SECTION 16570

LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

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Section 16570 – LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

Contents

1.0 INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM –KNX SYSTEM

2.0 CONTROL SYSTEM CONCEPT
3.0 LIGHTING CONTROL CONCEPT
4.0 CENTRAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE
5.0 LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES (FOR ‘ON-OFF’ SWITCHING
CONTROL)
6.0 LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS (LCP’S)
7.0 LIGHT VALUE SWITCH, 3 CHANNEL
8.0 LIGHT SENSOR

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SECTION 16570
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

1.0 INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM –KNX SYSTEM

1.1 GENERAL

The Programmable Lighting Management System shall be supplied, installed and

commissioned in accordance with the European Installation Bus technology (KNX) CBus,
or Bacnet.

The system shall allow ON/OFF control of lighting in a predetermined pattern via
switches,
timer clocks, and all in accordance with end user requirements. The system shall include
but
not limited to the following:

A. Low voltage switches( override/Master switches) at reception/security

B. System controller with timer channels for public areas.
C. Photo cells for external lighting control
D. Lighting control panel consist of Programmable relay/contactors, and all related
accessories
E. Bus cabling linking all system components, connections and terminations.

Programming PC with system software shall be made available at the time of testing &
commissioning of the system.

It shall be possible to pre-program the time channels in advance with special holiday
programs,
weekly programs, etc. up to the year 2040.

The system shall be interlocked with the fire alarm system so as to switch all lights ON in case
of fire.

1.2 A two-wire bus cable shall link all sensors (push buttons, brightness sensors, timers, etc.)
and actuators (on / off controllers, dimming controllers, etc.) to each other. The bus cable
shall be a twisted pair, screened & shielded with solid conductors and shall be capable of
handling information exchange and supplying power to the bus devices. The bus cable
shall be laid in the building in the form of a linear, star or tree structure similar to the
power mains.

1.3 The system shall be completely de-centralized and programmable. The programming
shall be implemented via a PC or notebook computer located anywhere in the system and

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having access level passwords. Any device in the system shall be accessed for
programming from the PC location without having to manipulate the device locally.

1.4 Each device in the system shall be addressable via a software programmable physical
address. Any device in the system shall communicate with any other device via software
programmable group addresses (telegrams). Each individual device will respond to only
those group addresses for which they are programmed to do so. There shall be an
EEPROM storing the physical address, group addresses & other software parameters for
every device, thus making it intelligent. No centralized processors or centralized memory
storage devices shall be permitted.

1.5 It shall be possible to program any of the devices on-line at the working site without
affecting any of the system devices or the system operation as well as off-line prior to
dispatch of the material to site.
1.6 The entire system shall consist of bus lines each consisting of up to 64 devices. Two
consecutive lines shall be connected to each other via line couplers that act as network
filters and also provide communication between devices in different lines. In the event of
failure of a device in one line, only the control functions controlled by that device shall
be affected and the device failure report shall be printed out with the date and time of
failure.

1.7 The power supply module feeding power to the network shall consist of a built in back-
up power to compensate short voltage interruptions of upto 200 ms. This back-up power
shall enable the system to put all actuators in a fail-safe position (either on or off or as it
is) in the event of power failure.

1.8 The diagnostic modules shall scan the system for any faults in the bus wiring, failure of
any of the devices and generate reports displaying the physical address of non-
communicating devices.

1.9 It is electrical Contractors scope and responsibility to re-arrange circuiting to achieve

the functionality of KNX system as explained without any claims.

2.0 CONTROL SYSTEM CONCEPT

The programmable lighting management and control system shall consist of following
levels of control.

2.1 In the event the PC is not operational or is switched off, the standalone mode shall
control the lighting circuits as per programmed times. This shall be ensured via a
controller programmed with the same timer schedules as that of the central PC software.

2.2 A second level of standalone operation shall also be possible via local timer modules
capable of being programmed with switching times locally without the need to connect a
PC. A 4-channel timer capable of being programmed with at-least 128 time schedules
shall be provided for each network group of 64 devices to ensure this standalone

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operation. This shall ensure that the system remains operational at all times in the auto
mode.

