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SECTION 16290

Electrical Power Monitoring and CONTROLS

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GENERAL

01. SECTION INCLUDES

A. Manufactured system network devices and accessories to control and monitor architectural lighting systems and plug load devices.

Additional subsections are provided in hidden text below. Specifier should select the appropriate sub-sections as appropriate for the project.

02. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 12490 – Window Treatment: Operating hardware.

B. Section 13800 – Building Automation and Control

C. Section 16001 – Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Systems

D. Section 16050 – Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

1. Section 02584 - Underground Ducts and Utility Structures.

2. Section 16120 - Conductors and Cables: Low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables.

3. Section 16120 - Conductors and Cables: Control-voltage electrical power cables.

4. Section 16130 - Raceway and Boxes: Raceway and boxes for electrical systems.

5. Section 16130 - Raceway and Boxes: Utility poles for electrical systems

6. Section 16135 - Manufactured System Wiring Assemblies: Distribution of electrical power.

7. Section 16138 - Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems.

8. Section 16139 - Cable Trays for Electrical Systems.

E. Section 16050 – Basic Electrical Materials and Methods: Schedules for electrical.

1. Section 16051 - Schedules for Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution

2. Section 16052 - Schedules for Low-Voltage Electrical Distribution

3. Section 16053 - Electrical Switchboard Schedule

4. Section 16054 - Electrical Panelboard Schedule

5. Section 16055 - Lighting Panelboard Schedule

6. Section 16056 - Electrical Motor-Control Center Schedule

7. Section 16057 - Electrical Circuit Schedule

8. Section 16058 - Wiring Device Schedule

9. Section 16201 - Schedules for Facility Electrical Power Generating and Storing Equipment

10. Section 16202 - Schedules for Electrical and Cathodic Protection Systems

11. Section 16501 - Schedules for Lighting

12. Section 16502 - Lighting Fixture Schedule

F. Section 16080 – Electrical Testing: Commissioning of electrical systems.

G. Section 16090 – Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems

1. Section 16145 - Lighting Control Devices

2. Section 16570 - Dimming Control: Lighting control panelboards.

3. Section 16570 - Dimming Control: Dimming controls.

a. Section 16571 - Multichannel Remote-Controlled Dimmers

b. Section 16572 - Remote-Controlled Dimming Stations

4. Section 16570 - Dimming Control: Modular dimming controls.

a. Section 16573 - Manual Modular Dimming Controls

b. Section 16574 - Integrated Multipreset Modular Dimming Controls

5. Section 16570 - Dimming Control: Network lighting controls.

a. Section 16575 - Digital-Network Lighting Controls

b. Section 16576 - Addressable Fixture Lighting Control

H. Section 16490 – Low-Voltage Distribution Equipment

1. Section 16211 - Electricity Metering

a. Section 16130 - Cabinets

b. Section 16130 - Multi-Outlet Assemblies

c. Section 16130 - Indoor Service Poles

d. Section 16140 - Wiring Devices

03. REFERENCES

NECA 1 describes industry best practices for good workmanship in electrical construction. NECA 1 is approved as an American National Standard (ANSI). For additional information, please see the NECA website:



A. NECA 1 - Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting; National Electrical Contractors Association; 2000.

B. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; National Fire Protection Association; 2005.

Wiremold assemblies can be used with a Walkerflex factory wired modular wiring system. For this the assemblies had to be evaluated which required testing under UL 183, Standard for Manufactured Wiring Systems. These requirements cover field-installed wiring assemblies using manufactured subassemblies for branch circuits and remote-control circuits.

C. UL 183 - Standard for Manufactured Wiring Systems; 2003.

The Wiremold assemblies are listed to UL 244A, Standard for Solid-State Controls for Appliances. These requirements cover component electronic controls intended to be factory installed on or in appliances and other utilization equipment rated 600 V or less. This standard covers a single device or a series of separate components with interconnecting wiring employing one or more input power and possibly signal ports, solid-state circuitry, and one or more output switching components to directly control end-use product load.

