System example for a warehouse

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Explore the potential of IoT lighting and data

Interact uses connected LED luminaires, sensors, and other connected devices with established networking and cloud architectures to enable data gathering and sharing, adding intelligence to all illuminated spaces.

With Interact, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we consult with you to design a system with the capabilities that meet your unique business objectives and that create connected, responsive, and sustainable spaces. The information on this page will help you understand how an Interact system is built—but your Interact system will be unique to your specific situation and needs.

System components

Sensors

In an industrial setting, Interact connected lighting systems can host sensors to collect data about the illuminated environment: motion, light levels, occupancy, people counting, temperature, humidity, air quality, and more. Positioning and density of sensors depends on ceiling height, configuration of space, and other factors.

Standard networking architecture

Wireless gateways, deployed within a company’s standard IT infrastructure, communicate with connected devices via Zigbee. The system uses a bridge to connect with the Interact IoT platform in the cloud. Interact software applications offer web-based system management, operations, and control.

Wireless communications

Compatible connected devices use wireless communications, based on the Zigbee 3.0 open standard, to participate in a mesh network. The network is self-healing, so the system continues to operate even if an individual device fails.

Open APIs

Open, secure APIs accessible through the web-based Interact Developer Portal allow system integrators and application developers to extend Interact with new capabilities, and to integrate Interact data and commands with other connected systems.

Connected devices

Interact works with a wide range of connected luminaires, lamps, and sensors from Philips and other participating brands.

Example system architecture for warehouses & manufacturing

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Available system hardware

Network devices

Building Connectivity Bridge

Wireless Gateway Pro

IT infrastructure

Router

Switch accessories

Sensors

Wireless battery-powered sensor

Wireless luminaire – based sensor:

SNS400

SNH400 (EU)

SNH400 (NA)

SC1500

2B/4B ZGP Wireless switch

UID8470

UID8480

SWS200

Luminaires

Lamps

LEDTube

Luminaire integration devices

SR bridge DALI

SR bridge 0-10V for North America

Commissioning accessories

IRT9090

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How an Interact system works

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Interact systems consist of Interact software, connected luminaires, and optional Signify services.

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Connected LED lighting from Philips

Connected LED luminaires from Philips can reduce energy consumption by up to 80%.

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Managed services from Signify

Optimize energy and maintenance costs to realize a solid ROI with Managed services from Signify.

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Tell us what you're looking for. Our experts will work with you to design the system that's right for you. If you're a system specifier, find out more about enhancing your client's offering with Interact and request access to tender text.

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Tools & resources

Join our developer community for access to open APIs and other development tools. You can create personal assistance apps, integrate with building management systems, analyze collected data for new insights, and much more.

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