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Specification Number: 26 09 43.11
Product Name: LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
SECTION 26 09 43.11
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
Introduction
The work covered in this section is subject to all the requirements in the General Conditions of the Specifications.
The contractor shall coordinate all of the work in this section with all of the trades covered in other sections of the specification
to provide a complete and operable system.
1.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
1.1. The extent of the lighting control system work is indicated by the drawings and by the requirements of this
section. It is defined to include, but not by way of limitation:
1.1.1.
The lighting management control system controlled locally through low voltage wall-mounted switches
1.1.2.
The lighting management control system controlled locally through remotely through master switches
1.1.3.
The lighting management control system controlled locally through switching provided by devices such
as photoelectric cells, motion detectors, etc
1.1.4.
Control electronics for switching relays and monitoring the status of the system
1.1.5.
Associated low voltage switches, occupancy, and light level sensors options
1.2. The lighting management and control system shall comprise the following equipment, all of which is to be
supplied by a single manufacturer includes the following:
1.2.1.
Factory pre-wired cabinets
1.2.2.
Plug-in or snap-mounted low voltage relays
1.2.3.
Control transformer
1.2.4.
Momentary action control switches
1.2.5.
Controller module
1.2.6.
Wiring of relay conductors
1.2.7.
External control devices
1.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.3.1.
Manufacturers: Firms engaged in the manufacture of lighting control equipment and ancillary equipment, of
the types indicated, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than five years.
1.3.2.
Manufacture quality system: Registered to ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Standard.
1.3.3.
Component Testing: All electronic component board assemblies are to be factory tested.
1.3.4.
System Support: Factory fax/telephone/email support shall be available free of charge during normal
business hours.
1.4. REFERENCES
1.4.1.
NEMA Compliance: Applicable portions of NEMA standards pertaining to types of electrical equipment and
enclosures.
1.4.2.
NEC Compliance: Applicable portions of the NEC including Articles 110-10.
1.4.3.
UL Compliance: Applicable UL standards for energy management equipment.
1.4.4.
1.4.5.
1.4.6.
FCC Emissions: Compliance with FCC emissions Standards specified in Part 15, Subpart J for Class A
applications
IEC 1000: Electronic panel components shall meet or exceed levels specified below:
1.4.5.1.1. A.
ESD Immunity:
IEC 1000, Level 4
1.4.5.1.2. B.
RF Susceptibility
IEC 1000, Level 3
1.4.5.1.3. C.
Electrical Fast Transient Susceptibility
IEC 1000, Level 3
1.4.5.1.4. D.
Electrical Surge Susceptibility—power line
IEC 1000, Level 4
1.4.5.1.5. E.
Electrical Surge Susceptibility—interconnection lines
IEC 1000, Level 3
California Title 24: All lighting control equipment shall be certified by the California Energy Commission.
1.5. WARRANTY
1.5.1.
Manufacturer shall warrant specified equipment to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for at
least one year from the date of installation or eighteen months from date of purchase.
1.6. MANUFACTURES
1.6.1.
Acceptable manufacturer: Schneider Electric – Lighting Control Relay Panel system
1.6.2.
Substitutions
1.6.2.1. All substitutions (clearly identified as such) must be submitted in writing for approval by the design
professional at least 10 working days prior to bid date. Substitutions must be available to all bidders.
1.6.2.2. Proposed substitutions must include detailed summary of specification review noting compliance on line
basis.
1.6.2.3. Contractor accepts responsibility and associated costs for all required modifications to circuitry, devices,
and structural changes
1.6.2.4. Complete shop drawings with deviations are required for review prior to installation and rough-in.
1.7. SUBMITTALS
1.7.1. Product Data Sheets: Submit manufacturer’s data sheet for the lighting control system and specified
components
1.7.2. Panel Drawings: Submit manufacturer’s dimensional drawings and relay placement locations for each panel.
1.7.3. One Line Diagram: Submit a one-line diagram of the system configuration proposed if it differs from that
illustrated in the riser diagram included in these specifications.
