Technical information

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manual dimming controls were used in ofces, conference rooms,
and classrooms to allow occupants to adjust light levels to meet the
occupant needs or preferences. Now, more sophisticated lighting
control systems employ dimming to provide multi-scene control,
daylighting control and multi-level control in a variety of spaces and
building types, from schools and ofces to retail environments and
warehouses, to save energy and provide more occupant-friendly control.
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