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A '''lighting control system''' is an intelligent network based solution that incorporates communication between various system inputs and outputs with the use of one or more central computing devices. Lighting control systems are widely used on both indoor and outdoor lighting of commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Lighting control systems serve to provide the right amount of light where and when it is needed. <ref>{{cite book|last=DiLouie|first=Craig|title=Lighting controls handbook|year=2008|publisher=Fairmont Press [u.a.]|location=Lilburn, Ga. [u.a.]|isbn=1-4200-6921-7|pages=239}}</ref> |
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Lighting control systems are employed to maximize the [[energy conservation|energy savings]] from the lighting system, satisfy [[building codes]], or comply with [[green building]] and [[energy conservation]] programs. |
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==Lighting controls vs. Lighting control systems== |
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Intelligent or networked lighting control systems typically include devices with [[embedded processor]]s or industrial [[computer]] device, usually include one or more portable or mounted [[keypad]] or [[touchscreen]] console [[User interface|interface]]s, and can include [[mobile phone]] operation. These control interfaces allow users the ability to remotely toggle (on-off) power to individual or groups of lights (and [[ceiling fan]]s and other devices), operate [[dimmer]]s, and pre-program space lighting levels. |
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The term ''lighting controls'' is typically used to indicate stand-alone control of the lighting within a space. This includes [[occupancy sensors]], timeclocks, and [[photocells]] that are hard-wired to control fixed groups of lights independently. Adjustment occurs manually at each devices location. |
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The term ''lighting control system'' refers to an intelligent networked system of devices related to lighting control. These devices may include [[relay]]s, [[occupancy sensors]], [[photocells]], light control switches or [[touchscreens]], and signals from other building systems (such as [[fire alarm]] of [[HVAC]]). Adjustment of the system occurs both at device locations and through and at central computer locations via software programs or other interface devices. |
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==Advantages== |
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A major advantage of a lighting control system over conventional individual [[light switch|switch]]ing is the ability to control any light, group of lights, or all lights in a building from a single user interface device. Any light or device can be controlled from any location. This ability to control multiple light sources from a user device allows complex "light scenes" to be created. A room may have multiple scenes available, each one created for different activities in the room. A lighting scene can create dramatic changes in atmosphere, for a [[lighting design|residence]] or the [[Stage lighting|stage]], by a simple button press. In [[landscape design]], in addition to [[landscape lighting]], [[fountain]] pumps, [[Hot tub|water spa]] heating, [[swimming pool]] covers, motorized [[gate]]s, and [[outdoor fireplace]] ignition; can be remotely or automatically controlled. |
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A major advantage of a lighting control system over stand-alone lighting controls or conventional manual [[light switch|switch]]ing is the ability to control any light, group of lights, or all lights in a building from a single [[user interface]] device. Any light or device can be controlled from any location. This ability to control multiple light sources from a user device allows complex lighting scenes to be created. A room may have multiple scenes pre-set, each one created for different activities in the room. A major benefit of lighting control system is reduced energy consumption. Longer lamp life is also gained when dimming and switching off lights when not in use. Newer, wireless lighting control systems provide additional benefits including reduced installation costs and increased flexibility over where switches and sensors may be placed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lighting control saves money and makes sense|url=http://www.daintree.net/downloads/whitepapers/smart-lighting.pdf|publisher=[[Daintree Networks]]|accessdate=2009-06-19}}</ref> |
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==Automated Control== |
==Automated Control== |
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A lighting control system is an intelligent network based solution that incorporates communication between various system inputs and outputs with the use of one or more central computing devices. Lighting control systems are widely used on both indoor and outdoor lighting of commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Lighting control systems serve to provide the right amount of light where and when it is needed. [1]
Lighting control systems are employed to maximize the energy savings from the lighting system, satisfy building codes, or comply with green building and energy conservation programs.
Lighting controls vs. Lighting control systems
The term lighting controls is typically used to indicate stand-alone control of the lighting within a space. This includes occupancy sensors, timeclocks, and photocells that are hard-wired to control fixed groups of lights independently. Adjustment occurs manually at each devices location.
The term lighting control system refers to an intelligent networked system of devices related to lighting control. These devices may include relays, occupancy sensors, photocells, light control switches or touchscreens, and signals from other building systems (such as fire alarm of HVAC). Adjustment of the system occurs both at device locations and through and at central computer locations via software programs or other interface devices.
Advantages
A major advantage of a lighting control system over stand-alone lighting controls or conventional manual switching is the ability to control any light, group of lights, or all lights in a building from a single user interface device. Any light or device can be controlled from any location. This ability to control multiple light sources from a user device allows complex lighting scenes to be created. A room may have multiple scenes pre-set, each one created for different activities in the room. A major benefit of lighting control system is reduced energy consumption. Longer lamp life is also gained when dimming and switching off lights when not in use. Newer, wireless lighting control systems provide additional benefits including reduced installation costs and increased flexibility over where switches and sensors may be placed.[2]
Automated Control
Lighting control systems provide the ability to automatically adjust a lighting device's output based on:
- Chronological time (time of day)
- Astronomical time (sunrise/sunset)
- Occupancy using motion sensors
- Daylight availability using photocells
- Alarm conditions
- Program logic (combination of events)
Chronological time
Chronological time schedules incorporate specific times of the day, week, month, or year.
Astronomical time
Astronomical time schedules incorporate sunrise and sunset times, often used to switch outdoor lighting. Astronomical time scheduling requires that the location of the building be set. This is accomplished by inputting the latitude and longitude or by picking the nearest city in a given database giving the approximate location and corresponding astronomical times.
Occupancy
Space occupancy is primarily determined with motion sensors.
Daylight availability
Artificial lighting energy use can be reduced by automatically dimming and/or switching electric lights in response to the level of daylighting, a technology known as daylight harvesting.
Alarm conditions
Alarm conditions typically include inputs from other building systems such as the fire alarm or HVAC system, which may trigger an emergency 'all lights on' command for example.
Program logic
Program logic can tie all of the above elements together using constructs such as if-then-else statements and logical operators.
Theatrical Lighting Control
Architectural lighting control systems can integrate with a theater's on-off and dimmer controls, and are often used for house lights and stage lighting, and can include worklights, rehearsal lighting, and lobby lighting. Control stations can be placed in several locations in the building and range in complexity from single buttons that bring up preset options-looks, to in-wall or desktop LCD touchscreen consoles. Much of the technology is related to residential and commercial lighting control systems.
The benefit of architectural lighting control systems in the theater is the ability for theater staff to turn worklights and house lights on and off without having to use a lighting control console. Alternately, the light designer can control these same lights with light cues from the lighting control console so that, for instance, the transition from houselights being up before a show starts and the first light cue of the show is controlled by one system.
See also
- C-Bus (protocol)
- Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI)
- Lutron
- DMX512
- Dynalite
- INSTEON
- KNX (standard)
- Lonworks
- Modbus
- MIDI
- Vantage Controls
- VSCP
- X10 (industry standard)
- Z-Wave
- Digital Lighting Systems, Inc
External links
Notes
- ^ DiLouie, Craig (2008). Lighting controls handbook. Lilburn, Ga. [u.a.]: Fairmont Press [u.a.] p. 239. ISBN 1-4200-6921-7.
- ^ "Lighting control saves money and makes sense" (PDF). Daintree Networks. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
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