LIGHTRULES 2.

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USER GUIDE
The Digital Lumens LightRules appliance and software utilize a number of “open source” software components. These components are listed on the License page, accessible
via the LightRules dashboard by clicking on the license link. Click on each component’s web link to display complete licensing details.

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Welcome to LightRules............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
How this User's Guide is Organized.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Conventions and Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Introducing the Digital Lumens Knowledge Base...............................................................................................................................................................7
NEW What’s New in LightRules 2.9?................................................................................................................................................................................8
Minimum Browser Requirements..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Reader Response.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Technical Support Contacts....................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Chapter One: Introduction to LightRules...................................................................................... 11

What is LightRules?................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
LightRules Software Features............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Language Selection.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
LightRules Hardware Components.................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Example System Diagram...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
About LightRules Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
A Quick Note About Map Files........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide..................................................................................................... 23

Logging in to LightRules........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Facility Map............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Manual Control....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Scheduled Lighting.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Running Reports..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Creating a Profile.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Creating a Zone...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Performing a Sync................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Basic Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Chapter Three: Manual Control...................................................................................................... 37

Pushing an Existing Manual Profile...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Creating a New Manual Profile............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Cloning a Manual Profile....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Editing a Manual Profile......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Expiration Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Canceling a Manual Profile.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Example Cases......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Chapter Four: Calendar Control..................................................................................................... 43

General Strategy for Creating a Lighting Schedule......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Using the Calendar to Schedule a Block........................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Using the Calendar Edit a Block ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Deleting a Block ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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 Chapter Five: Reporting................................................................................................................... 49
Running Reports..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Running and Customizing Graph Reports........................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Running and Customizing Facility Map Reports............................................................................................................................................................... 55

Chapter Six: Configuration.............................................................................................................. 57

Working with Profiles............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Working with Zones.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Editing Light Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Working with Coordinated Control-Enabled Lights...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Working with Daylight Harvesting-Enabled Lights.......................................................................................................................................................... 64
Working with Rooms............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Managing the Map File............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Adding a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse........................................................................................................................................................................... 66

Chapter Seven: Analysis................................................................................................................... 67

How it Works......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Running a What-if Report..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Chapter Eight: Administration........................................................................................................ 71

Working with User Accounts............................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Editing General Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Editing Date and Time Settings............................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
NEW Backup & Restore.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Upload Product Spec File...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Shutdown.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Chapter Nine: Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 79

NEW Diagnostics Screen................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
What Action Should I Take?.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 81
Discovering Lights, Gateways, Keypads, and Power Gateways...................................................................................................................................... 82

Chapter Ten: LightRules ® Keypad.................................................................................................... 83

Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Working with Keypads........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Chapter Eleven: LightRules ® Power................................................................................................. 87

Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Working with Power Gateways........................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
LightRules Power Reporting................................................................................................................................................................................................. 90

Appendices......................................................................................................................................... 91
NEW Appendix A: Glossary............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Appendix B: Examples of Typical Profiles.......................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Appendix C: LightRules Reporting Theory of Operation............................................................................................................................................. 99

Index.................................................................................................................................................. 100

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Preface
Getting Star ted

Welcome to LightRules

How this User's Guide is Organized

Conventions and Symbols

Introducing the Digital Lumens Por tal

What’s New in LightRules 2.9

Reader Response

Technical Suppor t Contacts

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 Welcome to LightRules
Purpose
Welcome to the LightRules ® 2.9 User Guide, your resource for using LightRules software. All user and
administrator functions are explained here.
This manual does not provide guidance for installing LightRules or servicing the hardware components of your
Intelligent Lighting System. Most users will not need to perform these tasks. If you do need installation
or advanced troubleshooting information, refer to the documentation located in the Digital Lumens knowledge
base (see “Introducing the Digital Lumens Knowledge Base” on page 7).

Who Should Use This Guide?

 Facility Managers
 Supervisors
 Anyone using LightRules repor ts
 Digital Lumens Par tners

How this User Guide is Organized

This guide is organized as follows:

Preface
The preface provides an overview of the manual’s contents, how they’re organized, and the various
conventions used throughout the manual. It also includes a list of other types of materials in the
Digital Lumens technical library.

Chapter 1: Overview
This chapter features general descriptions of LightRules software and hardware.

Chapter 2: Quick Star t Guide

This chapter provides a walkthrough of the LightRules interface and basic LightRules operations.

Chapters 3 – 11: LightRules Operations

These chapters give step-by-step instructions for all LightRules operations. Each chapter contains
a grouping of related functions and subject matter.
In addition to instructions, each chapter also includes one or more of the following:
• General information about a procedure, including user permission considerations.
• Examples of procedures.
• Cross-references to related topics.

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 Appendices
The appendices provide a glossary of terminology, as well as messages that may display on the
screen as you work in LightRules.

Conventions and Symbols

New Terminology
Throughout this document, the first instance of a LightRules word or phrase appears in bold italicized text.
Refer to “Appendix A” on pages 92-95 for definitions of LightRules-related terminology.

Symbols
The following symbols appear throughout this document:

The Note symbol describes special information about a feature or function.

The Hint symbol points out suggestions that can save you time and effort.

The Expert symbol indicates a message from the LightRules Expert, who explains a LightRules
concept in the most concise manner possible.

About the Digital Lumens Knowledge Base

The Digital Lumens knowledge base is the official online
technical resource for Digital Lumens partners. If you haven’t
already, take a moment to visit the knowledge base at
digitallumens.zendesk.com. Once you create an account,
you may perform the following tasks:

▪ download PDFs from the complete library of

technical documentation,
▪ watch video training content,
▪ access installation FAQs,
▪ download case studies, product images, IES files,
and sales materials,
▪ access translated materials in multiple languages,
▪ and submit & review support cases.

Hint: The knowledge base is your source for all Digital Lumens software downloads, including the
Commissioner software used to create the maps files used by LightRules.

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 What’s New in LightRules 2.9?
The following new feature additions and enhancements are available in LightRules version 2.9:

New Features
• LightRules 2.9 now supports the LLE family of linear fixtures from Digital Lumens.
• LightRules 2.9 now supports DLA control modules.

Unlike integrated fixtures from Digital Lumens, which have built-in sensors, dimming controls, and
wireless communications modules, LLE fixtures work in conjunction with DLAs. The DLAs house the
sensors, controls and communications hardware, and up to 15 LLEs can connect to a single DLA. All
LLEs connected to a DLA operate in unison, in essence forming a single fixture.
It is critical to understand that LightRules 2.9 treats each DLA — regardless of how many
LLEs are connected to that DLA — as a single fixture. Note that LLEs are not recorded in
the map file.
In this user guide, "fixture" and "light" may refer either to an integrated Digital Lumens light fixture or
a DLA.

Enhancements
• The LightRules 2.9 Diagnostics Screen displays DLA modules that are uncalibrated. Uncalibrated DLA's
require additional programming via Commissioner 2.9 software.

Minimum Browser Requirements

LightRules is compatible with the following web browser versions (and newer):
• Internet Explorer 9
• Chrome 7
• Firefox 12
• Safari 5.1

Reader Response
Your feedback could be instrumental in changing the text included in that next edition.

How to Reach Us
If you can offer any technical or general suggestions, email a note to the following address:

[email protected]

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Technical Support Contacts
For support beyond the scope of the technical documentation, contact Digital Lumens technical support
via email: [email protected]

In case of emergency, if you need immediate assistance, please contact Digital Lumens technical support
by telephone at the following number:

+1 (617) 723-1200, extension 3

If you are a partner, to open a support ticket, go to digitallumens.zendesk.com. Once you’ve created
an account, you’ll have full access to partner content and technical support features.

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Chapter One
Introduction to LightRules

What is LightRules?

LightRules Software Features

Language Selection

LightRules Hardware Components

Example System Diagram

About LightRules Conf iguration

A Quick Note About Map Files

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 What is LightRules?
An Intelligent Lighting System
LightRules is the lighting management system designed for use with intelligent LED light fixtures from Digital
Lumens. LightRules transforms a commercial or industrial building’s lighting system into a network of lights
capable of dramatically improving energy efficiency.
In addition to basic lighting operations like dimming and occupancy sensing, LightRules also gives you:
• A dashboard-style web interface
• Scheduled lighting management
• Manual light control
• Detailed energy usage, energy cost, and occupancy reporting
• Interactive control via a facility map
• Integration with daylight harvesting-enabled lights
• Lighting safety controls

LightRules Software Features

The following features make up LightRules software:

Dashboard
The LightRules interface is accessible via any web browser connected to the facility’s enterprise network.
Following login, the LightRules dashboard appears, providing at-a-glance reporting, energy usage information,
and instant access to manual light control. The user can also cancel a Keypad-activated profile via the dashboard.

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Facility Map

Click the Map tab to open the facility map, which displays lighting system information as an overlay on the
facility floor plan. With the map, you can

• view all of the lights, gateways, keypads, power meters, and power gateways in the facility,
in their actual locations,
• toggle between the room/zone assignments and the color-coded statuses of all lights and gateways,
• zoom in and out to the desired level of detail,
• quick-view individual light details,
• ping lights, gateways, keypads, power meters, and power gateways, and
• access settings.

NOTE: To use the facility map feature in LightRules, the map file created with Commissioner
software must contain the facility drawing (typically a PNG file).

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 Configuration

To perform configuration tasks, click the Configuration tab and then select the desired option from the
dropdown menu.
• In configuration mode, you will view each light’s assigned zone, room, and network, and respond to your
facility’s changing needs over time by editing those assignments.
• More frequently, you will create and edit profiles. Profiles control some or all zones and the settings
assigned to those zones. To activate a profile, you schedule that profile with the calendar or use the
manual control feature.
• Additionally, during or following LightRules System configuration, you may optionally configure power
devices, create groups of power devices for reporting purposes, and edit power device groups as the
facility's monitoring needs change over time.

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Calendar
The calendar offers a quick and easy way to set up an automated lighting schedule. Reserve a block of time on
the calendar by scheduling a lighting profile for a single event, or schedule a profile that triggers on a recurring
basis according to the selected parameters.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: Before you use the calendar, you must first set up one or more
lighting profiles.
• A profile is a list of rules for some or all configured zones.
• A zone corresponds to an area of your facility. For example, one zone may cover a single aisle,
a group of aisles, or a loading dock.
• A rule defines the active power level, the inactive power level, and the sensor delay for all lights
in a zone.

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 Manual Control

You can set the calendar to automatically trigger profiles based on a schedule. However, you can use the
manual control feature to override the lighting schedule and dynamically change the settings for some (or all)
of the lights in your facility. Manual control lasts for a fixed duration or indefinitely, until you cancel it.

If the facility is using the optional LightRules Keypads, note that keypads use manual control. For example,
when you press button #3 on a keypad, the button press triggers an assigned manual profile.

Manual control can be canceled via the LightRules dashboard.

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Comparative Analysis Tools

LightRules 2.9 features what-if analysis, which estimates the energy savings one would realize if using different
settings across a zone, a room or the entire facility. What-if analysis utilizes real, historical data to make
what-if predictions.
Likewise, the baseline function uses historical data to compare savings from your Digital Lumens Intelligent
Lighting System versus the previously installed lighting system or an LED system (without intelligent control)
with its lights ALL ON.

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 Reporting

LightRules features preconfigured, default report templates to help you start analyzing data right away.
The built-in templates are designed to cover the most common occupancy data, energy usage and energy
cost requests.
• You can also create custom reports where you specify the time interval between data points, duration,
and chart appearance. You can also create reports containing data collected power meters.
• Facility map reports display data as an overlay on the facility floor plan.
• Reportable data in LightRules is available for print and export to raw CSV file, image file,
or PDF document.

