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First Zhaga-NFC readers earn certification
FEIG ELECTRONIC and TERTIUM Technology are the first companies that have earned Zhaga-NFC certification for a number of their NFC readers.
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Synapse Wireless Joins the Zhaga Consortium
Synapse Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) company and a member of the McWane family of companies, has become a Regular Member of the Zhaga Consortium.
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HERCULUX joins the Zhaga Consortium
The Chinese LED optics manufacturer HERCULUX has become a Regular Member of the Zhaga Consortium. The company is dedicated to providing professional secondary optical match schemes for the LED lighting field and to the design, manufacture and sales of related optical elements.
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Zhaga approves Book 25 “NFC Readers with Bluetooth interface for in-field programming”
This new Zhaga specification defines a Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocol for the communication between the field-maintenance application on a smart device and the NFC reader.
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How Zhaga addresses Sustainability and the Circular Economy
The Zhaga Consortium has published the White Paper “How Zhaga addresses Sustainability and the Circular Economy”.
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White Paper - How Zhaga addresses Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Durable, repairable and upgradeable LED luminaires are key elements contributing to sustainable lighting. Zhaga is developing and standardizing interface specifications to help facilitate a new market framework called "Circularity Lighting".
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Successful Zhaga presence at Guangzhou Lighting Exhibition
The Zhaga Consortium joint forces with DEKRA and participated in the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, 3-6 August 2021.
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Webinar 19 Aug - L-Prize awards points for use of Zhaga Book 20 and D4i
Details of how Zhaga Book 20 and D4i can contribute to a successful L-Prize submission were explained in a webinar presented by the Zhaga Consortium and the DALI Alliance. Download the presentations
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First Zhaga-D4i controller earns certification
The ecosystem of Zhaga-D4i certified products for road lighting now includes DALI-based control devices with Zhaga connectors, as well as luminaires.
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100 luminaire product families with Book 18 Zhaga-D4i certification
The Zhaga Consortium is proud to announce that one year after the launch of its Zhaga-D4i certification program, the 100th luminaire product family was awarded Zhaga-D4i certification.
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Replaceability of Light Sources and Separate Control Gears
With the success of LEDs in general lighting, the time-honored separation of light sources (lamps) and luminaires has been discarded in the designs of LED luminaires.
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Zhaga’s Book 18 Ed. 3.0 approved
The new edition allows for architectures combining an ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle with a Zhaga receptacle next to the architectures already specified in Ed. 2.0.
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How to get Zhaga-D4i certification - Webinar Q&A now available
A list of Q&A from the webinar on 18 February, which were not addressed during the webinar, is now available. Links to recording and presentations are also included.
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Book 20 - A Smart Standard for Smart Lighting Systems
Zhaga Book 20 is an essential standard towards achieving smart building infrastructure, which specifies smart, interoperable LED luminaires with easily upgradeable IoT connectivity.
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Webinar - How to get Zhaga-D4i certification for luminaires, sensors and communication nodes
The Zhaga Consortium and the DALI Alliance jointly hosted a webinar on 18 February to provide details on how to achieve Zhaga-D4i certification of lighting components and luminaires. Download presentations + watch recording
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Book 7 updated with new form factors meeting market demands
Addressing market demands, Zhaga has now added form factors for small width LED modules to its very successful Book 7 specification.
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How to get Zhaga-D4i certification for luminaires, sensors and communication nodes
The DALI Alliance and the Zhaga Consortium will jointly host a webinar to provide details on how to achieve Zhaga-D4i certification of lighting components and luminaires.
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Zhaga and the DALI Alliance add sensors and controllers to Zhaga-D4i certification
The product ecosystem for road lighting that can be Zhaga-D4i certified now includes DALI-based sensors and controllers with Zhaga connectors, as well as luminaires.
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General Assembly approves transfer of Zhaga books 18 and 20 to IEC
The Zhaga General Assembly has decided in November 2020 to transfer the Zhaga Books 18 and 20 to the IEC. Sharing Zhaga specifications with global standard development organizations is included in the Zhaga mission and has the goal of increasing global acceptance of Zhaga specifications.
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White Paper - Standardizing interfaces, enabling interoperability
By standardizing interfaces for interoperable components of LED luminaires, Zhaga is facilitating luminaire design and in-the-field serviceability
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Zhaga Book 18 Ed. 2.0 now available to Community members
26 Nov - Following its established policies on book publication, the Zhaga Consortium has made Book 18 Ed. 2.0 “Smart interface between outdoor luminaires and sensing / communication modules” available to Community members.
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New Chairperson agreed for General Assembly
12 Oct, Zhaga, the global lighting-industry organization that is standardizing interfaces for components of LED luminaires, says hello to Mark Duffy as new Chair of Zhaga’s General Assembly.
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Zhaga’s Book 18 takes the next step forward, with plans to add ANSI’s C136.41 dimming receptacle
8 Oct, Zhaga is planning a 3rd edition of the popular Book 18 specification for outdoor luminaires, that will allow for architectures combining an ANSI C136.41 dimming receptacle with a Zhaga receptacle.
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CALI and Zhaga sign liaison agreement to further drive and promote technology advancement
The China Association of Lighting Industry (CALI) and the Zhaga Consortium (Zhaga) have signed a liaison agreement which entered into force by 1 May 2020. Read more
Highlights
Video on Book 20 demonstrating "interoperability" . Watch Video
Vision and Mission
Enable new markets for connected and serviceable lighting through interoperability. See more
What is Circularity Lighting?
Find out what Circularity Lighting means and learn about the solutions provided by Zhaga.
Zhaga is creating a series
of specifications, known as
Books. Each Book defines
the interface of one or more
components of an LED
luminaire. Such components
include LED light engines,
LED modules, LED drivers,
LED arrays, holders, and
connectivity fit systems.
Zhaga Certification is an easy way to future-proof your luminaire by ensuring it will be able to host next generation Zhaga-D4i nodes.
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Certification is issued only after verification by independent testing. |
Certified luminaires and components are available from multiple suppliers. |
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Certified products are traceable in public databases. |
Certification provides you with an established brand. |
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To prevent misuse, certification logos are trademarked. |
How to certify
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Zhaga is an industry-wide collaboration between companies from across the globe. Members include luminaire manufacturers, LED module makers, suppliers of materials and components, and testing labs. Membership in Zhaga is open to any company that is willing to work towards Zhaga’s vision and mission.
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