D. UL 244A – Standard for Solid-State Controls for Appliances; 2003.

The Energy Measuring Board is UL recognized to UL 916, Energy Management equipment. This standard covers energy management equipment and associated sensing devices rated 600 volts or less and intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code. This evaluation determines the Energy Measuring Boards suitability for use as a sub-metering device in a listed control circuit.

E. UL 916 – Energy Management Equipment; 2002.

Since Wiremold assemblies may be installed in air handling pathways, they are subject to the requirements of UL 2043, Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces. This is a fire test method for determining the fire performance response of discrete products intended to be installed in air handling spaces, such as above suspended ceilings or below floors. In this test, the units are subject to intense flame for several minutes and the heat intensity and the density of smoke are measured. Should the smoke density be too great or heat build-up be too high, the unit will fail.

F. UL 2043 - Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces; 1996.

04. SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01330.

B. Certificates: Certify that submitted equipment either meets specification as stated meets specification through an alternate means and indicate the specific methodology used.

1. Meets specification as stated.

2. Meets specification through an alternate means and indicate the specific methodology used.

C. Product Data: Provide data on manufactured system network devices showing dimensions, colors, power requirements, and configurations.

D. Shop Drawings: For power monitoring equipment, include:

1. Schematic (one-line diagram) of system indicate planned locations and relationships of electrical components, network devices, and accessories in manufactured system.

E. Sequence of Operation to describe how system operates and performs in the building.

F. Manufacturer's Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of use. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, and installation of product.

05. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum five (5) years experience in the manufacturing of power management and control systems.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company certified and approved by the power monitoring controls equipment manufacturer.

Retain as many of the bracketed reference standards in the first paragraph below as are applicable on a specific project and delete the ones that are not used.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in [NFPA 70] [UL 183] [UL 244A] [UL 916] [UL 2043] by a qualified testing agency and marked for intended location and application.

06. WARRANTY

1 Provide manufacturer’s full two (2) insert number year warranty covering 100 percent parts and 100 percent labor from the date of system startup completion.

1 PRODUCTS

01. MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: [Legrand® / Wiremold Inc. a Legrand Company] [Convia®/A Herman Miller Company].

****OR****

B. Basis of design, and with prior approval including the specified requirements of this section, one (1) of the following:

1. [Legrand® / Wiremold Inc. a Legrand Company.]

2. [Convia®/A Herman Miller Company.]

3. [Insert manufacturer’s name].

C. Substitutions: [Not permitted.] [Under provisions of Division 1.]

Delete items 1 through 3 if substitutions are not permitted.

1. All proposed substitutions (clearly delineated as such) must be submitted in writing for approval by the design professional a minimum of 10 working days prior to the bid date and must be made available to all bidders. Proposed substitutes must be accompanied by a review of the specification noting compliance on a line-by-line basis.

2. Any substitutions provided by the contractor shall be reviewed at the contractor’s expense by the electrical engineer at a rate of $150.00 per hour.

3. By using pre-approved substitutions, the contractor accepts responsibility and associated costs for all required modifications to circuitry, devices, and wiring. The contractor shall provide complete engineered shop drawings (including power wiring) with deviations for the original design highlighted in an alternate color to the engineer for review and approval prior to rough-in.

02. GENERAL

A. Products included in this specification include all Modular Network Components. See Section [16150] [insert section number] for additional Power Delivery Components.

03. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

For additional information on the features and benefits of intelligent lighting control, please see:

Lighting Control

A. Integrated Lighting Control:

Use with switching (on / off) ballasts / systems. Retain options in the following subparagraph that are required for a project and delete the others.

1. [Manual at wall station] [Computer enabled software] [Occupancy Sensor(s)] [Vacancy Sensors] to implement On/Off control.

Use with dimming ballasts / systems. Retain options in the following subparagraph that are required for a project and delete the others.

2. [Manual at wall station] [Computer enabled software] [Daylight Sensor(s)] to implement dimming control.

