What is nLight?

nLight is a revolutionary digital architecture and networking technology that cost-effectively integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based and manual lighting controls.

How does nLight work?

nLight networks together intelligent digital devices including occupancy sensors, photocells, power packs, wall switches, dimmers, panels, and even luminaires; creating a system with an unmatched level of “distributed intelligence”

What is Distributed Intelligence?

• Digitally Addressable

• Locally makes switching & dimming

control decisions

• Self-Commissioning

• Stand-alone Operation

nLight Enabled Devices

nLight-enabled Device

Model numbers start with the letter “n”

2 RJ-45 Ports

All devices consist of one or more of basic lighting control componentso sensoro relay

o manual control stationo dimmer

nLight-enabled Device

Model Number

Lighting Control Components

SensorRelay

Manual Control Station

Dimmer

Occupancy Photocell

nCM 9

nCM PC

nPP16

nPODM

nIO

RT LED

Basic Devices = 1 component

nLight-enabled Device

Model Number

Lighting Control Components

SensorRelay

Manual Control Station

Dimmer

Occupancy Photocell

nCMR 9

nCMR 9 P

nCMR 9 ADC

nSP5 D

nPODMR

nPODMR D

nWSD

Advanced Devices = 2 or more components

nLight Control Zone

nLight Control Zone

Zones are daisy-chain wired (in any order) May have a single device May have several different device types May have multiple devices of the same type Can be sub-divided into 16 channels of occupancy,

photocell, and switch control Functions stand-alone if disconnected from

Gateway/SensorView

Occupancy Sensors

PIR or Dual Technology2

Powered over CAT-5, therefore units have no neutral wire If present, 1 or both relays can be used as a dry contact closures Sensors that switch two phase power (208/480) also available Remotely configurable and upgradeable Integrated RJ45 connectors

Enclosure Lenses# of

Relays

# of Time

Delays

Options

Photocell0-10 VDC Dimming1

Ceiling Mount Standard Range Extended Range

High Bay 360° High Bay Aisleway

0, 1, 2 1, 2 Yes YesRecessed Mount

Fixture Mount

Corner/WallWide View /

Hallway_

1 Yes No

Wall Switch Wall to Wall 0, 1, 2 1, 2 Yes No

Embedded Mount Micro 360° 0 1 Yes Ctrl only

1 Dimming not available with 2 pole or 208/480 devices2 Dual Technology not available on High Bay or Hallway sensors

nLight Embedded Sensor (also called the micro)

• Provides all in one nLight sensing/photocell solution for embedding in Acuity luminaires (ie Peerless pendants)

• Only embedded dual tech sensor on market• Single RJ-45 port typically connects to any nLight

relay/dimming pack (mounted either internal or external to luminaire)

• CAT-5 splitter provided

Model # Description

nES 7 PIR

nES PDT 7 PIR / Microphonics

nES 7 ADCXPIR + Dimming Ctrl

Photocell

nES PDT ADCXPIR / Microphonics +

Dimming Ctrl Photocell

nES ADCX Dimming Ctrl Photocell

Photocell Sensors

Automatic set-point programming mode Device provides light level in foot-candles Powered over CAT-5, therefore units have no neutral wire 1 or both relays can be used as a dry contact closures Sensors that switch two phase power (208/480) also available Remotely configurable and upgradeable Integrated RJ45 connector(s)

Enclosure Control Type # of Relays# of

Dimming Outputs

Ceiling MountOn/Off

On/Off/Dimming0, 1, 2 0, 1, 2Recessed Mount

Fixture Mount

Embedded Mount On/Off/Dimming 0 0

Relay Packs (Switching Only) & Power Supplies

Integrated RJ45 connectors, push-button, and LED All relays are latching Reversible relay logic

Description Model #Load

Rating (Amps)

Supplies Network Power

# of Relays

Power Monitoring Option (IM)

Power Pack nPP16 (SA) 16 Yes 1 Yes

Secondary Pack nSP16 (SA) 16 No 1 No

Embedded Pack nEPP5 (KO) 5 Yes 1 Yes

480/240/208 VAC Pack nSP5 480 5 No 1 No

2-Pole Secondary Pack nSP5 2P 5 No 2 No

Low Voltage Auxiliary Pack nAR40 1 No 1 No

UL924 Emergency Pack nPP16 ER 16 Yes 1 No

Power Supply nPS 80 - Yes - No

Embedded Power Supply nEPS 60 (KO) - Yes - No

Louver Control Pack nSP5 2P LVR - No - No

Shade Control Pack nSHADE - No - No

Relay / Dimming Packs

Integrated RJ45 connectors, push-button, and LED Reversible relay logic All relays are latching

