SECTION 26 09 20 - PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. All of the Contract Documents, as listed on the Table of Contents and including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1, General Requirements, shall be included in, and made part of, this Section. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Furnish and install a complete lighting control system. System shall include lighting control devices and microprocessor based programmable lighting controllers. They system shall include switches, photocells and other control devices as required including, but not limited to, wire, conduit and other materials required for the installation. Exact quantities and equipment configurations shall be determined by the equipment manufacturer based on plans, specifications and control schedules. B. The system shall utilize the following strategies for lighting control: 1. Smart Time Scheduling vs. time scheduled switching 2. Daylight Harvesting 3. Task Tuning to limit light levels for a particular task 4. Occupancy/Vacancy Control 5. Personal Control thru control via a workstation applet 6. Variable Load Shedding C. The system shall utilized DALI type intelligent fluorescent ballasts for fluorescent fixtures. D. The work under this Contract shall also include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, insurance, temporary protection, supervision and incidental items essential for proper installation and operation, even though not specifically mentioned or indicated on the drawings, but which are usually provided or are essential for proper installation and operation of all systems as indicated on the drawings and specified herein. E. Coordination will be required to incorporate features of the lighting control system into the lighting fixtures as additional options. One example would be ordering light fixtures with a particular ballast that supports the DALI protocol. F. The specifications and drawings describe the minimum requirements that must be met by the Contractor for the installation of all work as shown on the drawings and as specified hereinunder. 26 09 20-1
G. Provide lighting control systems for the following: 1. Exterior/site/façade lighting. 2. Pedestrian connector/corridor. 3. Public spaces/main lobby/floor lobbies/public corridors. 4. Private and open offices 5. Conference and meeting rooms 6. Laboratories 7. Closets; janitorial, supply, medical and laundry 8. Utility rooms 9. Other rooms or spaces as indicated on the electrical drawings. 1.3 RELATED WORK A. For work to be included as part of this Section, to be furnished and installed by the Contractor, refer to the Related Work section of Specification Section 26 05 10 & 27 05 10. B. Carefully examine all of the Contract Documents, criteria sheets and all other Sections of the specifications for requirements which affect work under this Section, whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this Section. For example, occupancy or light level sensors built into the light fixtures or DALI ballasts. 1.4 REFERENCES A. The control panels shall be tested and listed under the UL 916 Energy Management Equipment standards by a nationally recognized testing laboratory B. The control system shall comply with all applicable National Electrical Codes regarding electrical wiring standards. C. The control system shall comply with all applicable portions of the NEMA standards regarding the types of electrical equipment enclosures. D. All control equipment shall undergo strict inspection standards. The equipment shall be previously tested and burned-in at the factory prior to installation. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. The manufacturers listed within this specification have been preselected for use on this project. No submittal will be accepted from a manufacturer other than specified. B. To ensure system compatibility, all components of the lighting control system including panels, control devices, etc. shall be the products of one manufacturer. 26 09 20-2
1.6 WARRANTY A. Attention is directed to provisions of the General Requirements, Supplementary General Requirements, Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures and Section 26 05 10 Electrical Special Conditions regarding guarantees and warranties for the work under this Contract. B. The manufacturer shall warrant each new system for a period of two (2) years from the date of substantial completion/owner occupancy, to be free from defects in the material and workmanship under the conditions of normal use and specified ambient temperature when installed and operated under the manufacturer s product specifications in accordance with the applicable National Electrical Code and Safety of Standards of Underwriter s Laboratory. C. This warranty covers the diagnostics of problems with the lighting control system and the cost of labor for repair, replacement, or adjustment of any and all the manufacturer s components, as necessary to restore the system to normal operation. D. The warrantee shall cover the complete system as specified herein including, but not limited to: 1. Control panels 2. Electronics 3. Control stations 4. Motion sensors 1.7 QUALIFICATIONS A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the major components within the assembly. B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 certified. C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement. 1.8 MANUFACTURERS A. The following manufacturers shall be considered acceptable to supply the dimming system as herein specified: 1. Lithonia Acuity Brands 2. ILC 3. Cooper Controls 4. Lutron Quantum 5. Philips 26 09 20-3
