Leviton NorthStar Site Controller User manual

NorthStar Site Controller
Cat. No OC00G
User Guide
PK-A3253-10-00-5A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ..........................................................................................
1.1 The NorthStar Lighting Solution..................................................
1.2 Key Benefits................................................................................
1.3 System Requirements ................................................................
1.4 Supported Lighting Controllers ...................................................
2 Installation and Initial Setup ...............................................................
2.1 System Requirements ................................................................
2.2 Lighting System Configuration Overview....................................
2.3 Methods for New Installations.....................................................
2.3.1 Use the Leviton Lighting Installer app ................................
2.3.2 Install Hardware and Discover Unconfigured Devices .......
2.3.3 Create and Import a .CSV file ............................................
2.3.4 Enter Everything Manually .................................................
2.4 The NorthStar Site Controller .....................................................
2.4.1 Buttons on the NorthStar Site Controller ............................
2.4.2 Setting Up the NorthStar Site Controller ............................
2.5 Establishing a Connection to the Site Controller ........................
2.5.1 Accessing the Site Controller .............................................
2.5.2 Logging In...........................................................................
3 Navigating the User Interface................................................................
3.1 The Dashboard ...........................................................................
3.2 Devices Page..............................................................................
3.3 Understanding Zones, Behaviors, and Scenes ..........................
4 Configuration..........................................................................................
4.1 Basic Site Configuration .............................................................
4.1.1 Configuring the Site Controller's Location ..........................
4.1.2 Enabling or Disabling Offline Maps ....................................
4.1.3 Configuring the System Date and Time..............................
4.2 Set and Encrypt the SNAP Communications Channel ...............
4.3 Changing Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................
4.4 Factory Defaulting Network Settings ..........................................
4.5 Configuring Zones and Scenes ..................................................
4.5.1 Adding Zones .....................................................................
4.5.2 Adding Scenes ...................................................................
4.6 Configuring Lights and Sensors..................................................
4.6.1 Information Fields for Lights and Sensors..........................
4.6.2 Adding Lights......................................................................
4.6.3 Adding Sensors ..................................................................
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4.6.4 Adding Wireless Switches ..................................................
4.6.5 Discovering Unconfigured Devices ....................................
4.7 Controlling Colored Lights ..........................................................
4.8 Configuring a Five Button Switch................................................
4.9 HTTPS and Installing a Signed Security Certificate ...................
5 Operations ............................................................................................
5.1 Activating, Deactivating, and Dimming Lights.............................
5.2 Invoking a Scene on a Preconfigured Set of Zones ...................
5.3 Viewing the Status of a Light or Site Controller ..........................
5.4 Viewing Details of a Light or Zone..............................................
5.5 Viewing Power Consumption of a Light......................................
5.6 Viewing a NorthStar Installation in Map View .............................
5.6.1 Adding a Custom Floor Plan to the Map.............................
5.6.2 Editing or Deleting a Custom Floor Plan ............................
5.7 Logging Out of the NorthStar User Interface ..............................
6 Optimizing Control .................................................................................
6.1 Events.........................................................................................
6.1.1 Adding a Scheduled Event .................................................
6.1.2 Editing an Event .................................................................
6.1.3 Deleting an Event...............................................................
6.2.4 Event Overides ..................................................................
6.2 Alarms.........................................................................................
6.2.1 Possible Warning Alarms....................................................
6.2.2 Clearing Alarms ..................................................................
6.2.3 Retry Communication.........................................................
6.3 Defining Fixture Types and Assigning Thresholds......................
6.4 Email Alerts.................................................................................
7 Administration......................................................................................
7.1 NorthStar User Accounts..................................................................
7.1.1 The Accounts Management Page............................................
7.1.2 User Roles...............................................................................
7.1.3 Changing a User Account Password .......................................
7.1.4 Adding a User Account ............................................................
7.1.5 Deleting a User Account ..........................................................
7.1.6 Editing a User Account ............................................................
7.2 Optimizing Communication with a Site Census ...............................
7.3 Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes..........................
7.3.1 Editing a Light or Sensor Setting........................................
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7.3.2 Deleting a Light or Sensor..................................................
