Hybrid Lighting Control in Labs and Offices

Bright Future Energy Group delivered the lighting design and supplied luminaires for a new 2,800 m² facility at The Oxford Science Park, with a 60:40 split between laboratories and office/write-up areas.

This high-spec scientific environment demanded precision, visual harmony, and operational flexibility. To ensure reliable and adaptive lighting control without adding complexity to the installation, the integration partner implemented a hybrid control architecture using Hytronik sensors and devices.

Hybrid lighting control in Oxford Science Park-Hytronik

THE CHALLENGE

• Implement automated control in a high-spec scientific space without compromising aesthetics or adding extra cabling.

• Ensure precise lighting for laboratory work and visual comfort in office areas.

• Integrate on/off, DALI-2 and Bluetooth technologies within a single building without operational inconsistencies.

• Enable fast commissioning and post-installation sensor repositioning with ease.

• Maintain a clean and scalable installation in anticipation of future expansion.

THE SOLUTION

Bright Future developed a tailored control strategy for each space, leveraging the flexibility of Hytronik devices.

1. Laboratories – Dimming and Stability: HIR27/R PIR Sensors (DALI-2)

Laboratories required precise dimming, consistent light levels, and automated control.

The self-powered HIR27/R DALI-2 PIR sensor enabled:

• Tri-level dimming to maintain a minimum visibility level when unoccupied.

• Daylight harvesting via integrated photocell.

• Fast IR programming of sensitivity, timing, and lux thresholds.

2. Offices and Write-Up Areas – Low-Profile On/Off Sensors: HIR28/R In office zones, a clean architectural finish was key. The HIR28/R low-profile PIR sensor provided:

• Discreet occupancy-based activation, fully automated.

• Photocell function to avoid unnecessary switching under natural light.

• Seamless integration into high-spec ceilings.

3. Efficient Distribution – QCB03/ECO Ceiling space was limited and densely installed. The QCB03/ECO offered:

• GST plug-and-play connectors to group luminaires and sensors.

• Reduced installation time and fewer cabling issues.

• Pre-wired infrastructure ready for future expansion with no structural work. Premium Office Spaces –

4. Bluetooth Control: HBIR31/R + HBP02

Two office areas required an enhanced user experience. Combining the HBIR31/R Bluetooth DALI sensor with the HBP02 wall panel enabled:

• Local mesh network setup without control wiring.

• Up to 4 user-configurable scenes (meeting, solo work, presentation, break).

• “Sensor takeover” mode for seamless switch to automation when desired.

• App-based adjustments via Koolmesh or manual control through the wall panel.

THE RESULT

• A cohesive hybrid control architecture throughout the building (on/off, DALI-2, Bluetooth).

• Flawless aesthetics, with low-profile sensors and neat cabling enabled by the QCB03/ECO.

• Smooth commissioning, with challenges around the HIR27/R sensor resolved without timeline impact.

• Full flexibility: precision dimming in labs, discreet or advanced control in offices depending on use case.

• Scalable system, future-ready without needing to rework infrastructure.

• Low maintenance, with automation based on presence and daylight reducing manual intervention.

Hytronik Products Integrated at The Oxford Science Park

Side view of HIR27/R PIR Highbay DALI-2 with PSU and IR Controller Ceiling mounting

HIR27/R PIR Lowbay | DALI-2 with PSU | Ceiling mounting

HIR28/R PIR Lowbay | Remote controller ON/OFF | Ceiling mounting

QCB03/ECO Quick Connection Box | DALI/0/1-10V | GST Types 6-poles x 12 lum. + 2 sensor

HBIR31/R PIR Lowbay | Bluetooth DALI with PSU | Ceiling mounting

HBP02 Bluetooth Touch Panel | Real-time keeper | 4 Scenes

HYBRID CONTROL ARCHITECTURE ACROSS 2,800 M² OF LABORATORIES AND OFFICES – OXFORD SCIENCE PARK

Hytronik Products Integrated at The Oxford Science Park