B. The listing of a manufacturer as "acceptable" does not imply automatic approval. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that any price quotations received and submittals made are for devices that meet or exceed the specifications included herein. 1.9 SUBMITTALS A. Prepare and submit shop drawings in accordance with the requirements hereinbefore specified, and with the Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples Section 01 33 10 in the manner described therein, modified as noted hereinafter. B. Submit complete manufacturer's product data of all materials and systems to the Architect for approval, consisting of complete product description and specifications, complete performance test data, complete preparation and installation instructions, and all other pertinent technical data required for complete product and product use information. C. All shop drawings shall have clearly marked the appropriate specification number or drawing designation for identification of the submittal. D. Disposition of shop drawings shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for deviations from drawings or specifications unless he has submitted, in writing, a letter itemizing or calling attention to such deviations at time of submission and secured written approval from the Architect, nor shall such disposition of shop drawings relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors in shop drawings or schedules. E. The manufacturer shall provide a complete submittal package for approval prior to shipment. The package shall consist of the following: 1. Product cuts and specifications. 2. Bill of materials. 3. Warranty information. 4. Riser diagram indicating wiring requirements. 5. Point-to-point field wiring instructions. 6. Detailed layout of control stations. F. In addition to the submittals, a set of installation, operator and maintenance manuals shall be shipped with the equipment. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS A. General 1. The lighting control system for the building shall consist of solid state lighting control panels with programmable switch inputs and fixture communications. 26 09 20-4
Each panel shall provide a minimum of 32 switch inputs or a digital communications means to an equivalent number of switch inputs. 2. The control system shall provide total networking capability between control panels. Panels shall permit data sharing for global control. All inputs shall be transferable over the network to create any switching pattern. 3. The system shall permit customization of switch inputs, analog inputs and telephone override control. The user may determine how each control input functions. 4. Inputs may be customized to no OFF s, no ON s, no timer, ignored and/or setback. The system shall determine if the control input is available or unavailable for defined times, specific days and holidays. 5. The system shall support the creation of control panels via a touch screen interface. The lighting control system shall permit multiple touch screens. Touch screen control shall permit any authorized user to operate the lighting to any event required. The user may overlay or create any graphic desired through an off-the-shelf PC graphic/paint program, thus permitting the user to reconfigure the touch screen as the building requirements change. 6. The control system of each panel shall allow stand-alone control of each panel. Each panel shall have programmable inputs, time-of-day control and analog control (i.e., temperature, kw, photocell, etc.) Control system shall include: a. Flexible time-of day schedules b. Momentary or maintained inputs c. Network system inputs & outputs d. Analog inputs 1) Temperature control 2) Photocell control presetting footcandle level 3) Electrical power monitoring 7. Control panels shall include a Warn OFF (flash the lights) to inform occupants of an impending OFF command. The Warn OFF command shall allow 10 minutes for the occupants to override the lighting control system or exit the premises. Overrides shall be permitted for after hours use or cleaning. The overrides shall be hardwired inputs or voice-guided touch-tone telephone control. 8. The control panel shall log all change-of-state information. Time and date stamps shall be attached to all overrides, analog values and control device operations. 9. Programming of the system shall be through a local or remote networked terminal or may be accomplished off-line through a PC running the appropriate software. Central programming software shall be provided by the manufacturer and shall allow multiple users to access the lighting control system simultaneously. 26 09 20-5
B. Contact Inputs 1. The control system shall allow dry contacts for override purposes. Momentary or maintained contacts shall be supported as three-wire (momentary) or twowire (SPST) inputs, respectively. Inputs shall be dry contacts (24 volts DC @ 12 ma internally supplied to the inputs). An input shall be capable of controlling any number of control devices for override control. C. Analog Inputs 1. Each control panel shall be capable of monitoring and controlling outputs from analog sensors. All control panels shall permit temperature, photocell and kwh monitoring. 2. Photocells a. The control system shall accept indoor, skylight and outdoor photosensing heads. Photo-sensing control shall permit the user to specify the actual footcandle level where desired control shall occur. An internal deadband timer shall exist to prevent the lights under photo-sensor control to adjust inadvertently as the sensor passes through the control threshold. 3. kwh Monitoring Hardware a. The control panel shall be capable of monitoring electrical power demand and consumption. Electrical power monitoring shall accept both current transformers and pulse metering. Kilowatt power monitoring through current and potential transformers shall provide true power monitoring. 4. Temperature Monitoring Hardware a. The control system shall accept temperature monitoring hardware for monitoring or building control. Temperature inputs shall consist of both monolithic integrated circuit temperature sensors and 4-20 ma temperature sensors. The control panel shall provide default temperature sensing ranges that are menu selectable or via Andover or Johnson Controls building automation system networked using BACnet. 5. Programmable 4-20 ma Sensor Loop a. The control system shall support 4-20 ma sensor loops. These sensors shall provide additional flexibility for building control. The system shall accept both sourcing (remote powered) and sinking (loop powered) 4-20 ma sensors. Control systems that do not provide analog sensor interfaces shall not be acceptable. Analog inputs shall be user selectable for 4-20 ma sinking or sourcing. D. Hardware Requirements 1. The lighting control system shall allow pilot lights on wall switches. The control panel shall provide the power to illuminate the pilot light and the light shall confirm control system operation. 2. The lighting control system shall allow control of remote mounted control devices. The control panel shall provide power and control to the remote control devices via communications cable per Standard Specification 27 05 10. 26 09 20-6
