2.4G RF Mesh IoT Zhaga smart streetlight controller for street light management system
Overview
C-LUX 2.4G RF Mesh Zhaga Luminaire Controller is an innovative smart streetlight controller with a 2.4G mesh network. Powered directly by a Dali2&D4i LED driver and installed on luminaires via a Zhaga Book 18 street lighting connector, it is primarily used for energy-saving control of outdoor streetlights and landscape lighting in smart cities. Adopting an advanced open 2.4G mesh standard, it connects directly to 2.4G mesh outdoor gateways (supporting 2G/3G/4G/internet). Combined with the C-Lux Smart Street Light Central Management System, it enables remote ON/OFF and dimming control for dimmable Dali-2&D4i LED drivers, realizing intelligent lighting control. It offers intensity adjustment, soft light start, timing control, and scene setting, and serves as a safe, energy-efficient, and high-performance component of smart city lighting systems.
Its automatic mesh function forms an intelligent wireless communication network: each controller can communicate with neighboring devices within 180m, building a complete, stable outdoor wireless lighting control system capable of connecting hundreds of devices. Based on the globally interoperable 2.4G RF Mesh standard, it is compatible with qualified 2.4G RF mesh devices from other vendors, boosting the functionality of the lighting control network.
For project-specific customization, C-LUX offers specialized development, including built-in light sensors for photocell operation, motion sensor inputs for dynamic lighting, and on-board lighting schedules with dimming profiles.
Compared to IoT controllers using other protocols, the C-LUX 2.4G RF Mesh IoT Streetlight Controller is highly cost-effective, delivering an advanced energy-saving lighting solution for smart cities that reduces energy consumption and shortens ROI. It simplifies and speeds up outdoor lighting network installation and operation, requiring no professional lighting control expertise. Commissioned via an intuitive mobile app, it supports over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. Additionally, it is robust, reliable, and secure, with an excellent outdoor wireless range that extends as more controllers are added to the mesh (acting as repeaters).
The C-LUX 2.4G Mesh Zhaga Luminaire Controller is a cost-effective smart lighting node tailored for smart city outdoor streetlights and landscape lighting. It features include Dali2&D4i LED driver power supply, Zhaga Book 18 connector installation, and an open 2.4G mesh network compatible with external 2.4G RF mesh devices. Paired with the C-Lux central management platform, it enables remote control (ON/OFF, dimming) and intelligent functions like timing and intensity adjustment. Its automatic mesh function creates a stable wireless network for hundreds of devices (180m neighbor communication range), while supporting custom sensor integration and OTA updates. As a robust, easy-to-install solution, it delivers efficient energy savings, helping businesses and institutions cut costs and shorten ROI—making it a core component of smart city lighting systems.
Feature and Benefit
C-Lux 2.4G RF-mesh technology in street light system is a reliable&cost-effective wireless outdoor lighting solution with mesh technology for smart street light control, suited for smart city lighting management in application of smart park, smart campus, business mall zone, residential zone, squares, parking lot and 2.4G RF-mesh street light controllers, catering to energy-efficient outdoor lighting and small-to-medium smart city infrastructure.
Its self-healing mesh topology enables stable multi-hop connectivity for scattered controllers, avoiding single points of failure, reducing gateway dependency and installation costs for city-wide smart street light control.
With low latency, strong anti-interference, and moderate power consumption, it supports real-time remote control, fault detection and brightness adjustment via smart street light management platforms, cutting maintenance costs.
Highly flexible and scalable, it integrates with existing systems, promotes energy savings through intelligent control, aligns with sustainable smart city goals.

C-Lux smart street light controller supports 0-10V, PMM, DALI-2 and D4i dimming protocols, providing accurate and flicker-free brightness adjustment for LED street lighting. It enables adaptive dimming according to ambient light and traffic conditions, maximizing energy savings and extending luminaire lifetime. Featuring high compatibility and stable connectivity, it supports remote control, real-time monitoring and centralized management for smart city lighting systems. This versatile dimming solution enhances operational efficiency, lowers maintenance costs, and delivers reliable performance for modern smart street lighting projects.

