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The group monitor acts as a repeater to communicate with other devices in the group. When a message is sent to the group monitor, it responds by sending a message out to all the devices simultaneously. This effectively creates small networks within a given space as defined by the user, so you can effectively have many, many small networks that operate independently of each other.
An example of a typical nLight AIR group is a classroom with nLight AIR-enabled luminaires and a battery powered wall switch. Controls in luminaires provide occupancy and photocell sensors for common code. A device in the group will serve as a group monitor, which provides communication for all devices in the group. This results in a latency free topology with a uniform response from all devices.
Stand-Alone Classroom Example – nLight AIR
Easy to upgrade - Start simple, scale up when needed
Key Takeaways
No gateway/router device to install
Meets all basic control strategies - switch, occupancy, daylighting
The group monitor acts as a repeater to communicate with other devices in the group. When a message is sent to the group monitor, it responds by sending a message out to all the devices simultaneously. This effectively creates small networks within a given space as defined by the user, so you can effectively have many, many small networks that operate independently of each other.