A recent project with Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG – Unternehmensgruppe
has shown how quick and straightforward it can be to modernise car park lighting using
TRILUX LiveLink SwarmSens. In the underground car park beneath the Congress Centrum,
outdated 58W fluorescent luminaires were replaced with an energy-efficient LED solution.
TRILUX recommended a 1:1 replacement with Aragon Fit luminaires and LiveLink SwarmSens —
and the Stadtwerke team approved the solution. The entire refurbishment was then handed over to
apprentice electricians as a real-world learning project, thanks to the ease of installation.
Lighting management for all
LiveLink SwarmSens is designed for simple retrofits in car parks and stairwells with up to 4,069
light points. All daylight and presence sensors are built into the luminaires, with configuration via
the SwarmSens app. Basic programming can also be done directly on the controller where app
access is not ideal.
“Thanks to the simple configuration and commissioning, smart lighting can be implemented with
minimal effort, even in cost-sensitive projects,” explains Thomas Roberts, Solution Manager Light
Management TRILUX.
Hands-on learning
As there was no time pressure, apprentices refurbished the 450 luminaires during regular
operations. After training at TRILUX HQ in Arnsberg, they were fully equipped for the job.
“The installation was relatively simple. After the power supply to the old lights was switched off, we
simply removed and dismantled them. We fitted the adapters supplied by TRILUX for the new
luminaires without any problems. The wireless connectivity between fittings made a huge
difference, and the programming was quick and intuitive,” says Mihály, apprentice electronics
technician at Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG – Unternehmensgruppe.
An excellent result
Energy consumption has been cut by 85%, and the new Aragon Fit luminaires create a brighter,
more welcoming environment. Their translucent diffuser and wide-beam optics produce a soft
ceiling glow that reduces the typical “cave effect” found in underground car parks.
“The new installation offers a much higher level of brightness. In addition, the partial lighting
approach is not only visually appealing, it also avoids unnecessary energy use by preventing the
entire space being lit at once,” adds Aaron Czogalla, Team Leader Technical Maintenance
Management / General Construction and Refurbishment at Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG –
Unternehmensgruppe.
From improved lighting quality to hands-on skills development, the project highlights the practical
benefits of TRILUX LiveLink SwarmSens and the ease of delivering energy-efficient, modern
lighting for car parks.