1.7.4. Typical Wiring Diagrams: Submit typical connection diagrams for all components including, but not limited to,
panels, low voltage switches, occupancy sensors, light level controllers, communications devices, and personal
computers.
1.7.5. Substitutions: If a system from another manufacturer is submitted for approval, the following submittals are
required: Short circuit study demonstrating NEC110-10 compliance for all relay devices. Elevation drawing
showing placement of equipment in equipment rooms.
PART 2 - MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
2.1. RELAY CABINETS
2.1.1. Cabinets
2.1.1.1. The cabinets shall be of a surface-mount type, built from cold-rolled steel and include a hinged
front panel complete with lock and keys. The standard color shall be ASA 61 baked gray
enamel. All cabinets shall have a maximum depth of 101 mm (4"), a maximum width of 508
mm (20"), a maximum height of 750 mm (29.5") for 24 relay cabinets and of 1250 mm (49.5")
for 64 relay cabinets. The relay cabinets shall be #14 gauge .
2.1.1.2. The cabinets shall come equipped with steel plates and removable wiring racks allowing
connections of high voltage conduits on top and/or sides and low voltage conduits on either
side.
2.1.1.3. Relay cabinets shall be entirely factory assembled and wired
2.1.1.3.1. Each cabinet shall contain
2.1.1.3.1.1. Plug-in or snap-mounted relays
2.1.1.3.1.2. A control transformer
2.1.1.3.1.3. Removable plates between low and high voltage sources
2.1.1.3.1.4. Control modules as specified herein
2.1.1.4. Panel interior shall have the following pre-assembled and pre-wired:
2.1.1.4.1. Suitable divider separating class1 and class 2 compartments
2.1.1.4.2. Control transformer, UL/CSA approved for class 2 circuits
2.1.1.4.3. Low voltage relays as required by switched circuits shown on plans or schedules
2.1.1.4.4. Control devices as required
2.1.2. RELAYS
2.1.2.1. CSA & UL certified control relays shall be of a low voltage type, activated and latched through
an electric impulse until next coil activation
2.1.2.2. A single polarized action coil shall activate the relay contacts
2.1.2.3. Nominal operating voltage shall be half-wave rectified 24 V ac
2.1.2.4. Single pole relays shall be rated and UL listed for 120, 277 or 347 VAC lighting loads at 20
amps rated to handle resistive, fluorescent, or tungsten loads
2.1.2.5. Double pole relays shall be rated and UL listed for 208, 240 or 480 VAC lighting loads at 20
amps rated to handle resistive, fluorescent, or tungsten loads
2.1.2.6. The relay shall comprise a visible manual operation switch directly activated by the armature.
Furthermore, the switch shall provide a way of manually activating H.I.D.-specified relays in an
"ON/OFF" position
2.1.2.7. The relay shall not remain operational using the "ON/OFF" switch
2.1.2.8. Using a polarized impulse, a single wire shall be used to activate the relays. A negative
impulse shall activate the relay to the "ON" position and a positive impulse to the "OFF"
position. The same wire shall automatically provide information regarding the relay status to
the pilot lamps. The relays shall be designed to be din rail-mounted.
2.1.2.9. Relays shall be of a molded case, induvidlly replacable, polarized puled type from Schneider
Electric or an approved equivalent.
2.1.2.10. Lighting control relays shall be mechanically latching and shall come complete with a manual
ON/OFF switch. The mechanical switch shall continuously display the true state of the relay’s
internal contacts. Relays requiring control power for manual operation and/or status feedback
are not acceptable.
2.1.2.11. Relay shall be contained in an individual molded casing and shall be capable of containing a
short circuit fault current of 14,000 amperes at 277V as determined at point of installation.
Relays with exposed electronic devices are not acceptable.
2.1.2.12. Relay shall be capable of controlling incandescent, fluorescent, electronic ballast and MHID
lighting loads.
2.1.2.13. Lighting control relays shall include captive, color-coded screw terminals for both the line
voltage and the low voltage connections.
