lix.pure - lixtec

lixtec is pioneering a revolutionary approach to energy conservation by providing the means for dynamic and precise outdoor lighting solutions using motion-detecting radar sensors, combinable with lighting management systems for smart city planning.

While the importance of energy conservation is evident in daily life, it is a new concept when it comes to road lighting. Tens of thousands of kilometers of roads remain illuminated at night, even in the absence of traffic. However, permanent lighting is not a prerequisite for comfort and safety. What is needed is a tailored solution that optimizes lighting conditions without unnecessarily brightening the surroundings, disturbing wildlife, or wasting energy. Enter lixtec.

With over a decade of expertise in radar-based motion sensors, lixtec offers light on demand – light that is dimmed when no one is present and increased when someone approaches.

Unlike passive infrared sensors, lixtec radar sensors are temperature independent, have an extensive detection range, can differentiate speeds and count objects. These sensors can be easily integrated into modern LED street lights via Zhaga interface according to D4i standards, allowing for individual or grouped configurations with optional cloud connectivity, making them compatible with various light management systems.

Applications for lixtec solutions are diverse and impactful. From reducing light pollution in residential streets to optimizing energy consumption in smart city planning, lixtec offers a sustainable solution that prioritizes environmental conservation.

The lixtec product range features three cutting-edge solutions, with the third set to launch in 2025:

• lix.one: Providing radar-based motion detection and integrated dimming control for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, this product transforms any LED street light with a Zhaga base into an intelligent, demand-oriented light source. It has a wide detection range of up to 70 m for cars and up to 100 m for trucks and busses.

• lix.pure: Designed for areas with slower speeds, such as parking lots, footpaths, and parks, this sensor offers detection with no blind spots and is ideal for intersections.

• lix.plus – coming soon: Focusing on qualitative detection of road users, this sensor is tailored to adapt lighting to traffic volume and distinguish different objects, providing valuable data for traffic management efforts.

The advent of digital LED luminaire control offers a range of opportunities to enhance lighting optimization, including the simple yet effective capability of adjusting light levels.

In 2024, the municipality of Hennersdorf (Austria) converted its public lighting to LED lighting including the implementation of smart lighting.

358 sodium vapour lamps were replaced with LED lamps. In addition, an intelligent lighting system with lixtec radar sensors was installed which allows the lighting to be adjusted according to demand, resulting in a significant reduction in energy consumption – potentially 30.000 kWh and 5.000 Euro per year [(lixtec engery calculator ](https://www.lixtec.com/en/energy-calculator/)with an electricity price of 0,17 Euro/kWh). In addition to cost savings, the project also helps to reduce CO2 emissions and minimise light pollution. In this way, Hennersdorf demonstrates how local authorities can make an active contribution to climate protection.