Features Archives - Lightcloud https://www.lightcloud.com Wireless Lighting Controls by RAB Lighting Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.12 https://www.lightcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/favicon-36x36.png Features Archives - Lightcloud https://www.lightcloud.com 32 32 Default Auto-Config Settings https://www.lightcloud.com/hubwiki/default-auto-config-settings/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:24:05 +0000 https://www.lightcloud.com/?post_type=docs&p=3130 When devices are added to an area, they are automatically commissioned with a default configuration to make initial setup simple. The default configurations depend on the type of device in the area. Loads These are devices that have fixtures/lights on them that can be controlled (turned ON/OFF, dimmed or able to change color temperature). When […]

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]]> When devices are added to an area, they are automatically commissioned with a default configuration to make initial setup simple. The default configurations depend on the type of device in the area.

Loads

These are devices that have fixtures/lights on them that can be controlled (turned ON/OFF, dimmed or able to change color temperature). When they are added to an area they are controlled as a group, so the user will be able to set the state, dim and cct for all the loads in the area. Any Outlets added to the area are non-dimmable but can be turned ON/OFF like other loads. The Power-On mode for these devices are also set to On 100% by default.

Sensors

Sensors are configured differently depending on what type of device is in the area, if there are no control devices in the area, the sensor will be configured for Occupancy, which will turn the lights ON when it detects movement and OFF when it times out. In this configuration you will not be able to control the state of the area as seen on the left picture below. If there are any “Control Devices” it is configured for Vacancy, which will turn OFF the lights in the area after the timeout. If the area is configured for vacancy you will be able to control the sensor state as seen on the right picture below.

Control Devices

These are devices which the user can use to control other loads/lights directly, such as a Wall Dimmer, LCTouch or Local LCHub dimmer. If any devices with loads are added to an area with a control device, the control device will be auto-configured to control the load device. For example if you have an LCHub dimmer and a controller in an area, the LCHub dimmer will be able to dim and turn ON/OFF the controller. In the case below we have a sensor and a control device, as stated in the sensor section this area will be configured for vacancy and both the controller and sensor will be controllable by both the LCHub and Touch.


Default config

This setting is on by default and enables/disables auto-configure for a particular device. See “Dimmer Control and Default” section to learn more about this feature.

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]]> Area Settings https://www.lightcloud.com/hubwiki/area-settings/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:14:32 +0000 https://www.lightcloud.com/?post_type=docs&p=3127 Groups of devices, or Areas, have properties that can be configured, including Area-wide dim limits, occupancy and vacancy behaviors, daylighting, and more. The types of devices in the Area determine what settings are available. To configure an Area, tap the “Action” button (three dots) next to the Area and tap “Settings.” Make any changes and […]

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]]> Groups of devices, or Areas, have properties that can be configured, including Area-wide dim limits, occupancy and vacancy behaviors, daylighting, and more. The types of devices in the Area determine what settings are available.

To configure an Area, tap the “Action” button (three dots) next to the Area and tap “Settings.”

Make any changes and tap “Save” when finished.

Settings

  • Light State: Turns on or off the lights for all devices with a load in the area. Cannot be set if Area Occupancy Mode is set to Occupancy. Requires a controllable device in the area.
  • Dim Level: Can be set from 1 to the Max Dim Limit configured for the area, applies to all devices with a dimmable load in the area. Cannot be set if Daylighting Enabled is set. Requires a controllable, dimmable device in the area.
  • CCT – Changes the correlated color temperature (warm light to cool light) for all devices that support color tuning in the area. Minimum and maximum kelvin are determined by the limits of the devices in the area. Requires a color tunable device in the area.
  • Max Dim Limit – The maximum dim value the area can be set to. If the maximum value is below the area’s current dim level, the Hub will attempt to set all devices in the area to that new maximum value. Any control devices (dimmers, wall control) will be updated to prevent setting the dim level past the maximum. Requires a controllable, dimmable device in the area. Defaults to 100.
    NOTE: If Occupied Dim Level or Unoccupied Dim Level is set to a value above the maximum dim level, they will be automatically changed to the new maximum value.
  • Area Occupancy Mode – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Motion Timeout – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Sensor Sensitivity – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Unoccupied State – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Unoccupied Dim Level – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Occupied Dim Level – See <Occupancy Sensing>
  • Daylight Sensor – See Daylight Harvesting Section
  • Daylighting Enable – See Daylight Harvesting Section
  • Daylighting Target Level – See Daylight Harvesting Section

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]]> Schedules https://www.lightcloud.com/hubwiki/schedules/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:20:11 +0000 https://www.lightcloud.com/?post_type=docs&p=3120 To begin your schedule creation workflow, tap the “+” icon. After tapping the “+” icon, a schedule type selector will pop up. From here, you can tap:  “Create Light Level Schedule”,  “Create Color Temperature Schedule” or “Cancel” Tap “Create Light Level Schedule”. A fresh Light Level Schedule will appear for you to edit as you […]

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To begin your schedule creation workflow, tap the “+” icon.