7.3.3 Editing Zone Settings .........................................................
7.3.4 Adding Lights to Zones.......................................................
7.3.5 Deleting a Zone..................................................................
7.3.6 Editing a Scene ..................................................................
7.3.7 Deleting a Scene................................................................
7.4 Configuring Ethernet Settings.....................................................
7.5 Updating the NorthStar Site Controller .......................................
7.6 Rebooting the Site Controller......................................................
7.7 Backing Up and Restoring a System Configuration....................
7.8 Factory Resetting a Stie Controller.............................................
7.9 Viewing System Informaiton .......................................................
7.10 Network Statistics .....................................................................
7.11 Remote Support Connections...................................................
7.12 Displaying Multiple Installations in One User Interface.............
7.13 Importing/Exporting Light Configurations Using a CSV File ....
Appendix A: Making the Most of Lighting Controls..............................
Appendix B: Using Census for Site Commissioning............................
Appendix C: Site Configuration Using a CSV File..................................
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WARNING:
• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER at the circuit breaker or
fuse and test that power is off before wiring!
• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: more than one disconnect switch may be required to
de-energize equipment before servicing.
• Wiring Connectors: All existing wiring connectors must be replaced with new
UL listed wiring connectors. All wiring connectors must be correctly sized for the
application and the number and the size of the electrical conductors.
• Metal conduit connector must be grounded.
• Switched output is energized by default.
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and
regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
CAUTION:
• At dimming levels below 10% thresholds and tolerances become unreliable.
Because of this, alarms are not generated for light levels below 10%
• Do not power cycle the site controller or any lighting controller within your installation
during an update. This could corrupt the file system in a way that could require
complete replacement. During an update the lights on the site controller will continue
to blink throughout the update process. You should wait at least five minutes after an
update before power cycling a site controller or lighting controller.
• Use this device with copper or copper clad wire only.
• For indoor use only.
• Mounting: It is critical to performance of this device that the antenna be oriented
vertically. It must point straight up or down for proper operation.
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1 INTRODUCTION
NorthStar is a site-based solution for monitoring and controlling LED lights via an encrypted,
self-forming, self-healing, 802.15.4 SNAP mesh network. The network doesn’t require internet
access, and allows for system setup and configuration through a mobile-friendly Wi-Fi or LAN-
accessible interface. The system stores power data, alarms, and critical events locally for
maintenance and troubleshooting, and provides California Title 24 compliant daily schedules for
multiple dimming levels. With programmable schedules and easy setup, NorthStar is the perfect
solution for remote sites where internet access is difficult; you just configure it and it runs. Easy
access from a laptop or tablet means your system can be reconfigured whenever needed.
1.1 The NorthStar Lighting Solution
A NorthStar installation is typically a solution for a single facility that may or may
not have access to the outside world via an internet connection. It usually runs
autonomously on a calendar-based schedule that may be modified by routine sensor
events.
The installation consists of a number of lights that are controlled by Lighting Controllers
such as the Leviton OCF01. A Lighting Controller can switch a light off or on, or dim it to
a specified level. When sensors are added to the system, lights is triggered by a variety
events including motion, a lack of motion, light levels, and user activated switches.
1.2 Key Benefits
• No Internet Required – All control is site based
• Android HTML5 mobile application-based commissioning and control
• Multiple zones, scenes, sensors, events, and weekly schedule
• Data and events are stored on the local site controller
• Multiple user login levels for specialized control scenarios
1.3 System Requirements
Laptop computer, tablet, or smart phone with Google Chrome Browser version 42 or
later.
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.4 Supported Lighting Controllers
NorthStar works with the following Leviton outdoor controllers.
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Number Description Features
OC00G-00G NorthStar Site Controller Externally mounted 3dBi antennas and external power
supply.
OC00G-ENC IP67 rated enclosure Externally mounted 3dBi antennas and internal power
supply for Northstar Site Controller. (Site Controller
Sold Seperately.)
OCF00-1RN Twist Lock Wireless Metering
Fixture Module with integrated
photocell
100-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control,
integrated photocell. Metering data stored on site
controller
OCF01-1RT 1-Zone Wireless Metering Fixture
Controller
120-230-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control
output, and analog sensor or closure input.
OCF01-10T 1-Zone Wireless Fixture Controller 120-230-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control
output, and analog sensor or closure input.
