SECTION 260943

LIGHTING CONTROL AND DIMMING SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

To be read with Division 1 - General Requirements and Section 16050.

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Lighting Control Panel

1.2 REFERENCES

1. EN 55015 - Electro-Magnetic Conduction Standard.

2. EN 61547:1996 - Electro-Magnetic Conduction Standard.

3. EN 60950-1:2006 - Safety Standard.

4. IEE - Regulations - 16th Edition

5. The equipment shall be fabricated in accordance with all procedures for

quality assurance to BS 5750 Part 2 and ISO 9002.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 013300.

B. Shop drawings: Prepare and submit shop drawings to scale 1:10 detailing:

1. Front view of the lighting control panels with layout of DALI dimmable
modules, scene set control module, local scene commander control station
and probable scene maker programmer.

2. Front and side sectional elevations to show layout of bus bars and support
points, cable termination points and available cabling space.

3. Lighting control panel schematic drawings.

4. Schedule of equipment for each panel.

C. Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s catalogue information showing

dimensions, colours, materials and configuration.

D. Test Reports: Indicate results of factory production tests.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of

use stipulated by product testing agency specified under Regulatory
Requirements. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection,
examination, preparation, installation, and starting of products.

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 1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

A. The equipment shall comply with all relevant proposed and current, European
and inter -national safety and technical standards for electrical and electronic
dimming system. These will include strict compliance with electro magnetic
conduction (EMC) standards EN 55015 emission standard and EN 61547:1996
immunity standard and safety standard EN 60950-1:2006.

B. The equipment shall be fabricated in accordance with all procedures for quality
assurance to BS5750 Part 2 and ISO 9002.

1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01700.

B. As-built drawings based on approved shop drawings. List of components and
component data sheets/catalogues.
C. Include notes on interlocks, remount of breakers, precautions etc.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specialising in manufacturing Products specified in this

Section with minimum 10 years documented experience.

B. The System supplier/installer should have at least 7 years experience of supply,

testing, commissioning and maintenance of Dimming system / Lighting Control
system in Kuwait, and the projects reference list has to be submitted to the
engineer for his reference and approval.

C. The supplier should have qualified engineering team for installation, testing and
commissioning and technical support to the Client for maintenance and trouble
shooting.

1.7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to requirements of MEW Regulations.

B. Provide products certified by BS approved manufacturers.

1.8 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Convene one week prior to commencing work of this Section.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver individually wrapped for protection and mounted on shipping skids.

B. Accept dimmer control panel on site. Inspect for damage.

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 C. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory wrapping or provide an additional
heavy canvas or heavy plastic cover to protect units from dirt, water, construction
debris, and traffic.
D. Handle in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Lift only with lugs
provided for the purpose.

1.10 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on approved shop drawings.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Submit written guarantee signed by the contractor or the manufacturer for the
period of 2 years from the date of substantial completion. The guarantee shall
cover the repair and replacement of defective materials and workmanship as
directed by the engineer except where any specific warranty from a supplier or
manufacturer extends for a longer time.

1.12 EXTRA MATERIALS / SPARE PARTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that
are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels
describing contents.
A. Provide DALI dimmable module equal to 2% of total installed for each type.
B. Provide 8 channel addressable relay modules equal to 2% of total installed for
each type.
C. Provide keypads equal to 2% of total installed for each type.
D. Provide lighting routers equal to 2% of total installed.
E. Provide Multi sensors equal to 2% of total installed for each type
F. Provide infra-red transmitter equal to 2% of total
1.13 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide 24

months' full maintenance service by skilled, competent employees of the Installer.
Include preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of defective cables and
cleaning as required for proper operation.

1.14 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide maintenance materials under provisions of Section 01 77 00 – Closeout

Procedures.

B. Maintenance Manual: Provide a copy of the maintenance manual clearly defining

the maintenance requirement for the Lighting Control and Dimming system.

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 PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Provide centralized lighting control system for the areas as mentioned in the
drawing and in DB schedule.

B. The Addressable Lighting Control system / Dimming System shall provide

different Preset controls of Lighting as required. The system shall permit the
user to turn ON / OFF and dimming control of Individual load and group of
loads and to set pre-programmed Lighting pattern via Manual preset push
button scene commander panel / Remote Control Transmitter / Astronomical
Time clock scheduler and Multi sensors as shown in the schematic drawing.