E. Diagnostic Aides 1. Each control panel shall incorporate diagnostic aids for confirmation of proper operation or, in case of failure, to guide the user for troubleshooting of the system. The control panel shall employ light emitting diodes (LED s) that visibly indicate: a. Power b. Network communications c. System operational d. RS-232 transmit and receive e. Power on f. Memory confirmation g. Broadcast reception h. On/off status of each control device i. Memory cleared F. Status Indication of Control devices 1. The system shall provide visible status indication of all control devices through the window of each panel. The visual indication shall include ON, OFF and control device number. G. Service Overrides 1. The control panel shall include a three position service override for each control device and a master control switch for the entire panel. The service overrides shall be accessible from behind a locked door. 2. The individual control device service override shall be a three position switch with ON, OFF and AUTO positions. The system shall remember the last command to the control device. Upon returning the override switch to the AUTO position, the control device shall return to the most recent command state, even if the last command occurred during the service override condition. The control device s red (OFF) LED or green (ON) LED shall illuminate to indicate the status of the control device whether the switch is in the ON, OFF or AUTO position. 3. The master service override shall be a single, three position switch with ALL ON, ALL OFF and AUTO positions. This switch shall override and supercede all commands from the logic board when the switch is in the ALL ON (green LED) or ALL OFF (red LED) position. The LED s shall be in proximity to the switch. The master switch shall be functional with the logic board either removed or disabled. 4. The system shall remember the last command to each individual control device. Upon restoration of the master switch to the AUTO position, all control devices shall return to the most recent command state even if the last command occurred during the master override condition. 26 09 20-7
H. Battery Back-Up 1. The system shall utilize a memory back-up device that is system integrated and maintenance free. Both the system clock and data in RAM shall be protected against power interruptions lasting as long as 7 days. Power restoration for as little as 30 minutes shall fully restore the battery to its full 7 day protection capability. I. Printer Port 1. The control panel shall include a USB printer port for local printing directly from the control panel. Each panel shall provide printouts of the programmed information within the control panel. 2. The central control system shall have means to print out all settings for archival purposes. J. Network 1. The control system shall be capable of panel-to-panel communications over a high speed, hard wired data network. The network shall consist of wiring as required by the manufacturer. K. Power Supply 1. The control panel shall incorporate the use of a multi-tapped transformer for its main power supply. The transformer shall allow 120 volt or 277 volt control power. 2.2 CONTROL DEVICES A. Control devices shall be rated 20 amperes, 277 volt. Control devices shall be magnetically held and shall include a 10 year warrantee. B. Control devices shall open upon loss of normal power to avoid creating a demand peak upon restoration of power. When normal power is restored, the system shall reset and the control devices shall return to the position they were in, sequentially, prior to the outage within 10 seconds. 2.3 EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS A. The control panel shall include a communications port with a means for external communications. The means shall utilize Hayes compatibility standard and enable modem access as defined by the Bell 212A and CCITT V.22 protocol standards or utilize means via a standard network TCP/IP connection. B. The system shall permit full screen video display terminal (VDT), local area network (LAN), on-site and off-site communications. The system shall be a multi-tasking system which shall permit more than one communications channel in operation at a time communicating on the network. 26 09 20-8
2.4 PC BASED SOFTWARE A. PC based software shall enable a computer to program the lighting control panels connected to the network. The software shall be Microsoft Windows based. The software shall permit the authorized user to modify the control panel programming or configuration in either an on- or off-line mode. The software package shall store all programmed data and archive for future use. Note: The system shall be programmable directly from the control panel. The system shall not require the use of a computer for programming. B. The following features shall be available in the software: 1. Trend logging with set points (analog data) 2. Real time analog monitoring 3. kwh monitoring 4. Graphing of logged data 5. Exportation of logged data for data manipulation 6. Telecommunications 7. Password access (multiple levels) 8. Automatic upload of data from panels 9. Network status indication 10. Supervisor graphics interface 11. Touch screen programming 12. Tenant billing 13. Archive programs and all log information 14. Data base comparison checking 15. Uploading and downloading of programs C. Tenant Billing Software 1. Provide tenant billing software integral to the PC based software. Billing information shall be stored in the panels for retrieval by the system authorized user. Tenant hours of use may be uploaded from the panel and compiled into the billing program for calculation. Logged information may be printed on monthly billing statements. Time and date information shall be available for each billing occurrence. 2.5 TELEPHONE OVERRIDES A. The control panel shall provide software and hardware for a telephone override device. The telephone override device shall allow modem communications and touch-tone overrides from any touch-tone telephone. B. Touch-tone interface shall permit the control panel to place override information onto the network, and the pre-assigned control points shall be commanded 26 09 20-9