As lighting designs evolve to providing light at the task level and the increasing use of electronic power charging devices, the electric load consumed at the receptacle will further increase. Controlling both the plug loads and overhead lighting loads can provide the greatest benefits of peak load demand management and energy efficiency.

Plug Load Control

B. Integrated Plug Load Control:

1. [Manual at wall station] [Computer enabled software] [Occupancy Sensor(s)] [Vacancy Sensor(s)] to implement On/Off control of designated wall outlets, workstation outlets, floor boxes, or poke-thrus.

Occupancy / Vacancy sensors can provide a higher level of energy savings by enabling thermostat setback during normally occupied hours in the building. Communication with the Building Management System is possible with the ConviaNet® system and should be integrated with the HVAC system.

HVAC

C. Integrated HVAC Control:

1. Provide integration of occupancy / vacancy sensors with HVAC building automation control system to implement occupancy based thermostat setback.

2. Provide direct temperature control of [serial] [IP] digital thermostats in accordance with requirements in Section 13800.

3. Compatibility of occupancy sensors [and Convia-enabled Wiremold™] [insert network name] network with all HVAC / Building Management System [thermostats] [temperature sensors] to be verified by all manufacturers prior to product purchase and installation.

To maximize the benefits of daylight control, the ConviaNET® system can work with leading manufacturers of automatic shading systems to minimize glare and solar heat gain in the conditioned space.

D. Integrated Shade Control:

1. Provide integration of lighting system with the [MechoShade] [Somfy] automatic mechanical shading systems. See the requirements in Section 12490.

As electric loads increase within the building, the Convia-enabled network redistributes the energy efficiency / demand response commands to ensure that the energy consumption does not exceed the engineered high limit.

Dynamic Load Balancing™

E. Dynamic Load Balancing™:

1. Provide the ability to specify a maximum energy consumption level for the building lighting system and maintain that level as the building occupancy and usage changes.

2. Provide the ability to specify a maximum energy consumption level for the building plug load consumption and maintain that level as the building occupancy and usage changes.

The Convia-enabled network allows the building owner / facilities manager to establish which rooms / areas will be affected first, second, etc. to maintain a maximum energy usage. The building owner / facilities manager can define their own priority scale (i.e. 1 – 10, 1 – 100, or 1 – 200) For example, a critical area / room / circuit / device can opt out of the dynamic load balancing feature altogether.

1. A participating critical room would have a priority ranking of 10.

2. An “average room” would have a priority ranking of 5.

3. The least critical area / room / circuit / device would have a priority of 1.

3. Provide policy based prioritization of electrical loads to establish energy and load shedding saving strategies.

Automatic demand response / load shedding occurs when a utility sends a signal to its customer / building owner, and the electric power consumption is automatically reduced to avoid blackouts and brownouts. Typically the utility will provide additional incentives to its customers who participate in the “Auto-DR” feature. Please check with your local utility for incentives and specific requirements.

Demand Response

F. [Automatic Demand] Response / Load Shedding:

1. Provide the ability to receive a proprietary signal from the local electric utility to reduce lighting energy (kW) consumption and provide verification back to the utility of electric (kW) reduction.

2. Provide dynamic load balancing of lighting systems to maintain the required kW reduction during the demand response period.

Semi-Automatic demand response / load shedding occurs when a facility manager makes a decision to reduce the electric power consumption and enacts a command via the software. This is different from the automatic sequence in that the building owner makes the decision and manages how much and when.

G. [Semi-Automatic] Demand Response / Load Shedding:

1. Reduce lighting energy (kW) consumption and provide local verification of (kW) electric reduction.

2. Provide start time and end time for electric demand response / load shed.

3. Provide dynamic load balancing of lighting systems to maintain the required kW reduction during the demand response period.

Daylight harvesting can significantly reduce the need for electric lighting along the perimeter areas of a building and those interior spaces that utilize sky lights. The daylight sensors are programmed to dim / turn off the lighting in those areas where the natural light meet the required / desired light levels of the space.