2.1.3. TRANSFORMER
2.1.3.1. The control transformer shall be of a low voltage type with a 120, 277 or 347 V, 60 Hz input, as
per specifications.
2.1.3.2. The output shall support a capacity of 50 VA at 24 V and come equipped with the proper safety
devices
2.1.3.3. Control transformer, UL/CSA approved for class 2 circuits space
2.1.4. LOW VOLTAGE SWITCH (OPTION)
2.1.4.1. Provide low voltage switch as designated on the drawings. Switches shall be designed to
control lighting applications and other electrical services. The units shall be able to control
relays and global inputs.
2.1.4.2. Switch functions shall be configurable before, during, or after installation. Each switch shall be
capable of being programmed to achieve various control functionality.
2.1.4.3. Each switch shall have integral LED indicators on each switch. The LED's shall indicate and
change with load status.
2.1.4.4. The remote control switches shall be of a low voltage, momentary action, single pole and
double throw type. They shall be supplied with pilot lamps as per specifications.
2.1.4.5. Monitoring shall be available through the same control wire when the use of pilot lamps shall be
required.
2.1.4.6. Switches shall be designed to operate at a nominal 24 V at 2 amps with a rectified AC.
2.1.4.7. Switches shall be of the heavy duty type and shall fit in standard outlets.
2.1.4.8. Switches shall be fully compable with Schneider Electric relays or there equivalent.
2.1.5. MODULAR CONTROLLER INTERFACE
2.1.5.1. General description
2.1.5.1.1. Integral keypad and LCD front panel for local setup. Front panel setup shall permit local
input setup and creation of time schedules without requiring separate PC-based software
or hand held devices on standalone series.
2.1.5.1.2. Non-volatile memory to retain all setup and configurations.
2.1.5.1.3. The modules shall accept signals given be the followings fetures:
2.1.5.1.3.1. Time clock
2.1.5.1.3.2. Motion sensor
2.1.5.1.3.3. Photo cell
2.1.5.1.3.4. Standard switch and low voltage switch with or without indicator
2.1.5.1.3.5. The modules shall convert signals given by these devices into polarized pulsed
necessary to control low voltage relays
2.1.5.1.3.6. The components of the contoller shall be assembled on printed epoxy-treated
fiberglass circuit boards. based on micro processor technology they control
simultaneously up to relays.
2.1.5.1.3.7. An auxiliary output on a connector shall also be available to cascade modules in
order to control more than 12 relays. Each slave module added will control an
additional 12 relays. There will be a delay of 1 second between each slave module
in order to limit rush current.
2.1.5.1.3.8. The modules will detect abnormal signal coming from defect devices connected on
its inputs. Then, when a signal cycles on and off or a momentary contact stays
closed, the modules will ignore this information and take no action. Also, if two
different signals (on and off) are given simultaneously to inputs, the modules will
give an off sequence only. Two commands are considered simultaneous if they
are seen within 100 micro seconds.
2.1.5.1.3.9. On power up, the user will be able to configure one of the followings:
2.1.5.1.3.9.1. No action
2.1.5.1.3.9.2. Off sweep on the outputs
2.1.5.1.3.9.3. On sweep on the outputs
2.1.5.1.3.9.4. On or off sweep corresponding to the last command given by the module
before the power failure.
2.1.5.1.3.9.5. The controller shall allow individual control of relays through local switches
2.1.5.1.3.9.6. All connectors shall be robust and plug in type to facilitate maintenance
2.1.5.1.3.9.7. The modules shall resist to harmonics and other electrical noises that is on
the building power
2.1.5.2. CONTROL ELECTRONICS DEVICES
2.1.5.2.1. General description
2.1.5.2.1.1. The automation panel shall be fully configurable by itself without an entry keyboard
or external computer. Configuration (relay group assignment) is done through a
tactile feedback membrane switch. Furthermore, an audible notification is activated
every time a button is properly pushed as on the SERPRC401 model.
