Add App-Based Control and Scheduling, No Gateway Required
Convert any fixture into a wirelessly controlled device — no gateway, no hub, no long wiring runs. Wire to line voltage alone to use the LCBLUECONTROL/W as a smart on/off switch for any fixture. Connect it to a 0-10V dimming circuit and it becomes a full app-controlled dimmer, with scheduling, scenes, and potential for occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting. The result: easier adjustments, finer control, and lower energy costs, all managed from your phone instead of a wall panel or an electrician visit.
- Cut Energy Costs Without Big Infrastructure Costs: Skip the expense of a gateway or hub — install this controller at a junction box or fixture knockout, connect it to the app, and start saving on energy bills without a separate investment in control system hardware.
- Full Control at Your Fingertips: Set, change, and fine-tune lighting schedules right from your phone — dim lights during off-hours, shut them off entirely when a space is unoccupied, or adjust the plan for a holiday or special event with ease.
- Step Up Your Savings With Compatible Sensors: Pair with RAB's Lightcloud sensor accessories to add occupancy and daylight-based control to further slash energy bills without sacrificing performance.
- Powers a Whole Zone, Not Just One Fixture: Rated for 400W of LED or fluorescent load, a single controller can switch and dim a run of multiple fixtures, not just a single light.
- Reliable Range That Grows With Your System: Each controller reaches up to 200 ft with clear line of sight or 60 ft through standard building materials. Adding more Lightcloud Blue devices extends the mesh's reach with no additional infrastructure required.
- DLC-Qualified for Utility Rebates: This system is on the DLC's Network Lighting Controls Qualified Products List (DLC system IDs N1XMLOEATBA & NHCZ2BIA17L), making it eligible for rebates from participating utilities.
- Built for Interior Installation: Plenum rated for use above dropped ceilings, with an operating range of -22°F to 140°F — suited for offices, classrooms, and other dry or damp indoor environments.
- 5-Year, No-Compromise Warranty: Full RAB coverage when purchased through ELEDLights, an authorized RAB dealer.
Choose Your Level of Control
How much this controller does for you depends on how it's wired in. Each additional connection unlocks another layer of capability.
| Tier | What You Connect | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| 1. On/Off Switching | Line voltage only | App-based on/off and scheduling for any fixture, dimmable or not |
| 2. 0-10V Dimming | + 0-10V leads (standard driver) | True dimming down to the driver's floor (commonly 10%, 5%, or 1%), plus a genuine "off" via the controller's built-in relay |
| 3. Seamless Dim-to-Off | + 0-10V leads (dim-to-off driver) | Continuous dimming all the way to true darkness, no abrupt cutoff at the bottom of the range |
| 4. Hands-Off Automation | + Compatible sensor | Automatic occupancy- and daylight-based control, layered on top of whichever tier above is already wired in |
Not sure which tier fits your fixture? Check whether it has 0-10V dimming leads and, if so, whether the driver is rated dim-to-off. Our team can help confirm compatibility before you order.
Which Sensor Should You Use?
LCBLUECONTROL/W pairs with several Lightcloud Blue sensors, wired or wireless, depending on your ceiling height and how many devices you're commissioning.
| Sensor | Connection | Best For | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCLCSENSE/SH | Wired to controller | Standard 9 ft office and retail ceilings | Wires directly into this controller, no separate commissioning step |
| PIRW12/LCB | Line voltage for power; wireless to controller | Ceilings up to 12 ft | Covers a wider area than LCLCSENSE/SH; no wiring back to the controller needed |
| SENSE/PIR/W/LCB | Wireless, battery-powered | Small rooms: closets, break rooms, restrooms | No wiring at all, mounts anywhere in minutes |
Running a mix of ceiling heights across a facility? RAB's high-bay-rated wireless sensors (PIRW40/LCB, MVSW50/LCB) pair with the same app and Areas, so a single Site can cover offices and warehouse space together. Ask our team which combination fits your layout.
See Lightcloud Blue in Action
This video covers the full Lightcloud Blue ecosystem across many RAB products. Features like tunable white, color scenes, and SmartShift shown in the video apply to Lightcloud Blue-native fixtures with built-in color control, not to fixtures operated through this controller.
