Lighting Design Guide

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Specifying a system
Fixture datasheets
Generally, the load schedule will reference the datasheets for the
lighting fixtures being specified. Key information is provided in
these datasheets, such as:
• Voltage (line-voltage or low-voltage)
• Required dimming control technology
• Transformer or LED driver specifics
• A fixture datasheet will often list multiple transformer or
driver options. In this case, it’s critical to determine which
of the options is actually being used.
• To determine the required dimming type, it may be
necessary to obtain a separate datasheet for the
transformer or driver.
From the load schedule, the electrical floor plan, and the fixture
datasheets, the following can be determined:
• Type and quantity of switches and dimmers to specify
(Wireless).
• Type and quantity of lighting modules to specify (Panelized).
Tip: Use Composer Pro to determine the correct lighting
module quantity to specify.
• Type and quantity of terminal blocks to specify (Panelized).
• Enclosure size and quantity to specify (Panelized).
• Location of switches, dimmers, keypads and touch screens.
• Low-voltage wiring requirements.
• Locations for plug load control.
Note: Control4 provides a database of compatible light fixtures
and bulbs. Control4 also oers a load compatibility testing
service. For the database and details to submit a fixture or load
for testing by Control4, see:
http://dealer.control4.com/dealer/support/lighting-compatibility
After all of the above have been defined, a detailed list of
Control4 equipment can be generated, which can be used for
client proposals and future orders placed with Control4.
Create Composer Pro reports for electricians
(Panelized Lighting)
Control4 Composer Pro installation software generates reports
that are essential for giving the electrician the necessary
information to properly wire a Panelized Lighting system. Using
the electrical panel schedule and other information obtained as
defined above, the entire project can be created in Composer Pro
using Virtual Director.
To create Panelized Lighting reports from Composer Pro:
1 Create a Composer Pro project.
2 In the project’s main Properties page, set the appropriate
Lighting Defaults.
3 Add the project structure’s basic building, floor, and room
definitions to the project.
4 Add the loads that will be controlled by the Panelized
Lighting system to their respective rooms, then enter the
wattage and load number for each load.
Tip: Use the Light Properties agent for faster entry of load
properties.
5 Add the Panelized Lighting panels and modules to the
appropriate rooms. Enter module-specific information, such
as the number of circuits, breaker size and type, and auxiliary
override switch location.
6 In the Connections tab, make the connections between the
modules and the loads.
7 Click Tools, then Reports to view available reports.
• Panel Report—Lists all Control4 panels in the project. Each
panel shows the modules and associated terminal blocks
that should be installed in each slot.
• Module Report—Lists each Panelized Lighting module, its
location in the panel, the circuit breaker information for the
module, and all loads connected to the module.
• Load Schedule Report—Lists all Panelized Lighting-
controlled loads in the project, including the load
number, name, location, wattage, and the specific module
connection point.
8 Select the Panelized Lighting report to generate, then click
Display Report. The report displays on the screen.
9 Click the Print button ( ) to print, or click the Export
button ( ) to export into Excel, PDF, or Word format.
10 Give the reports to the electrician to use as a reference.
Tip: For more information on creating Panelized Lighting
reports in Composer Pro, view the Panelized Lighting
Composer training on Control4 University.
Note: Control4 provides a Lighting Design Review Service to help
dealers in the correct specification of equipment before client
proposal and purchase.