SECTION 26 09 26
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
King’s college hospital, Jeddah
SECTION 26 09 26
LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
PART 1: GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES:
A. Intelligent Lighting control system includes but not limited to the following and as shown in
Drawings;
1. Lighting control panels
2. Load controllers
3. System components
4. User interfaces
5. Colored touch screens
6. PC and software
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Latest Edition of following applicable standards
1. EN 50090
2. EN 133321-1
3. ISO/IEC 1453
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit for complete and detailed manufacturer’s catalogues and data relating to the Lighting
control system, wiring devices and control wiring proposed which shall include but not limited to
the following:
1. Name of the Manufacturer
2. Specification Conformance Document
3. Local Name and Address of the manufacturer in Saudi Arabia stating whether any
manufacturing is carried out in Saudi Arabia
4. Dimensional details needed for installation and maintenance
5. Method of obtaining spare parts for maintenance and delivery time from the date of orders
6. Control Schematics and wiring diagrams
7. Copy of installation manual for each product
8. Copies of Test reports or certificates
9. Samples showing available color and finish selections for controls
10. Lighting Control System Manufacturer to provide Enhanced start-up documentation that
details the startup procedure being performed and test results documentation
11. Lighting Control System Operation and Maintenance manual
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. The manufacturer shall have minimum 10 years experience in the manufacture of control
devices of types and rating required and whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar
service for not less than 5 years.
B. All lighting control devices and components shall comply with applicable standards listed in
References.
C. The manufacturer shall be registered to ISO 9001:2000 Quality standard, including in-house
engineering for product design activities.
D. Any defects or damage caused partly or wholly due to the installation of the system to the
building or building fabric shall be made good to the satisfaction of the client/engineer.
E. The manufacturer shall be qualified to supply specified products and to honor claims against
product presented in accordance with warranty.
F. The contractor is responsible for assuring that the conduit size and wire quantity, size and type
are suitable for system supplied. The contractor shall review the proper installation of each type
of device with the equipment supplier.
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1.05 TRAINING:
A. All training shall be by the control system supplier and shall utilize specified manuals and as-built
documentation.
B. Operator training shall include two sessions encompassing:
1. Sequence of Operation review
2. Use of all specified functions
One training session shall be conducted at system completion, and the other shall be conducted
forty five days after system completion.
1.06 SPARE PARTS:
A. Supply as maintenance stock minimum 5%, additional lighting control devices of each type and
rating installed on site. Include the spare parts with the contract to be handed over to the
employer at the end of the construction period:
B. Recommend to the end-user, the qualified dealer or installer for ordering of new equipment for
expansion, replacement and spare parts.
1.07 WARRANTY:
A. All components, system software, parts and assemblies supplied shall be guaranteed against
defects in materials and workmanship for two years (or as per the contract whichever is higher)
from completion date of the project and for acceptance date of the system.
B. Labor to troubleshoot, repair, reprogram, or replace system components shall be furnished by
the contractor at no charge to the owner during the warranty period.
C. All corrective software modifications made during warranty service periods shall be updated on
all user documentation and on user and manufacturer archived software disks.
1.08 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of ceiling mounted devices with other construction that
penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including but not limited to luminaires, HVAC
equipment, smoke detectors, fire suppression system and partition assemblies.
1.09 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. All control equipment and devices shall be delivered in factory pack wrapping and boxes and
stored in a clean, dry space within the racks.
B. Include installation, programming and maintenance instructions.
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PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.01 CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL
The system will be computer addressable lighting control system providing flexible and efficient
control and management of lighting. The system shall have a dedicated PC with proprietary
software to be located as per the project design or proposed by the specialist and shall include
provision for status monitoring by integration with building management systems.
A. The Lighting Control System shall cover all areas of the project. The system shall comprise of
lighting control panels, occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, programmable switches/keypad,
interactive touch screens, lighting control modules, network gateways etc. as indicated on the
drawings and schedules. The specifications of the devices are as indicated on the lighting
fixtures schedules drawing.