OSF20-ILW Fixture mount PIR wet location
occupancy sensor
Outdoor PIR Occupancy sensor to mount internal to
task lighting fixtures, 24VDC; IP65. Interchangeable
lenses for use in a 360° high bay general area and
low bay applications.
PCOUT-000 Outdoor Photocell: Default setting
50-750 Foot Candles
Enclosed in a weatherproof housing with a visor for
shading and lens protection.
PCOUT-0SV Outdoor Photocell: Default setting
= 0-30FC sensing range; can be
field configured with a jumper for
a 3FC, 30FC, 300FC, or 600FC
max sensing range
For applications where wall mounting is required yet
the view should be of the lighting entering the space
through a top/side and/or face of the photocell
PCSKY-000 Skylight Photocell Dark dome lens filters 90% of light level in skylight.
Default setting = 1,076-8,072FC sensing range; can
be field adjusted to 8,072FC max sensing range
Lighting Controllers
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2.1 System Requirements
• Leviton NorthStar Site Controller
• Leviton light controllers
• Laptop or tablet running Chrome browser
• (Optional) sensors and switches
2.2 Lighting System Configuration Overview
A NorthStar lighting solution consists of a NorthStar Site Controller, lights equipped with
Leviton light controllers, and potentially sensors and/or switches.
The NorthStar Site Controller serves as the communications and control hub for
managing the lights that make up the lighting solution. Any actions that you perform
within the NorthStar user interface are distributed through the site controller.
To install your lighting solution, we'll take the following steps:
•Physically install lighting controllers and sensors
NOTE: This step can also be completed after setup of the site controller,
but we recommend you physically install the lights first and use the Leviton Lighting
Installer app while you do it. For more information on the app, see Using the Android
Lighting Installer App.
• Setup and configure the NorthStar Site Controller
• Add/Configure Zones
• Add/Configure Lights
• Leviton light controllers
• Add/Configure Sensors
• Add/Configure Scenes
• Set Schedules
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2.3 Methods for New Installation
There are four primary ways to set up a NorthStar installation. Use the detailed steps
included as an appendix to ensure the different processes don't run together.
NOTE: Physical installation of lights is performed before or after commissioning,
but these instructions assume that the lights are already installed and powered up.
In cases where a scan of the 2D barcode or reading of a MAC address will be difficult
post-installation, be sure to record the Controller Type, MAC address, and location of
each NorthStar device before it's placed in a permanent home. It's also possible, and
easiest, to use the Leviton Lighting Installer app to scan these devices as they're being
physically installed.
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2.3.1 Use the Leviton Lighting App
The easiest and fastest way to get a NorthStar installation commissioned is through
the Leviton Lighting Installer app. Built for the Android platform, the Lighting Installer
app walks you through the commissioning process and then exports everything to the
NorthStar Site Controller to ensure that you're up and running as soon as possible.
2.3.2 Install Hardware and Discover Unconfigured Devices
As soon as a lighting controller receives power, it can be discovered by the Census
function. This means that an installation is performed by discovering devices and
then adding them into your installation. Each time the census runs, it will only contact
lights that are in communication with a configured light controller. As controllers are
added and configured, you'll need to run the census again to collect lights that are
progressively further away. To learn more about using the Census button for site
configuration, see Using Census for Site Commissioning on page 60.
2.3.3 Create and Import a .CSV file
While not as easy as the Lighting Installer app or Census button, a comma-
separated value (CSV) file is still easier than doing everything manually. NorthStar
supports easy import of .CSV files that are created in any spreadsheet or text editor
program. You'll enter data on each of the lights, and the bulk of the configuration will be
completed with one import. To learn more about creating and importing a .CSV file for
site configuration, see Site Configuration Using a CSV File on page 61.
2.3.4 Enter Everything Manually
If your installation is small, or you're REALLY into lighting configuration, everything can
be entered manually. This works great if you're adding new equipment to an existing
installation, but we'll go ahead and caution you not to do this if you're just starting out.
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2.4 The NorthStar Site Controller
The site controller serves as the heart of your lighting solution, allowing local control with
or without the internet. The site controller can work alone or with other site controllers to
unify the lighting controllers into a NorthStar lighting solution.