The system programming shall be implemented via a computer interface, and

shall be designed for centralized system with full automatic control and local
control self contained within the lighting management system.

The Lighting control system shall be interfaced with third party systems like
building management system, as required.

C. The system shall be completely programmable using advanced Lighting

control software operating under Windows to enable the lighting operation to
be centrally programmed and adapted. The system shall incorporate virtual
wiring software, enabling lighting switching patterns to be set up and instantly
altered from the PC without the need to access equipment or disruptive wiring
alterations. The entire system shall be centrally monitored and controlled in
real time both On line and Off line.

The system hardware and software shall be supplied and manufactured /

written by a single manufacturer to ensure total compatibility of operation.

D. All luminaries shall be suitable for dimming control and will be equipped with
DALI control gear or high frequency dimmable electronic ballast with variable
output analogue control HF 0 -10V DC interface.

E. The system shall comprise Din rail mounted addressable relay modules
having 8 channel, 16A per channel mounted and wired in a rack/panel
Assembly, 4- or 8- channel dimmer modules as required, Lighting Router,
local scene commander control stations with built-in infrared receiver, Hand
Held Infra-red transmitter, Multi sensors…etc.

F. The dimming system shall be suitable for continuous 24 Hr. operation at a

maximum ambient temperature of 35qC and 90 % humidity (non condensing).

G. The dimming system shall be guaranteed for a period of not less than 24
months from the date of commissioning.

H. The software should be DALI based to control DALI Light fixtures.

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 I. The Lighting control system shall provide networkable control intelligence
along with the ability for information to be passed between lighting control
panels over a high speed network communications and load controls are to
be handled by lighting control software.

J. Programming of the lighting control shall be “On-line” or “Off-Line” selectable

and computerized.

K. The distribution boards feeding Lighting control panels shall be mounted in

electrical rooms with the lighting circuit breakers as indicated in the drawings.
All the power and low voltage control cables shall be segregated. The Data
cable shall run though a separate conduit in order to avoid any interference.

L. Output level override facility shall be provided in the dimmer module and relay
module to allow illumination for cleaning and maintenance of the area in case
of any defect in the lighting control system.

M. All the dimming & switching operation of lighting circuits mentioned in the load
schedule shall be considered for programming with the same type of
dimming push button control panel.

N. All the dimming areas as mentioned in the drawing shall be provided with 4
scenes and Off Preset push button control scene commander panels with
inbuilt infra red receiver and Raise/Lower facility. For switching areas, On/Off
push button control station shall be provided.

O. Provide Infra-red transmitter for the areas as required.

P. All the push button control panels should be provided with Brushed stainless
steel fascia plate with a led tell back in the push buttons, in coordination with
other switch/sockets finishes and as approved by I.D

Q. Lighting router shall be provided to store the programmed Lighting scenes

and all the other programmed data and keep them in memory for ever.

R. All the floors in a building are to be networked through an existing ICT

network and to be connected to the centralised PC for controlling the entire
lighting control system in that building.

2.3 LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS(LCP’S) - FOR DIMMING OPERATION

1. The factory assembled lighting control panels shall have 240 Volt 50/60 Hz
single or 415V three-phase operation. Operational limits shall be not less than
200 to 260 Volts with auto-tracking of frequency from 45 to 65 Hz.
2. Individual channel ratings shall be 10 Amps RMS with convection cooling for
an ambient temperature of upto 40 degC.
3. Lighting control panels shall be wall mounting, self-contained, multiple-channel
units. Enclosure rating shall be IP20. Cable access shall be via gland plates
having knockouts.
4. Incoming power distribution and protection and individual channel load
terminals shall be pre-wired. For ease of connection the load terminals shall be

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 organised in triples with associated controlled live, neutral and earth
connections. There shall be sufficient wiring space to accommodate cable
termination loop allowance.
5. Control shall be via a high-speed RS485 serial link and shall be compatible with
the Manufacturers protocol. The RS485 unit loading shall be such as to allow
not less than 250 channels to be controlled on a single link without repeaters or
other intermediary devices. Each cabinet shall have a hard-wire override input
to allow connection of such as fireman’s switch if required.
6. Each cabinet shall have user interface to allow set-up configuration and circuit
testing prior to system control by a Router. The interface shall be menu driven
with an information display for clarity of operation.
7. All programmable features shall be retained indefinitely by the dimmer/Router
in the event of power loss.
8. Lighting dimmer technology shall be thyristor and shall have universal load
handling suitable for use with all manufacturer specified leading edge dimmable
loads. Alternative dimming laws (load tables) shall allow subjective optimisation
for different load types. A switched load table shall be included. The dimming
range shall include smooth dim to and from off, limited only by the load
characteristics.