H. Daylight Harvesting:

1. Provide automatic dimming zoned switching control to implement energy saving strategy through the use of daylight sensors.

The Convia-enabled system meters the electric consumption to give real-time energy usage at a granular level below the circuit panel level. Other devices can be added / expanded without impacting the ability to meter the energy consumption of the new or existing devices. The system measures energy usage every 60 seconds. Every 15 minutes the information is uploaded to the Energy Track ™.

In order for other systems to provided circuit level metering, a supplemental system must be installed which adds additional costs to the project. Moreover, other control systems provide calculated estimates with a lesser degree of accuracy which can be +/-20%.

I. Energy Sub Metering:

1. Provide metered / apparent lighting and plug load actual energy consumption measured with an accuracy rate of 98 percent or greater for each lighting plug load zone.

J. Multiple Site Management:

1. Provide ability to manage, meter, and control multiple sites from a single location.

The ConviaNET system provides a custom report feature that documents the overall performance of the system. Please see the following web sites for energy reporting and the benefits of ongoing commissioning:

Energy Track™

Ongoing Commissioning

K. [Energy Track™] System Performance and Energy Reporting:

1. Provide dashboard display of the building floor plan with visual display to indicate conformance to established energy efficiency benchmarks and real time status / performance.

2. Building occupancy status and trends and lighting and plug load control system performance accessible from the Internet.

3. Provide report generating capabilities for lighting and plug loads for custom time periods with the ability to filter for work days and work hours.

4. System historical performance database to be accessible for period of seven (7) years.

5. Provide ability to integrate [Heating] [Ventilating] [Air Conditioning] [energy] [Water] consumption into the [reporting] [visual dashboard display].

6. Provide visual dashboard to display [carbon] [kWh] [barrels of oil] [gallons of gas] [custom] equivalent energy savings saved by the control strategies implemented from the system.

After personnel, real estate is the single largest expense for most businesses. As space occupancy costs continue to increase, facility managers seek methods to lower these expenses through improved workplace productivity and overall real estate reductions.

By understanding how rooms in a building are being used, hour after hour, day after day, and month after month, usage patterns emerge.

Convia’s Energy Track reporting tool records electrical use and occupancy of any space in the system. This data tells managers how the space is being used and for what duration. Moreover, these details can be stored and called up later to compare with future space utilization reports.

Based on space utilization trends over time, facility managers gain insight into what are the most productive areas in a building. More importantly, they are given insight into which areas are low-producing spaces in terms of real estate value.

For more information, please see the following web site:

Space Utilization

L. Occupancy and Space Utilization:

1. Provide dashboard display of the historical building occupancy patterns for period of seven (7) years.

For additional product and system information, please see the following document:

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

For additional technical resource information, please see the following web site:



04. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HARDWARE

A. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Global Gateway – Model GSA-GCA:

The Convia-enabled system can operate without a Convia® Global Gateway; however to achieve maximum energy performance, a Convia® Global Gateway is required. The Convia® Global Gateway performs the higher level system intelligence and is required to perform the following features:

Dynamic Load Balancing™

1. Dynamic Load Balancing – Allows the building owner to predefine energy performance and limits. During a demand response event initiated by the local utility, Dynamic Load Balancing ensures that the KW reduction is not exceeded by automatically balancing electric loads within the facility to ensure the target level is maintained.

2. Energy Track™ System – Reporting system that enables benchmarking, accessing archived building performance and energy consumption, and provides a mechanism for creating detailed reports.

3. Remote Access – Password protected ability to change, modify, and monitor system performance.

4. Multi Site Management – Convia® Global Gateway is required to enables the management of multiple facilities from a single location.