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2.4.1 Buttons on the NorthStar Site Controller
There are three buttons on the site controller. The button closest to the antennas,
button one, clears the NorthStar database. Button two resets the username and
password to the default settings, and the third button is inactive and not used.
(Buttons must be held down until the front panel LEDs change color before a reset
will take effect. More information on using the site controller buttons is provided in
Administration on page 56).
2.4.2 Setting up the NorthStar Site Controllerv
The first step in installing a NorthStar lighting solution is to physically install the light
fixtures, lighting controllers and sensors, which can then be configured by accessing
the user interface of the NorthStar site controller. These instructions assume that
you have already installed the lights and lighting controllers that will make up your
NorthStar lighting solution and you are now ready to set up the site controller.
To install the NorthStar site controller:
1. Unpack the NorthStar Site Controller.
2. Attach the included antennas to
the site controller as shown. When
looking at the top of the site controller
(with the mounting bracket on the
back side), the longest antenna
(SNAP antenna) attaches to the
left- most antenna connector, and
the shorter Wi-Fi antenna attaches
to the middle connector. If the site
controller that you're installing has
cellular capability, the optional cell
antenna is attached to the remaining
connector. Leviton-provided antennas
will have white dots at the base of
the antenna that denote the type.
One dot is a SNAP antenna, two
is for a Wi-Fi antenna, and three
is for a cellular antenna. This
notation is also reflected on the front
unit label of the site controller.
3. Plug the provided power supply into the barrel connector and then into an 110VAC
outlet. When the NorthStar Site Controller powers up, orange LEDs will light up for
approximately 30 seconds while the site controller software starts up. Once this is
complete, the orange LEDs will turn off and the site controller will be ready to use.
OR
4. Install the NorthStar site controller in the OC00G-ENC enclosure, using the
integrated power supply and antennas provided in the enclosure
SNAP Antenna
Wi-Fi Antenna
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Ethernet Port
Input Voltage
micro-B USB Port
Cellular Antenna
(Optional)
USB Standard-A
Receptacle
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2.5 Establishing a Connection to the Site Controller
The NorthStar Site Controller comes preconfigured with the NorthStar software so
there is no user installation of software required.
The current version of the NorthStar software supports the Google Chrome browser.
Other browsers will be supported in future releases. If you don’t have the Google
Chrome browser installed on your device, please download and install it from
http://www.google.com/chrome
2.5.1 Accessing the Site Controller
The NorthStar Site Controller supports connections via LAN (Ethernet) and WI-FI. The
NorthStar Site Controller serves as the access point and broadcasts a Wi-Fi SSID over
the air. During installation the Wi-Fi connection is used to establish communications
between the controller and a browser based device such as a computer or tablet. After
that, it can be accessed via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
NorthStar 4.0 introduced stronger out-of-the-box security measures, and a change in
default user names and passwords. Depending on your site controller version, there
are two ways to wirelessly connect.
For site controllers running NorthStar 4.0 or higher.
Each site controller broadcasts
a Wi-Fi SSID that will be visible
from the network connections
panel of your computer or tablet. It will appear in your
device's network connections list as LevitonNorthStar_XXXXXX where XXXXXX is the
specific address of the site controller. This address is unique to each site controller
and matches the last 6 alphanumeric characters of the Ethernet MAC address. The
site controller has randomized passwords for Wi-Fi and the default user, and both are
available on a sticker on the side of the site controller. The SSID will be visible from
the network connections panel of your computer or tablet, and can be selected like any
wireless network.
When you select the SSID and your computer attempts to connect to the site controller,
it will prompt you for a password to complete the connection. Enter the default Wi-Fi
password provided on the sticker to establish the connection.
When this password is entered a connection is established and will appear in your
network settings. This may also appear as an “Unidentified network” with no internet
access.
For site controllers running a NorthStar version prior to 4.0
The SSID broadcast from the site
controller should be visible from the
network connections panel of your
computer or tablet. It will appear in your
device's network connections list as
NorthStar_XXXXXX where XXXXXX
is the specific address of the site
controller. This address is unique to
each site controller and matches the
last 6 alphanumeric characters of the Ethernet MAC
address.
Last six characters of
Ethernet MAC Address
Default User Password
Default Wi-Fi Password
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When you select the SSID and your computer
attempts to connect to the site controller, it
will prompt you for a password to complete
the connection. Enter the password
synapse!wireless to establish the connection.