2.4 DIMMER MODULE

A. Universal Dimmer Module for LEDs: Eight channel transistor dimmer module,
for leading or trailing edge dimming of the majority of load types including
Incandescent and dimmable LED’s. The module shall have 8 channels that can
be individually selected as leading or trailing edge, rated at 6A each. The
module has a DALI, S-DIM and DMX interface for integration.

Key Features

1. LCD display screen and a 5-button keypad for monitoring, configuration

and manual control.
2. By-pass connectors for operation without a module.
3. Module plugs into mechanical chassis

2.5 DALI DIMMING CONTROL MODULE

Provide Lighting Router for individual DALI Luminaries control or four channel
DALI control modules for group control of DALI Luminaries as per the areas
mentioned in the drawing.

A. LIGHTING ROUTER FOR INDIVIDUAL LUMINAIRE CONTROL

The Dali Dimming Control Module uses an Ethernet connection (TCP/IP) as a

network backbone to combine DIGIDIM/DALI, DMX and S-DIM networks
seamlessly together. A PC can be connected to the system for control,
monitoring and logging purposes.

Key Features:
x Two Dali subnets with 250mA Power supply

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 x Supports OPC, allowing connection to BMS
x Supports Ethernet I/O communication
x Supports Dali Emergency devices.

Technical Data:
Supply Voltage : 85-264 VAC, 45 Hz- 65 Hz
External MCB protection : 6A
Power Consumption : 23 VA(with DALI ports fully loaded)
Max. Total losses : 2.5 – 4.3 W (depending on loading)
DALI power source : 2 x 250 mA (built-in)
Ambient temperature : 0.....40°C
Relative Humidity : 90 %, max non- condensing

B. DALI CONTROLLER FOR GROUP LUMINAIRE CONTROL

Din rail mounted 4-channel DALI to 0/1-10 V / DSI® / PWM converter, suitable
for controlling electronic ballasts and LED drivers, fitted with high inrush relays
rated at 16 A per channel, which handle short-lived high peak currents during
switch on of loads. The outputs can be configured independent of, or paired
with relay channels.

Key Features
x High inrush relays
x Wired override input to allow for external triggers
x LED segment display and push buttons
x Multiple output configurations of either:
o 0 - 10 V source 10 mA
o 1 - 10 V sink 100 mA
o DALI-broadcast- / DSI®- / PWM source 100 mA
x DALI / S-DIM / DMX control inputs

Technical Data
Supply voltage : 85-264 VAC, 45-65 Hz
External MCB Protection : 6 A (control circuit)
Standby Power : 2.4 W
Max. total losses : 13 W
DALI consumption : 2 mA
Load per channel : 50 x 1-10 V / DALI / DSI®/
PWM ballasts
Max. load per relay : 16 A resistive / incandescent,
10 A HID (cos y = 0.6)
Ambient temperature : 0…40 °C
Relative humidity : 90 % max, non-condensing
Isolation : 4 kV between every connector
(apart from common C0 ballast
output and S-DIM and
Override connectors)

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 C. DALI SWITCHING CONTROL MODULE FOR ON/OFF

Din rail mounted Dali Switching Control Module, suitable for controlling
ballasts/ drivers when device addressing is not required. This reduces
commissioning and maintenance cost, as failed devices can be simply
replaced. The flexible control inputs support multiple protocols, by routing an
input address/ group to its corresponding subnet output

Key Features:
x Controls using DALI Broadcast messages on each subnet
x Integral DALI Power Supply- supports up to 512 DALI devices (2mA per
driver/ballasts)
x Lamp failure reporting per subnet
x Lower commission costs- devices addressing/ grouping on subnet not
required
x DALI/ S-DIM / DMX control inputs
Technical Data:
Supply Voltage : 85-264 VAC, 45 Hz- 65 Hz
External MCB protection : 6 A (control circuit)
DALI Consumption : 2 mA(DALI system input)
Max. Total losses : 8W
Control input : 8 DALI/DMX addresses
(one per subnet (output) )
Max. Load per output : 64 devices (128 mA)
Ambient temperature : 0.....40°C
Relative Humidity : 90 %, max non- condensing
Isolation : 4 kV between DALI output and
S-DIM/ override connectors

2.6 LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS (LCP’S) – FOR SWITCHING OPERATION

There shall be a dedicated Lighting Control Panel (LCP) for every DB. The LCP
shall house the system devices and the related control equipment. This is to
ensure the power wiring between the DB’s and the control modules inside the
LCPs is kept to a minimum.

