Wireless LED lighting with Freedom
Helvar’s Freedom luminaire components offer a completely new way to connect to wireless LED lighting. One Helvar Freedom LED driver works with all compatible wireless ecosystems. A wide range of wireless LED drivers with intelligent luminaire sensors and radio nodes offer unique design freedom for luminaire manufacturers. Freedom products are perfect with Helvar’s own ActiveAhead , the self-learning, award-winning wireless lighting control system. But, the drivers support also other wireless control systems: Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, pulsesystems, Ingy and Wirepas. And, our protocol is open, inviting anyone to connect and stay connected – wirelessly.
Ramboll Case Study
The self-learning, future-proof wireless lighting control solution ActiveAhead was selected for Ramboll Headquarters to cover the office floors. It is also used throughout the parking garage, providing impressive energy savings. There are a total of around 3000 ActiveAhead Control Units installed on-site.
Freedom Node
Freedom Node is the intelligence. It’s also the antenna, the radio unit. It communicates with the Freedom LED driver, other Freedom Nodes or any supported device in the mesh. We designed the Node’s connectivity to be the best in the market. It’s antenna is tested to be awesome. And that’s why we didn’t embed it inside the driver. You can place the Node inside or outside your luminaire and ensure the best connectivity of your products. No weak signals. No design nightmares. No struggle. Just freedom to connect.
Freedom Sense
Freedom Sense is a very small luminaire sensor for wireless lighting control with compatible Freedom systems. It senses in two ways: PIR motion sensor reacts to movement, while the light sensor constantly measures the ambient light levels and adjusts correct light levels automatically. Being tiny and hardly noticeable, it’s also super easy to install.
Freedom LED drivers
We are here to sell LED drivers. But we don’t want to be tied into any specific standards or ecosystems. That’s why our Freedom LED drivers can operate with any Freedom compatible lighting control system – all you need is to match it with the Freedom Node.
Freedom for the luminaires
Choose the most suitable Freedom LED driver to fit your lighting needs. Then, design your luminaire with our driver matched with Freedom Node. You don’t need to choose your wireless control ecosystem yet – Freedom Node fits the driver, regardless of the system.
No need to make design variants or apply for multiple approvals. And at the time of order, just choose the control software you want. Or make your own!
Freedom for the developers
We don’t yet know all the things Freedom can do. That’s why we invite you to innovate. We give you the full access to our digital protocol and let you create your wireless lighting control system. Do you already have a lighting control system? Or beaconing? Data analytics? Great! Make it Freedom compatible and have your system available for anyone.
The Rules Have Changed
Freedom is simply clever. With its no-nonsense approach to innovation, it gives you the freedom of choice. It has changed the rules and ended the tyranny of standards – we believe in open protocols and variety of ecosystems. With the old barriers broken, anything is possible.
How to build a Freedom wireless luminaire?
1 Choose your Node
Freedom Node
Freedom Node is available for ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mymesh, Mount Kelvin, and Ingy wireless lighting control systems, with support to BLE, Mymesh and Wirepas mesh technologies.
See product
2 Choose your Driver
Freedom LED Drivers
Choose the best alternative for your luminaire design: SELV60 or non-isolated with wide current range and power options.
See all
3 Optional Sensor
Freedom Sense
Freedom Sense is a motion and constant light sensor, that is perfect for luminaire mounting, but can be also mounted independently.
See product
Looking for the Helvar ActiveAhead wireless solution?
Freedom wireless products
Sensors and Control Interfaces
Small powerful ActiveAhead Node to build into a luminaire. Starts working the moment it is powered on and is easy to configure. When equipped with a sensor, learns continuously from its surroundings and operates the luminaire accordingly. ActiveAhead Nodes form a scalable low-energy Bluetooth Mesh network through which they share information; e.g., on the detected changes in their vicinity.
