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What applications are MeshTek lighting products currently being used in?
With flexible hardware and software offerings, MeshTek is an ideal IoT control platform for a variety of LED applications, including:
Horticultural lighting
Human-centric lighting
Automobile lighting
Commercial/office lighting
High-bay/industrial lighting
Pool Lighting
Landscape Lighting
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Which LED drivers are compatible with MeshTek Lighting Controllers?
Our controllers support all CC, CV, CC+CV drivers. Standard Drivers with dimming (0-10V or PWM) are supported by Analog Lighting Controllers. Standard drivers without dimming are supported by PWM Lighting Controller. While integrating driver and load, one should keep in mind the max voltage and current rating supported by MeshTek Lighting Controllers.
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Which MeshTek Lighting Controller is best suited for my products?
MeshTek Analog Lighting Controllers (1-4 channels) are ideal for drivers or fixtures with dimming capabilities (0-10V or PWM), while MeshTek PWM Lighting Controllers are suitable for fixtures or drivers that lack dimming capabilities.
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What are the power and current limitations of drivers to be used with MeshTek Lighting Controllers?
0-10V controllers don’t have any power restrictions as it produces 0-10V signal that goes directly to the driver and the driver’s output is directly provided to the LED load
Existing PWM controllers have a limit of up to 100V and 6A (single channel) or 12A (multichannel combined) rating.
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Will MeshTek help source compatible drivers?
Yes. If you are unsure if your current driver is compatible with MeshTek Lighting Controllers, or if you’d like to replace your current driver altogether, we can help identify reliable sources for qualified drivers.
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What is the effective range of control for lighting products that use MeshTek?
In most applications, a single MeshTek-enabled lighting fixture can be controlled from up to 100 feet away using the MeshTek Mobile App. Since MeshTek utilizes a unique Bluetooth mesh topology, each MeshTek-enabled lighting fixture can relay a message to its neighbors, enabling indirect control of lighting devices up to 1500 feet away. Installing a MeshTek Bluetooth-WiFi Gateway to your local lighting network further increases range of control, allowing access to your lighting network from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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How many lighting devices can be managed using the MeshTek mobile app?
Our mobile app can communicate with up to 50 MeshTek-enabled lighting devices without the relying on internet connectivity.
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How many lighting devices can be managed using the MeshTek Gateway?
Adding a MeshTek Bluetooth-Wifi Gateway to your lighting network enables reliable control of 100+ connected lighting devices, in addition to providing remote monitoring and control capabilities. Additional gateways allow for larger networks.
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How many MeshTek lighting products are currently deployed?
There are over 100,000 MeshTek-enabled lighting devices in deployed to-date.
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Can I create lighting scenes or zones?
Yes, the MeshTek Mobile App makes it easy to create groups (a.k.a zones). During the pairing process, lighting devices are dragged and dropped into groups you create, allowing simultaneous control of included devices. Users can also create additional networks for groups of lighting devices they’d like to keep separate (i.e. “West Location” vs. “East Location”).
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Can I create schedules using MeshTek-enabled lighting devices?
Yes! MeshTek offers the unique ability to store custom schedules directly on the controller, negating the need to rely on internet connectivity for schedules to be activated at the desired time. Using the scheduling wizard in the MeshTek Mobile App, you can create schedules that enable selected lighting devices to turn on or off, execute a custom scene, or apply a new lighting setting.
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Can I create my own app to control MeshTek-enabled lighting devices?
Yes. As a MeshTek Lighting Partner, you’ll receive access to our API and SDKs to enable you to build your own app to control MeshTek-enabled lighting devices. We also offer access to the basic version MeshTek Mobile App, which can be white-labeled or customized for a nominal fee.
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Can I control a MeshTek network from a web-based platform instead of using the mobile app?
While this feature is not yet available, we understand the value in having the ability to control your lighting networks from a web-based platform rather than a mobile device. We’re actively reviewing the feasibility of such a feature, and we hope to have availability updates soon.
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Does a MeshTek controller help in reducing LED Driver costs?
Yes! Please visit our HyperLux technology page to understand how our patented driver utilization can be increased by 300% and why that’s important for your luminaire.
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How many users can simultaneously control a MeshTek lighting network?
Only one point of access (i.e. a MeshTek Mobile App or MeshTek Gateway) can actively control a MeshTek network at a time. If User A is actively using the MeshTek mobile app for their network, User B could not control the network from their device until User A completely closes the mobile application on their device. However, users can invite other users to control their network. Network admins can also control the level of access for users they have invited to access their network.