When this password is entered a connection
is established and will appear in your network
settings similar to what is shown. This may also
appear as an “Unidentified network” with no
internet access.
2.5.2 Logging In
Launch the Chrome browser and enter https://192.168.55.1 in the address bar.
Make sure it is entered exactly as shown. (This is a secure connection to a specific IP
address that is the factory default within the site controller). This connection mimics a
connection to an internet access point.
You will receive a warning as shown at right. Click the Advanced link at the bottom,
then click the "Proceed to 192.168.55.1 (unsafe)" link. (This warning is displayed
because the site controller is using an unsigned security certificate.)
The NorthStar login page should now appear in your browser and present you with
the login screen for the NorthStar site controller.
Enter the following username:
Username: snap
For site controllers manufactured prior to NorthStar 4.0, the password will be qwerty.
This password is common to all site controllers prior to version 4.0, and after upgrading
to 4.0 you will be required to change the password on first login.
For site controllers made after version 4.0, the default user password is on a sticker on
the case of the unit. This password is random and unique to your site controller, so a
password change after first login is not required.
After your first login, if you are prompted to change your password from the default,
follow the on-screen instructions.
After you've established this first connection to the site controller, you'll establish later
connections using the instructions outlined in Navigating the User Interface on page 14.
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The NorthStar Site Controller may also be connected to a wired LAN network and
accessed via the LAN. The LAN must be configured with a DHCP server to provide an IP
address to the site controller when it is connected. To use this method of connection, you
must identify the IP address the DHCP server provided to the site controller.
To identify a DHCP assigned IP address:
1. Connect to the site controller via Wi-Fi as described above and log in.
2. Click the Config menu item in the left menu bar, then click the System tab near the top of
the screen.
3. The site controller IP address is shown in the field labeled Ethernet IP Address. This
address may be entered into a web browser's address bar and used to connect to the site
controller across a wired LAN.
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NOTE: A network administrator can configure the local network DHCP server to always
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To access the NorthStar User Interface, enter the IP address for your NorthStar site controller
into the address bar of a web browser. You will be prompted to enter a username and
password for access.
3.1 The Dashboard
The dashboard provides an overview of the components that make up your NorthStar
system.
NOTE: All screen shots within this documentation display administrator level access.
Users with Scene access will not have as many menu choices available.
The dashboard consists of three distinct areas:
• Content Area
• Title Bar
• Left Menu Bar
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Content Area
The Content Area contains the active interface screen. The Content area changes
depending on what you select in the other control areas.
Title Bar
The Title Bar is always present at the top of the screen, and displays active alarms
and user information in the upper right corner
The Alarms Button
Clicking the Alarms button will load the Alarms page.
The User Drop-down
The User drop-down provides access to the Accounts Management, Help and Sign
Out menu choices. The Accounts Management menu choice will load the Accounts
screen, where all user account related functions are performed. The Help menu
choice will provide buttons for NorthStar release notes, the NorthStar License
Agreement, Offline Help, and Online Help. Finally, the Sign Out button will log you out
of the NorthStar user interface.
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Left Menu Bar
The Left Menu Bar is the main interaction point within the NorthStar user interface,
and it consists of the following menu choices:
Dashboard
Clicking the Dashboard menu choice displays a brief summary of your lighting
system.
Devices
Clicking the Devices menu choice loads a list of currently configured lights, sensors,
switches, and zones into the Content Area. Any operations pertaining to lights and
zones are performed from this menu choice, including adding, operating, and deleting
lights, zones, and sensors.
The Census option performs a "census" of the unconfigured NorthStar devices with
your network settings. (Channel, Network ID, Encryption Settings, enhanced CRC
Settings) These devices will appear in a list to provide you with an easy way to
configure them.
Scenes
Clicking the Scenes menu choice loads a list of currently configured scenes, and
provides a mechanism for creating new scenes.
Schedule
Clicking the Schedule menu choice loads a calendar display of currently scheduled
events into the Content Area. Any operations pertaining to schedules are performed
from this menu choice.
Map
Clicking the Map menu choice loads a map of the NorthStar installation showing
the configured lights and site controller. If an internet connection is available, a
background map based on the latitude and longitude of the site controller will also be
shown.
