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Ideally yes, a separate network would be best or at least a separate VLAN. But here is the important thing to remeber the Luminetworx™ PoE Lighting systems does not require you to do so. We have clients that have networks designed as in the example above and flat networks. Luminetworx™ does not have an issue [...]

Yes, any existing street light can be converted to a fully functional Luminetworx™ powered smart pole. However many factors will require some additional engineering in order for this to happen. For example we can’t just install a regular PoE switch, depending on power already at the pole you will need a specialized PoE switch to [...]

That questions depends on how you intend to install the Luminetworx PoE lighting system. If you use a centralized model then yes it will take up more space in the IT room the PoE switches do not put out much heat so minimal additional cooling is needed. IF you use a distributed model then the [...]

Well, we have several layers of redundancy built into the PoE lighting system. Some are best practices to perform during the installation while others where built in while the system was being designed. Let's start with power redundancy, This can easily be accomplished with the use of an inverter or even a UPS with battery [...]

We use a completely separate PoE switch connected to a UL924 inverter to deliver an isolated emergency lighting system.

That is a great question and a complicated and yet simple one to answer. LV Energy Systems is capable of installing lighting up to 2000' from the PoE switch. Now most will say this impossible and if you were talking about traditional high voltage lighting then yes. But here is what happens as you try [...]

Yes, at LV Energy Systems we have PoE fixtures for all needs. Some of the lights we manufacture include, emergency lighting, commercial lighting, residential lighting, high bay lighting, outdoor lighting and many many more. So Luminetwork is suitable for an entire lighting infrastructure in spaces ranging from residential, commercial, entertainment, hospitality and many others.

The short answer is no. Some will tell you that yes this is possible and that it will save you a great deal of money as their system can adapt. That is unfortunately blatantly false. To begin aside from and wireless access points all of your existing network cabling is in the walls and not [...]

LV Energy Systems has partnered with the Olympus B.A.S and has a full native integration with the building automation system. Additionally through the API we are able to integrate with almost any existing B.A.S that might already be installed.

The PoE smart pole currently has a capacity of up to 8, 802.3bt (90 watt) ports. Allowing you to power a variety of lighting, surveillance, sensor and communication devices.