Description Model #Load

Rating (Amps)

Supplies Network Power

# of Relays

# of Dimming Outputs

0-10 VDC Embedded Pack(current monitoring option available)

nEPP5 D (KO) 5 Yes 1 1

0-10 VDC Dimming Pack nSP5 D 5 No 1 1

UL924 Dimming Pack nSP5 D ER KIT 5 No 1 1

2-Wire Phase Dimming Pack nSP5 PCD 2W 5 No 1 1

3-Wire Phase Dimming Pack nSP5 PCD 3W 5 No 1 1

MLV Dimming Pack nSP5 PCD MLV 5 No 1 1

ELV Dimming Pack (120V) nSP5 PCD ELV 5 No 1 1

Key Features:• nLight-enabled control board• Utilizes 4 LC&D snap link relays• One 0-10 VDC dimming output per relay• Integrated power supply provides both bus &

auxiliary device power• Operates as two devices (each with two relay/dimming

outputs), that can be utilized together in a single zone or in separate zone.

Electrical Specs: Relay Load (all relays normally closed latching)

20 Amps @ 120 VAC Tungsten30 Amps @ 277 VAC Ballast20 Amps @ 347 VAC Ballast

Dimming LoadEach 0-10 VDC Dimming outputs can sink < 20 mA (~40 ballasts)

Power Supply (120/277 VAC)

Bus Power: 40 mA from each RJ-45 portAuxiliary Device Power: 200mA

nPanel 4

nIO - Universal Input/Output Device

Model # Input Description Output Description

nIO 0-10 VDC Input, Contact Closure

0-10 VDC

Provides an addressable 0-10 VDC dimming output for standard dimming ballasts (non-DALI)

Enables simple incremental addition of dimming zones Interfaces 0-10 VDC dimming control signal from any non-nLight device Interfaces a toggle or momentary contact closure input into system Available as an inline wired device or in the power pack housing

Push-Button WallPods – Low Voltage

Key Features:• Traditional soft-click tactile feel• Integrated LED per button• 3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD• Buttons are field replaceable• Custom labeling will be handled by ordering

replacement buttons (see datasheet)

Model #On/Off Control

Raise/LowerControls

nPODM 1 0

nPODM DX 1 1

nPODM 2P 2 0

nPODM D* 1 1

nPODM 2P DX 2 2

nPODM 4P 4 0

nPODM 4P DX 4 4*Provides 0-10 VDC output wires

Push-Button WallPods – Line Voltage

Key Features:• Traditional soft-click tactile feel• Integrated LED per button• Contains relay to switch 800W/1200W relay

@120/277 VAC• 3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD• Buttons are field replaceable• Custom labeling will be handled by ordering

replacement buttons (see datasheet)

Model #On/Off

Control w/ Relay

Raise/LowerControls

nPODMR 1 0

nPODMR DX 1 1

nPODMR D* 1 1*Provides 0-10 VDC output wires

Push-Button WallPods – Scene Control

Local / Remote Scene Mode• Runs scenes (profiles without a schedule) that are configurable via

SensorView• Scenes can control devices within local zone or other remote zones• Scenes for local zones are stored locally, remote scenes are stored

on the Gateway• LED shows which scene is currently active

WallPod Mode (default)• Each buttons provides On/Off operation for different channel• LED indicates current state

Model # # Scenes / Channels

nPODM 1S 1

nPODM 2S 2

nPODM 4S 4

nPODM 4S DX 4 + on/off & raise lower

Touch WallPods

3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD Remotely configurable and upgradeable Integrated RJ45 connectors Capacitive Touch Controls Audible Clickers

Description Model ## of

On/Off Control

# of Relays

# of Raise / Lower

Controls

# of Dimming Outputs

# of Scene / Preset Control

Single On/Off

nPOD 1 0 0 0 0

nPOD DX 1 0 1 0 0

nPOD D 1 0 1 1 0

Dual On/Off nPOD 2P 2 0 0 0 0

Scene Selector nPODS 4 0 0 0 4

Graphic WallPod

nPOD-GFX Full-color touch screen control

Provides functionality of 16 On/Off/Dim WallPods

Facilitates creation of up to 8 lighting presets with on/off/dim settings

Runs up to 8 scenes locally or from Gateway

Enables programming of switch tracking channel of all devices in local zone

Low voltage device mounts to a single gang switch box or ring

Micro-USB connector (behind cover plated) for simple laptop connectivity with zone

