The best of both worlds

With our hybrid lighting management system, a building is ready for the future. By connecting wireless ActiveAhead components to the Imagine system, lighting in a building is controlled uniformly. The ActiveAhead groups appear together with the connected DALI devices in the Imagine system, making it easy to work with both wireless and wired devices. Both systems can use the same logic for lighting control, ensuring consistent operation.

Perfect solution in every situation

Specifying with the entire Helvar range of products and solutions helps buildings achieve their purpose, now and in the future.

The complete Helvar portfolio at your disposal

Combining the strengths of both systems makes it possible to design an optimal system for any space.

Existing installations can be easily extended

Renovating or extending (parts of) a building is easy and fast with Helvar ActiveAhead. The Node Link allows existing integrations to remain intact.

  • Scalable, flexible control via the DALI protocol
  • Seamless integration with BMS and other systems
  • Robust and trusted infrastructure

  • Flexibility with wireless and DALI luminaires
  • Easy commissioning via mobile app
  • Energy efficiency with self-learning algorithms

  • Reliable base with easy wireless expansion

  • Full range of functions and capabilities to meet all requirements within a project

  • Centralised lighting management, monitoring and fault detection throughout the system

Node Link

The Node Link provides a link between the intelligent Helvar ActiveAhead® wireless system and the Helvar Imagine wired system. With the Node Link, ActiveAhead groups can be made visible on the Imagine system. Also, the entire nearby ActiveAhead mesh network can be linked to the Imagine system.

Functionalities


Time controls
Use the same time controls in ActiveAhead and Imagine


Groups
Use the same groups in ActiveAhead and Imagine


Alarm function
Use Imagine's alarm function to control ActiveAhead lighting in case of burglary


Data
Offering occupancy data from the entire building to the BMS via a single integration point


Light over time
Use the same dynamic Light over Time controls in both systems


Corridor Hold
Use corridor hold to leave lighting of both systems on in corridors


Operation
Control the entire building from the BMS via a single integration point


Motion detection
Use ActiveAhead's motion detection within the Imagine system

Get the most out of a hybrid light management system with:

Helvar Insights:
  • Performing efficient maintenance
  • Getting to grips with energy consumption
  • Gaining insight into the use of the building
Helvar Senses:
  • Improve building climate
  • Identify potential savings from the climate system
  • Obtaining building certifications

Our services

Service & Support

  • Remote assistance
  • Assured of quick help in case of problems
  • Also possible: service visit on site

Assembly

  • Quick and efficient on-site installation
  • Central equipment in assembled cabinet
  • Pre-assembled cables and plugs

Commissioning

  • Over 15 software specialists
  • Assured of an optimally functioning system
  • Personal contact through fixed rayons

More information or an offer for your project?

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