Lighting Design Guide

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Introduction
Introduction
Control4® lighting solutions represent a breakthrough in
automated lighting control, delivering a platform that combines
the best in dealer installation opportunities, integration simplicity,
system support, and end-user customization. With demand in
lighting control and the need for energy eciency increasing
every day, Control4 oers a complete solution that maximizes
dealer lighting success.
A complete control solution
Control4 lighting solutions are just one aspect of a larger
automation system that includes everything from multi-room
audio to one-touch entertainment, climate control, security, and
so much more. Now you can provide clients with the freedom,
flexibility, and convenience to change a mood or create a
dierent ambiance in one touch—or even automatically. And with
elegant, customized Control4 user interfaces such as keypads
and touch screens, you can give end users complete control of
their environment.
Small- to large-scale installations
Control4 lighting solutions are completely modular, allowing
clients to start with one room, while also accommodating future
room additions or changes. Likewise, you can also start from
the beginning with a large-scale installation that incorporates
many rooms and loads. Whether small or large, you always get a
premium lighting control experience.
New or existing construction
Whether your client is building a brand-new custom home or
remodeling a century-old estate, Control4 lighting supports all
construction types. With wired and wireless solutions, dealers
can choose which products best fit each application. Additionally,
wired and wireless products can be combined to deliver the
best of both worlds—wired keypads in key areas of the home
where consolidation of controls is of upmost importance, while
providing wireless controls in areas where pulling wiring is
impractical or not wanted.
Comprehensive control
options
Advanced lighting technologies—Control4 lighting controls are
compatible with the latest lighting technologies including LED
bulbs and fixtures, with additional support of forward and reverse
phase loads.
120, 240, and 277V support—Control4 lighting products support
most 120V, 240V, and 277V installations, perfect for both
residential and commercial applications.
Enhanced user interface
customization
Wide range of colors and finishes—A wide assortment of button
and faceplate colors are available, including five gloss and
four satin color options. Three metal faceplate finishes are also
available to provide the perfect combination of color and texture
for virtually any room’s décor.
Keypad button configuration—Configurable keypads include
an assortment of button sizes that can be arranged in up to 37
configurations.
Custom engraving—All buttons can be custom engraved using an
intuitive tool within Composer Pro. Button sizes and engraving
can be quickly set up for each device, and a report can be
generated to review each device with your customer. After it’s
finalized, the report can be uploaded to the Control4 online store
for quick and accurate ordering.
Programmable RGB LEDs—Button backlighting and status
indicators feature RGB LEDs that can be customized with an
array of color options using Composer Pro software. For example,
status LEDs can be programmed, independent of button
backlighting, to provide visual feedback of lighting, scenes, or
other devices in the Control4 system. Also, an ambient lighting
sensor on each control automatically adjusts backlight and status
LED brightness based on the ambient lighting in the room.
Consumer scene editing—After living with their system for awhile,
your clients can tweak, customize, and even add lighting scenes
on the fly right from Control4 touch screens.
Integration simplicity
Control4 lighting products deliver a seamless integration
experience, removing the complexity associated with integrating
third-party lighting systems. Utilizing the power and simplicity
of Composer Pro software, large lighting systems can be put
together in hours rather than days, saving you and your customer
precious time and money.