B. The Contractor shall consult with the client/engineer for the approval of lighting control
technology for the project and shall then appoint Lighting Control Specialist for the project with
client approval. The wiring of the lighting control devices shall be based on the approved lighting
control technology.
C. The number and type of lighting control devices are as per the lighting control functionality of
each project areas based on Basis of Design. The contractor/lighting control specialist shall
modify, if required the number of devices as per approved lighting control technology.
D. The contractor/lighting control specialist shall be responsible for designing of lighting control
panels (LCPs) to include all necessary components to offer required functionality. The number of
LCPs indicated on the drawings is minimum requirement and 1 No. Lighting Control Panel(LCP)
located in each electrical room has been specified in the in the lighting drawings. The contractor
shall add LCPs, if required.
E. The contractor/lighting control specialist shall be responsible for programming of programmable
switches/keypad. Numbers of gangs of programmable switches/keypad indicated on the lighting
drawings are minimum requirements. Prior to material ordering, the contractor shall evaluate the
specific requirements of each room within the project and accordingly add the programmable
switches, if required.
F. The system shall operate using Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) for all communications between
different network gateways, Main Control PC etc. and any communication upstream of each
LCPs and separate lighting control protocol based upon client approved lighting control
technology for communication between all items of hardware and shall be supplied, tested and
commissioned by the system supplier or his appointed partner.
G. The system shall use advanced graphical 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 altered from the PC,
without the need to access equipment or carry-out wiring alterations.
H. The system shall incorporate distributed intelligence such that every control module contains
built-in intelligence to ensure that local operation of a unit can continue in the event of head-end
PC failure. To ensure distributed intelligence, each control module shall contain non-volatile
memory which stores operational parameters for that module. Control Systems that require a
central processing unit will not be considered.
I. Network Gateways for each buildings shall utilize the building Ethernet backbone to
communicate with each other and shall output a variety of Ethernet protocols.
J. The control system shall be a Local Area Network type. It shall be of Distributed Control System
type, with local control panels and sensors communicating directly with Load Controllers, without
requiring the intervention of a central processing unit.
K. Lights Sequence of Operation, on & off will be based on programmed time schedule (to be
agreed with project staff). The contractor must submit a study for Lights Sequence of Operation
to get approval from the client & the consultant site engineers.
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2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Subject to compliance with the requirements of Contract Documents, of Intelligent Lighting
Control System
2.03 PC CENTRAL CONTROLLER
(OPTIONAL AS INDICATED IN THE LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.)
A. The latest Intel Processor PC Central Controller loaded with the lighting management system
software and project graphics and supplied as a minimum with:
1. 21” flat LED screen.
2. Keyboard and mouse & internal Modem
3. Latest Intel processor.
4. Integral DVD drive with read-write facility.
5. Latest Microsoft Windows operating system.
2.04 NETWORK GATEWAY
A. The gateway shall divide the system into discrete entities, optimizing the data-flow between the
head-end PC and the Lighting Control Modules, sensors, switches and the system spine.
B. Network bridges shall be used strategic locations as necessary to establish a trunk and spur
topology for efficient data transport. Network bridges shall also be installed where required to
facilitate serial communication with third party systems
C. The bridge node shall contain an internal task engine that will allow the interface to perform
conditional and sequential logic. Systems that rely on an external logic processor or centralized
logic processor shall not be acceptable.
2.05 LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES - CIRCUIT SWITCHING MODULE
A. The circuit switching module shall provide individual addressable control of connected lighting
circuits. Modules shall be located within electrical risers and provide individual addressable
control of multiple 20A lighting outputs each of which is conduited to a number of luminaries. The
location are as indicated in the drawings or as per the recommendation of the Lighting Control
System specialist.
B. The switching module shall be DIN rail mounted consisting of either four (4) or eight (8) or (12)
individually programmable integral relays.