5. Time Clock Events – Astronomical and Time of Day master scheduling for automatic on/off and dimming control.

6. Event Programming – Special events that can be enabled via a preset schedule or any manual / automatic control.

a. Planned Event: Non-reoccurring after hour’s event scheduled by the building operator.

b. Unplanned Event:

7. Integration to Building Automation Systems, Security System, Fire Protection Systems, Shading Systems, etc.

Global Gateway

A solid-state networking device is more reliable than a server based control system. Other controls systems utilize legacy communication protocols such as RS232/485 and multiple (3 or more) layers of hardware and software to implement basic control functions. The more complex the system, the greater the installation and ongoing maintenance cost. Moreover, the additional layers increase the potential failure points in the system. The Convia-enabled system controls architecture is a simple two tier system that provides scalable control of plug load, lighting, and HVAC for any size application.

1. Provide a solid-state network device to install, program, control and monitor the Convia-enabled Wiremold™ lighting and plug load management system and other ancillary devices.

Provides a layer of protection that can be integrated with existing IT security systems or operate as a standalone device.

2. Provide system firewall to prevent unauthorized access.

The WAN allows the Convia-enabled system to connect to the internet and allows VPN connectivity.

3. Provide wide area network (WAN) capability.

The LAN Allows the building owner to create a dedicated TCP/IP network for controlling ancillary devices such as IP cameras, serial to IP bridge devices, and other network devices.

4. System to have capability to run its own local area network (LAN).

The Convia® Global Gateway enables authorized Convia® Wands to modify the system.

5. Provide password protection to prohibit unauthorized association / disassociation via the Convia® Wand.

6. Provide integration to [Building Automation System] [Security System] [Access Control] [Fire Protection System] [Shade Control] [Audio/Video (AV) Control].

The Convia® Protocol Bridge allows the Convia® Gateway to intercommunicate with other Building Automation or Control Systems.

Protocol Bridge

B. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Protocol Bridge – Model GSA-CPB:

1. Provide network devices to facilitate data transfer with [Building Automation System] [Fire Safety] [Process Control] via [BACNet Ethernet] [BACNet IP] [BACNet MSTP] [LonWorks] [ModBus] [JCI N2] [Custom].

“NPM” “1” “2” “F” – The “NPM” signifies a 120V power module. The first numeric digit signifies the number of controlled circuits (1, 2, or 4 circuits). The second numeric digit signifies the number of circuits (1, 2, or 4 circuits) being metered. The last letter indicates a field wired (F) or partition feed (PF) versions.

Field wired applications are ideal for retrofit applications or where local codes restrict the use of modular wiring such as the City of Chicago and NYC. The partition feed application is for use with partition furniture or other electric device applications such as Casino floors (slot machines).

For new construction or major renovations, the Convia-enabled Wiremold modular plug-n-play system can reduce installation cost and provide maximum flexibility for future modifications.

For specific product information see page 3 of the following:

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

C. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Power Modules – Model [NPM 12] [NPM 22] [NPM 12 F] [NPM 22 F] [NPM 24] [NPM 44] [NPM 24 F] [NPM 44 F] [NPM 24 PF] [NPM 44 PF]:

1. Provide general purpose control 20A maximum plug load receptacles for [Access Floor Boxes] [Poke-Thru Devices] [Multi-outlet Assemblies] [Power Poles] [Modular Furniture] [Wall Receptacles].

The Convia-enabled system meters the electric consumption to give real-time energy usage. The system measures energy usage every 60 seconds and every 15 minutes the information is uploaded to the Energy Tracker ™. Other systems provide calculated estimates with a lesser degree of accuracy which can be +/-20%.

2. Provide electric energy metering with an accuracy rate of 98 percent or greater.

The Convia-enabled system can control non-dimming ballast and non-lighting loads such as ceiling fans and incandescent loads.

3. Provide 20 amp relay on/off control for 120V plug load receptacles.

4. Provide integration with [Global Gateway] [insert system name] for demand response control and Dynamic Load Balancing™.

“NRD” “1” “A” – The “NRD” signifies a 120V relay dimmer application. The following numeric digit signifies the number of relays (1 or 2 relays). The last letter indicates the phase (A, B, or C) or field wired (F) versions.

“LRD” “1” “A” – The “LRD” signifies a 277V relay dimmer application. The following numeric digit signifies the number of relays (1 or 2 relays). The last letter indicates the phase (A, B, or C) or field wired (F) versions.