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Administration

Use the Administration screens to perform standard user setup operations, general site configuration, configure
safety features, toggle coordinated control, daylight harvesting, or power metering On/Off and perform data
backup tasks.

NOTE: LightRules offers three levels of user permissions, each allowing access to part of the
LightRules interface. For example, users set up with “Operations”, and “Admin” permissions
have access to the entire LightRules web interface, whereas users set up with “Reporting” permissions
receive access only to reporting-related features.

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 Language Selection
During system installation, the installer specifies a default language setting and also
the currency type. If a user wants to change the language setting for his or her
individual user session, he or she can make a new language selection at login, and
the language selection will remain active until that user logs out:

1. Launch LightRules.
2. Click the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Select the desired language setting.

NOTE: Language selection and currency type are independent; changing the language does not
affect the configured currency type.

LightRules Hardware Components

LightRules Appliance
The LightRules appliance functions as a web server, hosting the LightRules interface described
LightRules
Appliance
on the previous pages. Additionally, the appliance stores system data and manages the lights and
gateways in the lighting network.

Ethernet Network Components

Ethernet cables and network switches connect the appliance to the gateways. Typically, the
switches are PoE (Power over Ethernet)-enabled devices that supply electrical power to
the gateways, eliminating the need to install 120-240 VAC power sources at each gateway
location.

Gateways
Gateways create a network bridge between the Ethernet components in the lighting network
and the lights, which are wireless. Each gateway manages communications for up to 50 lights
within unobstructed wireless range.

(Optional) Keypads
LightRules keypads are wall-mounted controllers with eight configurable buttons. When a user
presses button 1-8, the keypad triggers the assigned manual profile. Typically, one keypad per
OFF
room in the facility is sufficient.

(Optional) Power Meters

Power meters collect precise energy measurements from any electrical equipment in a facility.
LightRules 2.9 accepts data from specific models of third-party power meters supplied by
Digital Lumens.

(Optional) Power Gateways

Power gateways are required to facilitate two-way communication between the power meters
and LightRules. LightRules is compatible with specific models of third-party power gateways
supplied by Digital Lumens.

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Example System Diagram
Dedicated LightRules Network (Ethernet cable and Zigbee®/802.15.4 wireless)
Facility Network (Ethernet)
Electrical Power

Room One Room Two

2.9-277 VAC 2.9-277 VAC 2.9-277 VAC

Wireless Network One: Wireless Network Two: Wireless Network Three:

Up to 50 lights Up to 50 lights Up to 50 lights

Keypad Keypad
OFF OFF

Gateway Gateway Gateway

120-240 VAC

120-240 VAC PoE Switch

328 ft (100 m) maximum
PoE Switch

LightRules
Facility
Network
Appliance

LightRules
Uninterruptible Appliance
Power Supply

110-120 VAC

LightRules
Web Application

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: LightRules runs on a secure, dedicated network within the facility.

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 About LightRules Configuration
Overview
During system setup, the installer configures LightRules based on a hierarchical structure. There are four
levels to the hierarchy:

1. Lights
Each light has a built-in microprocessor that enables software control and assignment to a zone.
LightRules identifies lights by their serial numbers.

2. Zones
Zones are groups of lights. When you configure a zone, you assign a rule that specifies the dimming levels
and occupancy sensor settings for the lights assigned to that zone.

3. Rooms
Rooms correspond to the physical spaces in your facility such as “-20F Freezer”, “Dry Storage”, and so on.
Each room contains one or more zones. LightRules uses room assignments to generate reports.

4. Networks
A network is a group of ≤ 50 lights, not separated by any walls, and managed by a single gateway.
LightRules uses networks to manage wireless communications and tracks those networks according to
unique Network IDs.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: The rule assigned to a zone applies to all lights in that zone,
controlling all lights' behavior. LightRules does not assign settings to individual lights. However,
you can create a zone containing a single light, effectively controlling just that light.

A Quick Note About Map Files

Networks, rooms, zones, lights, coordinated control settings, and daylight harvesting settings are configured
during system installation. All settings are distilled into a map file. In LightRules, when you make changes to
zones or lights for example, you are modifying the map file.

HINT: In LightRules, the changes you make to zones and other settings do not instantly migrate
  to the lights; you have to perform a sync operation in order for the changes to take effect (see
page 34 for details).

NOTE: To control daylight harvesting-enabled lights with LightRules, you must first calibrate those
lights with Digital Lumens Commissioner software.

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Chapter Two
Quick Star t Guide

Logging in to LightRules

Manual Control

Automatic Control

Running Repor ts

Creating a Prof ile

Creating a Zone

Per forming a Sync

Diagnostics Over view

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 Getting Started
Use this chapter as a quick reference for basic LightRules operations. For additional procedures and example
cases of operations in use, see Chapters 3-9.

Logging in to LightRules
New Account Registration

When the system admin sets up your account, LightRules automatically generates and sends you an email with
confirmation instructions:

1. Click the link in the email.

2. Enter the desired password in the top field. Your password must contain at least four characters or digits.
3. Enter your password a second time in the bottom field.
4. Click Change Password.
5. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA) and then click I Agree.

NOTE: If your network configuration is stand-alone (the LightRules appliance is not connected to the
facility’s enterprise network), the system admin will create your password during account creation.

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Account Login

1. Open the Login screen by clicking the link in the new account email you received from LightRules.
2. For future use, create a bookmark to the link in your web browser.
3. Enter your email address and password.
4. Click Log In.

HINT: During installation, if a default email domain has been configured (see the ILS Installation
  Guide for details), then LightRules accepts the first part of a user’s email address as a valid login.
For example, if the email address is “[email protected]” that user can log in using
either of the following:
• [email protected]
• amy.jones

Resetting Your Password

1. At the Login screen, click Reset forgotten password.
2. At the Reset Password screen, type your email address, and then click Reset Password.
3. Open the auto-generated email from LightRules and click the link.
4. Enter your new password in the top field.
5. Enter the password a second time in the bottom field.
6. Click Change Password.

NOTE: If your LightRules configuration does not use email, an admin user can reset your password
by logging in and going to the Users screen (see “Change a User’s Password” on page 74).

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 Facility Map
Click the Map tab to open the facility map, which displays lighting system information as an overlay on the
facility floor plan. There are two map views: Rooms view and Status view.

Rooms View
Rooms view shows all light, zone, and room details at a glance. Each light appears as a square on the map. You
can ping lights and access light settings via each light’s quick-view popup.

Click the toggle button to switch between rooms view and status view.

The legend lists each room and zone in the facility. Rooms are color-coded: All lights in
the same room appear have the same color on the map. Click a room to expand the
zone list for that room. Click a zone to highlight all lights in that zone.

In rooms view, all lights display as square icons.

If a light is calibrated and enabled for daylight harvesting, the icon contains a yellow box.

If a light is configured as a coordination master, the icon contains a red box.

All gateways appear as wedge icons.

All keypads appear as boxed circle icons.

Power meters appear as meter dial icons.

Power gateways appear as rectangular icons.

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 When you click on a light or gateway icon, that device's quick-view popup appears.
The popup shows the name and zone assignment. The status icon indicates if the
device is actively communicating with LightRules (green icon), if the device has not
communicated with LightRules in 24 hours (orange icon), or if the device is out of
sync or has never communicated with LightRules (gray icon). Click on the status
icon to ping the device and update its status in the map. Additionally, if you click
on the name, the configuration page for that device appears. Note that the yellow
tab in the upper-left or upper-right corner of the popup points to the device whose
information is being displayed.
Click anywhere on the zoom control to zoom in or out.

In the lower-right corner of the map, click-and-drag the re-size control to re-size the map window.

Status View
Status view shows the status of each light: a green circle indicates that the light is actively communicating with
LightRules, a yellow circle indicates that the light has not communicated with LightRules in 24 hours, and a gray
circle indicates that the light is out of sync or has never communicated with LightRules.

In status view, communicating lights and gateways appear as green icons.

In status view, non-communicating lights and gateways appear as yellow icons.

If a light is out of sync, or if a light has never communicated with LightRules, it appears as a gray icon.

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 Viewing Detailed Light Information
From either the rooms view or status view, click on a light to open the quick-view popup, and then click on the
light name to view that light’s information screen.

About Raw Usage Data

LightRules 2.9 features expanded data access on a per-light basis. The raw data file includes the following:

• Total time since the light was last reset.

• Total time the light has been in active mode.
• Total energy usage.

Download Raw Usage Data is CSV File Format

1. Click Raw Usage.
2. Enter a date range and then click download.
3. Open the CSV file using a simple text editor or spreadsheet software.

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Manual Control
Manual control enables you to override the current lighting schedule via the LightRules dashboard or via buttons
1-8 on a LightRules Keypad (if installed). This feature is useful for testing new settings, for handling unscheduled
events, and for emergency lighting.
Activating an Existing Manual Profile
1. On the dashboard, click Manual Control or click the
Manual Control tab.
or
Press a button (1-8) on a keypad (in the facility, if installed).
2. Select a profile.
3. Select an expiration type:
• Fixed Duration overrides the scheduled profile for a
set period of time, in minutes (or until the manual profile
is canceled).
• Permanent overrides the current and all future profiles until the manual profile is canceled.

4. Click Push to activate the manual profile by broadcasting the settings over the lighting network to
the lights.

Progress Bar

When you push (or cancel) a manual profile, LightRules displays a progress bar on the dashboard.

5. At any time, to end a manual profile, click the “X” within the Active Profiles widget on the dashboard,
and then click OK to confirm.

Active Profiles Widget

The dashboard displays the lighting schedule as a list within
the active profiles widget.

• When you activate a manual profile, that manual profile

overrides all current schedules and appears at the top
of the list.
• When you cancel a manual profile, LightRules reverts to
the next profile in the list.

HINT: Because a manual profile may only affect a

  portion of the facility, you may activate multiple
manual profiles at the same time. However, only
one button per keypad can be active at one time.

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 Scheduled Lighting
When you schedule a lighting profile, that profile runs automatically according to the start and end times you
specify in the LightRules calendar.

Using the Calendar to Schedule an Existing Profile

1. Click the Calendar tab.
2. As needed, navigate ahead in the calendar.
3. Click & drag on the calendar to create a new block.
4. Type a name for the block and then select a profile from the dropdown list.

5. Enter start and end times.

6. (Optional) Select from the Repeat Options:
• <date> Only Triggers the profile at the specified start time and cancels the profile according to the
end time. This option runs the profile once.
• Every <day of the week> Triggers the profile on a recurring basis. Specify an end date, as desired.
• <day of the week> of every month Triggers the profile on a day of the month, every month.
• Repeating Weekdays Triggers the profile on a recurring basis, on the checked days of the week.
Specify an end date, as desired.
7. Click Save.

HINT: LightRules 2.9 permits you to create profiles that don’t include all zones. Therefore,
  you can schedule a profile for a section of the facility. The partial schedule can stack on top of
a schedule that covers the entire facility. The most-recently scheduled profile takes priority.

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 LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: If no profile is scheduled, LightRules runs the default profile, which
is configured during system installation. The white background of the calendar represents the default
profile. Therefore, if you don’t add blocks to the calendar, you are always running the default profile.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: If the LightRules network is not operational due to an equipment
or network issue, each light will automatically continue to run its last received profile.

Using the Calendar Edit a Scheduled Profile

1. Click the Calendar tab.
2. Navigate to the block you wish to modify and then click on that block.
3. Click Edit.
4. Enter new parameters then click Save.

Running Reports
LightRules captures four categories of data, displayed in graph format or facility map format:

• Energy Usage
• Energy Cost
• Occupancy
• Energy usage and cost with daylight harvesting factored in
You can run reports from the set of preconfigured reports or customize the existing templates to suit
your needs.