C. The module shall be equipped with 20A mechanically-latched relays which, in the event of
failure, remain in their last state and may be manually operated on and off from the module.
D. Each relay controllers shall be operated with 100-240VAC supply.
E. The relay controllers should not receive its operating power supply from the same bus cable.
F. The 4, 8 & 12 channel controllers shall be with integrated circuit run time tracking feature. This
functionality shall allow for the monitoring of the load current, and operating hours for load
management. The modules shall be capable of monitoring circuit run time data, re-lamping
schedules, on/off status, circuit load current and other diagnostic information.
G. The control modules shall be capable of being programmed with different applications to suit site
requirements for e.g. staircase lighting function that switches ‘Off’ the relays after a
preprogrammed time from the time it has switched ‘On’. The application for which a relay has
been programmed shall apply irrespective of the signal from which it is controlled.
H. Each of the relays shall be capable of being programmed with its own ‘On’ and ‘Off’ delays that
shall be applicable irrespective of the signal from which the relays are controlled.
I. Scenes & Logical functions of Gates like AND, OR EXOR shall be integrated to the relay
controllers.
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2.06 DIMMING CONTROL PANELS
A. Leading edge dimmers shall be used on general incandescent lighting circuits incorporating
mains and low voltage. Leading edge dimmers must incorporate power regulating devices with a
nominal current rating at least 5 times greater than the dimmer channel full load rating.
B. The dimmers must incorporate an electronic soft start facility to smoothly ramp up light levels on
start up. They must also incorporate surge suppression and feed forward voltage regulation so
fluctuations and variations on the supply are not passed on to the load.
C. Leading edge dimmers must maintain a constant light level with no visible flicker for incoming
voltage variations of up to 2% change in RMS voltage per line cycle.
D. Each dimmed channel shall be fitted with a toroidally wound, iron powder cored interference
suppression choke which shall limit the rise time of the switch on transient to better than 200 µS
on a 240V Supply.
E. Compensation for line frequency variations shall be incorporated. The dimmers shall maintain a
constant light level with no visible flicker for incoming frequency variations of up to 2 Hz per
second, or while connected to a generator, whichever condition is worse. The efficiency of each
dimmer channel shall be equal to or better than 98%. Dimmers shall be capable of smooth
continuous dimming to 4 different dimming curves appropriate to the load type.
F. The dimmers must also be capable of seamless dimming between presets that is no network
latency, so that all dimmer channels reach their target levels simultaneously.
G. Dimmers must be capable of 90% of full load rating for Incandescent, iron transformers and
electronic transformers.
1. Dimmer racks specified for dimming in hotel areas should be factory assembled with inbuilt
breakers. Locally assembled panels will not be accepted. Each channel in the dimmer rack
should have manual override facility so as to switch on/off the circuits from the rack in case
of fault in the channel.
2.07 MULTI PRPOSE CONTROLLERS
A. The load controllers shall incorporate a 12 unit width DIN Rail mount housing suitable for direct
installation within a typical switchboard enclosure. Each controller shall be suitable for
connection to a protected 16A supply and have provision for at least eight output channels with a
nominal rating of at least 2A.
B. The controllers shall be designed to operate continuously at 100% of rated load when installed
within a switchboard enclosure. They shall be convection cooled, with no cooling fans or other
forced ventilation employed in order to reduce noise and increase long-term reliability.
C. For ease of maintenance and application flexibility, the controller shall be of modular design
incorporating a base unit which can accommodate a range of plug-in output modules, suitable for
a variety of load types. Access to the modules shall be by way of an easy to remove DIN housing
cover assembly, preferably clip fastened. The range of modules shall include but not be limited
to the following configurations:
1. 2A Leading Edge dimming
2. 5A Leading Edge Dimming
3. 2A Trailing Edge dimming
4. 4A Relay
5. Series capacitance 3 speed fan control
6. Bi-directional curtains
7. HF electronic ballast 0-10V, DSI, DALI-Broadcast
D. The controllers shall incorporate an override facility for manual operation of individual output
channels to enable circuit testing during installation, commissioning and maintenance. Status
indicators for each channel which illuminate when the respective output channel is not in the off
state and a temporary connection socket for the lighting control network shall also be included.
