Legrand UK & Ireland, a manufacturer of electrical and digital building infrastructure equipment, has introduced a new power and lighting control busbar system, combining its Zucchini and CP Electronics brands into a single platform.
The system integrates Zucchini LB Plus Data busbar technology with lighting controls from CP Electronics. It distributes power from 25A to 63A and incorporates two additional data conductors, enabling the busbar to function as a lighting management bus.
The data conductors allow direct connection to CP Electronics’ addressable lighting control range, supporting networked control through graphical interfaces. This approach enables power distribution and lighting control to operate on the same infrastructure.
Integrated DALI-2 lighting control
When used with DALI-2 detectors, lighting control devices can be plugged directly into the busbar, removing the need for separate DALI cabling and containment. According to Legrand, this can reduce installation time and associated costs.
The system also supports multi-way lighting control modules, presence detectors, area controllers, plug-in switches, and key switches for emergency testing.
Steve Marr, Marketing Director at Legrand UK & Ireland, explains, “We expect Legrand’s new power and lighting busbar system will have a big impact for those operating and working in commercial and industrial environments.
“By taking Zucchini LB Plus Data and combining it with CP Electronics lighting control, not only will buildings be optimised for the best lighting conditions, but they will be able to run more efficiently – a critical consideration as facilities managers continue to look for ways to reduce energy usage in large buildings.
“The launch of this new product is yet another example of how we are bringing together our widespread expertise to deliver solutions to our customers.
“The knowledge and sector expertise of our team means we are well positioned to develop intuitive solutions and bring them to any market, plus the customer has the benefit of working with a single manufacturer.”
Legrand reiterates that the system is intended for commercial and industrial buildings seeking to integrate power distribution with lighting control.
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