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 Running a Preconfigured Report
1. Click the Reporting tab and then select a template from the dropdown list.
or
1. On the Dashboard, select a template from the dropdown list.
2. Click View Report.

Create a New Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports from the dropdown list.
2. Select Graph Report or Facility Map Report.
3. Click New Report.
4. Type a name for the report and then modify one or more of the following parameters:

• Repor t name
• Displayed data type: Occupancy, Energy Usage, Energy Cost, and Energy Usage
with Daylight Harvesting
• Data point interval: 15-minutes, hourly, or daily
• Duration: One day, one week, one month, or custom duration (in days)
• Char t style: Line, Area, Bar, Stacked (overlays multiple area char ts)
5. (Optional) Check the Favorite box to add the report template to the favorites list that appears on the dashboard.
6. Click Create Report.

Creating a Profile
A profile is a list of rules for some or all configured zones. To take effect, the profile must be pushed manually
(see page 29) or scheduled as a block in the calendar (see page 46).

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Profiles from the dropdown list.
2. Click New Profile.
3. Type a name for the profile.
4. Select a zone from the dropdown list.
5. As desired, modify the default rule for the selected zone:
• Use the right slider to adjust the active power level (20 – 100).
• Use the left slider to adjust the inactive power level (0 – 100).
• Enter the desired sensor delay (minimum 30 seconds).
6. Click Add Rule and then repeat step 5 for each desired zone.
7. Click Save.

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Rule Definitions
Active Power Level: The amount of illumination delivered by a light when there is activity detected below
that light.

Inactive Power Level: The amount of illumination delivered by a light then there is no activity detected
below that light.

Sensor Delay: The length of time in which no activity is detected before a light switches from active power
mode to inactive power mode.

HINT: To rapidly change power level rules in unison across multiple zones, click the gang toggle
  switch for those zones and then move the left and/or right slider in one of the selected zones.
HINT: See “Appendix B” on pages 96-98 for examples of typical profiles and their assigned rules.

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 Creating a Zone
A zone contains a portion of the lights in the facility and corresponds to a physical area. You can create a new
zone from scratch or by splitting an existing zone. When you create a zone from scratch, you need to add
lights — otherwise that zone will be empty.

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones from the dropdown list.
2. Click New Zone.
3. Type a name for the zone.
4. Select a Network ID from the dropdown list (use the same Network ID as used by the gateway in that zone).
5. Select the room in which the zone resides from the dropdown list.
6. (Optional) Check Ignore Occupancy Sensors only if facility has opted not to use occupancy sensing.
For example, some aircraft hangers do not use occupancy sensing.

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7. (Optional) Check Safety Lighting to activate minimum active power/inactive power levels for this
zone (see page 75 for additional information).
8. (Optional) Check Coordination Enabled to permit coordinated control for this zone (see page 63).
9. (Optional) Enter descriptive text.
10. Enter the active and inactive power levels.
11. Enter the desired sensor delay.
12. Click Create Zone.
13. Click the Configuration tab and select Lights from the dropdown list.
14. For each light you wish to add to the new zone, click Edit, select the newly created zone name from the
dropdown list, and then click Update Light.
15. Perform a sync.

Performing a Sync
When you update a room, zone, or light, you have changed the map file and LightRules requires a sync
operation to push the new settings over the lighting network to the lights in the facility.
LightRules displays a prompt when one or more pending map file changes require syncing; you can sync more
than one change at a time.

Syncing the Map File

1. When the sync prompt appears, click Sync or Revert.

2. Review the description of the pending map file changes.

3. Click Sync to push the new settings to the lights

or

4. Click Revert to cancel all changes.

5. Click OK.

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 Basic Diagnostics
Overview
LightRules continually checks the lighting network for connectivity and/or changes to the map file that have
not been received by the lights or other devices. If there is an issue, LightRules identifies the affected portion
of the network and displays an alert icon:

The network or device is communicating normally.

LightRules has not communicated with the network or device in the last 24 hours.

LightRules has never communicated with the network or device.

See pages 79-82 for additional details about diagnostics.

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Chapter Three
Manual Control
Over view

Pushing an Existing Manual Prof ile

Creating a New Manual Prof ile

Cloning a Manual Prof ile

Editing a Manual Prof ile

Expiration Settings

Canceling a Manual Prof ile

Example Cases

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 LightRules User Considerations
 The manual control feature requires “Operations” user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter details manual control procedures and examples of manual control operations in use.

Overview
What is a Manual Profile?
With the manual control feature, LightRules enables you to override part or all of the currently running
scheduled profile and implement one or more temporary profiles for a specified period of time, or indefinitely
until canceled.

• Manual profiles can be set to change the light settings of a single zone, a set of zones, or the all zones in
the facility.
• The dashboard displays the manual profile(s) in use and allows you to cancel each manual profile
separately, at any time.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: A manual profile does not automatically override all other running
profiles. To completely override all profiles (and therefore all lights) the manual profile must contain all
zones in the facility.

Why Use Manual Profiles

Manual profiles are helpful for testing new settings. For example, to test a new occupancy sensor setting,
you can push a manual profile, walk out into the facility and check the new settings, and then cancel the
manual profile. Manual profiles are also useful for handling one-time or non-scheduled events, including facility
maintenance and demand-response events. Additionally, the optional LightRules Keypad activates a manual
profile when a user presses button 1-8.

HINT: Create and save manual profiles for future use so you can instantly access and push a profile
  on-demand, when it is needed.

What Happens when I Push a Manual Profile to the Lights?

When you push a manual profile over the lighting network to the lights, the profile requires several seconds
or minutes to become fully active, depending on how many lights are affected. The progress bar displays the
percentage of the operation that is complete.

Pushing an Existing Manual Profile

1. Out in the facility, press button 1-8 on a keypad.
or
1. Click the Manual Control tab or click Manual
Control in the Active Profiles widget on the dashboard.
2. Select an existing profile from the dropdown menu.
3. Select an expiration type from the dropdown menu and
then click Push to activate the manual profile.

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Creating a New Manual Profile
1. Click the Manual Control tab.
2. Click Create New.
3. Using a logical naming convention, type a new name for the manual profile.
4. Click Add Rule to add one or more zones.

NOTE: When you create a manual profile, you do not have to include all zones. For example,
a manual profile can contain a single zone that you wish to control manually while the rest of the
facility continues running the scheduled profile.

5. Edit the zone rules, as desired.

6. Click Save to save the manual profile for future use, without activating it.

or

Select an expiration setting from the dropdown menu and then click Save and Push to save and instantly
activate the manual profile.

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 Progress Bar

NOTE: The push operation takes from seconds to several minutes to complete. Most lights update
instantly. When you push a manual profile, LightRules displays the progress bar on the dashboard.

Active Profiles Display

The dashboard displays the current lighting schedule and
any running manual profiles. If you activate a manual profile,
that manual profile overrides all other profiles, manual
and scheduled. On the dashboard, the new manual profile
appears above all other profiles.
When you cancel the manual profile, LightRules reverts to
the next profile shown in the list.

Cloning a Manual Profile

1. Click the Manual Control tab.
2. Select any existing profile from the dropdown list and then click Clone.
3. Using a logical naming convention, type a new name for the manual profile.
4. Click Add Rule to add zones, as needed; or, click the “X” next to a zone to delete that zone.
5. Edit the zone rules, as needed.
6. Click Save to save the manual profile for future use without activating it.
or
Select an expiration setting from the dropdown menu and then click Save and Push to save and instantly
activate the manual profile.

Editing a Manual Profile

1. Click the Manual Control tab.
2. Select any existing manual profile manual from the dropdown list and then click Edit.
3. Click Add Rule to add zones, as desired; or, click the “X” next to a zone to delete that zone..
4. Edit the zone rules, as desired.
5. Click Save to save the manual profile for future use without activating it.
or
Select an expiration setting (see next page) from the dropdown menu and then click Save and Push to save
and instantly activate the manual profile.

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Expiration Settings
Before you push a manual profile, you first select an expiration setting:
• Fixed Duration runs the manual profile for a set period of time, in minutes.
• Permanent runs the manual profile indefinitely, until you cancel that profile.

Canceling a Manual Profile

The active manual profile de-activates when you click the “X” next to that manual profile in the Active
Profiles widget on the dashboard. If you are running multiple manual profiles, you may cancel each manual
profile individually.

Example Cases
Example Case 1: Temporarily Turning Lights All On
For an unscheduled event, you wish to temporarily set all lights to active power level 100 and inactive power
100 (all lights fully on, without any dimming):
1. Clone the default profile.
2. Create a logical name like: “Entire Facility, all lights ON 100”, or similar.
3. Across all zones, specify active and inactive power levels of 100, and then run the manual profile.
4. Cancel the manual profile when the event is over.

HINT: Create and save an “all lights ON 100” manual profile for future use. Then, activate the manual
  profile when needed so you don’t have to spend time performing setup.

Example Case 2: Power Limiting

Power limiting enables a facility to drop a portion of the wattage used by the lighting system. For example,
during summer months when HVAC compressors are running at high levels, reducing the active power
level of all lights (for example, from 100 to 90) is an effective way to temporarily limit total facility power
consumption. This practice may be especially beneficial when a facility is facing peak demand surcharges or
demand-response calls from electrical utilities.
Use the following method to perform power limiting:
• First test and determine minimum safe/satisfactory illumination levels.
• Create a manual profile with the tested settings for use at a later time.
• Run the manual profile when facing peak demand surcharges or a demand-response call occurs.

General Steps for Power Limiting

1. Create and activate a manual profile for a portion of the facility that reduces the active power level, starting
with a reduction of 10.
2. Using a light meter, evaluate the new illumination level. Make sure that new illumination level is adequate to
meet facility operations safety requirements.
3. If the illumination level is adequate, try reducing the active power level by another 5 and then re-evaluate.
Repeat the process until the maximum reduction is achieved.

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 HINT: Click the gang toggle next to multiple zones, and then use a single slider to make
  simultaneous changes across those zones (instead of changing them one-by-one).

4. Apply the final settings across all zones.

5. Activate the manual profile for a measurable period of time and then run LightRules reports so as to
compare the reduction in both energy use and cost.
6. Save the manual profile and energy metrics for future use.

Example Case 3: Fine-tuning Night Lights to Improve the Facility’s Energy Efficiency
Most LightRules facilities use night lights. Night lights never turn completely off — they dim when not in use,
creating spatial reference points within large rooms where some or all of the other lights are off. Night lights
are also useful for partially illuminating cross-aisles in large warehouse areas.

General Steps for Fine-Tuning Night Lights

In some instances, you can reduce the amount of light produced by night lights, so as to improve your facility’s
energy efficiency:
1. Create a manual profile that, for example, reduces the night lights’ inactive power level from 30 to 20.
2. During facility downtime, activate the manual profile and evaluate the new settings, using a light meter.
Make sure that new light levels are adequate to meet facility operations safety requirements.
3. Tune the manual profile until the inactive power level is desirable. Record the new rule settings.
4. Create and block a scheduled profile that automatically uses triggers new night light settings.
For additional details about night lights, see “Example Case 2: Scheduling Weekend Night Lights” on page 48.

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Chapter Four
Calendar Control
Over view

Reviewing the Calendar

Using the Calendar to Schedule a Block

Using the Calendar to Edit a Block

Deleting a Block

Repeat Options

Example Cases

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 LightRules User Considerations
 The calendar feature requires “Operations” or “Admin” user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter describes calendar control procedures and gives example cases of calendar operations in use.

Overview
About your Lighting Schedule
LightRules automatically controls the lighting levels in your facility based on a lighting schedule. The default
lighting profile configured during system installation populates the calendar.

• When you click & drag a time range on the calendar, LightRules schedules a profile, which is represented
by a solid-colored block.