accordingly ON or OFF. All user interface shall be through the 12 touch-tone keys on a standard telephone. All entries into the override system shall be prompted from a digitized voice. C. The telephone override device shall provide individual user control passwords to define a preset group designation (number of control devices) and the duration of the telephone override. 2.6 ENCLOSURES A. Each control panel shall be enclosed in a lockable NEMA 1 enclosure. The enclosure shall be manufactured of minimum 1/16 inch steel and shall include prepunched knockouts. 2.7 TOUCH SCREENS A. The lighting control system shall include touch screens for user and/or event control. The system shall permit multiple touch screen control. The user may reconfigure, overlay or create any graphic representation for the touch screens through a standard graphics program. Building graphics superimposed onto the touch screen permit users intuitive use of the control system. The user shall have full control of the system from the touch screen and may lock-out unauthorized users from access. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COOPERATION AND WORK PROGRESS A. The Electrical work shall be carried on under the usual construction conditions, in conjunction with all other work at the site. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Architect, Construction Manager, all other trade Contractors and equipment suppliers working at the site. The Contractor shall coordinate the work and proceed in a manner so as not to delay the progress of the project. B. The Contractor shall coordinate his work with the progress of the building and other Trades so that he will complete his work as soon as conditions permit and such that interruptions of the building functions will be at a minimum. Any overtime hours worked or additional costs incurred due to lack of or improper coordination with other Trades or the Owner by the Contractor shall be assumed by him without any additional cost to the Owner. C. The Contractor shall furnish information on all equipment that is furnished under this Section but installed under another Section to the installing Subcontractor as specified herein. D. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and workmanship to provide for adequate protection of all electrical equipment during the course of construction of the project. This shall also include protection from moisture and all foreign matter. The Contractor shall also be responsible for damage which he causes to the work of other Trades, and he shall remedy such injury at his own expense. 26 09 20-10
E. Waste materials shall be removed promptly from the premises. All material and equipment stored on the premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly fashion. Material or equipment shall not be stored where exposed to the weather. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security, safekeeping and damages, including acts of vandalism, of all material and equipment stored at the job site. F. The Contractor shall be responsible for unloading all electrical equipment and materials delivered to the site. This shall also include all large and heavy items or equipment which require hoisting. Consult with the General Contractor for hoisting/crane requirements. During construction of the building, the Contractor shall provide additional protection against moisture, dust accumulation and physical damage of the main service and distribution equipment. This shall include furnishing and installing temporary heaters within these units, as approved, to evaporate excessive moisture and ventilate it from the room, as may be required. G. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the delivery of the electrical equipment to the project prior to the time installation of equipment will be required; but he shall also make sure such equipment is not delivered too far in advance of such required installation, to ensure that possible damage and deterioration of such equipment will not occur. Such equipment stored for an excessively long period of time (as determined in the opinion of the Architect) on the project site prior to installation may be subject to rejection by the Architect. H. The Contractor shall erect and maintain, at all times, necessary safeguards for the protection of life and property of the Owner, Workmen, Staff and the Public. I. Prior to installation, the Contractor has the responsibility to coordinate the exact mounting arrangement and location of electrical equipment to allow proper space requirements as indicated in the NEC. Particular attention shall be given in the field to group installations. If it is questionable that sufficient space, conflict with the work of other Subcontractors, architectural or structural obstructions will result in an arrangement which will prevent proper access, operation or maintenance of the indicated equipment, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contractor and not proceed with this part of the Contract work until definite instructions have been given to him by the Architect. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, system setup, and other services necessary for the proper installation of the devices as indicated on the drawings and specified herein. System setup shall include defining each dimmer's load type, assigning each load to a zone, and setting the control functions. B. Unless specifically noted or indicated otherwise, all equipment and material specified in Part 2 of this specification or indicated on the drawings shall be installed under this Contract whether or not specifically itemized herein. This Section covers particular installation methods and requirements peculiar to certain items and classes or material and equipment. C. The Contractor shall obtain detailed information from manufacturers of equipment provided under Part 2 of this specification as to proper methods of installation. 26 09 20-11
