Central Control System

Unify every luminaire and pole under one platform—automate schedules, dim by demand, receive instant fault alerts, and cut O&M at city scale.

  • Remote on/off & dimming by city, group, or single light

  • Real-time alarms with GIS pinpointing & auto work orders

  • Energy analytics and exportable compliance reports

  • Cloud or on-prem, open API/SCADA integration, 5 years warranty

Without a Central Control System: Operational Pains

Even well-built luminaires underperform without centralized coordination. Typical issues include:

Imprecise switching

Manual rounds or basic photo-cells lead to wrong on/off times and weather-driven errors.

Slow fault discovery

Outages found via complaints or patrols; MTTR is high and SLAs are missed.

Imprecise switching

Lights stay at 100% regardless of traffic/season; no policy-based dimming.

High O&M cost

Frequent truck-rolls, blind troubleshooting, fragmented records.

No data, no insight

No kWh/CO₂ baselines, no variance alerts, no trend analysis.

Limited control

All-on/all-off circuits; no zoning, grouping, or single-lamp commands.

With a Central Control System: What Changes

CCS connects every luminaire into one secure platform so you operate by policies and scenes—not by patrols. The result is measurable savings and faster response across the entire network.

  • Centralized remote control: on/off & dimming at city, zone, group, or single-lamp level.
  • Schedules & scenes: astro clock, weekday/weekend plans, traffic/weather/event-based dimming.
  • Real-time alarms: power anomalies, lamp failure, and comms loss with GIS pinpointing.
  • Work-order automation: auto ticketing, geo-dispatch, SLA timers, closure reports.
  • Energy analytics: kWh, cost, CO₂ dashboards; baselines and variance alerts by road/area.
  • Open integration: REST/MQTT/Modbus; SCADA/BMS/EMS connectivity; cloud or on-prem deployment.
Energy saving: 50–70% Fewer truck-rolls: 30–50% Faster fault response
Scenes
Astro / Traffic / Weather
Alarms
Email / SMS / In-App
Work Orders
Auto Dispatch & SLA
Analytics
kWh / Cost / CO₂

Three-Layer Architecture: Device → Network → Platform

Decoupled, scalable, and secure — the CCS stack grows from 50 poles to 50,000 without redesign.

  • Perception Layer (Devices): Single-lamp controllers, gateways, drivers (DALI/D4i, 0–10 V, PWM), photocells, radar/PIR, cabinet meters. Captures voltage/current/power/energy and executes per-lamp or group commands.
  • Network Layer (Backhaul): NB-IoT / LoRaWAN / 4G-5G / PLC / fiber. Encrypted transport (MQTT/HTTPS) with store-and-forward for spotty coverage.
  • Platform Layer (CCS App): Web/App with GIS map, device registry, scene & policy engine, real-time alarms, work orders, dashboards, and open APIs (REST/MQTT/Modbus).

Deployment: Cloud for fast rollout and elasticity; On-prem for closed networks and data residency.

Integration: SCADA/BMS/EMS, city data hubs, and billing via APIs and webhooks.

Secure MQTT/HTTPS RBAC & Audit Multi-tenant
1

Perception Layer

Controllers, sensors, drivers. Executes on/off/dim; reports V/I/P/E metrics.

DALI/D4i 0–10 V PWM
2

Network Layer

NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, 4G/5G, PLC, fiber. Encrypted transport with buffering.

NB-IoT LoRaWAN 4G/5G PLC
3

Platform Layer

Map view, scenes, alarms, work orders, analytics, and open APIs.

GIS Scenes Alarms APIs

Operate by Policy, Not Patrol

CCS turns scattered assets into an orchestrated system. The platform delivers fine-grained control, proactive maintenance, and auditable results for municipal and industrial operators.

Centralized control.

On/off and dimming at city, zone, group, or single luminaire. Batch actions with safety checks.

Schedules and scenes.

Astro and seasonal timers. Weekday/weekend plans. Traffic and weather triggers. Event playlists.

