Wireless Sensor Actuator Network Architecture and Energy Model of a Camera Based Lighting Management System

Communication protocols and wireless networking technique is a cohesive part of any light management system. IEEE 802.15.4 standard based networking techniques for the climate-adaptive light management system and its energy model for sensor actuator node is the focus of this paper. This light integrated scheme with adaptive controls provides the desired illuminance at appropriate times with uniformity, by reducing the discomfort glare and energy use. The first part of this paper investigates the architecture and energy consumption of camera-based wireless sensor-actuator nodes with the help of energy models, including a control unit for the Light Management System. Then focused on the energy savings and techno-economic analysis of this wireless networked lighting system in a test room with automated control of Light Emitting Diode luminaire and Venetian blinds. The wireless sensor actuator networked lighting system performance is analyzed by evaluating the node energy consumption in idle and active mode with real time measurements. The energy consumption evaluation of the nodes allows users to improve node life time and think about power management schemes. The climate-adaptive control scheme shows improved uniformity and significant energy savings.