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DLC News & Events

Jun 20, 2019 DesignLights Consortium and Continental Automated Buildings Association Sign Smart Buildings Collaboration Pact

Reciprocal agreement lays foundation for information sharing and teamwork to advance building intelligence and connected home issues.

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Jun 17, 2019 Request for Information: Solid-State Lighting Application Processing

The DLC has released a request for information for services to support and manage the DLC solid-state lighting application review process and QPL. With this RFI, the DLC aims to solicit ideas and identify potential contractors to manage DLC SSL application processing.

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Jun 10, 2019 New DLC Policy: Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0

The DLC is pleased to release the final version of Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements V4.0. V4.0 focuses on strengthening the value of NLC technology while addressing important issues for market acceptance, such as cybersecurity and energy monitoring.

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DLC Webinars

NLC Technical Requirements V4.0 Overview Webinar

June 25, 2019 Available to Download

DLC Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0, released on June 10, 2019, continues to raise the bar for listed systems with multiyear plans for cybersecurity and energy monitoring. This webinar will review the newly released V4.0 requirements and application process.

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Testing and Reporting Requirements for Field-Adjustable Light Distribution Products: Overview Webinar

April 10, 2019 Available to Download

On March 7, 2019, the DLC released final Testing and Reporting Requirements for Field-Adjustable Light Distribution Products. This webinar will review the new requirements for products with field-adjustable light distribution capability.

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First Draft NLC Technical Requirements V4.0 Overview Webinar

February 19, 2019 Available to Download

The DLC Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0 revision continues to raise the bar for listed systems with multiyear plans for cybersecurity, energy monitoring, and interoperability.  Join this webinar for an overview of the purpose behind NLC V4.0 and a review of the first draft requirements. 

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