Requires separate PS-150 power supply (provided)

Virtual WallPods

On-screen icon version of WallPods Available as taskbar or iPhone application

Multiple Single

iPhone Virtual WallPod App.

nLight Control Zone

nLight Control Zone

Zones are daisy-chain wired (in any order) May have a single device May have several different device types May have multiple devices of the same type Can be sub-divided into 16 channels of occupancy,

photocell, and switch control Functions stand-alone if disconnected from

Gateway/SensorView

Zones and Channels

Every nLight zone has 16 occupancy channels, 16 photocell channels, and 16 switch channels on which to communicate information

Any device with a sensor, photocell, and/or switch can broadcast each type of information on one respective channel (2 pole devices can broadcast of two channels simultaneously)

Any device with a relay and/or dimming output can listen (track) on one or more of each information type’s channels simultaneously

Zones and Channels - Example

Example:

Classroom with 4 circuits of lights (3 main rows of lights, 1 white board light)

– Two occupancy sensors are needed to cover space (turn off all lights)

– One dimming photocell to control two rows only

– Four switches enabling individual controls of all rows and whiteboard

Zones and Channels - Example

Physical Connections

Zones and Channels - Example

Logical Connections

Example Zone Designs

1 Circuit - Relay in Power Pack

Example Zone Designs

2+ Circuits - Relays in Power Pack

Example Zone Designs

2 Distribution Circuits – Relays in both Power Pack and Sensor

Example Zone Designs

Multi-zone Dimming

nLight Network Backbone

nLight Network Backbone

Backbone devices include– Bridges– Gateways

nLight Bridge

Functions Routes Information between upstream

Gateways & up to 8 downstream sensor zones

Increases number of lighting zones (128 devices per port)

Acts as both a hub and router of information between zones and Gateway

Redistributes power between zones

Physical Specs 8 ports (RJ-45) Mounts to 4”x4” junction box Powered via dedicated Power Supply

Bridge

Bridge

Installation– Mounts to 4”x4” box– Serial number is on outside of unit

(the reason for this is covered in commissioning section)

– The fewer the bridges deep the better (see handout on trees)

– Pushing the button resets bridge– No loops allowed

Powering provided by PS 150 power supply connected via terminal connections

Bridge and power supply mount directly to a 4” x 4” square box

Gateway

Functions Local Control Point

– Two gang low voltage device located in space

– Discovers and maintains database of all network devices

– Capable of managing 400 devices indirectly or 32 devices directly

– Typically one per floor

Profile management– Stores all profiles created by SensorView that include a device connected to

Gateway– Sends out new settings to all devices in the Group bound to a particular Profile at

the times specified by that Profile– Enables profiles to be run on-demand

Network Access Point– Links Ethernet to nLight network– Contains one Ethernet port and 3 SensorNet ports

Maintains time clock

Gateway

Gateway

– Local powering (via terminal connections using PS 150)

Gateway Network connection

– IP address can be fixed or DHCP– Derives time from network – Ethernet port connects to buildings LAN

(Local Area Network) Security

– Gateway password (set via SensorView) prevents outside SensorViews from accessing network

– Once password is set for one Gateway it is automatically configured as the password for all current and future Gateways on the network

– 4 Digit Pin Code is available to enable locking of Gateway manual interface

Installation– Discovery of network is automatic, rediscovery can be forced via MDI– Mounts to 2-gang low voltage ring

Example Network Design

Additional Network Design Topics

System Powering

All device and communication power is delivered via the CAT-5 bus that interconnects zones and Bridges.

Power is supplied by power packs (nPP16), power supplies (nPS 80), nPANELs, RTLEDs, and Bridges (via their external power supply)

Note: WallPod Scene Selectors require 5 mA

Wall Switch Sensors with the –NL option require 3.5 mA;

Typical Power Consumption

~3mA

~3mA

~3mA

Power Generation

6 mA

nPANEL 40 mA per portRTLED 6 mA total

System Powering

Bridges combine system power from zones that are net contributors of power and distribute it to zones that are net consumers of power

BACnet IP

Key Features:• Downloadable plug-in to SensorView • Enables interfacing with BMS systems via an IP connection• Communicates information gathered by nLight to other building systems (such as

HVAC)• Translates and forwards lighting relay and other select control commands from

BMS system to nLight control devices.• Demonstrated compatibility to date with Siemens Apogee, Johnson Controls

Metasys, and Tridium. • Interoperability with other systems will be added as required.

