Lighting Design Guide

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Specifying a system
Specifying a system
During initial meetings with the project’s key decision makers and
influencers (Control4 dealer, client, architect, interior designer,
and lighting designer), key elements of design should be agreed
upon by all parties. Following are three elements needed to
correctly specify a Control4 lighting system—the electrical floor
plan, the electrical panel schedule, the light fixture schedule, and
the fixture datasheets.
Note: A recommended process for planning, specifying, and
installing Control4 lighting projects is listed in the Appendix.
Electrical floor plan
A detailed electrical floor plan is generated by the architect,
general contractor, electrician, or electrical engineer. It typically
includes:
• Placement of typical lighting control devices such as switches
and dimmers.
• Electrical wiring schematic between circuit breakers, load
control devices, and luminaries.
• Location of transformers and LED drivers that aren’t integral
to a fixture.
• Designated locations for electrical panels and possible
locations for Control4 panels (for Control4 Panelized Lighting
systems).
• Placement of electrical receptacles.
Note: Watch for switched receptacles and recommend replacing
these with Wireless Outlet Dimmers or Wireless Outlet Switches.