• You can create a block for a single calendar date or specify repeat options so that the block recurs on
a specific day of the week, a day of the month, and so on.

• If you stack one profile block on top of another, the most recently created block has priority.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: The white background on the calendar represents your default
lighting profile. When you add a block to the calendar, you are effectively overriding the default profile
by scheduling a profile for a period of time. The default profile resumes when the block expires.

General Strategy for Creating a Lighting Schedule

Use the following guidelines when creating your facility’s lighting schedule:

• Maximize lighting levels for safety and comfor t while the facility is occupied during
a typical workday.
• Identify time periods where the facility, or areas of the facility, are unoccupied
and schedule accordingly.
• If any areas of the facility require elevated lighting levels on a regular basis,
schedule accordingly.

Typical Lighting Schedule

A typical facility will block the following profiles on the calendar:

1. Day Schedule: M-F, 6am to 7pm, full occupancy profile.

2. Night Schedule: Nightly, 7pm to 6am, reduced occupancy profile.
3. Weekend Schedule: Sat + Sun, 6am to 7pm, reduced occupancy profile.

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Reviewing the Calendar
Click the Calendar tab to open and review the calendar. Each block represents a scheduled profile. Click a
block to review its settings and then click Cancel to exit.

The calendar provides standard navigation controls for

scrolling to the next/previous week. You can also click on the
mini calendar icon and jump to a specific day, month and year.

HINT: By default, the calendar starts each week on Sunday. You can configure a different day as the
  start of the week, as needed (see “Modify the First Calendar Day” on page 73).

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 Using the Calendar to Schedule a Block
1. Click the Calendar tab.
2. As desired, scroll ahead to a different week in the
calendar or jump to a specific day, month, and year.
3. Click & drag on the calendar to create a new block.
4. Type a name for the block and then select a profile
from the dropdown list.
5. Specify start and end times.
6. Select from the Repeat Options (see below)
7. Click Save.

Repeat Options
When you schedule a profile on the calendar, you must
select a repeat option:
• <date> Only LightRules triggers the profile according
to the start and end times.
• Every <day of the week> Triggers the profile on a
recurring basis. Specify an end date, as desired.
• Every <day of the month> Triggers the profile on a
recurring basis. Specify an end date, as desired.
• Repeating Weekdays Triggers the profile on a
recurring basis, on the checked days of the week.
Specify an end date, as desired.

HINT: Use the Repeating Weekdays repeat option and check all of the days of
  the week to repeat a profile every day.

Additional Options
When you schedule a profile, you may also check one of the following:

• All Day To create a block automatically starts at 12:00am and ends at 12:00pm, check the All Day box.
• Overnight To create a block that carries over into the next day, check the Overnight box.

If applicable, to specify an end date, enter a Repeat Until date.

NOTE: It is preferable not to create blocks that span multiple days. Instead, use the repeat
options described above to accomplish the desired result. For example, if you create a separate
block for each weekday, you can then edit just that weekday rather than the span of days.

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Using the Calendar Edit a Block
1. Click the Calendar tab.
2. Navigate to and click on the block you wish to modify.
3. Click edit.
4. Enter new settings and then click Save.

Deleting a Block
1. Click the Calendar tab.
2. Navigate to and click on the block you wish to delete.
3. Click delete.
4. Select a delete option: just the current block on the
calendar, the current block and all following, or the
entire series.
5. Click OK.

Example Cases
Example Case 1: Scheduling Lights to All On
On a recurring basis, it may be necessary to set all lights to active power level 100 / inactive power level 100
(fully on, no dimming). For example, to accommodate weekly inspection on Friday mornings from 9am to 11am,
you can schedule a recurring block:

General Steps for Scheduling Lights to All On

1. Create a new profile.
2. Name the profile “Inspection”, or similar.
3. Specify active and inactive power levels of 100 across all zones in the facility.
4. Save the profile and open the calendar.
5. Click & drag to create a block on the calendar, select the “Inspection” profile you just created, and then
specify the following settings:
• Start time: 9:00am
• End time: 11:00am
• Repeat option: Every Friday
6. (Optional) Enter an end date.
7. Save the block.

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 Example Case 2: Scheduling Weekend Night Lights
Night lights never turn completely off — they dim when not in use, creating spatial reference points within
large rooms where the other lights are off. Night lights are also useful for illuminating cross-aisles.
On the weekends when there is less building occupancy, turning down night lights can reduce energy consumption.

General Steps for Scheduling Weekend Night Lights

1. Create a new profile.
2. Re-name the profile Weekend Night Lights, or similar.
3. Using a known value that is acceptable, specify an inactive power level lower than the existing setting across
some or all zones containing night lights.

NOTE: To identify a safe and acceptable inactive power level, test settings first by creating and
running a manual profile.

4. Save the profile and open the calendar.

5. Click & drag to create a block on the calendar, select the “Weekend Night Lights” profile you just created
and then specify the following settings:
• Start time: 12:00am
• End time: 12:00am
• Repeat option: Every Saturday and every Sunday.
6. (Optional) Enter an end date.
7. Save the block.

Example Case 3: Scheduling Maintenance in One Room for the Following Week
Use the following steps to, for example, schedule a period of maintenance in one room for each weekday in
the following week.

General Steps for Scheduling Maintenance

1. Clone the weekday full occupancy profile and rename it “Maintenance”, or similar.
2. For zones that are located in the desired room, adjust the light power levels to override the occupancy
sensor: set both the active and inactive power levels to 100.
3. Save the profile and open the calendar.
4. Click & drag to create a block on Monday of the following week, and then select the “Maintenance” profile
you just created.
5. Select the Repeating Weekdays option and then check Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri.
6. Save the block.

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Chapter Five
Repor ting
Over view

Standard Repor t Templates

Running Repor ts

Example Cases

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 LightRules User Considerations
 Running repor ts requires “Repor ting” user permissions.
 Editing repor ts requires "Administrator" user permissions.

Overview
The LightRules reporting feature charts the facility’s occupancy, energy usage, energy cost, and daylight
harvesting-related data. You can choose among several chart styles, export data to CSV file, and export graph
in image format. Additionally, the new facility map feature presents data as a visual overlay on top of the
facility floor plan.
Standard Report Templates
LightRules installs with a set of preconfigured standard reports to help you start analyzing data right away.
The built-in templates are shared among all users and designed to cover the most common requests.
Creating New Reports
You can also create reports from scratch. There are two report types: graph reports and facility map reports.

Graph Reports
The following reporting parameters are fully editable for traditional graph reports:

Displayed Data Type

• Occupancy
• Energy usage
• Energy cost
• Energy usage, with daylight
harvesting data included
• Average Power (average power
consumption in kilowatts rather
than kilowatt hours)

Data Point Interval

• 15-minute interval
• Hourly
• Daily

Report Duration
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Custom (specify a custom duration, in days)

Chart Style
• Line
• Area
• Bar
• Stacked (shows the usage or cost that each room contributes to the total)

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Facility Map Reports
The following reporting parameters are fully editable for facility map reports:

Displayed Data Type

• Occupancy
• Energy usage
• Energy cost
• Energy usage, with daylight
harvesting data included
• Energy cost, with daylight
harvesting data included
• Average Power (average power
consumption in kilowatts rather
than kilowatt hours)

Report Duration
• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days
• Custom (specify a custom duration, in days)

Favorites
On the dashboard, the My Reports widget contains a favorites list. You can customize
the favorites list. To add a report to the list, check the Favorite box when creating a
new report or editing an existing report.

Exporting Reports
Graph reports are printable and exportable to the following file types:
• CSV raw data (export data to a format usable by spreadsheet software) Expor t CSV Expor t Image
• PDF document
• JPEG image
• PNG image
Print
• SVG vector image (print-quality image)
To output a report, click the icon corresponding to the desired output type: print, export CSV data export,
or export image (PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG).

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 Running Reports
There are three ways to run reports:
• Select a report template from the Favorites dropdown list in the Reports dashboard widget
• Select a report template from the dropdrown list under the Reporting tab
• Create or clone a report, and then click Run in the Report Templates screen

Hints for Viewing Reports

HINT: Mouse-over a time interval in a chart to display data for that interval in a pop-up bubble.
 
HINT: Click & drag on a horizontal area of a chart to zoom in on the data. Click Reset Zoom
to cancel.

HINT: Reports scale to the size of the browser window. If you want a wider graph so as to view a
custom duration, stretch your browser window.

HINT: Graph reports may display a main graph and one or more overlay graphs, based on
the parameters specified in the report template. You can toggle the main graph and the overlay
graph(s) On/Off by clicking their corresponding buttons (the text describing each graph is a
clickable button).

HINT: To enable energy cost reporting, you must enter an average dollar cost per kWh in the
Administration General Settings. For example, enter $.11/kWh to use $.11 as the cost setting for
all energy reports (see page 75 for details).

HINT: All cost and usage graph reports — if the chart style is line or area — show baseline analysis
data. The baseline analysis feature compares historical data from the Intelligent Lighting System
versus the energy usage of the previously installed lighting system, and versus an LED system with
lights ALL ON.

HINT: To enable baseline reporting, you must enter a value, in total watts, for the previously installed
lighting system in the Administration General Settings. For example, enter 11,160 W if the previous
system comprised 24 x 465 W lights (see page 75 for details).

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Running and Customizing Graph Reports
Filter a Report By Room
1. Run a report.
2. In the Room panel of the report screen, select the room by which you
want to filter results.
LightRules auto-refreshes the results.

Filter a Report By Zone

1. Run a report.
2. In the Zone panel of the report screen, select the zone by which you want
to filter results.
LightRules auto-refreshes the results.

NOTE: To clear the room or zone filter, select All Rooms or All Zones, accordingly.

Edit a Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Edit for the desired report.
3. Modify one or more of the parameters.
4. (Optional) Check the Favorite box to add the report template
to the favorites list on the dashboard.
5. Click Update Report.

Create a New Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click New Report.
3. Select Graph Report.
4. Type a name for the report.
5. Modify one or more of the parameters.
6. (Optional) Check the Favorite box.
7. Click Create Report.

Clone an Existing Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Clone for the desired report template.
3. Click Edit for the newly created template.
4. Change the report name.
5. Modify one or more the parameters.

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 6. (Optional) Check the Favorite box to add the report template
to the favorites list on the dashboard.
7. Click Update Report.

Delete a Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Delete for the desired report template.
3. Click OK to confirm deletion.

Add a Report Template to the Favorites List

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Edit for the desired report.
3. Check the Favorite box.
4. Click Update Report.

Run an Energy Cost Report

1. To run an energy cost report, you first have to enter a flat rate energy cost in the Administration feature.
2. Click the Administration tab and select General Settings.
3. Click Edit General Settings.
4. In the Energy Cost field, enter a flat rate amount ($/kWh), for example type .11 for eleven cents/kWh.
5. Click Save Settings.
6. Click the Reporting tab and select an Energy Cost report template from the dropdown list.

Run a Energy Usage Report with Daylight Harvesting Data

1. Click the Reporting tab and select an Energy Usage “With Daylight” report template from the
dropdown list.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: Graph reports with daylight harvesting data contain two
chart lines:

• Savings from Daylight: The top line charts

the difference between the amount of energy
that would have been used without daylight
harvesting implemented and the actual
amount of energy used, in kWh.

• Actual: The bottom line charts the amount

of energy used, in kWh.

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Running and Customizing Facility Map Reports
Facility Map Controls
Use the following controls to customize a facility map report:

Click the toggle button to switch between rooms view and status view.

The legend lists each room and zone in the facility. Rooms are color-coded: All lights in the
same room appear have the same color on the map. Click on a room to expand the list of
zones contained within that room. Click a zone to highlight all lights in that zone.