All other circuits which are controlled based on occupancy sensors, daylight, local
switches,
etc. shall at all times be working in the standalone ‘Auto’ mode with monitoring and
override control possible from the central PC.

3.0 LIGHTING CONTROL CONCEPT

A. Lighting at common areas including corridors and lift lobbies of all the floors shall
be controlled using programmable timer channels.

B. Lighting at the basement parking shall be controlled using programmable timer

channels based on multi circuits arrangement.

C. All external lighting shall be controlled by brightness sensors and programmable

timer channels.

D. The actual time schedule for the various circuits shall be decided during
commissioning time and shall be to the approval of CONSULTANT.

3.1 Basement parking

Lighting circuits within the parking shall be controlled through the programmable lighting control
system such that circuits connected to emergency power supply shall remain on during the day
hours and till late midnight hours after which it shall be controlled through programmable timer
channels. Remaining lights fed from main power supply shall be controlled through timer through
out the day and night. The light at the ramp shall be controlled as indicated on the drawing.

3.2 External lighting

External lighting shall be switched on/off based on available daylight and timing schedule A light
value switch capable of switching up to three lighting groups where each individual channel has a
separate switching set-point shall be used. The brightness range of the setpoints shall be
adjustable from 2 to 2000 lux or 20 to 20000 lux to the approval of CONSULTANT at the time of
commissioning. A light sensor shall be connected to the switch to detect daylight. Timer /
brightness sensor shall be provided to switch on light from the sunset till late midnight hours.

3.3 Public areas

Lighting in the main entrance and public areas shall be controlled through the programmable
lighting control system such that circuits connected to emergency power supply shall be remain
on during the day and night while the lighting circuits connected to the main power supply shall
be switch on from early morning hours till late midnight hours. An override programmable switch
shall be provided for each floor circuit at the reception desk.

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3.4 Main entrance , Lounges and Restaurants:

Entrance lobby , lounges and Restaurants shall be controled through programmable lighting
control system/dimming system.
Dimmer racks shall be provided for these areas. 8 scenes state of the art metallic touch panels (to
engineer approval) shall be considered.

3.5 Staircase Lighting

Lighting control shall be by timer push button switch that should come with interface
module with KNX network.

All lights, which shall be ON by the push button, switch shall be automatically turned
OFF
after a predetermined time period which is programmable by the end user.

3.6 Number of daylight / twilight sensors must be suitable to achieve the operation and exact
location to be decided at site. Contractor to include additional sensors if required while
commissioning proper coverage without any variation.

3.7 A four channel timer device shall control circuits on a particular network group (line) so
as to have local standalone operation. It shall be possible to send signals from a timer
channel in one network to circuits in another network if programmed to do so. This is to
ensure that all timer channels are available for control of all circuits in the system. Each
timer shall be capable of being programmed locally with atleast 128 timer programs for
any of the four channels combined together, without the need to connect a PC. Each of
the four channels shall have a manual push-button to over-ride the channel to ‘On’ or
‘Off’ irrespective of the time programs. In addition, each channel shall have a ‘Off-Auto-
Manual’ switch for local over-ride purpose. The timer shall have a built-in battery back-
up to ensure that the timer is always operating even in the event of power failure. This
timer device shall be in addition to the PC software time schedules to ensure
uninterrupted stand-alone operation of the system at all times.

4.0 CENTRAL CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

4.1 Stand alone controller software shall be provided by Lighting Control System supplier. It
shall be through KNX -bus.

4.2 The software shall administer 255 access levels for 255 different user accounts to ensure
responsibility and accountability in the operation of the system.

4.3 The software shall provide real time monitoring of the entire system and shall display
active status of each lighting circuit along with the run time hours and generate
maintenance schedules when the circuits have reached their threshold set-points for run
hours.