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Config
Clicking the Config menu choice displays general system information and allows
configuration of all system settings.
Audit Log
Clicking the Audit Log menu choice will activate the audit log screen, which provides
a listing of all events and errors that have occurred in the NorthStar system. The log
is searched and filtered via the Filter Audit Log menu choice at the top of the screen.
Help
The Help menu choice provides access to the online help for the SimplySNAP user
interface.
Diagnostic Tools
The Diagnostic Tools menu choice displays a sub-menu to access debugging tools
including the Topology Map.
Release Notes
The Release Notes contains information including the latest features, fixes and
improvements in the user interface.
License Agreement
The License Agreement contains end-user agreement information.
3.2 Devices
Your main interaction point with NorthStar will be the Devices page, which is
accessed by clicking the Devices link in the left menu bar. Each zone in your
installation appears as a horizontal panel on the page that lists the zone name, the
current behavior of the zone, and the number of devices that make up the zone.
Clicking the expand panel arrow at the far right of the zone panel will expand it to
display more information about the selected zone.
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The Zone Panel
The expanded zone box provides detailed information about the zone, and the lights
and sensors that make up the zone. A number of tasks is accomplished from the zone
panel.
Controlling all Lights within a Zone
Grouping lights into a zone gives you the option of turning the lights on and off, or
changing their brightness levels, directly from the zone panel. Commands issued in
this way occur immediately and will override currently scheduled behaviors. When
this occurs, lights will remain in the new state until a scheduled behavior or a sensor
event causes new instructions to be issued. If you wish to use scheduled events in
your installation, they take effect at the zone level, so lights that will be scheduled
must be grouped into zones.
EXAMPLE: Imagine an installation where you have all lights programmed to switch
on at 6:00PM and then swivtch off at 5:00AM. If you use the zone panel to directly
issue a command to switch them off at 3:00AM, they will remain off until the schedule
tells them to switch on at 6:00PM the next day, or a new direct command switches
them back on. Likewise, if you issued a command to switch the lights on at 6:30AM,
they would stay on until 5:00AM the next day when the next off command is issued.
Filtering the list of devices within the zone
Each zone can support several lights, which can make it difficult to quickly find a
particular light or sensor. You can quickly narrow the list to only lights or only sensors
by clicking the corresponding device filter.
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Searching for a specific light or sensor
The zone panel provides a search feature for quickly narrowing the list of devices.
Just type in the first few characters of the light or sensor name and names matching
the characters will be moved to the top of the list.
Editing the zone's properties
The Edit Zone button will activate the Edit Zone panel, where you can change the
zone name and description, add or remove lights from the zone, set the behavior of
the zone, or delete it altogether. For more information on the Edit Zone panel, see
Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes on page 52.
The Device Panel
Each light and sensor within a zone is represented by a device panel.
3.3 Understanding Zones, Behaviors, and Scenes
A NorthStar lighting installation controls lights through the use of Zones, Behaviors,
and Scenes. Each serves a different function, and it's important to understand how
they combine to provide users with maximum configuration and control.
What is a Zone?
A zone is a user-defined logical grouping of lights that can all be controlled with a
single command from the GUI or a sensor. Lights can belong to multiple zones, and
you're free to create and group lights in zones in any way you choose. There is one
default, non-removable zone "All", which applies to every light in the system.
A zone is often named after the function of the grouping, such as "Emergency Lights",
"Parking Lot", or "First Floor".
EXAMPLE: Imagine a lighting system within a theater. The overhead lights could
all be grouped into one zone. Aisle lights could be another zone, and above door
lights could be a third zone. Each of these groups of lights has a role, and that role is
defined through the use of Behaviors and then applied to each of the Zones.
NOTE: Switching the zone "All" to off will turn off every light, but will not set all zones
to the off setting. This is by design, and is used when you want to switch off all lights,
but also want to keep sensors active in case lighting is needed.
What is a Behavior?
When a Zone is activated, the Zone's associated Behavior is activated. A Behavior is
an instruction for how the system reacts to a sensor event or a combination of factors.
The power of a NorthStar lighting system is centered in automation. Rather than
always having a user control lighting, you can use sensors to let your lighting system
respond to changes within its environment.
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