Crestron Commercial Lighting Design Guide | System Design |
System Design
The applied lighting control strategy determines the basic methods used to control the environment. When formulating an overall strategy, there are some basic considerations:.
New construction and major renovations provide the opportunity to easily run control cables from user interfaces to the control processor when the walls are open.
Existing construction or minor renovations often make the task of running cables more difficult, time consuming, expensive, or even impossible (in historic landmarks, etc.). In this case, you may choose to install a partialyl or completely wireless system
Light level control is achieved through dimming controls and daylight management, where applicable, to adjust the lighting to the appropriate level for different occupant activities
Occupancy sensing is used to switch the lighting on and off, independent of time intervals or scheduled periods. This allows the space to be responsive to individual use, and conserves energy
Scheduled lighting is determined by time of day, day of week, vacation, outdoor lighting, and safety lighting requirements. An astronomical clock (programmed with sunrise and sunset information) is often used to provide natural lighting transitions
HVAC control should be part of the overall control strategy, permitting additional economic and convenience benefits
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