Daintree Networks
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Building automation, Wireless control solutions |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Bill Wood |
| Defunct | April 21, 2016 |
| Fate | Acquired by Current Lighting Solutions (a GE startup) |
| Headquarters | Los Altos, California , United States |
Area served | Commercial and industrial facilities |
| Products | ControlScope, Sensor Network Analyzer (SNA), ControlScope Manager (CSM), Wireless Area Controller (WAC), Wireless Adapter, Sensor Network Adapter |
| Parent | Current Lighting Solutions (GE) |
Daintree Networks, Inc. operated as a company focused on wireless control solutions within the building automation sector, catering to commercial and industrial facilities. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, with an additional research and development facility located in Melbourne, Australia, the firm engineered technologies aimed at improving energy management and operational efficiency in buildings.
The company's premier offering, ControlScope, comprised a range of wireless components including switches, sensors, LED drivers, programmable thermostats, and plug load controllers. Wireless connectivity was achieved either by retrofitting existing wired devices or embedding wireless modules directly into the hardware.
Additionally, Daintree produced the Sensor Network Analyzer (SNA), a tool designed for design validation and operational assistance in wireless embedded systems utilizing protocols such as IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, among others.
History
Daintree Networks was founded by Bill Wood, who previously held the position of General Manager at both Agilent Technologies and Hewlett-Packard. The company's leadership brought extensive expertise in wireless standards organizations, including prominent involvement with the Zigbee Alliance. Initially concentrating on tools for verifying wireless designs aimed at developers, by 2009 Daintree pivoted towards delivering dedicated wireless solutions tailored for lighting and building automation.
On April 21, 2016, Daintree Networks was acquired by Current Lighting Solutions, a GE startup specializing in energy management, for $77 million USD. This acquisition sought to merge Daintree’s open-standard wireless networking capabilities with GE’s Predix platform to develop sophisticated energy management products for commercial applications.
Products
- ControlScope Manager (CSM): A software platform designed to configure and oversee energy consumption in commercial properties, featuring device calibration, scheduling functions, alarm alerts, energy usage tracking, occupancy and daylight sensing controls, demand response capabilities, and automated system commissioning.
- Wireless Area Controller (WAC): A hardware device responsible for managing the wireless network infrastructure and executing control algorithms that translate sensor inputs into commands for ballasts and lighting fixtures; it also monitors device statuses and facilitates system diagnostics.
- Wireless Adapter: Hardware that allows conventional wired devices to connect wirelessly within the network; compatible with wired sensors, LED drivers, ballasts, and switches.
- Sensor Network Analyzer (SNA): Previously available software utilized for designing and managing wireless hardware based on Zigbee and similar protocols; it supported performance evaluation and network mapping.
- Sensor Network Adapter: Former hardware product used to capture data from active Zigbee and IEEE 802.15.4 networks to assist in device configuration and commissioning.
Zigbee
Zigbee defines a set of high-level communication protocols employing low-power digital radio technology grounded in the IEEE 802.15.4 standard for wireless personal area networks (WPANs). It is intended for radio frequency applications that demand low data throughput, extended battery life, and secure connections.
Daintree held active membership within the Zigbee Alliance, with its Sensor Network Analyzer serving as a tool utilized by the Alliance during product certification processes.
External links
- Zigbee Alliance
- IEEE 802.15.4
- Wireless Embedded Network materials featuring white papers, glossary, and specification updates
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- Building automation
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