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NEMA Lighting Control User Interface Technical Report

 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published C137 TR 1-2024, Lighting Control User Interface Technical Report. It is a technical report, not a formal standard. This technical report recommends user interface elements for lighting controls utilized by end-users and occupants. It is applicable to hardware controls, software applications, personal control apps, displays, and documentation. The report was published November 19, 2024 and is 15 pages.

The report provides recommendations for designing user interfaces that are intuitive and effective for end-users interacting with lighting control systems. The report addresses visual elements (terms, symbols, and colors), physical action mappings, automatic elements (indication and actuation), and tactile elements (identification and actuation). This technical paper does not address ergonomic, or safety considerations associated with the deployment of user lighting control interface elements.

The new technical report can be purchased here.

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David Shiller
David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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