How to Schedule Brightness and Power for Energy Savings

Why Power Scheduling Matters

Most displays run 12 to 16 hours per day. Without automation, many run overnight unnecessarily.
This dramatically increases electricity usage and accelerates LED backlight degradation.

A typical 22-inch ELO display consumes around 25 to 35 watts at full brightness. Multiply that by dozens or hundreds of screens, and energy waste becomes significant.

Brightness reduction alone has immediate impact.
A drop from 100 to 70 percent brightness typically yields a 25 to 35 percent reduction in power draw, with almost no visual impact for indoor environments.

Configuring Brightness Profiles in ELOView

ELOView includes a Display Settings menu where admins can define hourly brightness schedules for every device or group of devices.
You might set:
• Full brightness during business hours
• Moderate brightness during cleaning or stocking
• Low brightness at night for security staff
• Automatic sleep during closed hours

This fine-grained control ensures displays deliver visibility only when customers need it.

ELOView’s cloud control means updates take effect instantly across all locations without requiring local staff involvement.

Power Scheduling and Automated Sleep

Beyond brightness, display sleep mode drastically conserves energy.
ELO units in sleep consume minimal power while preserving readiness for automatic wake-up.

Use the automated wake feature so displays turn on at opening time even if staff forget.
Businesses with fixed hours often use:
• Wake at 7:45 a.m.
• Sleep at 10:05 p.m.

This guarantees consistency across all devices.

Real-Time Monitoring and Adjustment

ELOView logs brightness changes, uptime, and device activity.
Administrators can check power-related alerts, identify patterns, and refine schedules.

In high-energy regions, energy savings from scheduled dimming can reduce operational budgets significantly.
Many companies report 20 to 45 percent savings after adopting structured brightness plans.

Thermal Benefits

Lower brightness reduces internal heat.
Lower heat extends LED lifespan, improves color stability, and prevents thermal throttling in compact installations.
This leads to fewer repairs and longer replacement cycles.

High-brightness operation contributes to thermal stress. Scheduled dimming counters this effect automatically.

Example

A large pharmacy chain used ELOView to reduce brightness by 30 percent outside business hours across 600 displays.
After two billing cycles:
• Energy use dropped by 34 percent
• Heat-related shutdowns decreased to nearly zero
• LEDs maintained brightness significantly longer

Scheduling proved cost-effective and operationally simple.

Final Thoughts

Brightness and power scheduling enhance sustainability, reduce cost, and extend device lifespan. With ELOView automation, organizations save energy without sacrificing display quality or customer engagement.

Tags: Energy, Scheduling, Sustainability, Power Management
Author: Emilio Bourdages
Blog: Learn