D. The Contractor shall obtain final roughing dimensions and other information as needed for complete installation of items furnished under other Sections or furnished by the Owner. E. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of size, shape and position of openings required for material and equipment provided under this and other Sections. Ensure that openings required for work of this Section are coordinated with work of other Sections. Provide cutting and patching as necessary. F. All miscellaneous hardware and support accessories, including support rods, nuts, bolts, screws and other such items, shall be of a galvanized or cadmium plated finish or of another approved rust-inhibiting coating. G. Throughout this Section where reference is made to steel channel supports, it shall be understood to mean that the minimum size shall be 1 5/8" mild strip steel with minimum wall thickness of 0.105", similar to Unistrut P1000 or equal products manufactured by Kindorf or Husky Products Co. Where reference to channel supports is made under "Lighting Fixtures" paragraph of this Section, the maximum length of span shall be 10'-0". If longer spans are required, the size and wall thickness of the steel channel support shall be as specifically approved by the Engineer. 3.3 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP A. All materials and equipment shall be new and unused and shall meet requirements of the latest Standards of NEMA, UL, IPCEA, ANSI and IEEE. Equipment shall have components required or recommended by OSHA, applicable NFPA documents and shall be UL listed and labeled. B. Despite references in the specifications or on the drawings to materials or pieces of equipment by name, make or catalog number, such references shall be interpreted as establishing standards of quality for materials and performance. C. Finish of materials, components and equipment shall not be less than Industry good practice. When material or equipment is visible or subject to corrosive or atmospheric conditions, the finish shall be as approved by the Architect. D. Provide proper access to material or equipment that requires inspection, replacement, repair or service. If proper access cannot be provided, confer with the Architect as to the best method of approach to minimize effects of reduced access. E. All work shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner and shall be done in accordance with all Local and State Codes. F. The Owner will not be responsible for material, equipment or the installation of same before testing and acceptance. 3.4 FIELD SUPPORT A. Manufacturer shall be capable of providing on-site service support within 24 hours anywhere in the continental U.S.A., and within five business days anywhere in the world, except where special visas are required. 26 09 20-12
3.5 SYSTEM COMMISSIONING A. Reference Specification Section 50 00 00 B. The system manufacturer shall provide on-site, factory technicians to thoroughly inspect the lighting control system installation and verify proper operation. The commissioning shall include three (3) separate visits to the project as defined below: 1. First Visit: Pre-Wire Inspection a. Review all low voltage wiring requirements 1) Daisy chain 2) Maximum run lengths 3) Control and dimmer/switching panel links 4) Cable requirements b. Review separation of power and low voltage/data wiring c. Review wire labeling d. Review information required on load schedules e. Review lighting control panel locations and installation f. Review control locations and addressing g. Review analog phone lines requirements and computer jack locations h. Review load circuit wiring i. Review connections to equipment by others j. Develop project schedule, including: 1) Contractor completion dates 2) Building opening dates 3) End user training 4) Contact names and numbers 2. Second Visit: Start-Up of System and Installation of System Software/data a. Verify proper connection of 1) Power feeds 2) Load circuits b. Verify proper connection of all controls c. Energize the main panel and download system data program d. Verify proper connection of panel links (low voltage/data) and address panels e. Download system panel data to lighting control panels f. Verify system operation control by control, circuit by circuit g. Verify proper operation of interfacing equipment. 26 09 20-13
h. Verify operation of PC and installed programs i. Verify operation of PC modem and test dial up access if phone line provided j. Program and provide fine-tune adjustments of the following for each individual area with the Owner, Architect and Lighting Consultant present. 1) All preset scene values for each area. 2) Time clock events and functions. 3) Programming sequences k. Obtain sign off on systems function 3. Third Visit: Operator/End-User Training a. Upgrade systems software to the latest revision level, if necessary b. Train the end users on system operation and software (Set-Up and Operate programs) 1) Database file management 2) How to set scene values 3) How to set timeclock events 4) How to set sequences, if applicable c. System maintenance and trouble shooting 1) Job telephone numbers 2) Who to call 3) Diagnostics available 4) Modem 5) Telephone support 6) Service visit d. Persons to be available for this visit should include: 1) Manufacturer s Service Engineer 2) Electrical maintenance staff 3) System operators C. The manufacturer shall carry in his bids sufficient time to accomplish the above requirements to the satisfaction of the Owner, Architect, Lighting Consultant and Engineer. END OF SECTION 26 09 20-14