C-Lux Zhaga street light controller is designed to Zhaga Book 18 outlet,standardizes smart interface for outdoor LED luminaires, enabling seamless connection of plug and play between C-Lux zhaga street light controller or zhaga smart sensor and streetlight with zhaga base.It features include a plug-and-play mechanical socket, 24V DC power supply, and D4i bidirectional data communication, ensuring cross-brand interoperability. It supports tool-free field upgrades, easy sensor/controller swaps, and future-proof IoT scalability Zhaga Consortium. C-lux Zhaga 18 construction of street light controller design reduces installation & maintenance costs, flexible smart function expansion (motion sensing, remote dimming, fault monitoring), long-term system adaptability, and robust Zhaga-D4i certified compatibility for reliable smart city infrastructure (Zhaga Consortium).

C-Lux industrial-grade smart street light controller is engineered with robust industrial design standards and high-quality industrial materials, delivering excellent weather resistance(IP65), wide temperature tolerance from -25℃ to 65℃, surge protection(6kV/8KV/10KV) and strong anti-interference for harsh outdoor environments. Developed with professional embedded hardware and software programming integration street light management system, it ensures stable real-time control, secure data transmission and reliable long-term operation. Supporting multiple communication protocols and remote management, this solution enhances system stability, lowers maintenance costs and prolongs service life, making it a high-performance choice for smart city street lighting infrastructure.
Function and Benefit

GPS -positioning of street light controller offers accurate real-time positioning for smart street light controllers, enabling precise device location, quick fault finding, efficient maintenance, and visual asset management on the smart street lighting central management system platform.

Tilt sensor of street light controller detects abnormal pole inclination, vehicle collision or unauthorized movement, sends real-time safety alarms and precise location alerts to ensure street light system security.

Remote and automatic on-off control for 2.4G Mesh NEMA street lights. Supports manual operation, scheduled timing, and light-sensitive control to save energy and simplify lighting management

C-Lux smart street light controller supports Stepless 0-100% dimming for smart street lights through 2.4G Mesh NEMA controllers. Supports remote scheduling, real-time adjustment, and automatic brightness control to maximize energy savings and prolong LED service life.

C-Lux smart street light controller supports programmable timing control for on/off and dimming. Customize schedules by time, date, holiday or season for automatic, energy-saving smart street light operation.
C-Lux street light controller supports individual or group control combing or strategy control with street light CMS system. Remotely manage single street lights or grouped lighting zones with unified dimming and switching for smart city lighting control.

C-Lux This smart street light controller features high-precision electrical parameters monitoring for intelligent lighting management. It real-time collects and analyzes key data such as input voltage, working current, power factor, active power and cumulative energy usage. All electrical data is remotely synced to the cloud platform for centralized viewing and analysis.

Real-time warning and fault detection for C-Lux smart street light controller, including lamp failure, power abnormality, communication loss, and driver error. The system provides instant alerts, remote notifications, and precise fault location to ensure quick troubleshooting and stable lighting operation.

C-Lux street light controller supports Supports secure Firmware OTA updates for 2.4G Mesh NEMA street light controllers. Remotely upgrade devices in batches or individually to optimize performance and extend system lifecycle.
How Do C-Lux Smart Street Light system Work
Technical Datasheet
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2.4G Mesh IoT Zhaga smart streetlight controller for C-LUX Gen2 smart street light management system |
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Lamp Type |
LED, CF, HID with DALI 2 / DiiA / Osram DEXAL / Philips SR control gear |
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Load Power |
Depending on the lamp control gear |
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Additional controlled devices |
Yes, independent controlled via DALI relay |
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Dimming range |
1%-100% |
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Control interface |
0-10V/DALI 2/ D4I (IEC 62386) |
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Power supply |
DC 24V |
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External interface |
infrared |
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Network interface |
2.4G RF mesh |
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frequencies |
2.4G |
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Inter-node mesh communication |
Optionally available, with motion sensor or GIS add-on |
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Average power |
0.5W/ 24V contact module 1 – Zhaga (book 18) |
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Maximum power |
1W/ 24V contact module 1 – Zhaga (book 18) |
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Precision Real Time Clock |
Battery operated |
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Real-time lamp operation |
Yes |
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Digital input |
No |
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IP level |
IP66 |
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Size |
80 x 49 mm |
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Operating temperature |
-25°C to +65°C |
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Compliant standards |
Radio Equipment Directive (RED), 2014/53/EU / Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive (RoHS), 2011/65/EU |







