Executive Overview

Executive Overview -
What Makes Responsiv^{^TM} Better

The Responsiv Smart Power architecture facilitates automation while enabling control with an ordinary ON/OFF switch. (See "Blink'n'Dim" below.) With no net manufacturing cost vs. obsolete "dimmability" circuits, Responsiv technology delivers premium customer value in three ways:

Eliminates cost and installation of dedicated controls for dimming or color
Enables control from multiple switch locations
Enables automated control by computerized switches

Responsiv technology can respond to a rich command set for versatile color and animation control. Though possible with manual signaling, computerized switches facilitate complex and rapid signaling. Responsiv provides full-featured smart lighting with even more manufacturing savings and premium customer value:

Zone Level Control simplifies programming by automatically sending identical commands to each light in a zone. If a zone uses more than one switch, only one need be computerized. A zone may be manually switched off without disabling computer control. The manual switch may also control dimming.
Power Line Communications via computerized switches are reliable, secure, and confined to their zone. Lights need no wireless link or dedicated control wiring. They do not need to remain powered on while dark to receive computer commands.

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Practical Switch Activated Dimming

Simple dimming is practical using only an ordinary switch. Our convenient "Blink'n'Dim" protocol works as follows: From full brightness, blink lights off about 1 second to begin gradual dimming. Lights will dim fully in about 6 seconds, or may be set at any desired level by another blink signal. After dimming, a blink signal begins gradual brightening. Another blink halts brightening at any point until lights reach full brightness. Manual signaling can be used in combination with automated signaling to optimize user experience.

Electronic Signaling

A simple computer operated switch can command all lights connected in a zone simultaneously, and more rapidly than manual switching. The same wiring that delivers power to the lights delivers automated commands reliably, securely, and at no additional cost. The computer system can range from comprehensive site control to a dedicated wall control or phone app. This approach makes incremental computerization feasible, while supporting manual control with no automation. Versatile color and animation options are practical. Proven firmware is available in dimming-only and versatile RGB configurations.

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