Flush Dali Sensor Ceiling mount motion & presence detector by Niko Design Team |
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| DESIGN NAME: Flush Dali Sensor PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ceiling mount motion & presence detector INSPIRATION: One of the main inspiration sources for the design of the sensor are contemporary architectural luminaires. The sensor is intended to be used in public spaces such as schools, offices, etc., therefore the sensor was designed with these contexts in mind. Installers want to be proud on the work they deliver, that's why the backside of Niko products, generally only seen by the installer, is designed with great attention to detail. This backside is also designed in line with the Niko design language, which makes Niko products instantly recognisable. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Flush mount motion detector with a unique flat lens that integrates seamlessly in the ceiling. Installation is easy with the Niko patent pending mounting bracket system. Once installed, the installer can program the sensor completely remotely, using the accompanying app on a smartphone. All you need is a Bluetooth connection. Most existing motion detectors have a 'technical looking' backside. The backside of a Niko sensor is designed with at least the same level of attention to detail as the frontside. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The patent pending mounting bracket facilitates a fast and easy installation in a wide variety of ceiling materials. After connecting the wires, the connectors are covered with a snap-on cover part. The ceiling mounting features are covered with a clean looking cover ring. Programming the sensor is just as easy as installing it, thanks to the accompanying smartphone app. Furthermore, there is no need to program each sensor separately: programming can be done in advance and can then be broadcasted to multiple sensors at once. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2017 and was finished March 2018 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. The mechanics and industrial design team was situated in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Niko headquarters). Hardware and software teams were located in Denmark. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Home Appliances Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The housing parts of the product are made of polycarbonate plastics and fiber reinforced polycarbonate plastics. There is no need for screws or glue to assemble the product. All parts are assembled with snap fixtures, which allows faster assembly times. Laser marking, pad printing and sticker labels were used as product marking techniques. Passive infrared (PIR) technology is used for the sensor. Several prototypes were tested with users in order to iterate and refine the design. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Product dimensions: width 100mm x depth 100mm x height 109mm sensor viewing distance: 10m at mounting height 2,5m wireless connection: bluetooth push-in terminals, wire section up to 2,5mm 12 connector terminals operation temperature: -25°C to +50°C DALI compatible TAGS: Niko, motion detector, presence detector, ceiling mount, PIR RESEARCH ABSTRACT: - CHALLENGE: Several design challenges were encountered during this project: designing a flat lens with 10m viewing distance, integrating wireless Bluetooth connectivity in combination with certain ceiling materials or product part materials, developing the mounting bracket (in order to be used in all types of ceiling materials), designing features for cable management, maintaining a stylised and coherent industrial design while integrating technical features. ADDED DATE: 2018-03-05 20:33:28 TEAM MEMBERS (8) : Pieter De Vos, Arne Desmet, Niels Verhaeghe, Jurgen Van Ranst, Gert Verheule, Tom Cooreman, Jerry Roctus and Filip Van Reeth IMAGE CREDITS: Niko Design Team, 2017. |
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NAME: Niko PROFILE: Niko designs electr(on)ic solutions to enhance buildings to better suit the needs of the people who live and work in them. By using less energy, by improving light comfort and safety and by making sure all applications work together seamlessly. Buildings with Niko are more efficient, are controllable from a distance and interact within bigger ecosystems. Niko is a Belgian family business from Sint-Niklaas with 750 employees and 10 European branches. At Niko we ask ourselves just one question every day: "How can we enhance buildings to better suit your needs?" |
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Flush Dali Sensor Ceiling Mount Motion & Presence Detector by Niko Design Team is Winner in Home Appliances Design Category, 2017 - 2018.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Niko Design Team. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Niko Design Team. |
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