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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