1. Each LCP shall be provided with required number of Eight-Channel

Relay unit, fitted with individually programmable high-inrush relays to
allow control of non-dimmable loads. The relays shall be of normally
open, volt free relays rated at 16A per channel.

2. The key features of the relay unit shall be with LED Display and control
buttons, High –inrush type and to have Override input for external
triggers.
3. The LCPs shall be surface mounted enclosures together with built-in
DIN-rails for easy installation of relay units with terminal connectors for
load connections.
4. Provide relay modules with the following technical specification:
Eight channel Relay Unit, fitted with individually programmable high
inrush relays to allow control of non-dimmable loads. The relay unit is a

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 DIN-rail mounted. The relays are ‘normally open’, volt free relays rated at
10 A per channel. The relay unit has a DALI and SDIM port.

Key Features

LED display and control buttons

High inrush specification relays
Override input for external triggers
Mains Supply: 85-264 VAC, 45Hz-65 Hz
External MCB protection: 6 A
Relay loads. 16 A
DALI Consumption: 2 mA
Ambient Temperature: 0…40°C
Relative Humidity: 90% max, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -10°C…+70°C
IP rating 30
2.7 LIGHTING CONTROL PROCESSOR / SCENESET LIGHTING ROUTERS

A. Lighting control processor/lighting Router shall be provided to have a central

system controller which shall be capable of storing, generating and
coordinating all system stimuli and resultant actions.

B. The Lighting Router shall have the complete working database of the system.

C. The Lighting router shall directly accept a DMX I/P to offer interactive control
of the Dimmer channels and multiple routers connect via Ethernet, which also
provides general TCP/IP access and system programming, monitoring and
scheduling using the lighting system software.

D. The Lighting router shall have the following:

• Supports up to 252 S-DIM channels

• Supports up to 128 DALI devices
• Supports up to 252 non-consecutive channels DMX (in or out)
• Each load interface has 128 scenes
• Integrated 250 mA DALI power supply for each DALI subnet
• 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet connection using internet protocol (TCP/UDP/IP)
• Supports OPC, allowing connection to BMS
• Supports Ethernet I/O communication
• Supports DALI Emergency devices
• Up to 100 routers in a single cluster providing:
• Networks may be further enlarged, up to several 100’s of routers, by use
of multiple clusters.

E. A single Phase power supply shall be provided for the Lighting router and for
Ethernet switch.

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 F. The Lighting router shall strictly comply with emission standard EN55 015,
immunity standard EN61 547, safety standard EN60 950, IP rating IP30,
Isolation 4kV, Storage temperature -10q to 70qC and shall be suitable for
continuous operation at 40qC.

G. The system shall be programmed using Laptop computer through the Lighting
Routers

2.8 LIGHTING CONTROL KEYPADS

A. Local control keypads shall be provided to select programmed lighting scene

either manually by means of a scene commander push button station or
against timed commands from a scene scheduler.

B. The control keypad shall feature a low-profile construction and shall comprise
of two elements, a mounting base with wiring access and a brushed stainless-
steel control fascia plate without the fixing screws on the facia plate.

C. For dimming application, provide lighting keypads with 4 scene and off raise
and lower scene modifiers facility as required. Push buttons shall have
variable back illumination tell back according to light level selected.

D. For switching application provide On/Off scene lighting keypads with built-in
I.R.

E. All the scene commander lighting keypads shall be provided with in built infra-
red receiver.

2.9 MULTI SENSOR

A. The system shall be provided with multi sensors in order to maximize on

energy saving using daylight sensing of an automated lighting control
system; a constant light sensor, passive infra-red presence detector and
infra-red remote control receiver and at the same time extend the life of
lamps within each of the required areas as mentioned in the drawing.

The Multi sensor is a compact unit containing the necessary sensors to provide
energy saving functions. It has a constant light sensor, a passive infra-red
detector (PIR) and an infra- red receiver for the Infrared Remote. The Multi
sensor is designed to push fit into a ceiling or luminaire housing.