- Product family: ActiveAhead
- Mounting: Luminaire
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Detection
- Detection Angle (°): 0
- Nominal mounting height (m): 0
- Detection diameter (m): 0
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Downloads & Links
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Operation
- Current consumption (mA): 0
- Mounting, more information: Luminaire mounted
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More information
- Connects the luminaire to the wireless ActiveAhead system
- Easy to configure
- When equipped with a sensor, continuously learns about changes in the vicinity
- Product family: Freedom Wireless
- Small and inconspicuous luminaire-based sensor that combines a constant light sensor and a passive infrared movement detector
- Can be used with Helvar Freedom driver + Node solutions when the control system supports it
- Casambi Ready luminaire sensor to be used with Freedom products
- Various cable lengths available for flexible installation
- Integrated mounting features, also optional mounting accessories available
- Mounting: Luminaire, ceiling
- PIR motion sensor, Light Sensor
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Detection
- PIR motion sensor
- Light Sensor
- Detection Angle (°): 108
- Nominal mounting height (m): 3
- Detection diameter (m): 8
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- IP rating: IP30
- Current consumption (mA): 0
- Mounting, more information: Luminaire mounted, mounting accessories available. Surface-mounting using 5692 accessory holder.
- Max load (A): 0
- IP Rating options: IP30
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- Intelligent features: Supports the following Freedom compatible wireless lighting control systems: Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh by Chess. See 5630 for ActiveAhead.
- Product family: Freedom Wireless
- Robust IP65 rated luminaire-based sensor that combines a constant light sensor and a passive infrared movement detector
- Can be used with Helvar Freedom driver + Node solutions when the control system supports it
- Casambi Ready luminaire sensor to be used with Freedom products
- Mounting: Luminaire, ceiling
- PIR motion sensor, Light Sensor
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Detection
- PIR motion sensor
- Light Sensor
- Detection Angle (°): 108
- Nominal mounting height (m): 3
- Detection diameter (m): 8
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- IP rating: IP65
- Current consumption (mA): 0
- Mounting, more information: Luminaire mounted, IP65 rating
- Max load (A): 0
- IP Rating options: IP65
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- Intelligent features: Supports the following Freedom compatible wireless lighting control systems: Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh by Chess. See 5632 for ActiveAhead.
- Use with Helvar Freedom Drivers to create wirelessly controllable luminaire solution with Casambi control system
- Freedom Interface 1.5 communication from Driver to Node
- Tiny mechanics to fit into linear luminaires
- Strain-relief for independent installation
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Latest Freedom LED drivers
- 26 W Freedom controllable LED driver
- 150 mA – 700 mA adjustable current output
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
- Dimming range: 1% - 100%
- Product number: 5 936 005
- More information: FREEDOM, AMPLITUDE, PanelReady
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176-280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 85
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 26.3
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 150 0 700 Uout 9–52 9–37.5 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : LC-SR-MINI Click-on strain relief for LED drivers, LC-SR-MINI-B Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176-280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +45 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 50
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 100 250 1200 Uout 12-50 12-50 20-42 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank and tunable white & dual-channel lighting control in the wireless fashion
All Freedom LED drivers
- 25 W Freedom controllable LED driver
- 350 mA – 700 mA adjustable current output
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
- Dimming range: 1% – 100%
- Product number: 5 815 000
- More information: FREEDOM, HYBRID, PanelReady
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 25.2
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 350 0 700 Uout 9 – 48 9 – 36 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit
- 26 W Freedom controllable LED driver
- 150 mA – 700 mA adjustable current output
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
- Dimming range: 1% - 100%
- Product number: 5 936 005
- More information: FREEDOM, AMPLITUDE, PanelReady
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176-280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 85
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 26.3