When you click on a light or gateway, that device's quick-view popup appears.
The popup shows the light name and zone assignment. The status icon indicates
if the device is actively communicating with LightRules (green icon), if the device
has not communicated with LightRules in 24 hours (orange icon), or if the light has
never communicated with LightRules (gray icon). Click on the status icon to ping the
device and update its status in the map. Additionally, if you click on the name, the
configuration page for that device appears. Note that the yellow tab in the upper-left
or upper-right corner of the popup points to the light whose information is
being displayed.

Click anywhere on the zoom control to zoom in or out.

In the lower-right corner of the map, click-and-drag the re-size control to re-size the map window.

Adjust the Facility Map Color Scheme

In some instances, to enhance the clarity of the data in a facility map
report, you may want to increase or decrease the intensity of the
color saturation:
1. Click the Reporting tab and select a “Facility Map” report
template from the dropdown list.
2. Use the left slider handle to adjust the blue saturation.
3. Use the right slider handle to adjust the red saturation.

Adjust the Facility Map Data Radius

To enhance the clarity of the data in a facility map report, you may want to
increase or decrease the radius of the data displayed for each light:
1. Click the Reporting tab and select a “Facility Map” report template from
the dropdown list.
2. Use the radius slider to adjust the radius of the data for each light until you reach the desired level.

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 NOTE: Use a screen capture or print screen utility to print facility map reports.

Example Cases
Example Case 1: Using Reports to Improve the Facility’s Energy Efficiency: Active Power
Every zone has an active power level setting. You can improve your facility’s energy efficiency by identifying
areas with low occupancy and adjusting the active power rule for those zones.

General Steps for Tuning the Active Power Level in a Low-Occupancy Area
1. Run a One Month Occupancy report and look for patterns showing low occupancy. For example, look
for certain days of the week that have substantially lower occupancy levels.
2. Run a One Day Occupancy report and look for hours of the day where the occupancy levels are lower.
3. Based on the information gathered in steps 1 and 2, note any patterns of low occupancy.
4. Validate with facility operations that the patterns in fact correspond to lower occupancy.
5. Create a manual profile that, for example, reduces the active power level setting from 100 to 90.
6. During facility downtime, or preferably during an actual time period as identified in steps 1–4, activate the
manual profile and evaluate the illumination level using a light meter.
7. Tune the manual profile until the active power level setting is desirable. Record the new setting.
8. Create and schedule a profile for the time periods identified in steps 1–4, and then apply the active power
level setting recorded in step 7.

Example Case 2: Using Reports to Improve the Facility’s Energy Efficiency: Sensor Delay
Every zone has a sensor delay setting that specifies the delay used by a light before that light switches to the
inactive power level. You can improve the facility’s energy efficiency by identifying areas with low occupancy
and adjusting the sensor delay setting for that zone.

General Steps for Tuning the Sensor in a Low-Occupancy Area

1. Run a One Month Occupancy report and look for patterns showing low occupancy. For example, look for
certain days of the week that have substantially lower occupancy levels.
2. Run a One Day Occupancy report and look for certain hours of the day where the occupancy levels are
substantially lower.
3. Based on the information gathered in steps 1 and 2, note the patterns of low occupancy.
4. Validate with facility operations that the patterns in fact correspond to lower occupancy.
5. Create a manual profile that, for example, reduces the sensor delay from 1 minute down to 30 seconds.
6. During facility downtime, or preferably during an actual time period as identified in steps 1–4, activate the
manual profile and evaluate the sensor delay setting.
7. Tune the manual profile until the sensor delay setting is desirable. Record the new setting.
8. Create a scheduled profile for the time periods identified in steps 1–4, and apply the sensor delay setting
recorded in step 7.

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Chapter Six
Configuration
Over view

Working with Prof iles

Working with Zones

Editing Light Settings

Working with Coordinated Control-Enabled Lights

Working with Daylight Har vesting-Enabled Lights

Editing Rooms

Downloading the Map File

Adding a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

Example Cases
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 LightRules User Considerations
The configuration features require “Operations” or “Administration”
user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers standard LightRules configuration operations. For configuration instructions covering
the optional LightRules Keypad see Chapter 10, and for instructions covering the optional LightRules Power
system, see Chapter 11.

Overview
What Configuration Steps Occur During Installation?
During LightRules installation, the installer uses building drawings and information gathered during the planning
process to create a map file specific to your facility. The map file contains all of the configurable settings
LightRules needs to perform manual control, automated control, and reporting.

What Will I Typically Configure in LightRules?

Following installation, with your lighting system up and running, you will most likely perform these
configuration tasks:
• Work with profiles
• Work with zones
• Move lights from one zone to another zone

Optionally, over time, you may also perform these configuration tasks:

• Add, edit or delete rooms

• Download (save) the map file

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: Certain changes do not instantly migrate to the lights; you have
to perform a sync operation in order for the changes to take effect out in the facility. LightRules
automatically prompts you when you need to perform a sync.

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Working with Profiles
To use the LightRules calendar and create a lighting schedule that automates your facility’s lighting
management, you first have to set up one or more profiles.

Creating a New Profile

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Profiles from the dropdown list.
2. Click New Profile.
3. Type a name for the profile.
4. Select a zone.
5. Modify the rule set for the selected zone:
• Use the right slider to adjust the active power level (20 * – 100).
• Use the left slider to adjust the inactive power level (0 – 100).
• Enter the desired sensor delay (minimum 30 seconds).
6. Click Add Rule and then repeat step 5 for all desired zones.
7. Click Save.
* The active power level has a minimum level of 20, for safety purposes.

Creating a New Facility-wide Profile

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Profiles.
2. Next to the default profile, click Clone Profile.
3. Modify the rule set, as desired, for each zone.
4. Click Save.

Editing or Cloning an Existing Profile

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Profiles.
2. Within the row of the profile you wish to modify, click Edit or Clone.
3. Modify the rules for each zone, as desired
4. Click Save.

Deleting a Profile
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Profiles.
2. Within the row of the profile you wish to modify, click Delete.
3. Click OK to confirm deletion.

NOTE: You cannot delete a profile that is in use or scheduled in the calendar.

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 Working with Zones
To create a profile, you first have to set up zones.

Creating a New Zone

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones.
2. Click New Zone.
3. Type a name for the zone.
4. Select the appropriate Network ID (gateway) from the dropdown list.
5. Select the appropriate room from the dropdown list.
6. (Optional) Check ignore occupancy sensors only if the facility chooses not to use occupancy sensing.
7. (Optional) Check safety lighting to activate the minimum active/inactive light level specified in
Administration General Settings (see page 75).
8. (Optional) Check coordination enabled to permit coordinated control for the zone.
9. (Optional) Type a text description of the zone.
10.Click Create Zone.
The new zone becomes active when you (a) add lights to it and (b) schedule a profile containing the new zone.

Editing an Existing Zone

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones.
2. Within the row of the zone you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. (Optional) Change the zone’s room assignment.
4. (Optional) Check ignore occupancy sensors only if the facility chooses not to use occupancy sensing.
5. (Optional) Check safety lighting to activate the minimum active/inactive light level specified in
Administration General Settings.
6. (Optional) Check coordination enabled to permit coordinated control for the zone.

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 NOTE: When a zone is coordination enabled, "coord" appears in that zone's row within the All
Zones list. This setting locally enables/disables coordinated control for all lights assigned to
the effected zone. Note that there is a global setting that enables/disables coordinated control for the
entire system (see "Editing General Settings" on pages 74-76).

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: Maps with coordinated control generally have a greater number of
zones because the light(s) designated as coordination master within a zone trigger all of the other
lights in that zone. Therefore, if a zone — with coordinated control enabled — has 500 lights,
all 500 lights are triggered by a single coordination master. This may or may not be preferable
to the facility.
7. (Optional) Change the text description.
8. Click Update Zone.
9. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Merging Two Zones

With the merge feature, you can combine two zones with the same Network ID into a single zone:
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones.
2. Within the row of the zone you wish to merge into another zone (the zone you select here will disappear
after the merge), click Edit.
3. Click Merge.
4. Select the destination zone from the dropdown list on zones with the same Network ID.
5. Click Merge.
6. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

NOTE: When you merge zones, the rule of the destination zone is retained.

Splitting a Zone
With the split feature, you can split a single zone into two separate zones. This is a quick way to change the
zone rule for a subset of a zone:
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones.
2. Within the row of the zone you wish to split, click Edit.
3. Click Split.
4. Name the new zone and select the lights you want to add to that zone.
5. Click Split.

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 6. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Editing Light Settings

Move a Light to a Different Zone

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Lights.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Select a new zone from the dropdown list.
4. Click Update Light.
5. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

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 NOTE: You can move a light between zones with the same Network ID. If the desired destination
zone has a different Network ID, you must use Commissioner software to make the change.

Rename a Light
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Lights from the dropdown list.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Type a new light name.
4. Click Update Light.
5. On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert:
• On the dashboard, click sync.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Disable Control
The Disable Control feature increases network speed when a light in the map is known to be missing,
powered off, or experiencing connectivity issues. Only check this option for lights meeting the
aforementioned conditions.

Working with Coordinated Control-Enabled Lights

LightRules 2.9 is compatible with coordinated control-enabled lights. During installation, installers enable
coordinated control and assign coordination masters using Digital Lumens Commissioner software.

In LightRules, you must perform the following two steps to enable coordinated control and then designate
lights as coordination masters.

Step 1: Enable Coordinated Control at the Global Level

1. Click the Administration tab and select General Settings.
2. Check the Enable Coordinated feature.
3. Click Save Settings.

Step 2: Enable Coordinated Control at the Zone Level

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Zones.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Check the Coordination Enabled feature.
4. Click Update Zone.
5. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

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 Step 3: Designate a Light as a Coordination Master
After enabling coordinated control at the local and global levels, you can designate a light as a
coordination master:
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Lights.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Check the Coordination Master feature.
4. Click Update Light.
5. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Working with Daylight Harvesting-Enabled Lights

LightRules 2.9 is compatible with daylight harvesting-enabled lights. During installation, installers perform
daylight calibration on each enabled fixture using Digital Lumens Commissioner software.

In LightRules, you must perform both of the following steps to enable daylight calibrated lights:

Step 1: Enable Daylight Harvesting at the Global Level

1. Click the Administration tab and select General Settings.
2. Check the Enable Daylight Harvesting feature.
3. Click Save Settings.

Step 2: Enable Daylight Harvesting at the Fixture Level

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Lights.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Check the Enable Daylight Harvesting feature.
4. Click Update Light.
5. Perform a sync:
• On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

NOTE: Once you perform both steps, LightRules displays a “DH” next to each light that is actively
daylight harvesting.

Working with Rooms

As your facility floor plan changes over time, you may need to edit rooms in LightRules. LightRules uses room
designations to create detailed reporting.

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Create a New Room
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Rooms.
2. Click New Room.
3. Type a new room name and/or text description.
4. Click Create Room.
5. Edit one or more zones by assigning those zones to the new room.
6. On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert:
• On the dashboard, click sync.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Edit an Existing Room

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Rooms.
2. Within the row of the light you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Type a new room name and/or text description.
4. Click Update Room.
5. On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt click Sync or Revert:
• On the dashboard, click sync.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Managing the Map File

When you make changes to zones, lights, rooms, keypads, power meters, or power gateways, you are
effectively changing the map file. Commissioner software from Digital Lumens is used during installation to
create the map file. Later, when you add lights or gateways, Commissioner is used again to perform
the programming.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: You will need to use Commissioner software to move lights from
one network to another, move the visual position of a light in the facility map, and/or update the
facility map background image.