Ideal Applications
- Offices & Single-Room Installations: Add wireless switching and dimming control to an office, conference room, or single space without opening walls or ceilings to run new control wiring.
- Retail Interiors & Boutique Storefronts: A cost-effective way to bring app-based scheduling and dimming to a boutique or single-suite retail interior.
- Classrooms & Institutional Interiors: Retrofit existing fixtures with wireless scheduling and dimming in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other indoor institutional spaces.
- Residential & Light Commercial Interiors: Retrofit existing fixtures with wireless control in homes and smaller commercial interiors where devices are installed relatively close together.
- Occupancy or Daylight-Based Control Upgrades: Pair with RAB's compatible PIR or MVS sensor accessories to add occupancy and daylight sensing to a fixture that previously had none.
- Multi-Zone Facility Rollouts: Group any combination of controllers into an Area — a department, a wing, a specific room type — to manage its schedule, dimming, and sensors independently from the rest of the building. A single Site supports up to 64 Areas, so a small pilot in one office and a full multi-department rollout run on the exact same system, no new platform to learn or migrate to later.
- Facilities Standardizing on Lightcloud Blue: Properties already using Lightcloud Blue-enabled fixtures and sensors can extend the same control ecosystem to legacy fixtures rather than managing a separate control system.
How Many Fixtures Can One Controller Run?*
The LCBLUECONTROL/W is rated for 400W of LED or fluorescent load, regardless of voltage. Because lighting is a continuous load, we recommend sizing to no more than 80% of that rating per standard electrical code practice (NEC 210.20(A)) — the estimates below already build in that margin.
| Wattage (Fixture Type) | Fixtures per Controller (120V or 277V) |
|---|---|
| 15W (downlight) | Up to 20 |
| 40W (troffer/panel) | Up to 8 |
| 50W (panel) | Up to 6 |
| 100W (low bay) | Up to 3 |
| 150W (high bay) | Up to 2 |
| 200W (high bay) | Up to 1 |
| 240W (large high bay) | Up to 1 |
*These figures are a general planning estimate only, based on standard NEC continuous-load derating guidance. They are not a substitute for a proper electrical load calculation. Actual capacity depends on the specific fixture's nameplate rating, the circuit it's installed on, and local code requirements, which vary by jurisdiction. Always verify actual fixture load against the controller's rated capacity, and consult a licensed electrician before finalizing any circuit design or installation. ELEDLights and RAB Lighting are not responsible for circuit designs based on these estimates.
Need to control more fixtures from a single controller? RAB's extended-range LCBC-X/W offers higher load capacity for larger setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this controller require a dim-to-off driver?
No. LCBLUECONTROL/W works with any fixture. Wire it to line voltage alone for app-based on/off switching, even on fixtures with no dimming capability at all. Add a connection to the fixture's 0-10V dimming leads for full dimming, down to whatever floor the driver supports, and the line voltage relay will cover on/off switching. A dim-to-off driver isn't required, but it does add a smoother, continuous fade all the way to true darkness.
Do I need a sensor for this to work?
No. The controller alone gives you app-based on/off, dimming, scheduling, and scenes, all without any sensor attached. A sensor adds automatic occupancy- and daylight-based control on top of that, but it's an upgrade, not a requirement.
How many fixtures can one controller run?
It depends on total combined wattage, not fixture count. LCBLUECONTROL/W is rated for 400W of LED or fluorescent load. See the fixture-count table above for estimates by wattage.
Is a Gateway or Hub required?
No. Lightcloud Blue devices communicate directly over Bluetooth Mesh with no Gateway or Hub needed. Just install the controller and connect through the app.
Does this work with non-RAB fixtures?
Yes. LCBLUECONTROL/W works with any 0-10V compatible fixture from any manufacturer, not just RAB products.
What's the difference between this and LCBLUECONTROL/B?
Same voltage, load rating, and range. The only difference is the enclosure. This controller is rated only for interior use (IP20). The LCBLUECONTROL/B is IP66-rated for outdoor and wet-location use.
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