2.1.5.2.2. Relay panels are to include the following control modules:
2.1.5.2.2.1. Relay scanner module SERPRC401
2.1.5.2.2.2. Switch module: SERPRC401
2.1.5.2.2.3. Sequencer module Model SERPRC401
2.1.5.2.2.4. BacNet interfacing module Model SERPBC601 (Option)
2.1.5.2.3. Main characteristics of the sequencer:
2.1.5.2.3.1. Din rail mounted
2.1.5.2.3.2. 24 volts ac supply
2.1.5.2.3.3. Operates up to 16 relays 2 wires per sequencer
2.1.5.2.3.4. Operates up to 32 relays with easy communication add-on
2.1.5.2.3.5. Up to 4 relay groups can be assigned. One relay can be part of more than one
group
2.1.5.2.3.6. Four entries for an individual group operation. Different switches can be linked to
these entries: dry contact or polarized momentarily
2.1.5.2.3.7. Flick/Blink warning available for closing time
2.1.5.2.3.8. Time On Extension (2 hours) for lighting during off-hours
2.1.5.2.3.9. On operation only
2.1.5.2.3.10. Off operation only
2.1.5.2.3.11. The sequencer can detect 4 relay state: unplugged, open , close and short
circuit. Display is LED
2.1.6.
BACnet CONFORMANCE (OPTION)
2.1.6.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1.6.1.1. System shall provide means for native BACnet control of each and every lighting circuit
relay. The BACnet software will control each relay while allowing individual override
capability from as many local and remote areas as desired via switches.
2.1.6.2. LIGHTING CONTROL SYSEM, GENERAL
2.1.6.2.1. Lighting control system shall utilize networking technology based upon Bacnet MS/TP
System shall be able to operate as a stand-alone entity in networking with Bacnet MS/TP
level
2.1.6.2.2. Reference BACnet Standard, ANSI/ASHRAE 135
2.1.6.2.3. Each panel controller shall, at a minimum, support serial BACnet MS/TP
communications.
2.1.6.2.4. Each panel controller shall be able to communicate directly via BACnet RS-485 serial
networks as a native BACnet device.
2.1.6.2.5. Each panel controller shall function as a BACnet Application Specific Controller in
accordance with Annex L of Standard 135.
2.1.7.
Lon CONFORMANCE (OPTION)
2.1.7.1. System DESCRIPTION
2.1.7.1.1. System shall provide means for native Lon control of each and every lighting circuit relay.
The Lon software will control each relay while allowing individual override capability from
as many local and remote areas as desired via switches.
2.1.7.1.2. Lighting control system shall utilize networking technology based upon Lon. System shall
be able to operate as a stand-alone entity with the option of using a software or web
server device so that programming and viewing of status can be accomplished by any PC
connected to the same LAN or via the internet.
2.1.7.2. Ethernet Remote Communication (OPTION)
2.1.7.2.1. Provide an Ethernet communication capability for remote lighting control management.
2.1.7.2.2. The Ethernet capability will provide of a Lon 10 Ethernet connections LonWorks networks
to remote LNS Lon servers via a TCP/IP Ethernet connection. Multiple remote networks
can be connected to the Lon LNS Server. The .Lon 10 adapter will be the free topology
model TP/XF-FT-10 transmitter.
2.1.8.
Input and output descriptions
2.1.8.1. Maintained contact input shall be easily configured by the user to accept normally open or
closed contacts. When configured for normally open contacts, any short circuit applied to this
input causes an output off sweep. Subsequently, any open circuit on the input generates an
output on sweep. When configured in normally closed contacts, the reverse action is done on a
short or open circuit on the input.
2.1.8.2. On input. All momentary or permanent short circuit immediately start an “on” sweep on the
outputs.
2.1.8.3. Off input. All momentary or permanent short circuit immediately start an “off” sweep on the
outputs.