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 150 0 700 Uout 9–52 9–37.5 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : LC-SR-MINI Click-on strain relief for LED drivers, LC-SR-MINI-B Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
- 35 W Freedom controllable LED driver
- 700 mA – 1050 mA adjustable current output
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
- Dimming range: 1% – 100%
- Product number: 5 814 000
- More information: FREEDOM, HYBRID, PanelReady
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 35.7
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 700 0 1050 Uout 9 – 48 9 – 34 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit
- 50 W Freedom controllable LED driver
- 900 mA – 1400 mA adjustable current output
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
- Dimming range: 1% – 100%
- Product number: 5 816 000
- More information: FREEDOM, HYBRID, PanelReady
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 50.4
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 900 0 1400 Uout 12 – 50 12 – 36 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : LC1x70-SR Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 42
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 120 0 350 Uout 80 – 350 50 – 120 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: Non-isolated
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit, Freedom Interconnection cables, LL1x2130-SR Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176-280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +45 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
-
Load
- Max output power (W): 50
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 100 250 1200 Uout 12-50 12-50 20-42 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank and tunable white & dual-channel lighting control in the wireless fashion
-
Downloads & Links
-
Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 85
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +45 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 50.4
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 100 350 1400 Uout 25 – 54 25 – 54 25 – 36 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Load protection: SELV < 60 V
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 80
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 150 0 350 Uout 150 – 350 64 – 228 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: Non-isolated
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit, Freedom Interconnection cables, LL1x2130-SR Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
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Load
- Max output power (W): 80
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 350 0 700 Uout 71 – 228 35 – 114 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: Non-isolated
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit, Freedom Interconnection cables, LL1x2130-SR Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
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Downloads & Links
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Operating Conditions
- Voltage range (V): 198–264
- DC range (V): 176–280
- Max temperature at Tc point (°C): 75
- Ambient temperature range: –25 °C .. +50 °C
- IP rating: IP20
- Lifetime up to (h): 100000
-
Load
- Max output power (W): 110
- Output: Adjustable current
Iout 350 0 700 Uout 120 – 314 50 – 157 -
Functions
- I, II, III
- Suitable for emergency use
- Load protection: Non-isolated
- Intelligent features: Data memory bank. Supports Freedom compatible wireless lighting control technologies: Helvar ActiveAhead, Casambi, Mount Kelvin, Mymesh, Ingy, Wirepas.
- Optional click-on strain relief for installation : Freedom Node - Casambi External radiocommunication unit, Freedom Interconnection cables, LL1x2130-SR Click-on strain relief for LED drivers
Freedom Webinar recordings
| Time & Date | Webinar topic | Webinar recording |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 12th March 09.00 GMT / 10.00 CET / 11.00 EET |
VIRTUAL LIGHT+BUILDING: HELVAR FREEDOM WIRELESS Tero Päärni (Head of Sales, Luminaire Components) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Thu 19th March 10.30 GMT / 11.30 CET / 12.30 EET |
FREEDOM WITH HELVAR ACTIVEAHEAD Matti Vesterinen (Director, Wireless, Lighting Intelligence) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Fri 20th March 09.00 GMT / 10.00 CET / 11.00 EET |
FREEDOM WITH INGY Bastiaan de Groot (CEO of Ingy) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Mon 23rd March 12.30 GMT / 13.30 CET / 14.30 EET |
FREEDOM WITH ENSTO WORKSPACES Toni Anttila (Head of Workspaces, Ensto Smart Buildings) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Tue 24th March 09.00 GMT / 10.00 CET / 11.00 EET |
FREEDOM WITH CASAMBI Viktor Olsson (Key Account Manager, Casambi) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Wed 25th March 09.00 GMT / 10.00 CET / 11.00 EET |
FREEDOM WITH MYMESH Wim Hogenhout (Sales Manager, Chess Wise BV) & Han Bak (CEO, Chess Wise BV) |
Click for webinar recording |
| Thu 26th March 09.00 GMT / 10.00 CET / 11.00 EET |
FREEDOM WITH WIREPAS Youssef Kamel (SVP Ecosystem and Partners, Wirepas) |
Click for webinar recording |