Real-time alarms

Lamp outage. Voltage or current anomaly. Communication loss. GIS pinpoint. Escalation rules.

Work orders.

Automatic tickets. Geo-dispatch to the nearest crew. SLA timers. Photo notes. Closure reports.

Energy analytics.

kWh and demand curves. CO₂ accounting. Baselines and variance alerts. Month-end summaries. CSV/Excel export.

GIS and batch ops.

Layered map view. Search and filter. District fencing. One-click group updates.

Users and audit.

Role-based access. Dual approval for risky actions. Full activity logs for compliance.

Open integration.

REST, MQTT, Modbus. Webhooks for alarms and meter reads. SCADA/BMS/EMS connectors.

Security.

TLS encryption. Device certificates. Tenant isolation. Configurable data retention.

Right Connectivity for Each Street

Use the link that fits the site. Combine NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, 4G or 5G, PLC or fiber with DALI or 0–10 V to meet coverage, uptime, and budget.

Access networks

NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, 4G/5G, PLC, and fiber. Dense urban prefers 4G/5G or PLC. Wide rural prefers LoRaWAN or NB-IoT. Tunnels often use PLC or fiber.

Controller roles

Single-lamp controller for per-pole control. Segment or cabinet controller for feeders. Optional gateway for local aggregation.

Control interfaces

DALI/D4i, 0–10 V, PWM. DMX512 is available for façade and sports lighting.

Design approach

We survey pole density, terrain, spectrum noise, and O&M routes, then recommend a hybrid plan that minimizes cost while meeting SLA.

Data transport

MQTT over TLS and HTTPS REST. Local buffering with automatic retry keeps data consistent during outages.

Interoperability

Zhaga Book 18 and NEMA 7-pin options for quick retrofit and future upgrades.

Smart Pole Expansion — Beyond Lighting

Turn each pole into a multi-service node and manage all devices from the same CCS platform.

Environment Sensing

PM2.5, temperature, humidity, noise. Live dashboards and alerts.

Security & Traffic

Cameras (VMS-ready), optional ANPR and flow counts to inform timing and dimming.

Public Information

LED displays for notices, detours, and ads. Content by time and location rules.

Connectivity

Public Wi-Fi access points with usage analytics and uptime reports.

Safety

SOS intercom with two-way voice and GPS location for rapid dispatch.

Energy Services

EV chargers with metering and billing export. Lease tracking for 5G micro-sites.

Outcome: One pole, many services. Lower rollout cost, faster maintenance, and new revenue options under a single login.

Security & Compliance — Keep Operations Safe

Run the network with confidence. Modern security controls and clear governance.

Encrypted Transport

TLS for MQTT and HTTPS. Unique device keys. Certificate rotation.

Access Control

Role-based permissions. Least privilege. Optional SSO or LDAP. Tenant isolation.

Audit Trail

Immutable logs for commands and policy edits. Export for compliance.

Data Governance

Cloud or on-prem. Regional residency. Retention and backups you control.

Device Integrity

Signed firmware. Staged OTA. Rollback on failure. Full inventory tracking.

Network Hygiene

IP allowlists. API rate limits. Webhooks with shared secrets.

Resilience

Store and forward at the edge. Retry logic. Health checks and alerts.

Standards

Aligned with IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 practices.

Outcome: Safer operations. Verifiable changes. Easier audits. No slowdown for field teams.

Deployment & Integration — Cloud or On-Prem

Pick the model that fits your governance and IT stack. Connect CCS to the systems you already use.

Cloud Deployment

Fast start, elastic scale, managed updates, high availability.

On-Prem Deployment

Data stays local. Works in closed networks. You control updates and access.

Hybrid Options

Cloud analytics with on-prem device control. Local caching for unstable links.

SCADA & BMS

REST, MQTT, or Modbus. Map alarms and meter reads to your existing tags.

Enterprise IT

SSO or LDAP. Role templates. Syslog export for SIEM platforms.

