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Lighting Control Division Introduces New Lighting Control Products
Levitonís Lighting Control Division has introduced a revolutionary new line of lighting control products that promises to set a new industry standard for product engineering, performance and design. For every major type of residential and commercial dimming and fan speed control product on the market today, the new family of products provides a dramatically reengineered version of the traditional-style product and offers an unmatched combination of functionality and aesthetic appeal. According to Mark Hollcraft, Marketing Manager for Levitonís Lighting Control Division, ""We anticipate that the success of the new lighting controls line will place Leviton Lighting Control products at the top of the installerís, specifierís and end-userís lists for innovative, top-quality, aesthetically-designed lighting control products for the new millennium."" The line includes 14 products which run the gamut of dimming and fan speed control devices, from architectural and traditional rotary-style products; to slide and toggle products; to touch and scene control products. ""If you were buying a new car in 1999, you wouldnít want one designed with 1979 technology. Similarly, why not buy lighting controls that incorporate the latest technology instead of technology thatís more than twenty years old?"" Hollcraft adds. Any of the new products feature Levitonís distinctive Decora designer-styling. A hallmark of the Leviton name, Decora products feature a contemporary ""Universal Design"" that makes them easy to operate by people of all ages and abilities. Many of the products also offer convenient pre-set features that permit brightness levels to return to the last brightness level selected, before lighting has been switched OFF. All devices offer multi-location control features, permitting control from more than a single access point. Two striking new innovations of several of the products are their Color Change Kits and ability to serve as both single-pole and 3-way/multi-location devices. Exclusive to the new line, Levitonís unique Color Change Kits permit device color change-overs to be made quickly and easily when different color devices are needed to coordinate with new interior color schemes. Rather than having to install a new-color device, the existing device face easily snaps out and the new face snaps in and is covered by a matching wallplate. Many of the new products also offer single-pole and 3-way/multi-location wiring options in the same device. This means that the same device can be used in both a single-pole and 3-way/multi-location installation when used with either a three-way switch or remote, depending on the particular device. Architectural Specification Multi-Location Devices The companyís new Architectural Specification Multi-Location Dimmers include the Monetô, Renoirô, and Van Goghô products. Designed for commercial lighting control applications, these products are also ideal for many high-end residential lighting needs such as in home theaters, dining rooms and home offices. Monet, the flagship of the line, provides digital, preset slide-dimming features, single-pole and 3-way functionality in the same device, and scene lighting control capabilities. With Monetís scene lighting control features, up to six programmable lighting scenes can be selected from a single access point and any scene can be activated from a remote location. Its low-profile, architectural fin design provides a flush-to-the-wall fit. The cover plate with matte finish and non-shadow reflecting features makes it ideal for any environment where a subtle design plays a critical role, such as in museums and galleries. Its gentle ""Fade-to-ON,"" ""Fade-to-OFF"" provides maximum user comfort and extended bulb life. Monetís soft green indicator light serves as a switch locator in darkened areas. Renoir uses a smooth-action linear slide control to provide preset full-range dimming. Its separate Decora-style rocker permits ""ON/OFF"" switching that doesnít disturb preset brightness levels. The Van Gogh rotary control is available in both single-pole ""Turn ON/OFF"" and 3-way ""Push ON/OFF"" versions. Scene Multi-Location Devices Scene Selectorô, Scene Makerô and Muralô comprise the new Scene Multi-Location products in the line. Scene Selectorís scene lighting capabilities allow up to four distinct lighting scenes to be programmed to match mood and task requirements. With Scene Selector elaborate lighting designs can be programmed in a single coordinated installation. For example, one lighting load in a room can be turned ""ON"" at full brightness, a second, at half brightness, and a third at one-quarter brightness. Scene Maker, part of the Decora Home Controls (DHC) line of home automation products, controls high-wattage loads (up to 1000W) in DHC-equipped homes. The device offers local and remote dimming control for one or more lighting loads. It features Levitonís Intellisenseô advanced circuitry for optimum performance reliability even in situations where electrical ""noise"" exists on the power line. Scene Maker also provides scene lighting control features when used in conjunction with Levitonís new DHC Touch Screen Programmer (Cat. No. 26711) and Wall-Mounted Scene Controllers (Cat. Nos. 16400/16450-S and 16400/16450-SD). Mural Decora rocker style controls permit full-function lighting control from any number of locations. Unlike conventional dimming devices, its digital dimming capabilities allow both switching and full-range dimming from both the dimmer and any number of remote devices to which it is wired. Mural affords gentle touch ""ON/OFF"" Decora rocker action in addition to rocker dimming features. LEDís alongside the rocker indicate selected brightness levels. Mural Scene Capable controls provide up to six programmable lighting scenes. Mural ""L/S"" (Level Set) controls feature Decora rocker-action preset switching. Arrow-shaped rocker for Dim/Bright levels is built-into the Mural rocker switch. Touch Multi-Location Devices The Touch Multi-Location product line consists of True Touchô, Touchpointô, and Toggletouchô. TrueTouch features a digital design, which eliminates moving parts. Dimming and ""ON/OFF"" switching are achieved by gently touching the touch-sensitive panel. By tapping it, the lights go ""ON""; by touching and holding it, full-range dimming is achieved. By tapping it again, lights go ""OFF."" Lights switch ""ON"" at the exact brightness level last set. True Touch permits ""ON/OFF"" and ""FADE ON,"" ""FADE OFF"" dimming control from all stations when used with remote units. The digitally-engineered Touch Point features Leviton touch-pad technology. With this innovation, wherever the userís finger is placed along the touch pad, the device will correspondingly cause light levels to dim or brighten to that level. Touch Point provides full-range ""FADE ON/FADE OFF"" dimming. ToggleTouch is the companyís striking new version of the traditional toggle switch seen throughout todayís homes. The device features two touch pads alongside the ""ON/OFF"" toggle. By touching the top pad, lights will brighten; by touching the bottom pad, they will dim. ToggleTouch affords soft ""ON"" operation. A green LED (on illuminated models) is located between the two touch pads to serve as a locator switch in darkened areas. The device is gangable with other toggle switches and provides leads for quick installation. Traditional Multi-Location Products The Traditional Multi-Location products consist of Illumatechô, Sureslideô and Trimatronô. Illumatech provides a fluid-action, flush-fit slide mechanism that is easy to operate. It is available in preset and non-preset versions. Preset versions feature a Universal Design ""Push-ON/Push-OFF"" preset switch that doesnít require a small finger movement to operate. Locater LED illuminates when lights are ""OFF."" SureSlide is a full-range slide dimmer with a compact design, positive ""ON/OFF"" switching, and a smooth-operating slide controller. It is available in single-pole non-preset and single-pole and 3-way preset versions, including illuminated models. Trimatron provides deluxe ""Push-ON/Push-OFF"" full-range dimming. It fits standard toggle wallplates and provides 3-way control when used with a e-way switch.