3 The future of lighting management Cutting costs and carbon keeping your building compliant www.ridi.co.uk
3 Energy saving in an instant Rising energy costs are impossible to ignore and with a standard lighting system however efficient it might be all you can do to reduce your bill is hope that people turn the lights off! With a RIDI Control 3 lighting system that intelligently adjusts output, depending on levels of daylight, and switches off the lights when you ve gone home, your energy usage can be significantly reduced helping to save money and decrease your carbon footprint. Building regulations a breeze The level of flexibility with Control 3 also provides you with the reassurance that your workspace will be fully compliant with Part L2 energy efficiency regulations. An intelligent control solution An Intelligent Control Solution Control 3 is a software based lighting management system that gives you access to all of your building systems from a single interface. Using standard TCP/IP and DALI, there s no need for unnecessary disruption. Control 3 gives you local lighting control via a simple PC pop up. Allows individuals to adjust their environment essential for both L2 regulations and the comfort of your building users. Control 3 : Uses existing data network reducing installation time and cost Operates from any PC or network device Offers daylight control and absence detection not just intelligent, essential. easy to use for everybody! Sometimes simplicity is the best approach. Control 3 is fully compatible with both the latest wireless controls, as well as standard wall switches. Scenes Scroll for additional scenes Area Set-up Raise Lower Automatic Off User-friendly lighting control across your network 2
warm......or cool The benefits Dynamic Daylight With RIDI s Dynamic Daylight luminaires, Control 3 is able to mimic natural daylight or even create the appearance of a bright summer s day when, in reality, the natural light is dull and grey. Studies have shown that creating a natural daylight environment helps increase productivity and reduce worker fatigue. Comprehensive control, energy reduction and a lift in spirits! We can ensure that your lighting system does exactly what you want it to. With advanced room controls, from wall switches to touch panel LCDs, showing entire room overviews and easily customisable control panels. Easy to use... www.ridi.co.uk 3
Integration full and flexible The IP gateway endless possibilities Designed to be easy to install and have maximum compatibility, whatever the nature of your building, Control 3 s DALI/IP gateway connects the IP world of computers to the DALI world of lighting. With up to 10 DALI loops, each gateway is able to control up to 640 luminaires and, with multiple gateway installations possible, the number of luminaires is limitless. DALI/IP GATEWAY User PC TCP/IP DALI Server DALI The Digital addressable lighting interface is an industry standard protocol for controlling luminaires. Each ballast is given a unique address, allowing commands to be sent to that particular luminaire over a simple two wire bus. TCP/IP transmission Control Protocol / Internet protocol The global standard for computer communications. Every internet enabled device speaks TCP/IP and virtually all new office buildings have a TCP/IP network in place. 4 Integration the flexibility doesn t end with DALI With a digital input module, switches, movement detectors and timers can all be connected and, using an analogue input, light sensors, rotary dimmers and sliders can all enhance your work environment. Plus, whether you ve got an existing control system in place or simply use standard switches and luminaires, the diversity of the Control 3 range means that there s a control mechanism for everybody allowing you to benefit from the energy and cost efficiency savings without necessarily having to make expensive luminaire upgrades. Endless possibilities
Installation swift and simple With simple ethernet sockets and connections for your DALI loops, switches and light sensors ready to connect, installation couldn t be simpler Even the server can be sent as a sealed dedicated unit. Every design issue is addressable and, for a really quick installation, Control 3 is compatible with our passive luminaire connection modules (LCM) which allow up to twelve pre-wired luminaires to be connected per unit. We will: Design a system to meet your needs Create a virtual building, off site, to ensure a cost-effective and speedy set-up Provide you with one point of contact, ensuring that your everyday and emergency lighting systems are fully compatible and easily controllable. And then We ll provide the entire Control 3 hardware in a box, pre-wired and ready to go. The technical bit * The software is the part that brings all the components together and that which sets Control 3 apart from other systems. The core system is based around a powerful visualisation tool that allows for both building-wide and individual luminaire control. How it works: By maintaining a database of every luminaire and its position on each DALI loop, the Control 3 software allows you to have precise control across your network. Whilst simple DALI systems can address a maximum of 64 devices, with Control 3 you have the possibility to send commands from a single terminal to each and every luminaire connected whether that be a dozen fittings on a single DALI loop, or thousands of luminaires in numerous buildings across the world. *More technical information is available at www.ridi.co.uk Flexible, powerful, simple www.ridi.co.uk 5
