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)