Installation & Commissioning

Basic Steps

1. Install backbone (Gateways & Bridges)

2. Install zones w/ power packs (or supplies)

3. Install zones w/o power packs (or supplies)

4. Install SensorView

5. System check and customization

Installation

Commissioning

Installing Backbone

Gateway

1. Mount and hardwire power supply

2. Mount Gateway

3. Connect Gateway & power supply with CAT-5

4. Connect Gateway to Ethernet LAN w/ CAT-5 (or direct connect to Laptop)

5. Verify unit acquired IP Address

Bridge

6. Mount and hardwire power supply

7. Mount Bridge

8. Connect class 2 power wires from power supply to Bridge terminal connections

9. Once power applied verify operation by observing LED blinking

10. Connect to Gateway with CAT-5 cable according to network design

11. Repeat steps 1-5 for interconnecting additional Bridges

Installing Zones w/ Power

1. Install and wire all line voltage devices

2. Install low voltage devices

3. Interconnect all zone’s devices with CAT-5 cabling

4. Zone should become functional and run according to defaults*

5. Verify lighting, sensor, photocell, and switch operation

6. Plug zone into backbone via Bridge port or Gateway port

7. Note Bridge serial and port number (record on sticker and card)

8. --- Optional --- Record one serial number of device in group

9. Verify correctly incremented device count on Gateway

*All device tracking/broadcasting settings start in enabled state and all channels settings use Channel 1 initially

Installing Zones w/o Power

1. Install and wire all line voltage devices

2. Install low voltage devices

3. Interconnect all zone’s devices with CAT-5 cabling

4. Plug zone into backbone via Bridge port

5. Zone should become functional and run according to defaults*

6. Verify lighting, sensor, photocell, and switch operation

7. Note Bridge serial and port number (record on sticker and card)

8. --- Optional --- Record one serial number of device in group

9. Verify correctly incremented device count on Gateway

*All device tracking/broadcasting settings start in enabled state and all channels settings use Channel 1 initially

Installation Worksheets

System Startup

1. After launching SensorView verify discovery of Gateway and all devices

2. Set-up user accounts

3. Label ports with zone names

4. Edit active defaults in units

5. Perform any necessary firmware updates (extended time may be required)

6. Create Groups/Profiles per customer requests

7. Print Inventory and Profile reports

8. Perform system backup

CAT5 Cable Bundles

Features: • Pre-terminated, white, labeled “Acuity Brands Controls”• Plenum rated• No molded strain relief

Model # LengthCables in Bundle

CAT5 6IN 6 IN 10

CAT5 2FT 2 FT 15

CAT5 10FT 10 FT 15

CAT5 15FT 15 FT 15

CAT5 30FT 30 FT 15

CAT5 50FT 50 FT 15

CAT5 1FT Y* 1 FT 10

*Cable has a female Y Splitter end

Troubleshooting

LED indications

– Sensors/Photocells• SOS Blink out if bad communication

– Bridge• No LED blinks indicates bad cabling• Rapid blinks indicates discovery• Persistent and/or periodic rapid flashing means communications issue

(short, cross)Activity Mode (default)• Single blink indicates normal polling traffic of zone (Knight Rider sequence)• Double blink indicates upstream Bridge or Gateway connection• 4 blinks indicates downstream Bridge or TransceiverDevice Count Mode (press button once to toggle between modes)• Number of detected devices is blinked out in two digits

– Power Pack• Interior LED will be solid if it is polling the zone (e.g. Bridge not connected)• Only one per zone at any time should be polling• Exterior LED will blink at regular pace to indicate being polled

Methods & Indicators

Gateway Rediscovery– MDI (Main => Discover)– SensorView– Cycling power (unplug all local ports first)

Gateway IP Renewal– MDI (Main => Setup Option => Get IP (DHCP))

Bridge reset– Press and hold button for 6 seconds– SensorView– Cycle power (unplug all local ports first)

Button Mode on units with Relays– Makes push-button on unit toggle switch– Function 1, setting 5– Short delay between press and relay switching

Restore “factory” defaults to “active” defaults on units

Methods & Indicators

SensorView– Status Bar– Profile states

• Synchronized• Mismatched• SensorView only• Gateway only

– Replace Device/Remove Devices• Devices within zone that are of same type can replace an offline device

– Advanced Status (requires Admin privileges)• Log.aspx• Health Tab

nLight Documentation

www.sensorswitch.com/nlight/docs

nLight Hardware Manual SensorView User’s Guide Training Presentation SensorView Installation Instructions Gateway Menu Map Device Instruction Cards Application Examples Settings Glossary

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