Apprentices retrofit 450 luminaires with TRILUX LiveLink SwarmSens in Heidenheim car park

A recent project with Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG – Unternehmensgruppe has shown how quick and straightforward it can be to modernise car park lighting using TRILUX LiveLink SwarmSens. In the underground car park beneath the Congress Centrum, outdated 58W fluorescent luminaires were replaced with an energy-efficient LED solution.

TRILUX recommended a 1:1 replacement with Aragon Fit luminaires and LiveLink SwarmSens – and the Stadtwerke team approved the solution. The entire refurbishment was then handed over to apprentice electricians as a real-world learning project, thanks to the ease of installation.

Lighting management for all

LiveLink SwarmSens is designed for simple retrofits in car parks and stairwells with up to 4,069 light points. All daylight and presence sensors are built into the luminaires, with configuration via the SwarmSens app. Basic programming can also be done directly on the controller where app access is not ideal.

“Thanks to the simple configuration and commissioning, smart lighting can be implemented with minimal effort, even in cost-sensitive projects,” explains Thomas Roberts, Solution Manager Light Management TRILUX.

Hands-on learning

As there was no time pressure, apprentices refurbished the 450 luminaires during regular operations. After training at TRILUX HQ in Arnsberg, they were fully equipped for the job.

“The installation was relatively simple. After the power supply to the old lights was switched off, we simply removed and dismantled them. We fitted the adapters supplied by TRILUX for the new luminaires without any problems. The wireless connectivity between fittings made a huge difference, and the programming was quick and intuitive,” says Mihály, apprentice electronics technician at Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG – Unternehmensgruppe.

An excellent result

Energy consumption has been cut by 85 percent, and the new Aragon Fit luminaires create a brighter, more welcoming environment. Their translucent diffuser and wide-beam optics produce a soft ceiling glow that reduces the typical “cave effect” found in underground car parks.

“The new installation offers a much higher level of brightness. In addition, the partial lighting approach is not only visually appealing, it also avoids unnecessary energy use by preventing the entire space being lit at once,” adds Aaron Czogalla, Team Leader Technical Maintenance Management/General Construction and Refurbishment at Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG – Unternehmensgruppe.

From improved lighting quality to hands-on skills development, the project highlights the practical benefits of TRILUX LiveLink SwarmSens and the ease of delivering energy-efficient, modern lighting for car parks.