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Remotely Control, Monitor and Manage Lighting Systems
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
- Processors & Edge Intelligence - Embedded & Edge Computers
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Smart Lighting
The Challenge
Intermatic needed a solution to help their customers drastically reduce costs associated with making sure all billboard lights were on and working properly. The traditional method was costly, time consuming and inefficient as may billboards are located in isolated regions.
The Customer
Intermatic
About The Customer
Intermatic has been producing state-of-the-art products for consumers and distributors. Intermatic is a proven leader in energy controls and has cornered the educational, retail, office and commercial markets for an array of customer types.
The Solution
Intermatic leveraged the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to launch the ET8215B Cellular Billboard Timer. Powered by MESHVista, this Smart product incorporates an on/off timing function, remote lighting controling and monitoring, and delivers real-time diagnostics for each billboard lighting installation. Hardware Components - ET8215B Cellular Billboard Timer Software Components - MESHVista IoT platform
Data Collected
Device Diagnostic Status, Equipment Status, Lighting
Operational Impact
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