After tapping the “+” icon, a schedule type selector will pop up.

From here, you can tap: 

“Create Light Level Schedule”, 

“Create Color Temperature Schedule” or “Cancel”

Tap “Create Light Level Schedule”.

A fresh Light Level Schedule will appear for you to edit as you wish.

Tap the “Schedule Name” box and input start typing in a schedule name. 

Note that there is a character limit to what you can name your schedule.

If you exceed the character limit for your schedule name, the input box will appear bound in red.

Tapping inside the box containing the time will cause a schedule time selector to pop up.

Tap the Hour box to input your schedule’s start time.

Tap the Minute box to input your schedule’s start time.

Note that either AM or PM must be selected, currently AM is selected.

Tap OK to save your start time.

By default, all days are selected for a schedule, tap individual days of the week to select on what days your schedule will work.

Here the schedule has been set up to work Monday to Friday and not on Saturday or Sunday.

Note that deselecting all days will create a one-time schedule, meaning the schedule will perform your desired actions once – and only once – on the day of configuration at the configured time.

After inputting your schedule time, you select those actions which you would like to schedule to enact at the given time.

For a Light Level Schedule, you can slide the dim bar to your desired, and toggle the state button.

For a Color Temperature Schedule, you can slide the dim bar and color temperature.

Note there is no option for state in a Color Temperature Schedule in the Actions section.

Now, tap the “+” in the “Add Areas” section.

From here you can select any created areas.

Tap the “Select All” button to easily select all areas created

You can also individually select areas. Here, the area “Waiting Room” has been selected.

You can cancel area selection if desired, or you can confirm your area selection. To continue the schedule creation process.

Now that you have completely configured your schedule you tap “Save” to save your schedule and exit this view back to the original schedule view.

When needed you can also delete your schedule by individually selecting your schedule, and tapping “Delete” at the bottom of your schedule.

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]]> Areas https://www.lightcloud.com/hubwiki/areas/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:47:44 +0000 https://www.lightcloud.com/?post_type=docs&p=2965 This is a summary of Areas post.

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]]> Description 

An Area is a group of devices that can be controlled and configured together. For example, an area could be created for a conference room that contains multiple light fixtures, sensors and controls such as dimmers. Unlike traditional Lightcloud systems, Hub areas can be used to configure area-wide behaviors, such as advanced occupancy sensing with daylight harvesting. 

Create Area 

  1. Connect to your Hub. 
  1. Click “Areas” in bottom navigation (the default landing screen is area). 
  1. Click on the floating (+) plus button to create an area. 
  1. A prompt will appear for the new area’s name. Type in the area’s name and tap save. 

Add / Remove Devices to / from area 

  1. Connect to your Hub and go to the Area screen. 
  1. Tap the options button (three dots) on the area you wish to modify. 
  1. The Area’s options appear in a menu. 
  1. Tap “Add/Remove Devices.” 
  1. A menu will appear that displays all devices organized by area. Tap to assign or remove devices. 
  1. Click save. 

Note:  

1. Multiple devices can be selected to add/remove. 

2. A device can only be assigned to one area. 

3. After adding or removing devices, the area may automatically reconfigure based on the new devices. For example, if all sensors are removed from an area, the area will no longer be able to operate in Occupancy Mode. Area settings can always be changed on the area settings screen. 

Rename Area 

  1. Connect to your Hub and go to the Area screen. 
  1. Tap the options button (three dots) on the area you wish to modify. 
  1. Tap “Rename.” 
  1. A prompt will appear. Enter the new name and tap “Save.” 

Configure Area 

  1. Connect to your Hub and go to the Area screen. 
  1. Tap the options button (three dots) on the area you wish to modify. 
  1. Tap “Edit” 
  1. Change settings as necessary and tap “Save.” Changes may affect devices in the area. For instance, changing the Max Dim Limit of the area may set the current dim level of some lights to the new maximum. 

Controlling the Area 

  1. Connect to your Hub and go to the Area screen. 
  1. If an area is controllable, it will show control elements such as a toggle button to turn it on/off or slider to control its dim or CCT levels. 

Note: Control changes will be made immediately. There is no need to save them first. 

Delete Area 

  1. Connect to your Hub and go to the Area screen. 
  1. Tap the options button (three dots) on the area you wish to modify. 
  1. Tap “Delete.” 
  1. A prompt will appear to confirm deletion. 
  1. Tap “Confirm” to delete the selected area. 

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