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CSI/AIA Specifications WIRELESS LIGHTING CONTROLS SECTION 26 09 43

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

A.Section Includes:

1.Self-Powered Wireless Radio Frequency (RF) Lighting Control System

B.Related Sections:

1.Section [26 27 26 — Wiring Devices] [26 09 36.13 Modular Dimming Controls] [26 09 33.16 Remote Controlled Dimming Stations]

2.Section [26 51 13 — Interior Lighting Fixtures, Lamps, and Ballasts:] Fluorescent lighting ballasts controlled by wireless network lighting control system.

3.Section [26 09 23 — Lighting Control Devices:] Occupancy sensors used in conjunction with wireless network lighting control system.

4.Section 26 05 11, Requirements For Electrical Installations: General electrical requirements that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

5.Section 26 05 33, Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems: Conduits and outlet boxes.

6.Section 26 05 21, Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables (600 Volts And Below): Cables and wiring.

7.Section 26 05 26, Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems: Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path to ground for possible ground fault currents.

1.2REFERENCES

A.American National Standards Institute/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (ANSI/IEEE) (www.ansi.org and www.ieee.org)

1.C62.41-1991 — Recommended Practice for Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.

B.ASTM International (ASTM) (www.astm.org)

1.D4674 -02a Standard Test Method for Accelerated Testing for Color Stability of Plastics Exposed to Indoor Fluorescent Lighting and Window-Filtered Daylight.

C.Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (www.csa.ca).

1.CSA C22.2 # 14 Industrial Control Equipment

2.CSA C22.2 # 184 Solid-State Lighting Controls

D.International Electrotechnical Commission (www.iec.ch).

1.(IEC) 801-2 Electrostatic Discharge Testing Standard.

2.IEC/EN 60669-2-1 Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - electronic switches.

E.International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (www.iso.ch):

1.9001:2000 — Quality Management Systems.

F.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (www.nfpa.org)

1.70: National Electrical Code (NEC)

G.National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) (www.nema.org)

1.WD1 (R2005) – General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices.

2.WD 6 – Dimensional Requirements for Wiring Devices

H.Norma Official Mexicana (NOM).

1.NOM-001-SCFI-1993 Productos eléctronicos - Especificaciones de seguridad (Electronic Products – Safety Specifications)

2.NOM-003-SCFI Productos eléctricos - Especificaciones de seguridad (Electrical Products - Safety Specifications)

I.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) (www.ul.com):

1.508 (1999) - Standard for Industrial Control Equipment.

2.1472 (1996) - Solid-State Dimming Controls.

3.924 (2003) - Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

4.UL244A (2003) - Solid State Appliance Controls.

5.20: General-Use Snap Switches

6.498: Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

J.FCC - Federal Communications Commission

1.Certification standards for wireless communications

K.IC

1.Certification standards for wireless communications

L.IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ieee.org)

1.802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN)

1.3SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.Wireless network RF lighting control system with self-powered components

1.Uses either the 315 MHz frequency band, the 868 MHz frequency band, or both for communication between all components.

2.All system programming is accomplished by having the devices themselves learn transmitter/receiver pair assignments.

3.Requires no central processor

4.This Wireless Lighting Control System includes [wireless self-powered occupancy sensors], [wireless self-powered single-rocker switches], [wireless self-powered dual-rocker switches], [wireless transmitter switches], [wireless line voltage receivers], [wireless low voltage receivers], [wireless plug-in receivers], [transmitters], [wireless self-powered handheld transmitters], [wireless self-powered key card switches], [thermostats], [wireless relay receivers], [wireless self-powered photocells], [wireless dimming receivers], [wireless room and shade controllers], [wireless multichannel receivers], [wireless switch leg transmitters], [RS-232 serial data interface], [signal strength meter].

5.BMS gateway through RS-232 serial data interface

1.4SUBMITTALS

A.General

1.Submit under provisions of Section [013300] and in accordance with Conditions of the Contract.

B.Bill of Materials: Complete list of all parts needed to fully install selected system components.

C.Specification Conformance Document: Indicate whether the submitted equipment:

1.Meets specification exactly as stated.

2.Meets specification via an alternate means and indicate the specific methodology used.

D.Shop Drawings; detail all mechanical and electrical equipment, including:

1.Schematic of system

2.Load schedule

3.Partition configurations

4.Wire counts

5.Physical dimensions of each item.

E.Product Data: Product data sheets with performance specifications demonstrating compliance with specified requirements.

1.5Closeout Submittals

A.Warranty documents specified herein.

