Specifying a Lighting System | Crestron Residential Lighting Design Guide |
Residential Lighting Wiring Plan
The wiring plan includes all enclosures and the interconnecting wiring. The designer determines the location of the enclosure(s), the route of keypad and touchpanel connections to the enclosure(s), the route of the interconnecting cable from the processor to the other enclosure(s), and the high voltage load routes to the enclosure or dimmer.
Ensure there are enough connectors and power (PAC2 offers 50W) in the main enclosure for all user interfaces. Each enclosure filled with dimmers is connected to the main enclosure and processor using low voltage wire. Dimmer enclosures are distributed as needed.
Equipment List Specification
The equipment list is based on the requirements collected for the lighting system in the load schedule. This is a sequential process. The information gathered in previous steps is required to complete the next. Once all the steps are completed, a complete Bill of Material for the system is created.
∙Module selection – based on the number and type of loads
∙Automation enclosure selection – based on the number of modules and the available space in the enclosure
∙User interface selection – based on the user control requirements
∙Wiring plan – based on the previous steps and the layout of the environment
∙Control processor – based on the size of the system (large systems should have a dedicated processor)
∙Network block selection – based on the layout and distribution of the loads and user interfaces
∙Accessories selection – based on the required accessories (telephone and alarm systems, HVAC control, intercom systems, occupancy sensors, etc.)
Ordering a Crestron Residential Lighting System
These are the steps for ordering a Crestron Residential lighting control system, regardless of the size.
Each system and module contains the appropriate installation literature and operation guide.
Steps to order a lighting system:
STEP 1: Survey all controlled lights and loads. In hybrid systems determine which loads are under local control and which are to be wired to centralized modules
STEP 2: Determine the number and types of control modules and terminal blocks needed to control lights and loads based on the load schedule and wiring plan
STEP 3: Determine the number and type of automation enclosures required
STEP 4: Determine the number of control processors and related accessories required
STEP 5: Determine the number and types of keypads, wall panels, iLux™ devices, infiNET™ wireless devices, shade/drape controllers, and touchpanels
STEP 6: Determine the wiring accessories, cabling and power supplies required
STEP 7: Place an order for identified Crestron items
Nearly all required documentation, such as load schedules and wiring, equipment lists, engraving files and more can be generated by using the Crestron D3 Pro Lighting and Automation System Software.
Crestron ships all items to the job site for assembly and wiring.
NOTE: If engraving is desired on infiNET devices, IT MUST BE SPECIFIED UPON ORDER. Due to UL restrictions, the button caps cannot be replaced in the field. Therefore, only new units must be engraved before leaving the Crestron factory.
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