Preventing energy wastage Control 3 offers three ways to prevent energy and cost wastage. Each is carefully designed and commissioned to fit exactly with the characteristics of your building and to be completely user friendly. Daylight detection During the hours of daylight, many buildings require little or no artificial light. The reality, however, is that most buildings are lit throughout the day. Control 3 incorporates daylight detection technology and, linking in the geometry of your building, intelligently adjusts the output of every luminaire to maintain the desired working light level. Remarkably, in many cases, this can be achieved with a single sensor for an entire building. Absence recognition Unlike other systems which simply switch the lights on when somebody enters the room, Control 3 s absence recognition technology actually knows when a room has been vacated. The lights are only turned on when somebody enters and switches them on and then discreetly extinguished when no longer needed ensuring that no energy is wasted. 6 Scheduled switching Through intelligent use of a scheduled switching system, your building can be made to feel more welcoming as well as reducing its energy usage.
Keeping the lights on when you need them Once your Control 3 system is up and running, that s the way you want it to stay. The system incorporates a series of powerful tools to ensure that you are always in control. Power monitoring If you know exactly where your building is using energy, it s much easier to use it more efficiently Control 3 produces reports of energy usage at different points in your building, from individual luminaires to the entire complex a requirement of Part L. Instant failure reporting Control 3 automatically tests your entire lighting system for defects every thirty minutes. Should a fault be detected, whether a lamp failure, ballast malfunction or wiring fault, a notification is immediately sent to the system administrator by email or SMS. Emergency lighting In times of power failure, it is essential that you have confidence in your emergency lighting provisions. Control 3 makes testing and recording both quick and trouble free in accordance with BS 5226. Each emergency luminaire, as well as its mains counterpart, has its own unique system address and can be programmed to perform self-test procedures at times of low risk. Should any unit fail, it is listed immediately as a problem and the system can even be set to send notification by email or SMS. Compliance, convenience and re-assurance www.ridi.co.uk 7
3 What are the benefits? Energy efficiency Cost efficiency Staff efficiency With its ability to control individual lighting levels, create a relaxing working environment and reduce your energy usage, Control 3 is the future of lighting management. Lighting control over DALI and TCP/IP Complete flexibility PC control for all users Central emergency lighting monitoring Energy saving features Central energy monitoring Planning for every eventuality at the office and further afield Imagine a block of flats or a retirement home. Wouldn t it be great if the lights came on when the fire alarm sounded, allowing people to exit safely? When an intruder alarm has been activated, logging into your lighting system over the internet and turning the lights on for the police is a lot more convenient than travelling in the middle of the night to do the same thing! Do you need to balance usage across a large industrial setting? With Control 3, simply schedule your system to alternate lamps each day lifespan is extended and the system will even monitor a unit s performance when it does need replacing. For further information or system design guidance, please contact your local RIDI representative or James Callcut Lighting Control Product Manager 07949 782 843 j.callcut@ridi.co.uk RIDI Control 3 main partners RIDI Lighting Ltd., 8 & 9 The Marshgate Centre, Parkway, Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex CM19 5QP Telephone: 01279 450 882 Fax: 01279 451 169 e-mail info@ridi.co.uk www.ridi.co.uk RIDI Lighting Ltd 2007 This brochure has been compiled with due care. Subject to printing and other errors. We reserve the right to make any formal or technical changes. BCR 9/07-3k