The overrides, status indicators, and temporary network socket shall all be located on the front
face of the controller, to permit ready and safe access when installed within a switchboard
enclosure.
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E. The controllers shall incorporate a replaceable HRC fuse link for each output module slot with an
appropriate rating (typically 6.3A) to protect the output module and permit a wire size reduction
on output circuits.
F. Configuration data relating to individual area names, individual channel names, preset levels,
toggle levels and panic level must be stored within the non-volatile memory of each respective
controller. The controller must also support device names, area names and channel names each
up to 40 characters in length. The controllers must also be capable of supporting up to 170
presets.
G. The controllers shall incorporate a dry contact ‘AUX’ input. The AUX input shall be located next
to the main network terminals. The AUX input shall incorporate de-bouncing and requires a
minimum of 200µS contact closure for a valid activation. The AUX input shall be capable of
performing the following minimum functions:
1. Panel Disabled / Panic / Program Disable
2. Sign on Message
3. Execute logic macro
4. Defined Network Message transmission
H. It must be possible to individually configure channels within all load controllers to unique areas
that can be separately controlled. Dimming channels must have the ability to be software
configured to provide either dimmed or switched output. It must be possible to set minimum and
maximum output levels for all channels. Each dimmer shall contain selectable dimming curves
and selectable control sources.
2.08 LOCAL CONTROLS
The system shall provide local user control of lighting and shall offer a complete range of local
control device options including wall-switches, Touch Screens, motion detectors, multi-sensors,
hand-held infra-red transmitters and Desktop PC control.
A. Local Switches: Programmable Keypad/Smart Switch
1. Local control shall be available from wall switches connected directly to the bus. The
switches are programmed through software to operate the relevant light or lights. Local
switches shall be of the correct size to suit locally available wall boxes. They shall be
available in various finishes including stainless steel, gold, wood, glass, marble, brass, and
chrome, or painted by means of powder coating to suit the client’s requirements.
2. Button caps or push button control panels must be able to be engraved. These shall be
readily interchangeable with custom engraving available if required. Control panels must
contain an internal macro control facility that will allow the panel to perform conditional and
sequential logic. Systems that rely on an external logic processor or centralized logic
processor shall not be acceptable.
B. Interactive Touch screens:
1. Configurable LCD Touch screens shall be used in locations as per drawings. The LCD
screen shall have a resistive touch overlay over the LCD screen for control. There shall be
255 of user pages. Systems that use separate buttons for operation shall not be accepted.
2. The touch screen shall be capable of monitoring the network traffic, and displaying decoded
‘plain English/Arabic’ network messages for diagnostics. It shall be possible to download
custom graphics to the tough screen from standard bitmap images. The touch interface
shall be capable of initiating any of the following events by pressing a graphical button:
a. Go to a new screen
b. Select a preset
c. Set a channel to a level
d. Start a task
e. Stop a task
f. Link / unlink areas
g. Send any valid user-defined network message, or sequence of messages
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3. The touch screen shall contain an internal task engine that will allow the panel to perform
conditional and sequential logic. Systems that rely on an external logic processor or
centralized logic processor shall not be acceptable. All set up and configuration information
must be stored in the touch screen in non-volatile memory.
4. The touch screen shall have a user password protection to the configuration and set-up
features.