2.1.8.4. Switch input (with or without indicator). All negative pulses on this input generate an “on”
sweep on the outputs. Also, all positive pulses generate “off” sweep on the outputs. This input
shall also give a status return corresponding to the last sequence done by this input. The
status return shall be of positive pulses for “on” actions and negative pulses for “off” actions.
The input shall accept up to eight switches with indicators.
2.1.8.5. Slave input. All positive or negative pulses on this input shall activate the module slave mode.
The module shall then initiate an “on” or “off” sequence corresponding to the pulses received.
The module shall apply a one second delay prior to any action on the outputs.
2.1.8.6. Slave output shall give positive pulses for all “off” sequence and negative pulses for all “on”
sequence. It shall be use to control additional modules when the relay sequence is larger than
12 relays.
2.1.8.7. Relay outputs. Each of the twelve outputs gives positive pulses for all “off” sequences and
negative pulses for “on” sequences. These outputs shall be used to control low voltage relay as
specified herein.
2.1.8.8. Standard BACnet object types supported shall, as a minimum, include Binary Output.
Supporting Groups and individual outputs.
2.2. NETWORKS
2.2.1.
RS-485 Serial Network (OPTION)
2.2.1.1. Total network length shall be up to 5,000 ft.
2.2.1.2. Connected devices shall support baud rates of 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800 and 115200.
2.2.1.3. Network shall support up to 32 devices.
2.2.1.4. Network cable shall be shielded 2-conductor twisted pair (Belden 9841 or equivalent), or
shielded 3-conductor with twisted pair (Belden 8723 or equivalent).
2.2.2.
Future integration and service shall be promoted by using only open communication protocols
between lighting control panels. An open protocol is one that has specifications published in the
public domain and that is used by more than 10 manufacturers. BACnet MSTP, and Lon are
considered acceptable. Submittals listing any other protocol will not be considered unless they
demonstrate that these criteria are met. The same open protocol shall be used over all media that are
part of the system, including serial busses.
2.3. CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (OPTION)
2.3.1.
Configuration software shall be designed specifically for the lighting control system and supported
by the manufacturer. Software shall support system communication configuration.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1. CUSTOMIZATION
3.1.1.
Manufacturer shall provide any custom hardware or communication devices necessary to make the system
perform as specified above.
3.2. CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION
3.2.1.
Install equipment in accordance with manufacturers installation bulletins.
3.2.2.
Provide complete installation in accordance with contract documents.
3.2.3.
Define each relay load type and assign to required group/zone, input and/or schedule.
3.3. SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
3.3.1.
Contractor is responsible for furnishing fully functional system including all necessary programming,
calibration, and operational interfaces to other devices.
3.3.2.
Contractor shall meet with owner’s representative to identify desired operation of the control system. At
minimum, the lighting control system shall meet the functional requirements of the applicable energy building
code for the location of the property.
3.3.3.
Contractor shall fully document the control operation of the system including group/zone definitions, time
schedules, input assignments, occupancy sensor delays, light level settings, and any other special
requirements including information that is to be shared with other building systems. Full documentation shall
be made available to the owner’s rep and the manufacturer no less than 14 days before planned start up.
3.4. START-UP (OPTION)
3.4.1.
Installing contractor shall provide factory-certified field service for site inspection to assure proper system
installation and operation.
3.4.1.1. Factory service technicians shall:
3.4.1.1.1.
Have certification demonstrating competency with associated controls systems
3.4.1.1.2.
Be certified by the manufacture on the system installation and programming.
3.4.1.2. Upon visit, the technician will be responsible for performing the following:
3.4.1.2.1.
Verify power feeds and load circuits are properly labeled according to drawings
3.4.1.2.2.
Verify connection and location of all external controls
3.4.1.2.3.
Verify addressing of all network components in relation to drawings
3.4.1.2.4.
Verify equipment is properly operating in accordance with approved drawings and sequence of
operations
3.4.1.2.5.
Verify operation of supplied interfaces with other equipment
3.4.1.2.6.
Verify sensors are properly calibrated
3.4.1.2.7.
END OF SECTION
Obtain sign-off on system functions