For specific product information see page 2 of the following:

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

The modular unit has the power supplied via the Convia-enabled Wiremold system and is available in 3 different phases. The field wired version can be wired using flexible metal conduit or rigid EMT and is perfect for renovations/retrofit applications where modular wiring is not used.

Specifying Phase Control: In a building, there are 3 phases of electric power (120V or 277V) that connect to the main lighting circuit breaker panel. From the lighting panel, the power is distributed throughout the building. It is important to balance the electric load across all three phases. Therefore, the electrical engineer must specify how the electric load is to be distributed (i.e. Phase A, Phase B, and Phase C). For additional data on the relay dimmers, please see pages XX-XX.

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

D. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Relay Dimmers – [Model NRD 1 A] [NRD 2 A] [NRD 1 B] [NRD 2 B] [NRD 1 C] [NRD 2 C] [NRD 1 F] [NRD 2 F] [LRD 1 A] [LRD 2 A] [LRD 1 B] [LRD 2 B] [LRD 1 C] [LRD 2 C] [LRD 1 F] [LRD 2 F]:

The Convia-enabled system can control non-dimming ballast and non-lighting loads such as ceiling fans.

1. Provide 20 amp relay on/off control for [120V] [277V] non-lighting loads.

2. Provide 20 amp relay [on/off] [multi-level] [continuous dimming] control for [120V] [277V] lighting loads.

The percent dimming accuracy is dependent upon the ballast manufacturer and ballast type. Additionally, the lamp type and fixture type will impact the accuracy as well.

Fluorescent Control Options

3. Provide continuous dimming control of [120V] [277V] for 0-10 VDC fluorescent dimming ballast.

4. Provide integration with low voltage [Scene Controller] [Switch] [Occupancy Sensors] [Vacancy Sensors] [Daylight Sensors] [Global Gateway].

The Convia-enabled system meters the electric consumption to give real time energy usage. The system measures energy usage every 60 seconds and every 15 minutes the information is uploaded to the Energy Track™. Other systems provide calculated estimates with a lesser degree of accuracy which can be +/-20%.

5. Provide electric energy metering with an accuracy rate of 98 percent or greater.

For dual zone applications, a single circuit connects to the NRD or LRD and splits into 2 dependent zones that be controlled independently of each other. This can result in installation cost savings.

6. Provide single and dual zoning.

7. Provide integration with [Global Gateway] [insert system name] for demand response control and Dynamic Load Balancing™.

The Convia-enabled Scene Controller is a low voltage (RJ45) wired device that can be utilized as a “plug-n-play” system. By utilizing low voltage wiring, labor cost can be reduced and reconfiguring the space can be easily accomplished in a simple process with the use of the Convia Wand. Each controller is a 4 button device and can accept an infinite number of controls. Controllers can be added to the system to provide additional scenes as needed in a two or three gang box.

Scene Controller

E. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Scene Controller – Model GSE-SCD-WH:

1. Provide a wall station control device that allows for the storage of predefined scenes to control [Lighting] [Plug Load] [Receptacles] [Audio/Visual (AV) Equipment] [Window Shades] [Custom].

Convia utilizes infrared technology to simplify the commissioning and reconfiguring process. From within the controlled space, a person will:

1. Point the Wand at the Scene Controller.

2. Press the “link” button on the Convia Wand to select the Scene Controller.

3. Push button 1 2 3 4.

4. Point the Convia Wand at the desired control device such as a NPM, NRD, or LRD.

5. Press the “link” button on the Convia Wand to select the control device. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 as required.

6. Re-press the button as selected in Step #3.

All non-Convia devices such as AV Equipment, Window Shades, etc. can be programmed to the scene via the Convia® Global Gateway.

2. Provide communication device to link the Scene Controller to the other controlled devices on the Convia-enabled Wiremold™ network.

