Lichtwart provides a cloud-based service platform for remote monitoring and control of lighting, energy, and building management systems. The platform automatically detects faults, notifies appropriate service technicians, and manages light immissions to ensure compliance and reduce operational costs. Users can manage their assets via a browser interface, optimizing energy use and preventing revenue loss from undetected equipment failures.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
BCFounders
Product
Problem
Existing lighting control systems often lack real-time monitoring and remote management capabilities, leading to increased operational costs, inefficient maintenance, and unnecessary light pollution. Traditional systems also require manual adjustments and lack automated fault detection, resulting in delayed responses to outages and increased downtime.
Solution
Lichtwart provides a cloud-based platform for real-time monitoring and management of lighting systems using DALI protocol technology. The system allows users to remotely monitor and control their lighting installations from any device, optimizing energy consumption and reducing operational costs by up to 60%. Lichtwart automates fault notifications, enabling faster response times and minimizing downtime, while also offering features to reduce light pollution through dynamic adjustments based on ambient light. The platform integrates with Telekom's Cloud of Things, providing a robust and scalable IoT infrastructure for lighting management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes operators of lighting systems, facility managers, and municipalities seeking to reduce operational costs, improve maintenance efficiency, and minimize light pollution from their lighting installations.
Features
- Real-time monitoring of lighting system status via a web-based dashboard accessible on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
- Remote control of lighting parameters, including brightness and on/off state, for individual lights or groups
- Programmable timers with calendar functions for automated scheduling of lighting operations
- Dynamic lighting control that automatically adjusts light intensity based on ambient light levels, reducing light pollution and energy consumption
- Automated fault detection and notification system that alerts designated personnel of component failures
- Cloud-based logging of all relevant events to ensure adherence to agreed-upon runtimes and dimming values
- Customizable dashboard views that allow users to visualize the status of their lighting systems according to their specific needs
- Integration with Telekom's Cloud of Things for secure and reliable data transmission and remote management
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