Levitonís Lighting Control Packages Offer Flexible Multi-Zone Control Options For Residential Applications

28-Feb-01

Lighting is increasingly becoming a key element in contemporary home decor. With the appropriate controls, homeowners can establish optimum illumination levels for accomplishing tasks or create the right ambiance for relaxation and enjoyment. Like HVAC, audio, security and other home systems, home lighting is evolving into a multi-zone system with dedicated subsystems that address the way in which a particular area or room in a home is used. A comprehensive line of lighting control packages from Leviton make it possible for system integrators to create elegant, practical and affordable lighting control systems to meet a broad range of end-user needs.  The Traditional Lighting Package - the most basic of the packages - consists of traditional toggle-style dimmers and illuminated toggle switches. The Decora Lighting Package consists of Decora Dimmers and Fan Speed Controls, Rocker Switches and Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors. This package adds control of ceiling fans plus automatic on/off light switching in selected areas of the home for convenience and energy savings. The Designer Lighting Package consists of Leviton Scene Control Products, Decora Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors, Decora Touch Dimmers, Fan Speed Controls and Decora Illuminated Rocker Switches. Scene control is ideal for coordinating multiple lighting sources in home theatres, living rooms and dining rooms. The Control And Security Package, the most sophisticated of the offerings, consists of Decora Electronic Timers and a variety of Decora Home Control (DHC) home automation products. This group offers timed control of lighting and appliances for convenience and energy savings, and programmed or photocell-based control of lighting to give the home a ""lived-in"" look when homeowners are away.Leviton Scene Control Products include Monetô and Muralô Scene Dimmers. The Monet Scene Dimmer features a low-profile architectural design that is ideal for large-size loads such as chandeliers and track lighting. The Mural Scene Dimmer is a Decora rocker-style dimmer suitable for controlling a wide range of light fixtures. The Monetô/Muralô scene-capable devices are used to create distinct lighting scenes in home theatres, living rooms and dining rooms. The controller sports six scene buttons and an ""off"" button plus arrow-shaped buttons for group dimming and brightness control. A green LED next to each button indicates which scene is active. Individual scenes are easily programmed by end users. The Scene Controller can be used with up to 20 scene dimmers and is compatible with Monet, Decora Plus Snap-On or any standard Decora wallplate. Leviton Digital Dimmers available in many styles and colors to match any interior decor, offer digital technology that enhances dimmer operation by allowing easy, finger-tip control. They provides eye-pleasing soft-on/fade-off operation and are an attractive addition to any home living area. Many Leviton dimmers offer single-pole and three-way/multi-location control options when used with either a three-way switch or remote, depending on the particular device. Leviton Designer-Styled Fan Speed Controls afford an esthetic and functional way to control fans in kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. The advanced digital design of Leviton controls includes a preset capability that enables lights and fans to be switched ""on"" to the last level selected by the user.Leviton Decora Electronic Timers offer automatic on/off switching for lighting as well as home appliances such as hot tubs, exhaust fans and sprinkler systems. Affording designer styling and quiet, convenient, ease-of-use, these devices are the ideal replacement for bulky, noisy rotary timers. Models are available that feature four preset time buttons, in increments from a few minutes to several hours. Programmable models feature time-to-off intervals that can be custom set by users. In addition to adding convenience, the timers can provide the home with a ""lived-in"" look when homeowners are away.Leviton Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensors provide convenient, hands-free lighting control, added security in darkened areas, and significant energy savings. Employing passive infrared detection capabilities, these devices automatically turn lights on when a person enters an area and off when areas are unoccupied. Occupancy Sensors are ideal for laundry rooms, garages, hallways and other areas of the home. They serve as the ideal lighting control solution for entryways, particularly when homeowners enter a dark house at night with bundles of groceries in each hand. With automatic lighting control, the homeowner doesnít have to fumble in the dark to find the light switch. Automatic off switching reduces the needlessly-high energy bills that result when homeowners forget to shut lights off in unoccupied areas. Leviton Illuminated Rocker Switches combine functionality, elegance and long service life. The illuminated rocker switch features an LED that emits a soft green glow when the switch is ""off."" This serves as a switch locator in darkened areas. Decora Illuminated Rocker Switches offer a contemporary ""universal design"" that makes them easy to operate by people of all ages and abilities, including the elderly and physically challenged. For more information, visit www.leviton.com.

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