Each luminaire, sensor, and controller communicates with the PLC Data Concentrator, which connects to cloud software for remote management.
Key System Components
- PLC Data Concentrator – Central hub managing commands, schedules, and energy reports.
- Data Transfer Units (DTU) – Strengthen signals across long electrical lines in large warehouses.
- Loop Controllers – Manage grouped lighting zones per aisle or work area.
- PLC Dimmable LED Drivers – Enable 1–100% dimming and feedback status through PLC signals.
- Light Sensors – Enable daylight harvesting and automatic lux-level adjustments.
- App & Cloud Platform – Real-time monitoring, reporting, and control.
Remote Lighting Management Features
- Zoning & Grouping: Create independent lighting zones for aisles, racks, or areas.
- Daylight Harvesting: Reduce energy use by adjusting brightness to natural light levels.
- Scheduling & Scene Control: Pre-set lighting for shift work, night security, or cleaning.
- Fault Detection & Alerts: Get instant notifications of lamp or driver failures.
- Energy Monitoring: Track and optimize power consumption.
- Over-the-Air Updates: Upgrade firmware remotely for continuous performance.
Example Control Scenarios
- Night Mode: Lights at 20%, perimeter at 50% for safety.
- Shift Start: Lights ramp to 100% brightness before work begins.
- Cleaning Mode: Temporary manual override with automatic reset.
- Emergency Mode: All lights forced to 100% with fault detection alerts.
Benefits of PLC Lighting Control in Warehouses
- No extra wiring – Uses existing power lines
- Energy-efficient – Intelligent dimming & daylight control
- Reliable & secure – Built-in redundancy with DTUs
- Data-driven – Real-time energy and fault reporting
- Smart control – Manage anytime, anywhere via app & cloud