Downloading the Map File

Commissioner requires the latest version of the map file before any new programming work can occur.
To download (save) the map file, follow these steps:
1. Click the Configuration tab and select Download Map File.
2. Browse to the desired save location, and then click Save.

Uploading the Map File

After editing the map file in Commissioner, you must upload the updated file to LightRules:

1. Click the Configuration tab and select Upload Map File.

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 2. Browse to the desired save location, and then click Upload.
3. On the dashboard, in the Map Changes Pending prompt, click Sync or Revert:
• On the dashboard, click sync.
• Review the list of pending changes.
• Click sync.

Adding a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

LightRules is a web-based application accessible via any web browser on the facility’s enterprise network,
unless the system is set up as stand-alone. In the instance of a stand-alone system, you can attach a monitor,
keyboard, and mouse to the LightRules appliance, providing access the web interface:

1. Press and release the power button. The LightRules appliance will cleanly power down in about 15-20
seconds. If the system has not powered down after one minute, press and hold the power button until
the appliance turns off.
2. Connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse devices.
3. Press the power button to reboot the appliance.

Example Cases
Example Case 1: Designing Zones
Be thoughtful when creating or editing the zones in each area of the facility. Think about the way each area
of the facility is used and design the zones accordingly.
For example, to create visual cues corresponding to the beginning and end of each aisle (where the rest of
the lights are off if there is no occupancy), create zones for those areas when the lights are configured as
night lights. Similarly, create a zone with night lights if there is a cross-aisle running through the middle of a
warehouse area.

Guidelines for Designing and Editing Zones

• Create night light zones at the beginning and end of each aisle.
• If there are cross-aisles, create night light zones containing the lights in those cross-aisles.
• In freezer areas, or any areas with low occupancy, create zones with shorter occupancy sensor delays.
• In busy warehouse storage areas, or any area with high occupancy, create zones with longer occupancy
sensor delays.

Example Case 2: Designing Profiles

Think about occupancy on weekdays versus weekends and also occupancy by shift. Design profiles accordingly.
For example, create profiles with the night lights inactive power level turned down. Similarly, you can adjust
occupancy sensor delays to match the lower occupancy.

Guidelines for Designing and Editing Profiles

• Create and schedule profiles for weekdays versus weekends.
• Create and schedule profiles according to the time of day/shift.
• Create and schedule holiday profiles.

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Chapter Seven
Analysis
Over view

How it Works

Running a What-if Repor t

Changing the Analysis Parameters

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 LightRules User Considerations
 The analysis features requires “Repor ting” user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers how to perform a what-if analysis.

Overview
The Digital Lumens Intelligent Lighting System, with LightRules forming the intelligent core, dramatically
reduces a facility’s energy usage.
LightRules utilizes scheduled profiles to automate lighting. Each profile contains a set of zones, which in turn
specify the settings — active power level, inactive power level, and sensor delay — that are designed to optimize
energy usage.
Using historical data, the analysis tool provides predictive insights that help LightRules administrators further
refine the active power level, inactive power level, and sensor delay settings and thus reduce energy usage.

How it Works
• LightRules takes historical data from a specified period of time, for a selected profile and graphs a chart
line showing the measured energy cost, energy usage, or active %.
• In order to get the best estimates, you should select the profile which best represents how the selected
lights were configured during the Analysis Date Range. This may be the Default Profile, or possibly a
different profile.
• LightRules displays sliders for sensor delay, active power level, and inactive power level. The initial values
are obtained by averaging the settings across all the lights in the selected profile.
• As the user changes the slider settings, LightRules graphs a new chart line showing what the estimated
energy cost, energy usage, or active % would be if those settings were implemented.
• The user can then refine the report by selecting a specific room or zone.
• Based on the settings identified in the analysis, an administrator could then evaluate existing profile
settings edit some or all profiles accordingly.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: When adjusting the active level, keep in mind that there is a
minimum acceptable light level for the facility. Use a light meter to identify the minimum acceptable
light level before making permanent changes to zones.

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Running a What-if Report

1. Click the Analysis tab.

2. Select one of the following report types:
• Energy Cost: Creates a comparative analysis of measured data versus predicted data, in dollars.
• Energy Usage: Creates a comparative analysis of measured data versus predicted data, in kWh.
• Active %: Displays the amount of time that lights will be in active mode, based on the sensor delay.
3. Select the most frequently used profile.
4. Adjust the sliders to graph the estimated difference with the new settings applied.

HINT: The numbers in parentheses indicate the starting settings.

5. (Optional) Enter a new date range.

6. (Optional) Click the print icon to print the report.
7. (Optional) Using the settings on the printed report, edit the profile accordingly.

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Chapter Eight
Administration
Over view

Working with User Accounts

About General Settings

Editing General Settings

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 LightRules User Considerations
 The administration features requires “Administration” user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers administration operations.

Overview
User Permissions Levels
There are three user permission levels, which are stackable — a user may have one, two, or all three levels.
Each level grants access to a portion of the user interface, as follows:

The following actions require Reporting permission:

• All report actions
• What-if Analysis

The following actions require Operations permission:

• Push profiles via manual control
• Cancel manual control
• Ping a light or gateway

The following actions require Admin permission:

• All user setup functions
• Network, room, zone, and light configuration
• Data backup
• Site configuration
• Discover operation
• Upload/Download map files

The following actions require Operations or Admin permission:

• View and modify the calendar
• View networks, rooms, zones, and lights via the Configuration tab
• View and edit profiles

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Working with User Accounts

Create a User Account

1. Click the Administration tab and select Users.
2. Click New User.
3. Type a user name.

HINT: Use a consistent naming convention for all LightRules users.

 
4. Type the user’s email address.
5. (Optional) Select Set a password now if the LightRules system is stand-alone and not connected to the
facility’s enterprise network.
6. Select one or more permission levels by checking the corresponding boxes.
7. Enter the user’s phone number for future reference by the system administrator (as needed).
8. Click Create User.

After creating the account, the new user will receive an invitation email from LightRules. The invitation
email contains login details and a link to the LightRules login page.

Edit an Existing User’s Permissions

1. Click the Administration tab and select Users.
2. In the row of the user account you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Edit user parameters as desired.
4. Click Update User.

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 Change a User’s Password
1. Click the Administration tab and select Users.
2. In the row of the user account you wish to modify, click Edit.
3. Click Change password.
4. Enter the new password and then re-enter to confirm.
5. Click Update User.

Delete a User Account

1. Click the Administration tab and select Users.
2. In the row of the user account you wish to modify, click Delete.
3. Click OK to confirm deletion.

Editing General Settings

1. Click the Administration tab.
2. Select General.
3. Click Edit General Settings.
4. Modify settings as desired.
5. Click Save Settings.
Most of the general settings should be configured during
installation. However you may modify the following:

Default Language
Select a default system-level language.

NOTE: At login, users may select a language

other than the default language. At logout, the
language reverts to the default language settings
(see page 24 for details).

Currency Locale
Select the desired default currency from the list.

NOTE: Language and currency are independent.

For example, a changing the language from
English (US) to Français does not alter
the default currency.

Admin Contact
All user-related messages are sent from the Admin Contact’s email address. For example, the invitation email
sent to every new user is sent from the Admin Contact. The Admin Contact is editable.

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(Optional) Site Config
If not imported from the map file, enter the names of the facility manager, IT contact, reseller corporate
name, and reseller contact person.

Safety Lighting
Enter the global minimum light level, which sets the inactive and active light levels for a zone and prevents
lights from turning fully off. To activate the Safety Minimum Level, check the Safety Level feature when editing
a zone.

Feature Control
• Check Enable Daylight Harvesting to toggle this feature On/Off at the global level. To activate
daylight harvesting-enabled lights, you must first enable daylight harvesting at the global level, and then
check the Enable Daylight Harvesting feature at the fixture level (see page 64 for details).
• Check Enable 2D Mapping and Reporting to toggle the feature On/Off. Unless the facility floor plan
has changed, do not un-check this feature.
• Check Enable Coordinated Control to toggle this feature On/Off at the global level. To activate
coordinated control at the zone level, you must first enable the feature at the global level, and then
check the Coordination Enabled feature at the zone level (see page 63 for details).

Energy Cost ($)

Enter an estimation of the facility's average energy cost to enable LightRules to report energy cost over time.

NOTE: LightRules does not currently support variable energy rates such as time-of-use or peak
demand rates.

Old Power Estimate (W)

To enable baseline reporting, you must enter a value in total watts, for the previously installed lighting system.
For example, enter 11,160 W if the previous system comprised 24 x 465 W lights.

HINT: The Old Power Estimate feature requires an entry of W (Watts), rather than an entry of
  kWh (kilowatt hours). Note that this function assumes 24 x 7 operation at constant power.

Room/Zone Summary Metric

Change this value to change what appears in the Configuration tab, under rooms and zones. For example,
by default, LightRules displays <Avg. Daily kWh> for each room and zone.

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 Editing Date & Time Settings
1. Click the Administration tab.
2. Select General.
3. Click Edit Date/Time Settings.
4. Modify settings as desired.
5. Click Save Settings.

Set Time Zone

Select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown list.

Modify the First Calendar Day

Change this value specify the day of the week on which the calendar begins each week. By default, the week
starts on Sunday.

Set Weekdays
Un-check certain days disable those days as weekdays. This feature affects the calendar. For example, if you
un-check Sunday, Sunday will no longer be available in the Repeating Weekdays repeat option.

Set System Clock

As needed, enter the correct time and date.

(Optional) Setting Up SMTP Email Settings

NOTE: By default, LightRules uses the cloud-based Digital Lumens email server to send emails to
users. Therefore, in most cases, the email server settings should be left blank. When you enter email
server settings, you are effectively overriding the default email configuration.

If the facility requires custom SMTP email server settings, use the following steps:
1. Click the Administration tab.
2. Select General.
3. Click Email Server.
4. Modify settings as desired, based on information supplied by the facility IT department.
5. Click Save Settings.

Editing Networks and Firmware

During installation, for instructions on configuring network settings and firmware, refer to the LightRules 2.9
Installation Master Checklist document available at digitallumens.zendesk.com. Post-installation, contact
Digital Lumens technical support before altering the network or firmware settings.
Do not use the "Custom Settings" option to create a static IP address unless instructed to do so by Digital
Lumens support or application engineering staff.

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Backup and Restore
LightRules offers a backup feature with which you can save data to an external hard drive, and then recover
that data if, for some reason, the server hardware fails.

How to Prepare a Backup Drive for Use with LightRules

1. Choose a USB hard drive that is at least 8 GB (preferably 16 GB) and supports USB 2.0. NEW
2. Plug the hard drive into a Windows ® or Macintosh computer.
3. Verify that the hard drive is formatted for a EXFAT file system (this is typical for USB drives). NEW
4. Set the Volume Name of the drive to "LRA-BACKUP". This is typically done in the Windows ® Properties
dialog or the MacOS Get Info dialog (refer to your operating system help documentation for additional details).
5. Create a folder at the top level of the hard drive named "Backups".
6. Eject the hard drive from the computer.
7. Plug the hard drive into any open USB port on the LRA. Note that there are USB ports on both the front
and back of the computer. The ports on the back may be less likely to be accidentally disconnected.
8. Try a manual backup (see next page) to verify that the disk drive is configured correctly.

Backup Process
Overview
If a backup drive is connected to the LightRules appliance, then LightRules automatically performs nightly
backups at 3:30am. To keep the backup disk from filling up, backups older than 30 days may be automatically
removed from the backup disk.

Creating a Manual Backup

1. Click the Administration tab and select Backups from the dropdown menu.
2. Click Backup Now. The backup process typically takes 15-30 minutes, but may take longer for
large databases.
3. The backup has finished when the State column indicates "Complete".

