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Overview
The C-Lux NB-IoT Smart Street Light Controller is an innovative urban lighting controller that uses NB-IoT technology to monitor and control street light systems remotely. This street light controller can be easier to install various street lights built with NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) sockets and a 0-10V/PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimming driver inside. By leveraging NB-IoT, the smart controller enables real-time data transmission, allowing city managers to optimize energy use, increase safety, and improve overall city management.
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Feature and Benefit
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NB-IoT Protocol TechnologyC-Lux NB-IoT protocol Technology is a cost-effective, low-power wireless outdoor lighting solution for smart street light control with no need of gateway and directly connecting to build your own gateway. Directly connects to the carrier's cellular network, reducing intermediate devices and points of failure. It excels in wide coverage, even in remote or dense urban areas, perfectly fitting energy-efficient street lighting and large-scale smart city infrastructure.
Its ultra-low power consumption extends street light controller life to 10+ years, drastically reducing maintenance costs. With stable connectivity and low latency, it enables real-time remote control, fault detection, and brightness adjustment via smart street light management platforms for city-wide smart street light control.
Highly scalable, it supports thousands of controllers, easily integrating with existing smart city systems. It promotes energy savings and ensures secure data transmission, aligning with sustainable smart city goals. High reliability and security based on licensed spectrum, uniformly planned and guaranteed by telecom carriers, offering strong interference resistance and more secure communication.
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NEMA ANSI C136.41 Standard InterfaceNEMA ANSI C136.41 outlet of C-Lux smart street light controller standardizes 5/7-pin twist-lock structure for smart street lighting, integrating 3 power contacts (backward compatible with ANSI C136.10) and 2–4 dimming/signal pin with 0-10V/DALI dimming, plug-and-play installation, remote control, power metering, fault diagnostics, and IoT compatibility (LoRaWAN/NB-IoT).
It brings energy savings (50–70%), reduces maintenance, broad interoperability, utility-grade reliability, and seamless smart city integration. This robust NEMA socket structure future-proofs LED luminaires, boosting efficiency and scalability for urban smart lighting networks.
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Multi-Protocol Dimming SupportC-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.
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Industrial-Grade HardwareC-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.
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Function and Benefit
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GPS PositioningGPS 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.
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Tilt SensorTilt 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.
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Remote On/Off ControlRemote and automatic on-off control for NB-IoT NEMA street lights. Supports manual operation, scheduled timing, and light-sensitive control to save energy and simplify lighting management.
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Stepless Dimming (0–100%)C-Lux smart street light controller supports stepless 0-100% dimming for smart street lights through NEMA controllers. Supports remote scheduling, real-time adjustment, and automatic brightness control to maximize energy savings and prolong LED service life.
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Programmable Timing ControlC-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.
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Individual & Group ControlC-Lux street light controller supports individual or group control combining 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.
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Electrical Parameters MonitoringC-Lux 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.
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Real-Time Warning & Fault DetectionReal-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.
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Firmware OTA UpdatesC-Lux street light controller supports secure Firmware OTA updates for NEMA street light controllers. Remotely upgrade devices in batches or individually to optimize performance and extend system lifecycle.
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How Do C-Lux Smart Street Light System Work
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Technical Datasheet
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NB-IoT Smart Streetlight NEMA Luminaire Controller for Gen2 Smart Streetlight Management System |
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| Lamp Type | LED, CF, HID with DALI 2 / DiiA / Osram DEXAL / Philips SR control gear / C-LUX |
| Load Power | Depending on the lamp control gear |
| MCU | ARM-Coretex-M3 |
| Dimming Range | 1% – 100% |
| Control Interface | Analog 1-10V / 0-10V / DALI Logarithmic / PWM |
| Power Supply | AC 100–277V |
| External Interface | Infrared |
| Network Interface | NB-IoT |
| Inter-Node Communication | Optionally available, with motion sensor or GIS add-on |
| Average Power | 0.5W |
| Maximum Power | 2W |
| Precision Real Time Clock | Battery operated |
| Real-time Lamp Operation | Yes |
| Digital Input | 1x dry contact (reserving for PIR sensor, photocell sensor, open door sensor etc.) |
| Add-on Customizable | Tilt sensor, GPS add-on |
| IP Level | IP66 (IEC 60529) |
| Mounting | 5/7pin NEMA socket (ANSI C136.41) Plug and play |
| Size | 80 x 120 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +65°C |
| Compliant Standards |
• RED Directive: LVD Directive & protection of health (EN IEC 62368-1, EN IEC 62479), EMC Directive (ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301 489-52), Efficient use of radio spectrum (ETSI EN 301 908-1, ETSI EN 301 908-13, ETSI EN 303 413) • RoHS Directive • Environmental Testing: EN 60068-2-1, EN 60068-2-2 • Certifications: CE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the C-Lux NB-IoT Smart Street Light Controller and how does it work?
The C-Lux NB-IoT Smart Street Light Controller is an advanced urban lighting controller that uses NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) cellular technology to remotely monitor and control street lighting systems. It connects directly to the carrier's cellular network without requiring a gateway, enabling real-time data transmission, remote dimming, on/off scheduling, fault detection, and energy monitoring through a centralized smart city management platform.
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What dimming protocols does the C-Lux street light controller support?
The C-Lux smart street light controller supports multiple dimming protocols including 0-10V, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), DALI-2, and D4i. This wide compatibility ensures seamless integration with most LED street lighting drivers and luminaires, providing accurate, flicker-free brightness adjustment from 1% to 100%.
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Is the C-Lux NB-IoT controller compatible with NEMA socket luminaires?
Yes. The C-Lux NB-IoT Smart Street Light Controller is fully compatible with NEMA ANSI C136.41 standard 5/7-pin twist-lock sockets, making it a true plug-and-play solution. It is backward compatible with ANSI C136.10 and supports LoRaWAN/NB-IoT IoT connectivity, making installation quick and straightforward for most existing street light fixtures.
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What are the key hardware and environmental specifications of the C-Lux controller?
The C-Lux controller features industrial-grade hardware with an IP66 weatherproof rating (IEC 60529), an operating temperature range of -25°C to +65°C, and surge protection up to 6kV/8kV/10kV. It is powered by an ARM Cortex-M3 MCU, operates on AC 100–277V, and has an average power consumption of just 0.5W, making it ideal for demanding outdoor environments.
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Can the C-Lux smart street light controller detect faults and send alerts automatically?
Yes. The C-Lux controller features real-time warning and fault detection capabilities, covering lamp failure, power abnormalities, communication loss, and driver errors. It sends instant alerts and remote notifications with precise fault location data to the management platform, enabling rapid troubleshooting and minimizing downtime for city lighting infrastructure.
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Does the C-Lux controller support remote firmware updates and large-scale deployment?
Yes. The C-Lux NB-IoT Smart Street Light Controller supports secure Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates, allowing batch or individual device upgrades remotely without on-site visits. The system is highly scalable and can support thousands of controllers simultaneously, making it an ideal solution for large-scale smart city street lighting deployments and long-term system lifecycle management.