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Figure 7-2 Calibration curve of the mote photosensor.<br />

7.3 Mote-based Ballast Actuation Module Design<br />

7.3.1 Design Requirement Identification<br />

The dimmable ballasts with which the actuation modules interface are the 0-10V<br />

dimming ballasts, the mainstream dimming technology <strong>for</strong> linear fluorescent lamps on<br />

the market. In addition to being powered by the mains like typical non-dimmable<br />

ballasts, the dimmable ballasts deliver 5% to 100% of light in response to 0-10VDC<br />

voltage signals. There<strong>for</strong>e, the main requirement <strong>for</strong> the actuation module is to be able<br />

to output 0-10VDC voltage signals to the dimmable ballasts.<br />

Although the dimmable ballasts can take any voltage signal from 0 to 10VDC<br />

<strong>and</strong> dim the light continuously, the motes operate in a digital fashion <strong>and</strong> only output<br />

finite numbers. Thus, to ensure the highest actuating resolution, it is necessary that the<br />

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