Key Features
x Programmable constant light
x Presence detection
x Control using the Infrared Remote
x Switch-Control input
x Surface-mount box available
x DIGIDIM DALI

Technical Data
DALI consumption : 15 mA
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 Ambient temperature : 0 …50 °C
Relative humidity : 90 % maximum, non-condensing
IP rating : 30

2.10 MASTER/CENTRAL CONTROL

Coloured display touch panel shall be provided as indicated in the drawing in

order to control complete lighting of the building. Touch panel shall be:

x 65,000 Color LCD

x 3.5” High resolution Touch Screen
x Time Scheduled events
x Password Protected
x Sequencing & cycling scenes
x Should be able to adjust to different time zones
x Built in astronomical clock
x Integral infrared receiver

Should be able to customize background, buttons, company logos, pictures etc.

2.11 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT

A. The system shall be based on DALI protocol.

B. The system Programming, monitoring and scheduling shall be performed

using lighting control software based on Windows NT/2000/XP via the
Ethernet Link.

C. The system programming access can be from any Ethernet connection point
in the lighting control system. The Lighting system can be a part of an existing
Ethernet installation.

D. Lighting Software shall employ a tree structure to facilitate access and

manipulation of all the system components. The system shall allow offline /
online simulation of program operation and make online control more intuitive.

E. The Lighting system software shall have the capability of Automatic

Recognition of the field components installed in the network.

F. The system programming shall be through a Laptop computer.

G. The Lap top computer shall be plugged in to the Lighting router or Ethernet
switch or Programming socket for programming the system.

H. The programmer shall provide the capability to pre-set all lighting scene
requirements such as light levels, fade times, Scenes naming and circuit
numbering with the aid of the graphical presentation of programming entries,
database setting, pop up menus, job windows and help screens at all stages.

I. The Software shall have the facility of monitoring the status of the circuits that
are connected to the system, which facilitates to find out if the lamps are
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 present/fused. The system software should have the feature to monitor the
dimmer module temperature.

2.12 INFRARED TRANSMITTER

A. Provide hand held remote control Transmitter unit for remote operation as
mentioned in the BOQ.

2.13 INFRARED RECEIVER

A. The I.R. Receiver shall be in built in the Lighting Keypads, Multi sensors as
well as in the colour touch panels.

2.14 INPUT MODULE FOR INTEGRATION

Provide volt free contact input module to interface with Fire alarm system /
Audio Visual system / Building Management system.

Provide din-rail mounted RS-232 integration module to interface with Audio

Visual system which shall be installed in the A/V rack. The quantity required
shall be coordinated with A/V system supplier.

If software level of integration is required between lighting control and BMS,

the required integration module- hardware & Software has to be provided by
BMS supplier as per their communication protocol.

2.15 CABLE

Data cable and Ethernet cable shall be provided for the system as
recommended by the manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTIONS

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Install input circuits in separate cables and raceways from output circuits.

C. Leave 300mm excess cable at each termination at scene commander.

D. Leave 0.5m excess cable at each termination in rack suitable coiled and tucked
away.

E. Use suitable cable fittings and connectors.

F. Install connections to all luminaries in a tidy manner and no wiring shall be left
coiled up.

G. Install dimmer lighting control panels in location shown; arrange to provide

adequate ventilation and access.

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 H. Ground and bond equipment and circuits in accordance with Section 260526.

I. Location and equipment main incoming power supply, etc., shall be coordinated
with Electrical Contractor.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine end luminaries to determine suitability for lighting control by means

of a high frequency dimmable electronic ballast with variable output. Analogue
control HF 0-10 V DC suitable for operation in ambient temperature up to 35q
centigrade.

B. Examine subs rate and supporting grids where any controls are to be fixed.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Operate each luminaries after installation of controls and for proper

connection and operation.

3.4 ADJUSTING

Adjust work under provisions of Division 1.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Clean work under provisions of Division 1.

B. Clean electrical parts to remove conductive and detritus materials.
C. Remove dirt and debris from any enclosure or item of equipment.
D. Clean photometric control surfaces as recommended by manufacturers.
E. Clean all finishes

3.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Provide detailed operation and maintenance instruction and training.

B. Provide minimum of 24 hours demonstration of system operation.

END OF SECTION

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