Lutron GRAFIK Integrale ® - any light source, any fitting type, one control unit . Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., the world's leading architectural lighting control specialist, has introduced its first system designed specifically for the European market - GRAFIK Integrale. The system is the first to offer control capability for virtually all modern load sources, with dimming, preset scene selection and programming all available from one stylish unit. Designed for use in residential and small commercial applications, GRAFIK Integrale features multi-load capacity, and will operate with Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) and Magnetic Low Voltage (MLV) transformers, incandescent, neon/cold cathode and 0-10V, DALI, and DSI fluorescent loads without interfaces, ensuring total simplicity for specifier, installer and user.

The addition of short circuit/overload protection offers the installer protection when wiring in the system, safe in the knowledge that the product cannot be damaged.  GRAFIK Integrale automatically selects between leading and trailing edge dimming for low voltage transformers for failsafe control.  Integrale also features lightning strike protection, able to withstand voltage surges of up to 6000V and current surges of up to 3000A. 

The GRAFIK Integrale was designed for Europe because, in terms of using fluorescent and ELV lighting, the European market is ahead of the US.  Consumer feedback highlighted a requirement for a product that could operate various lighting loads, without the need for interfaces as Lead Engineer, Nathan Butler explains: 'The new technology behind GRAFIK Integrale allowed us to respond to our customers requests for features such as short circuit and overload protection.'

Easy to programme and easy to operate, Integrale scene control puts all the lighting sources in the room at the touch of a button.  Scenes can be selected via the optional infrared remote control or simply by using the scene selection buttons on the faceplate of the wall unit.  Preset scenes can be locked to prevent modifications by unauthorised parties ensuring preset options remain constant, regardless of who is operating the system.

With four preset lighting scenes accessible from the control unit faceplate and an additional twelve scenes stored in the control unit, the system has been developed from the technology behind the proven GRAFIK Eye product range.  Offering control through four separate zones with fade time options ranging from 0-59 seconds or 1-60 minutes, the flexibility of Integrale ensures the system will be able to meet the needs of almost any application and lighting arrangement.  When linked to other control units (up to eight in total) the Integrale system can control up to 32 separate zones.  GRAFIK Integrale is equally at home in the small office or conference room facility and provides the flexibility for lecture theatres or home cinemas.

Common to other Lutron systems, the Integrale features RTISS (Real Time Illumination Stability System) technology to filter line noise, resulting in consistent performance despite potential fluctuations in the power source.  All of this adds up to superior dimming even when the conditions are inferior.  GRAFIK Integrale also features a positive air-gap relay that ensures the load circuits are open when the off function is selected, providing added safety for the installer.

Essentially replacing the need for individual modules to control different load types, Integrale offers faster fitting for the installer and simplicity of operation for the end-user.  The benefits of this system become apparent over the long term when changes to lighting arrangements are required, as no modifications to the system components are necessary when changing load types simply connect to the Integrale control unit and begin scene programming for immediate usage.

In addition to increased levels of convenience, Integrale also offers energy savings through the multiple dimming options common to all Lutron control systems.  Bulbs last longer with the system and energy saving means monetary savings.