Xicato, EnOcean announce BLE interoperability for Title 24-compliant smart lighting

by Brianna Crandall — December 28, 2016 — Xicato, an established manufacturer and thought leader in intelligent, connected light sources used around the world, and EnOcean, a global provider of energy-harvesting wireless technology marketed under the Dolphin brand, recently announced out-of-the-box BLE interoperability between the Xicato Intelligent Module, Generation 4 (XIM Gen4) and the EnOcean 2.4 GHz BLE portfolio of battery-free, energy-harvesting switches.

Together with complementary sensors soon to be available from Xicato and others, these products create a simple, cost-effective solution for California Title 24 and other building code requirements.

Menko de Roos, CEO of Xicato, commented:

Xicato and EnOcean have been working together for over a year on this project. The almost simultaneous launch of XIM Gen4 and EnOcean’s compatible Bluetooth switch creates instant lighting solutions that meet and transcend building codes to deliver highly customizable, cost-effective, wirelessly controlled lighting environments of all types.

Dr. Wald Siskens, CEO at EnOcean, added:

Xicato and EnOcean share the commitment to industry leadership in wireless lighting control and the Internet of Things (IoT). The combination of EnOcean’s energy-harvesting wireless switches with the powerful features of the XIM Gen4 allows users to create and control simple or complex lighting scenes and effects, and enables simple, flexible installation of lighting applications. Our solutions enable wireless, maintenance-free control and eliminate the complexity and cost associated with wired or battery-powered wireless solutions.

Xicato XIM and XTM modules are the light sources of choice for some of the world’s finest museums, retail stores, hotels and residences, according to the company. XIM Gen4 is available in fixtures from several lighting manufacturers, some of which will be part of the demo in the EnOcean booth mentioned below. XIM Gen4 can be programmed to respond to any combination of Bluetooth Low Energy switches, motion and lux sensors, and even 1-10V or DALI wired control. Groups, scenes, and “states” are reportedly easy to program into the XIMs themselves, eliminating the need for dedicated hubs or controllers.

This BLE interoperability solution will be demonstrated in the EnOcean booth #40464 at the Consumer Technology Association’s CES show in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2017. For further information visit the Xicato or EnOcean Web sites, or click on the specific product links above.