Restore Process
Restoring from a Backup
Only restore from a backup for full system recovery. We do not recommend restoring for the sole purpose of
reverting configuration changes, as restoring will permanently discard usage history.

1. Click the Administration tab and select Backups from the dropdown menu.
2. In the list, select the backup from which you would like to restore, and then click Restore. Click Yes
when prompted. The maintenance screen appears, signifying the beginning of the restore process,
which takes about 15-30 minutes.
3. Once the restore has completed, the LightRules Appliance will automatically reboot and you will be
directed to the login screen. You may now continue using LightRules.
• Network configuration will be restored (i.e., IP address)
• Log in using the restored email and password login information from the original backup.

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 Upload Product Spec File
Digital Lumens offers a range of lighting products and gateways. To ensure that LightRules has latest product
information in its database, you can upload the latest version of the product spec file.
Contact Digital Lumens to request the latest product spec file.

Shutdown
To ensure that your LightRules database is not damaged, contact Digital Lumens technical support prior to
using the LightRules Appliance shutdown administrative command.

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Chapter Nine
Diagnostics
Over view

Diagnostics Screen

What Action Should I Take?

Discovering Lights, Gateways, Keypads, and Power Gateways

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 LightRules User Considerations
 The diagnostic features require “Admin” and “Operations” user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers basic diagnostic operations.

Overview
LightRules continually checks the lighting network for connectivity and/or changes to the map file that have not
been received by the lights. If there are no issues, LightRules displays "All Clear" on the diagnostics screen.
If there is an issue, LightRules identifies the affected portion of the network and displays an alert icon.
Additionally, if LightRules Power is in use, LightRules checks the connectivity of all power meters and power
gateways. Again, if there is an issue, LightRules displays an alert icon.

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Diagnostics Screen
Alerts
The diagnostics screen displays six categories of alerts:

1. Network Interfaces – Summarizes any issues with the Ethernet portion of the lighting network.
An alert indicates an issue with a network switch or cable.
2. Networks – Summarizes any communication issues with the wireless portion of the lighting network.
An alert indicates a gateway hardware issue or a change to the map file that has not been synced.
3. Lights – Summarizes any communication issues with individual lights. An alert indicates a light hardware
issue or a change to the map file that has not been synced.
4. Uncalibrated Devices – Lists all DLA devices requiring additional programming. DLA programming is
performed using Digital Lumens Commissioner 2.9 software.
5. Keypads – Displays any communication issues with the keypads. An alert indicates a hardware issue.
6. Power Gateways – Displays any communication issues with individual power gateways. An alert
indicates a hardware issue (power gateway configuration changes do not require a sync).
7. Power Meters – Displays any communication issues with individual lights. An alert indicates a hardware
issue (power meter configuration changes do not require a sync).

NOTE: For categories 1-5, the diagnostics screen displays alerts in top-level summary format. For
example, if there is an issue with a network interface, the diagnostics screen displays an alert icon for
the network interface in question but does not display every affected gateway or light
under that network.

What Action Should I Take?

In many instances, a refresh will clear the alert:
1. Mouse over the alert icon for a description of the alert state.
2. Click the icon to ping the affected network or device.
3. When the icon refreshes, if the alert state changes to a green check mark, then the network or device is
functioning normally and no further action is required.

If the alert state does not change, then do the following:

• Verify that the device is powered (by observing the device's indicator LED).
• Use the discover feature to determine if there has been a hardware change (see next page). If a new
device is discovered by LightRules, you must update the map file using Commissioner software from
Digital Lumens.
or
• If the hardware has not changed, reboot the hardware associated with the alert.
If the alert still appears after you perform the above steps, contact Digital Lumens technical support
via email: [email protected]

If you need immediate assistance, please contact Digital Lumens technical support
by telephone at the following number:

+1 (617) 723-1200, extension 3

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 Discovering Lights, Gateways, Keypads, and Power Gateways
When new light, gateway, keypad, or power gateway has been installed, you can identify the new hardware
via the discover diagnostic feature.

NOTE: A new light from the factory will be assigned the default Network ID, "Factory Default
Network”. Prior to installation, the light must be configured with a new Network ID via
Commissioner software (see the Commissioner 2.9 User Guide for details).

Discover a New Light

1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Networks from the dropdown list and click on the Network ID you believe contains the light.
3. Click Discover Lights.
4. LightRules indicates a newly discovered light (return to step 2 if no lights are discovered).
5. The map file needs to be updated. Use Commissioner software to update the map file.

Discover a New Gateway

1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Networks from the dropdown list and click on the Network ID you believe contains the gateway.
3. Click Discover Gateway and then click OK.
4. LightRules lists the serial numbers of all found gateways. Compare the quantity of serial numbers and the
serial number strings to the information displayed on the All Networks screen:
a) If the quantity of serial numbers is the same, and the strings are the same, then no new gateways have
been discovered. Verify proper hardware installation.
b) If the quantity of serial numbers is the same, but the strings are different, then a gateway has been
replaced with a new device.
c) If the quantity of serial numbers is greater, then a gateway has been added.

5. For b) and c), the map file needs to be updated. Use Commissioner software to update the map file
(see the Commissioner 2.9 User Guide for details).

Discover a New Keypad

1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Keypads from the dropdown list.
3. Click Discover Keypads and then click OK.
4. LightRules indicates a newly discovered keypad (return to step 2 if no keypads are discovered).
5. The map file needs to be updated. Use Commissioner software to update the map file.

Discover a New Power Gateway

1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Power Gateways from the dropdown list.
3. Click Discover Power Gateways and then click OK.
4. LightRules indicates a newly discovered power gateway (return to step 2 if no keypads are discovered).
5. The map file needs to be updated. Use Commissioner software to update the map file.

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Chapter Ten
LightRules Keypad
®

Over view

Working with Keypads

83
 LightRules User Considerations
 Keypad configuration features require “Operations” or “Administration”
user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers LightRules Keypad configuration operations. Keypads are an optional accessory device
available from Digital Lumens.

Overview
What Keypad Configuration is Performed with Commissioner Software?
During LightRules installation, the installer creates a map file. The map file contains all of the configurable
settings LightRules needs to perform manual control, automated control, and reporting. Additionally, the map
file contains basic keypad information, including serial numbers, IP addresses, and physical locations (refer to
the Commissioner 2.9 User's Guide for details).

What Keypad Configuration is Performed in LightRules?

The map file contains keypad serial numbers, IP addresses, and physical locations. However, each keypad needs
to be configured with manual profile assignments for buttons 1-8. This step is done in LightRules.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: When adding or removing keypads, the map file must be updated;
use Commissioner software to update the map file. However, if you are making changes to the button
assignments, Commissioner software is not needed.

NOTE: When you change keypad settings in LightRules, a sync operation is not necessary.

Working with Keypads

Control a Keypad via LightRules
You can "press" the buttons on any keypad virtually via LightRules:
1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Keypads from the dropdown list and click on the serial number of
the keypad you wish to control.
3. The currently selected button appears highlighted in blue.
4. Click on any button to activate the manual profile associated with that
button, as if you were pressing the same button on the actual keypad hardware.
The newly selected button will appear highlighted in blue after a few
seconds.

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Cancel a Keypad-Activated Manual Profile
From the LightRules dashboard, you can cancel any
manual profile activated by a keypad:
1. If not viewing the dashboard, click the Dashboard tab.
2. In the Active Profiles list, identify the manual profile
you wish to cancel.
3. Click the "X" to the left of that manual profile.
4. Click OK.

Edit Keypad Button Assignments

Each keypad has eight configurable buttons. Assign a manual profile to each button:
1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Keypads from the dropdown list and click on the serial number of the keypad you wish to edit.
3. Click Edit.

4. For each button, select a manual profile from the dropdown list. You can also leave one or more
buttons unassigned.
5. (Optional) To specify a duration, in minutes, use to up and down arrows or type in a number.

NOTE: If a duration is specified, then the manual profile activated with that button will expire
after the specified number of minutes. If no duration is specified ("0"), the manual profile will remain
active until canceled.

6. Click Update Keypad.

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 Edit Keypad General Settings
In general, you will use Commissioner software to edit keypad general settings. However, in some instances —
for example, an IP address conflict — you may need to edit certain keypad general settings right away.

1. Click the Configuration tab.

2. Select Keypads from the dropdown list and click on the serial number of the keypad you wish to edit.
3. Click Edit.
4. Click Edit again.
5. Edit the keypad name, description, or IP address.
6. Click Update Keypad.

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Chapter Eleven
LightRules Power
®

Over view

Working with LightRules Power

Power Repor ting

87
 LightRules User Considerations
 LightRules Power configuration features require “Operations” or “Administration”
user permissions.

Getting Started
This chapter covers LightRules Power configuration operations. Power is a licensed add-on feature from
Digital Lumens designed to precisely capture and report on the energy consumption for one or more pieces
of electrical equipment in a facility. Without a license key, LightRules will display Power functionality in the
user interface, but the system will not collect or report on power data.

Overview
What LightRules Power Configuration Steps are Performed with Commissioner Software?
During LightRules installation, the installer creates a map file. The map file contains all of the configurable
settings the system needs to perform manual control, automated control, and reporting. Additionally, the
map file contains basic power meter and power gateway information, including serial numbers, IP addresses,
MAC addresses, DHCP settings, and physical locations (refer to the Commissioner 2.9 User's Guide for details).

What LightRules Power Configuration is Performed in LightRules?

The map file contains device serial numbers, IP addresses, and physical locations. However, each power meter
needs to be configured with a group assignment (for reporting purposes, the meters are grouped). This step is
done in LightRules.

LIGHTRULES EXPERT SAYS: When adding or removing power meters or power gateways, the
map file must be updated; use Commissioner software to update the map file. However, if you are
making changes to the power meter group assignments, Commissioner software is not needed.

NOTE: When you change power-related settings in LightRules, a sync operation is not necessary.

Working with LightRules Power

Create a New Meter Group
LightRules creates energy reports based on how the power meters are grouped together. For example, you
can keep each power meter separate by creating a new group for each meter, or, you can group certain
meters together so as to aggregate the data.
1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Power Meter Groups from the dropdown list and then click New Meter Group.
3. Enter a Name and Description.
4. Click Create Power Meter group.

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Assign a Power Meter to a Meter Group
1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Power Meters from the dropdown list and then click on the serial number of the power meter you
wish to edit.
3. Select the desired meter group from the dropdown menu.
4. Click Update Power Meter.

Move a Power Meter to a Different Meter Group

1. Click the Configuration tab.
2. Select Power Meters from the dropdown list and then click on the serial number of the power meter you
wish to edit.
3. Select the new meter group from the dropdown menu.
4. Click Update Power Meter.

LightRules Power Reporting

Overview
When LightRules Power is configured, additional energy use and energy cost reports appear in the Reporting
menu. Additionally, you can create custom energy use and energy cost reports.
Data is reported according to meter group; if only one piece of electrical equipment is assigned to a group,
then data will be reported for just that equipment. If multiple pieces of equipment are assigned to a group,
then the aggregate data for that equipment will be reported.

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 Running and Customizing Metered Power Reports
Filter a Report By Meter Group
1. Run a LightRules Power report; for example, "Metered Power - One Day Cost".
2. In the Meter Groups panel of the report screen, select the meter group by which you want to filter results.
LightRules auto-refreshes the results.

Edit a Metered Power Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Edit for the desired LightRules Power report.
3. Modify one or more of the parameters.
4. (Optional) Check the Favorite box to add the report template
to the favorites list on the dashboard.
5. Click Update Report.

Create a New Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click New Report.
3. Select Metered Power Report.
4. Type a name for the report.
5. Modify one or more of the parameters.
6. (Optional) Check the Favorite box.
7. Click Create Report.

