1st Edition

Lighting Controls Handbook

By Craig DiLouie Copyright 2007
    225 Pages
    by River Publishers

    Intended for energy managers, electrical engineers, building managers, lighting designers, consultants, and other electrical professionals, this book provides a practical description of major lighting controls types and how to apply them. It's a comprehensive step-by-step educational tour of lighting automation technology and its practical design and application, with useful discussion about the purpose and benefits of lighting controls, emphasizing the achieving of relevant energy savings, as well as support of occupant visual needs and preferences. The book shows readers how to take advantage of the many benefits of today's sophisticated controls, including expanded energy saving opportunities, and increased flexibility, reliability and interoperability.

    Foreword

    Introduction to Lighting Controls

    Part I—Switching to Fluorescent Systems

    Occupancy Sensors

    Switching Controls

    Lighting Control Panels

    Part II—Dimming Fluorescent Systems

    Dimmable Ballasts

    Fluorescent Dimming Methods

    Lamp/Ballast Interactions

    Dimming Controls

    Part III—Daylight Harvesting

    Daylight Harvesting

    Part IV—Controls for Code Compliance

    Code-compliant Controls

    Part V—Commissioning

    Commissioning

    Index

    Biography

    Craig DiLouie (Author)