As the lighting industry continues to evolve, building managers and owners relying on Douglas Lighting Controls are now faced with a significant challenge. Douglas Lighting, once a well-known brand in the industry, has recently gone out of business, leaving many facilities that depend on their system searching for viable for alternatives.
If you're one of the many businesses or property managers searching for a Douglas Lighting Controls replacement, you're likely concerned about how to maintain functionality without access to new parts or updates. While the system has served its purpose over the years, it is now outdated, and as it begins to malfunction or age, replacement is inevitable.
Thankfully, a number of other manufacturers have options available that would allow you to easily upgrade your Douglas system without causing any major disruptions.
The Challenge with Replacing Douglas Lighting Controls
Without an active manufacturer, it's impossible to upgradeor replace parts of the Douglas Lighting Controls system with the same brand. If your system begins to fail, you may look into having it repaired left with acritical decision—either keep repairing with limited, expensive third-party parts or find a reliable, up-to-date replacement.
Given the importance of lighting controls in energy efficiency, automation, and meeting building codes, maintaining an outdated system simply isn't sustainable for most facilities.
NexLight and NX Lighting Controls: The Ideal Replacement Solution
We understand the challenges of transitioning from one lighting control system to another, which is why we recommend NexLight and NX Lighting Controls by Current as replacements for when you need to upgrade your Douglas system.
We have access to both of these industry-leading solutions, ensuring your future upgrade is as easy and efficient as possible.
NexLight is a lighting control system known for its simplicity and reliability. It is an ideal retrofit solution for buildings that previously used Douglas Lighting Controls, offering:
- Hardwired, fail-safe controls: Unlike wireless systems, NexLight’s hardwired infrastructure ensures long-term reliability with no risk of signal interference, making it a perfect choice for larger buildings or complex facilities.
- Energy Efficiency: With daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, and dimming capabilities, NexLight offers significant energy savings by automatically adjusting lighting based on real-time conditions.
- Scalability: Whether you’re upgrading a small section of your building or planning for future expansions, NexLight’s system can easily scale to meet your requirements.
NX Lighting Controls by Current
Another excellent option is NX Lighting Controls by Current, which provides cutting-edge solutions tailored for modern buildings. The NX system offers:
- Advanced Automation: NX Lighting Controls integrate seamlessly with Building Management Systems (BMS) and provide features such as scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting for enhanced energy management.
- Wireless and Wired Flexibility: With both wireless and wired options, NX allows for a flexible installation process, reducing labor costs and minimizing disruption.
- IoT integration: NX is future-proof, designed to work with smart building technologies, ensuring that your lighting controls are future proof.
When the time comes that you need to replace your Douglas Lighting, you can rest assured knowing that there are replacement solutions available! Our team can supply the right option and work with you to get the new system integrated, while minimizing disruptions to your daily operations.