The Convia-enabled Switchable Dimming Device is a low voltage (RJ45) wired device that can be utilized as a “plug-n-play” system. By utilizing low voltage wiring, labor cost can be reduced and reconfiguring the space can be easily accomplished in a simple process with the use of the Convia Wand. Each controller is a 4 button device and can accept an infinite number of controls. Controllers can be added to the system to provide additional scenes as needed in a two or three gang box.

For switching applications, push “On with ▲” button to switch on. Push “Off with ▼” button to switch off.

For dimming applications with dimming ballast, push and hold “On with ▲” button to increase light level. Push and hold “Off with ▼” button to dim the lights down.

Switch

F. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Switchable Dimming Device – Model GSE-SWD-WH:

The percent dimming accuracy is dependent upon the ballast manufacturer and ballast type. Additionally, the lamp type and fixture type will impact the accuracy as well.

1. Provide [Continuous Dimming Control] [Switching] of the Relay Dimmer device.

2. Provide switching of the Power Module device.

3. Provide communication device to link and save the programming of the switchable dimming device(s) and the other controlled devices on the Convia-enabled Wiremold™ network.

Convia® utilizes infrared technology to simplify the commissioning and reconfiguring process. From within the controlled space, a person will:

1. Point the Wand at the desired Switchable Dimming Device.

2. Press the “link” button on the Convia® Wand to select the Switchable Dimming Device. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 are required.

3. Point the Convia® Wand at the desired control device such as a NPM, NRD, or LRD.

4. Press the “link” button on the Convia® Wand to select the control device. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 as required.

5. Point the Wand at the desired Switchable Dimming Device in Step 1 and Step 2.

6. Press the “link” button on the Convia® Wand to save the program.

A remote IR LED Module should be provided for each NPM, LRD, and NRD device to expedite start up, commissioning, and any future reconfiguration of the space.

The IR LED Module is the interface device that allows a user to field link / unlink controlled devices to/from one or more Scene Controller(s), Switchable Dimming Device(s), and Sensor Interface Module(s) using the Convia Wand. See the steps outlined in the Scene Controller(s) and Switchable Dimming Device(s).

The LED feature of this device is utilized as a diagnostic tool during start up to determine network connectivity. It is also utilized as an indicator during programming / associating – when the blue LED is “on”, the device has been selected for programming / association to another network device.

Remote IR Receivers

G. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Remote Infrared LED Module:

The Hole Mount product can be integrated / hidden within the ceiling structure, wall, or floor.

1. Hole Mount – Model GSE-IRH-WH:

a. Provide a means for [Relay Dimmer] [Power Module] to associate / disassociate with the [Scene Controller(s)] [Switchable Dimming Device(s)] [Sensor Interface Module].

The Open Ceiling Mount product can be utilized in structures where no ceiling structure is installed.

2. Open Ceiling Mount – Model GSE-IRR-GR:

a. Provide a means for [Relay Dimmer] [Power Module] to associate / disassociate with the [Scene Controller(s)] [Switchable Dimming Device(s)] [Sensor Interface Module].

The Convia® Wand is a two-button hand held tool utilizing infrared technology to link / unlink the system components. A built in laser pointer provides a visual guide to immediately configure the system components by establishing digital links between lighting zones and switches / sensors by using a remote hand held device that interacts with the lighting components in real-time and in the controlled space.

For more information on programming Convia® components with the Wand, see the Lighting System User Guide available at:

Convia® Wand

See the steps outlined in the Scene Controller(s) and Switchable Dimming Device(s) for procedure.

H. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Wand – Model GSE-WCD-WH:

1. Provide secure hand held device associate/disassociate [Relay Dimmers] [Power Modules] to/from [Scene Controller(s)] [Switchable Dimming Device(s)] [Sensor Interface Module].

a. Provide real-time immediate three (3) second configuration / association of system components.

b. System to be configurable from within the controlled space.

1. Press and Hold both the “link” and “unlink” buttons on the Convia® Wand simultaneously until the blue LED on the Convia® Wand turns off.

2. Release the buttons, and then LED on the Convia® Wand will turn on and stay on.

3. Point the Wand at the Convia® Remote IR Module.

4. Push the “link” button one time. The Convia® Remote IR Module will blink once for network connectivity or multiple times for no network connectivity.