Clone an Existing Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Clone for the desired report template.
3. Click Edit for the newly created template.
4. Change the report name.
5. Modify one or more the parameters.
6. (Optional) Check the Favorite box to add the report template
to the favorites list on the dashboard.
7. Click Update Report.

Delete a Metered Report Template

1. Click the Reporting tab and select Manage Reports.
2. Click Delete for the desired report template.
3. Click OK to confirm deletion.

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Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Examples of Typical LightRules Prof iles

Appendix C: LightRules Repor ting Theory of Operation

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 Appendix A: Glossary
active power level
The dimming level of a light after the occupancy sensor has triggered.

alert icon
Graphically displays the network connectivity status of a light or gateway.

baseline analysis
A comparative reporting function in LightRules 2.9 that compares real, historical data from LightRules 2.9
versus the energy usage of the previously installed lighting system and versus and LED system without
intelligent control.

block
A scheduled profile on the LightRules calendar.

calendar
The visual interface via which you create a lighting schedule and automate lighting management.

calibration
See below, daylight harvesting calibration.

CAT-5/5e/6 cable
Standard Ethernet cable used to connect the LightRules appliance in a server room or office to the gateways
in the facility ceiling.

Commissioner software
The software toolset used to create a map files and calibrate daylight harvesting lights during system installation.

configuration hierarchy
To create lighting profiles and enable detailed reporting, LightRules uses a hierarchical system containing the
following: lights, zones, rooms, and networks.

coordinated control
Coordinated Control links the occupancy sensor activity of one light fixture to all other fixtures within the
same zone. For example, when a fixture designated as a coordination master detects motion and turns On,
the rest of the fixtures in the zone also turn On.

coordination master
One or more fixtures in a zone whose occupancy sensors trigger all of the other fixtures in the same zone
when an occupancy event is detected.

CSV (Comma-Separated Value) file

LightRules can export reportable data to a raw CSV file. CSV is a simple, plain text file format that imports
into spreadsheet software, warehouse management systems, and more.

daylight harvesting
LightRules 2.9 is compatible with lights that use sensors to detect daylight and reduce output accordingly.

daylight harvesting calibration

To integrate with LightRules 2.9, daylight-harvesting-enabled lights must be calibrated using the
Commmissioner software.
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demand-response call
In summer months, an electrical utility will send a request to a facility to limit its power load. The facility
receives incentives if it responds with a load reduction.

DLA
A DLA (Digital Light Agent) transforms a Digital Lumens LLE fixture, or third-party fixture, into a LightRules-
ready fixture. Each DLA houses the sensing, dimming, and wireless communications components found in
Digital Lumens intelligent fixtures.

discover
A diagnostic feature that searches a network for new light or gateway hardware that does not match the
map file.

enterprise network
The facility’s corporate network. LightRules connects to the facility network so that users can access the
LightRules web interface and receives LightRules email.

facility map
The facility map display lighting system settings and statuses as a graphical overlay on top of the facility
floor plan.

facility map report

Facility map reports display occupancy data, energy usage, and energy cost data in a graphical overlay on top
of the facility floor plan.

gateway
The network bridge that enables communication between the wired Ethernet portion of the LightRules system
and the wireless lights.

gang toggle switch

A convenience feature that enables a user to change multiple zone rules in unison.

graph report
Graph reports are traditional LightRules reports (compared to facility map reports, which are graphical
overlays on top of the facility floor plan).

inactive power level

The amount of light delivered by a light when the area under the light is not occupied (no motion, or the delay
after end of detected motion expires).

keypad
The LightRules Keypad is an optional, wall-mounted accessory device that enables lighting profile button
control from within the facility, rather than via LightRules. The keypad has eight configurable buttons.

lighting network
The dedicated network in a facility that contains the LightRules appliance, Ethernet components (CAT-5/5e/6
cable and network switches), gateways, and lights.

light meter
A device used to measure illumination at the task level (floor level).

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 LLE
The LLE is a linear LED light fixture from Digital Lumens. The LLE requires a DLA for intelligent operations.

map file
The settings file containing all lights, zones, rooms, and networks. Commissioner software creates the map file
and LightRules can edit some aspects of the map file.

manual profile
A profile that overrides the lighting schedule for a temporary period of time.

“Map Changes Pending” [system message]

Click Sync or Revert to review the list of pending map changes requiring a sync.

Network ID
Assigned to a group of 50 or fewer lights. LightRules uses Network IDs to manage wireless communication.

network switch
An Ethernet component that connects CAT-5/5e/6 cable from the LightRules appliance to the gateways.

night light
A light that never turns completely off. During periods of inactivity, a night light dims to a level of illumination
still visible from a distance.

occupancy
The percentage of time that motion was detected below a light.

peak demand surcharge

In summer months, an electrical utility apply a surcharge to participating facilities that reach a predetermined
electrical load at a point in time.

ping
An attempt by LightRules to test network connectivity with a light or gateway. Following the ping,
LightRules updates the device’s alert icon.

PoE (Power over Ethernet)

A network device that can power other PoE-compatible devices. LightRules uses PoE network switches
to power gateways, eliminating the need to run 120 VAC power in the facility ceiling where the gateways
are located.

power gateway
If configured with LightRules Power functionality, the power meters in the facility communicate to and from
the LightRules Appliance via power gateways.

power meter
If configured with LightRules Power functionality, LightRules reads precise eletrical consumption data from
power meters. Power meters can be connected to any electrical equipment in the facility.

power meter group

Every power meter must belong to a power meter group, otherwise LightRules will not report the data for
that power meter. A single power meter can comprise a meter group, or multiple power meters can comprise
a group.

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profile
A configurable group of all active zones. You create a lighting schedule by adding profiles to the
LightRules calendar.

push
Send new settings over the lighting network to the lights and/or gateways.

revert
Cancel pending map changes.

RF (radio frequency) range

The wireless range of wireless devices not separated by any walls.

room
Every zone is assigned to a room. Rooms correspond to the actual physical spaces in the facility,
enabling detailed reporting.

rule
The settings applied to a zone (and all lights within that zone). The rule specifies active power level,
inactive power level, and the sensor delay.

safety lighting
An admin setting that specified the minimum active and inactive light levels and prevents lights from turning
fully Off.

scheduled profile
A profile that automatically triggers based on the lighting schedule set up in the LightRules calendar.

sensor delay
The amount of time (minimum 30 seconds) before a light times out and switches to inactive power level.

stand-alone system
A LightRules system that is not connected to the facility’s enterprise network.

sync operation
The function that pushes new settings over the lighting network to the lights and/or gateways, updating
those devices.

user permissions
LightRules users receive one or all three of the following user permissions, each of which enables access
to a different area of the LightRules interface: • Reporting • Operations • Administration

what-if analysis
Predict the impact of various lighting settings on the facility’s overall energy use.

zone
A group of lights within wireless range of each other to which you want to assign the same settings
(active power level, inactive power level, and sensor delay). The lights in the same zone have identical
behaviors.

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 Appendix B: Examples of Typical Profiles
Example One: Normal Operations Profile

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Example Two: Backshift Profile

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 Example Three: Maintenance Profile

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Appendix C: LightRules Reporting Theory of Operation
This appendix describes how LightRules gathers data from the lights and reports on that data:
• Lights record detail about when they are in active power level and inactive power level modes.
• Lights record detail about occupancy sensor events.
• LightRules polls all lights, retrieving detailed log information on a 15-minute cycle.
• Each time LightRules successfully communicates with a light, it remembers the “last seen” time.
• After each polling cycle, LightRules examines the detail from each light, counting the time the light was
in the active and inactive modes. LightRules also uses the occupancy sensor events to count the time
during which the area under each light was occupied.

NOTE: In some instances, a light may be configured with a dimming level above 0 for its inactive
mode setting. For example, some lights — “night lights” — are configured this way for safety.

• From the recorded information, LightRules calculates the light’s total Energy Usage (kWh) for each
15-minute interval. All reporting is based on either Energy Usage or Occupancy (time occupied as a
percentage of total time).
• If the Average Energy Cost (dollars per kWh) is configured (see page 75 for details), LightRules can also
display reports in Energy Cost by multiplying the Energy Usage (kWh) by Average Energy Cost ($/kWh)
to get an estimation of the Energy Cost for the given time.

NOTE: The Energy Cost calculation does not take into account variable energy cost or peak
usage billing. It is meant as a convenience for LightRules users who are more comfortable viewing
reports in monetary amounts than kilowatt-hour.

• Energy Usage and Occupancy values for each light per 15-minute interval are then aggregated into
Zone/Interval, Room/Interval, and Total Facility/Interval values.
• Room/Interval and Facility/Interval values are aggregated into One Hour and One Day durations,
resulting in Room/Hour, Room/Day, Facility/Hour, and Facility/Day values.

In LightRules 2.9, the following aggregated values are exposed in the reporting system:
Room/Interval
Room/Hour
Room/Day
Zone/Interval
Zone/Hour
Zone/Day
Facility/Interval
Facility/Hour
Facility/Day

• Each light may be designated in one zone, and each zone may be designated in one room. Only the
current light:zone zone:room mapping is used in aggregation, so aggregation includes only data captured
since the last mapping change, whereas historical mappings are not aggregated.

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 Index
A F
active power level 16, 32, 59 facility map
adjusting in what-if report 68 controls 26
definition 33 facility map reports 55

B G
backup 76 gateway 20, 22, 34, 60
baseline analysis 52 discovering 82
enabling 75 general settings 25
graph reports 53
C
I
calendar 30, 44
default profile 31 inactive power level 32, 35, 59
calibration adjusting in what-if report 68
for daylight harvesting 64 definition 33
Commissioner software 22, 63, 64, 65, 81, 82
coordinated control K
configure for zone 35, 60 keypad 8, 84, 85
designating a coordination master 64
enable at the zone level 61 L
enabling at the global level 75 language selection
Coordinated Control change language at login 20
general configuration 63 configure default 74
coordination master 61, 63 light meter 41, 42, 56
CSV file 18, 51 LightRules appliance 21
currency 20 adding monitor, keyboard and mouse 66
configuration 74 light settings 62
D M
daylight harvesting manual profile 38, 40
calibration 22 push 40
enabling 64, 75 map file 22, 58, 65
reporting 31, 54 syncing 35
default profile 31, 44 merge zones 61
cloning 59
demand-response call 38, 41, 93 N
diagnostics 80
network
discover 72
definition 22
gateways 82, 84, 88
network ID 61, 63, 82
lights 82, 84, 88
definition 22
E network switch 20, 81
night light 48, 94, 99
energy cost fine tuning 42
configuration 75
energy cost report 50, 51 O
energy usage report 50, 51
occupancy
how it is calculated in LightRules 94
occupancy report 50, 51

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P T
password 25 technical support 8
reset 25
peak demand surcharge 41, 94 U
portal 9, 81 user account
power 8, 88 creation 73
profile 14, 15 edit 25
creating a profile 32 logging in 24
default profile 31 user permissions
definition 15 configuration 72
examples of typical profiles 96 definition 19
manual 16, 38
scheduling 30 W
push
what-if analysis
manual profile 38
how it works 68
R required permissions 72
running 69
reports 18
creating new report templates 50 Z
exporting 51
zone 30, 33
facility map reports 55
creating 34
favorites 51
definition 22
graph reports 50, 53
merge 61
hints 52
split 61
permissions 72
sync 35
running a report 32
viewing on facility map 26
standard templates 50
room
definition 22
rule
definition 16

S
safety lighting
configuration 75
schedule 46
calendar 44
strategy for creating 44
sensor delay 35, 56, 59
definition 33
shutdown 78
spec file
upload 78
split zone 61
status icons 27, 36, 55
sync operation
performing a sync 35

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