B.[Sustainable Design Closeout Documentation]

1.[Lighting Control System Manufacturer to provide enhanced Start-Up documentation detailing:

a. the start-up procedure and process

b.details on any tests performed and

c.documentation of test results.]

1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.Manufacturer:

1.Provide phone support by qualified applications engineers.

2.Quality System

a.Registered to ISO-9001:2000 standard.

B.Modular Wireless RF Lighting Control System

1.Listed by [CE] [CSA] [NOM] [ETL SEMKO] [UL] specifically for the required loads, or certified by recognized independent testing organizations that test to [CE] [CSA] [NOM] [ETL] [UL] standards.

C.Installer Qualifications

1.Installer shall be one who is experienced in performing the work of this section, and who has specialized in installation of work similar to that required for this project.

D.Source Limitations

1.To assure compatibility, obtain all system components from a single source with complete responsibility over all lighting controls, including accessory products. The use of subcontracted component assemblers is not acceptable.

1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A.General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Sections.

B.Ordering: Comply with manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.

C.Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged packages with intact identification labels.

D.Storage and Protection: Store materials away from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.

1.8PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.Do not install equipment until the following conditions can be maintained in spaces to receive equipment:

1.Ambient temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F).

2.Relative humidity: Maximum 95 percent, non-condensing.

3.Lighting control system must be protected from dust during installation.

1.9WARRANTY

A.Ballast warranty is specified in section [265113] — Ballasts.

B.Manufacturer’s Warranty: All equipment shall be warranted free of defects in materials and workmanship.

1.Warranty Period: All system components shall be warranted for at least five (5) years from date of system commissioning.

2.Owner’s Rights: Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, not a limitation of, other rights the Owner may have under contract documents.

1.10COMMISSIONING

1. Provide factory-certified field service engineer to ensure proper system installation and operation under following parameters:

   1. Certified by the equipment manufacturer on the system installed.

2. Site visit activities:

   1. Verify connection of power feeds and load circuits.

   2. Verify radio frequency signal strength.

   3. Verify sufficient ambient lighting levels for self powering/self charging at each device location

   4. Verify system operation control by control, device by device.

   5. Obtain sign-off on system functions.

6. Demonstrate system capabilities and operation and educate Owner’s representative on the foregoing.

1. At least three site visits to accomplish the following tasks:

   1. Prior to wiring

1. Review and provide installer with instructions to correct any errors in the following areas:

1. 
   Low voltage wiring requirements
   
2. 
   Separation of high and low voltage wiring runs
   
3. 
   Wire labeling
   
4. 
   Load schedule information
   
5. 
   Self Powered device locations and installation
   
6. 
   Radio Frequency device locations and installation
   
7. 
   Radio Frequency range and connectivity
   
8. 
   Load circuit wiring
   
9. 
   Connections to other systems and equipment
   
10. 
    Placement and fine tuning adjustment of Occupancy Sensors
    
11. 
    Placement and fine tuning adjustment of Photocells
    

1. After system installation

1. Check and approve or provide correction instructions on the following:

1. 
   Connections of power feeds and load circuits
   
2. 
   Assignments and locations of controls
   
3. 
   Connections of low voltage inputs
   
4. 
   Radio Frequency signal strength at device locations
   
5. 
   Self Powering/Self Charging capability at each device location
   
6. 
   Control / device pairings
   

1. Verify that each system control is operating to specification

2. Verify that each system circuit is operational according to specification

3. Verify that manufacturers’ interfacing equipment is operating to specification

4. Have an owner’s representative sign off on the above-listed system functions

1. Before project completion and hand-off

1. Demonstrate system capabilities and functions to owner’s representative

2. Train owner’s representative on the proper operation, adjustment, and maintenance of the system.

1. Notification: Upon completion of the installation, notify the manufacturer in writing that the system is ready for formal checkout. Give notification at least 21 days prior to the date factory-trained personnel are required on site. Radio Frequency signal strength and range must be verified if paired transmitters and receivers are located more than 100 feet apart. [Reception can be checked using a Leviton Signal Strength Meter # WSMET-010.] Factory provided check-out technician is not responsible for system operation if RF transmission / reception is impaired.

2. At the time of checkout and testing, the Owner’s representative shall be thoroughly instructed in the proper operation of the system.

1.11MAINTENANCE

A.Enable the end user to order new equipment for system expansion, replacements, and spare parts.

B.Make new replacement parts available for a minimum of ten years from the date of manufacture.

C.Provide factory direct technical support hotline 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

D.Offer renewable annual service contracts, to include parts, factory labor, and annual training visits.