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New Zhaga Taskforce Formed for Round Shaped LED-Modules
In light of the increasing importance of repairable and sustainable luminaires, Zhaga has begun work on a specification for round shaped, interoperable and serviceable LED modules with the initiation of the taskforce TF-RSM.
2023-07-19
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New Zhaga Circularity Taskforce Created
Upon request from the market, this taskforce will review existing Zhaga Books and make transparent how these specifications contribute to circularity. Read more
2023-07-07
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Heinrich Thye Appointed as New Secretary General of the Zhaga Consortium
The Zhaga Consortium is pleased to announce the appointment of Heinrich Thye as its new Secretary General, effective April 1st, 2023. Thye will succeed Dee Denteneer, who has served as Secretary General for the past seven years.
2023-04-25
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Zhaga Announces Winners of Inaugural Smart City Sensor Awards
The awards recognize excellence in smart city sensors designed to be installed on streetlights using the Zhaga Book 18 standard and that are suitable for Zhaga-D4i certification.
2023-04-18
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Zhaga Book 7 available as IEC standard
The Zhaga Book 7 on linear and square LED modules has been published as IEC standard 63356-2. It is the first Zhaga industry specification that is available as IEC standard.
2023-01-19
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Job Vacancy: Secretary General
The Zhaga Consortium is looking for a Secretary General. Please apply by 17 February 2023.
2023-01-09
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First Book 20 control devices earn certification
Zhaga Book 20 defines a smart interface between an indoor LED luminaire and a sensing/communication module or control device. Osram is the first company which has earned the Zhaga-D4i certification for a number of their control devices.
2022-12-21
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Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards submission date extended
The Zhaga Consortium launched the global Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards in mid-September to address the needs for innovative sensors of the many cities that have installed Zhaga-D4i certified streetlights. The submission date has now been extended.
2022-12-06
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Webinar: L-Prize Opportunities Using D4i and Zhaga Book 20
Did you miss the webinar on 15 September? You can now download the presentations here https://bit.ly/3BKvBPb
2022-09-22
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Zhaga launches Smart City Sensor Awards
The awards encourage and recognize excellence in smart city sensors that can be installed on streetlights using the Zhaga Book 18 standard and are suitable for Zhaga-D4i certification.
2022-09-13
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KOPTI joins the Zhaga Consortium
The Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI) has become a Regular Member of the Zhaga Consortium.
2022-09-08
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First Zhaga-NFC programmable devices earn certification
The Zhaga specification Book 24 defines the programming of NFC-programmable luminaire components. Tridonic is the first company that has earned Zhaga-NFC certification for a number of their LED drivers.
2022-08-31
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Webinar Highlights L-Prize Opportunities Using D4i and Zhaga Book 20
A webinar hosted by the DALI Alliance, the Zhaga Consortium and PNNL will discuss the technical requirements of the L-Prize Prototype Phase, and explain the value of using D4i and Zhaga Book 20.
2022-08-25
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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.
2022-05-17
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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.
2022-05-05
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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 o ...
2022-03-29
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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.
2022-02-15
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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”.
2021-09-27
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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".
2021-09-27
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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.
2021-08-25
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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
2021-07-06
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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.
2021-06-21
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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.
2021-06-10
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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.
2021-05-05
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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.
2021-04-27
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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.
2021-03-11
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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
2021-02-19
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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.
2021-01-13
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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.
2021-03-02
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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.
2021-01-14
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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.
2020-12-17
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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 glob ...
2020-12-11
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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
2020-12-02
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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.
2020-11-26
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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.
2020-10-12
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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.
2020-10-08
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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
2020-06-02
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Book 20 "Smart interface between indoor luminaires and sensing/communication modules" published
22 April, Zhaga member companies can now access the specification and certify luminaires according to the Zhaga-D4i certification program. Dekra and Intertek are the accredited test centres.
2020-04-22
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First Zhaga-D4i certification awarded to outdoor LED luminaires
15 April, Several outdoor LED luminaries have received Zhaga-D4i certification, as result of the joint program from Zhaga and DiiA.
2020-04-15
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New visual identity of Zhaga - the transition
11 March, Check out this video showing the exciting new look and feel of Zhaga Watch Now
2020-03-11
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