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4.4 It shall be possible for the user to access any individual room for monitoring and
controlling the lighting circuits. The various screens shall be freely linked to each other
(“hyper-link principle”) or be reached by a navigator (“Quick-finder”).

4.5 The software shall enable repeat interrogatory sweeps to be programmed through the nigh
or any other times to extinguish lighting which may have been left on locally.

4.6 The timer library in the software shall be programmable. It shall have the necessary timer
modules to control any of the circuits individually or in the form of groups which can be
selected and changed as and when desired. It shall be possible to pre-program the time
channels in advance with special holiday programs, weekly programs, etc. upto the year
2040.

5.0 LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES (for ‘On-off’ switching control)

5.1 The lighting control modules shall be DIN rail mounted consisting of four individually
programmable integral relays (contactors) and should be provided above each lighting
control DB.

5.2 Each of these contactors shall be rated 16 A/AC1 together with a switch-on current
carrying capacity suitable for switching loads with high switch-on peaks. Additional
contactors shall not be used to control any of the lighting circuits.

5.3 The output states of each of the four relays shall be displayed on the front. Each of these
relays shall be latch-on type with manual operation (override) possible even without
power to the system.

5.4 In the event of power failure or bus wiring failure or control module failure, each of the
four relays shall attain a pre-programmed fail-safe position (‘On’, Off’ or ‘As it is’).

5.5 The control modules shall be capable of been programmed with different applications to
suit site requirements for e.g. staircase lighting function which switches ‘Off’ the relays
after a preprogrammed time from the time it has switched ‘On’. The application for
which a relay has been programmed shall apply irrespective of the signal from which it is
switched.

5.6 Each of the relays shall be capable of being programmed with its own ‘On’ and ‘Off’
delays which is applicable irrespective of the signal from which the relays are switched.

5.7 The control modules shall receive its operating power supply from the same bus cable
without any other power supply. It should not operate on any 230V AC supply to avoid
possible fire hazards.

5.8 Each of the control module shall have its own individual address and shall be capable of
being programmed from the central PC for the purpose of changing parameters without
the need to access the module locally.

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6.0 LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS (LCP’S)

The LCP shall house the system devices and the related control equipment depending on
the
no. of circuits being controlled. This is to ensure the power wiring between the DB’s and
the
control modules inside the LCPs is kept to a minimum. The LCPs shall be surface mounted IP65
polycarbonate enclosures together with built-in DIN-rails for easy installation of the control
equipment.

The wiring of the lighting circuits must be re-arranged without any variations to meet all the
specified lighting control requirements.

7.0 LIGHT VALUE SWITCH, 3 CHANNEL

The appliance switches upto three lighting groups on and off depending on the daylight. The
switching points for the individual channels are set at the potentiometers. Interference is
screened out by a parameterizable switching delay. A led shows the relevant switching state
of the three channels. A light sensor must be connected to detect daylight.

The following functions can be set or selected with the aid of the parameterization software:

- Switching behavior, switching ON / OFF

- Delay time factor
- Once – only / cyclical transmission
Adjustment range 200……20,000 lux
(Switchable by wire jumper) 20…2,000 lux
Power supply via – i- bus
Inputs 1, for light sensor LF/A 1.1
Cable length max. 100m
Operating and display elements
LED and push button for entering the physical address
3 potentiometers setting switching values
3 LEDS switching state of the 3 channels
Protection IP 20 in accordance with DIN 40 050
Operating temperature range 5 °C to + 45 °C
Connection
Light sensor 3 screw terminals
Wire jumper 2 screw terminals
Connection cross section 0.5 – 2.5 mm2
I – busKNX Pressure contacts on data bus

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8.0 LIGHT SENSOR

Light sensor for light value switch,3 – channel with mounting bracket for wall
mounting

Protection IP 54 acc. DIN 40 050

Operating temperature range 40 °C to + 70 °C
Connection lighting sensor 3 screw terminals connection cross section
0.5 – 1.5 mm2.
Type Light value switch, 3-channel and light
sensor.

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