City Data Hub

Webhooks and APIs for dashboards, billing, and ESG reporting.

Commissioning Toolkit

Bulk import, QR code labels, auto-discovery on cabinet feeders.

Change Control

Versioned policies, approval workflow, rollback on failure.

Outcome: Quick rollout, clean O&M handover, and a platform aligned with your security and compliance rules.

Implementation Steps & Timeline — Pilot to Citywide

A clear path from survey to acceptance with measurable results at each stage.

1

Survey and Plan (1–2 weeks)

Scope roads and poles. Confirm networks and control interfaces. Define KPIs and acceptance.

2

Pilot Deployment (4–8 weeks)

Install 50–200 poles. Commission devices. Run policy tests at night and off-peak. Baseline energy and faults.

3

Review and Optimize (1–2 weeks)

Analyze data. Tune scenes, alarms, and work orders. Lock SOP for field crews.

4

Phased Rollout (8–24 weeks)

Expand by districts. Batch import and QR labels. Weekly KPI review with O&M.

5

Go-Live and Training (1 week)

Enable city policies. Train operators and crews. Start SLA tracking.

6

Acceptance and Handover (1 week)

Verify KPIs. Deliver as-built documents. Schedule quarterly audits.

Outcome: Predictable timeline. Stable operations. Measurable savings from day one of go-live.

ROI & KPIs — What to Measure

Track outcomes from day one with metered data and operator logs.

  • Energy saving: 50–70% through dimming and scenes
  • Truck-roll reduction: 30–50% via alarms and work orders
  • Fault response (MTTR): hours to minutes with GIS dispatch
  • Uptime: 99.5–99.9% with health checks and retries
  • Lighting quality: target lux and uniformity per road class
  • CO₂ reduction: calculated from kWh baseline and grid factor
  • SLA compliance: on-time closure rate and escalation count
  • Payback: 12–24 months depending on tariff and run hours

Method: set a 30-day baseline before pilot, compare weekly during rollout, and publish a monthly dashboard for finance and O&M.

Mini Case Study — City Arterial Upgrade (Anonymized)

Scope

1,280 poles over 46 km. Mix of 150 W retrofit and 100 W new installs. NB-IoT single-lamp controllers with DALI drivers. Cloud CCS.

Objectives

  • Cut energy cost
  • Shorten fault response
  • Unify schedules and reporting

What We Implemented

  • 30-day baseline and three-phase rollout by district
  • Policy scenes by road class and time window
  • Alarm routing to on-call crews
  • Work-order SOP with SLA timers

12-Month Results

  • Energy use reduced 58% (kWh)
  • CO₂ reduced ~520 t
  • MTTR improved from 10 h to 40 min
  • Monthly truck rolls down 42%
  • Network uptime 99.7%
  • Payback ~17 months at $0.12/kWh

Operations Notes

Variance alerts flagged three feeder issues before outage. Two training sessions brought operators to full proficiency. A monthly dashboard aligned finance and O&M on KPIs.

Customer Comment

“Centralized control gave us predictable energy savings and faster repairs. The GIS alarms and work orders changed our night shift.”

FAQ — Central Control System

1) What networks are supported?

NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, 4G/5G, PLC, and fiber. You can mix by zone.

Yes. Per-pole controllers with DALI/D4i or 0–10 V. Cabinet controllers for feeder level.

Both. Cloud for fast start. On-prem for data residency and closed networks.

In-app, email, and SMS. Each alarm has GIS location, severity, and SLA timers.

Typical 50–70% with dimming and scenes. We baseline 30 days before the pilot.

 

REST, MQTT, and Modbus. Webhooks for alarms and meter reads. SCADA/BMS/EMS connectors.

Edge devices buffer data and retry. Policies keep running until the link returns.

TLS transport, device certificates, RBAC, audit logs, staged OTA with rollback.

50–200 poles over 4–8 weeks. Includes commissioning, policy tests, and KPI review.

5-year hardware warranty. Remote engineering support. Optional on-site services.

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