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NEWFOUND CONTROL FOR DATA CENTER'S VISUAL ENVIRONMENT
Codisa's PoE lighting solution, which relies on a patented daisy-chain configuration and high-quality luminaires,
enables customization and automation. Roughly 45 luminaries, powered by approximately 33 PoE nodes and 8 IoT
motion sensors are distributed across warehouse areas, offices, and work areas, delivering newfound control
of Codisa's visual environment (Figures 5,6, and 7).
120VAC
Source
120VAC (No Backup)
UPS
PoE Network Switch
CAT6 Cable(PoE Power & Data)
Network
Node
18/2 Cable
LED Fixture
CAT6 Cable(Data Only) CAT6 Cable(Data Only)
120VAC (No Backup)
120VAC (Emergency Backup)
Gateway
Software
Network
Routing
Equipment
120VAC (No Backup)
FIGURE 5: A PoE system delivers power and data via one cable and is installed and connected via daisy chaining with nodes
to improve power distribution and consumption.
Gateway
User Interface
PoE
Switch
Fixture
Fixture
Fixture
Fixture
Accessory Node
Sensor
Wall Switch
FIGURE 6: A clear user interface and simple integrations allow for control and monitoring of lighting and other end devices within
Codisa, improving security and energy efficiency.