2.09 MOTION DETECTORS:
A. Motion detectors shall relate lighting to occupancy and shall extinguish lighting after a
programmed delay following vacation of individual areas: detectors shall be configurable through
software to operate under on/off, on-only or off-only modes. Features will be:
1. LED trigger/transmit indication.
2. Software adjustable time delay
2.10 MULTIFUNCTION-SENSORS:
A. Multi-sensors shall combine occupancy detectors with photocell control and infra-red. The
occupancy detector shall relate lighting to occupancy and shall extinguish lighting after a
programmed delay following vacation of individual areas: detectors shall be set through software
to operate under on/off, on-only or off-only modes.
B. The photocell shall measure the lighting level and dim lighting to compensate for the contribution
of natural daylight.
C. Infra Red capability of the sensor can be used to enable control of the systems integrated with
the system through remote control by the tenants.
D. Features will be:
1. LED trigger/transmit indication.
2. Built-in infra-red receiver and photocell.
3. Software adjustable time delay and software adjustable photocell configuration.
4. Multisensors shall connect direct to bus
2.11 TCP/IP INTERFACE
A. TCP/IP Interface should provide integration between the control system and Ethernet networks.
It should provide remote control of sites and link multiple sites together, using the Internet or a
corporate LAN as a backbone. The device should support the TCP/IP protocol, with static or
DHCP assigned IP addressing. An integral web browser should allow browser based controls.
The interface should incorporate a Programmable Logic Controller that can process
comprehensive conditional and sequential logic and arithmetic functions.
2.12 SYSTEM INTEGRATION
The lighting management system shall integrate with other building systems as follows:
1. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
a. The lighting management system shall interface with the fire alarm system such that all
exit lighting in the building is automatically switched on in the event of the fire alarm
sounding.
2. BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
a. The lighting management system shall interface with the BMS for sharing of global
commands and hardware status. Integration shall be using the proper interfaces.
3. OTHER DEVICES
a. The lighting management system shall be able to integrate and interoperate seamlessly
with other devices at a device-to-device level. These other devices may be connected
to the lighting management system network bus wire or may be on a separate network
joined via proper gateways.
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2.13 CABLING NETWORK
A. The vertical network connects the gateways to the head-end PC. In general the spine should be
wired in a vertical continuous fashion looping in and out of each connection point and separated
from higher voltage cabling. Communication between the gateway and all modules in the area
shall be via a single screened twisted pair cable.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION
A. Comply with contract preliminaries.
B. Examine areas and conditions under which lighting control system to be installed and correct any
unsatisfactory conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not
proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner
acceptable to the Engineer.
C. Coordinate the exact location and mounting heights and location of all devices with architectural,
interior design and plant / equipment layouts, location of doors, loose and fixed furniture,
equipment and accessories, other services, piping, etc. Any discrepancy between electrical
drawings and other disciplines/details shall be brought to the attention of Engineer.
3.02 INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES
A. Install the devices and associated equipment where indicated in accordance with manufacturer's
written instructions, applicable requirements of SASO, BS, and in accordance with recognized
industry practices to ensure that products serve their intended function.
B. Program installation of devices / components after the civil works is completed. Test the said
devices for satisfactory connection and insulation resistance.
C. Install devices only in electrical rooms which are clean and free from any external building
materials, debris, etc.
D. All lighting control devices and components shall be fixed independently of the system.
All fixing screws or bolts shall be of steel and where the appropriate apparatus has a
protective coating of zinc or is mounted outside, an electro-galvanized finish shall be
used complying with relevant standards and codes of practice.
3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Comply with contract preliminaries.
B. Prior to energization of lighting control system check insulation resistance, between phase to-
phase and phase-to-earth, to ensure that all devices and components have been installed and
connected correctly.
C. Check operation of all components and devices with power supply connected.
D. Check programming, switching sequence and functioning of complete system.
E. Any other field test required by the manufacture for proper functioning of the system.
F. The manufacturer must have a sound experience in the field of lighting control system for not
less than ten years, and should have a presentable reference list of the already supplied
equipment of the same type and same make and that this equipment has been in satisfactory
operation in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for at least five years".
And to Provide Warranty items for all equipment’s (minimum 2 years).
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