2. Provide device to test and verify network connectivity.

The Convia-enabled Sensor Interface Module (SIM) is a low voltage (RJ45) wired device that can be utilized as a “plug-n-play” system. By utilizing low voltage wiring, labor cost can be reduced and reconfiguring the space can be easily accomplished in a simple process with the use of the Convia® Wand. Each SIM provides the ability for an approved third party daylight sensor or occupancy/vacancy sensor to connect to the Convia-enabled network.

Sensor Interface Module (SIM)

I. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Sensor Interface Module (SIM) – Model FSN-BSI:

Occupancy Sensors provide automatic on/off control of lights and plug load receptacles. Lighting can be programmed to turn on to a preset lighting level below the high end trim / maximum light level.

Vacancy Sensors provide manual on and automatic off control of lights. Lighting can be programmed to dim on to a preset lighting level below the high end trim / maximum light level.

Combination Occupancy Sensing and Vacancy Sensing: The Convia-enabled network has the ability to activate vacancy sensing during day lit hours and automatically switch to occupancy sensing during night time hours.

Daylighting Sensors provide automatic dimming when utilized with a dimming ballast to maintain desired light level. If switching ballasts are utilized, perimeter lighting is turned off when a preset light level is met.

1. Provide interface for 24V DC [Occupancy] [Vacancy] [Daylight] sensors.

See the steps outlined in the Switchable Dimming Device(s) for procedure.

Independent Multipurpose Sensor Controls:

Sensors act as individual network nodes with automatic on/off/dim control that simultaneously controls or interfaces with multiple independent devices, such as lights, plug loads, HVAC systems, ceiling fans, security systems, etc.

2. Provide communication device to link the SIM to the other controlled devices [ballasts] [receptacles] [HVAC Controls] [Ceiling Fans] [Security System] on the [Convia-enabled Wiremold™] [insert system name] network.

“NVHUB” “A” – The “NVHUB” signifies a 120V five port hub. The last letter indicates the phase or circuitry.

“LVHUB” “A” – The “LVHUB” signifies a 277V five port hub. The last letter indicates the phase or circuitry:

1. “A, B, or C” indicates the phase.

2. “D” indicates a dedicated hub for the NPM devices.

3. “F” indicates a field wired version.

Field wired applications are ideal for retrofit applications or where local codes restrict the use of modular wiring such as the City of Chicago and NYC.

For new construction or major renovations, the Convia-enabled Wiremold modular plug-n-play system can reduce installation cost and provide maximum flexibility for future modifications.

For specific product information see page 3 of the following:

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

The network hub is required to operate a Convia-enable network. It provides network connectivity for the system hardware. Each hub has limitations as to the number of devices and the total length of the wiring system. More than one hub may be required to provide network connectivity to all system hardware. For additional details and specific requirements, please see: ??

To connect network hubs, pre-approved RJ11 low voltage wiring must be utilized to ensure network reliability and maintain the system warranty.

Two Communication Loop Closures (CLC) are always required for each Convia-enabled network. The CLCs are the devices that represent the beginning and the end of the network and are connected directly to the hub(s).

For specific product information see page 2 of the following:

Convia® Enabled Walkerflex® Modular Wiring System

J. Convia-enabled Wiremold™ Network Hubs – Model [LVHUB A] [LVHUB B] [LVHUB C] [LVHUB D] [LVHUB F] [NVHUB A] [NVHUB B] [NVHUB C] [NVHUB D] [NVHUB F]:

Each Convia-enabled network has a main bus limit of 2,000 feet. For applications greater than 2,000 feet, a second Global Gateway is required.

1. Provide scalable [Convia-enabled Wiremold™] network.

2. Provide [modular] [field] wiring configurations.

3. Provide [Convia-enabled Wiremold™] Communication Loop Closures (CLC) – Model RJ11CLC.

Node / Accessory Bus Terminators are required for every end point on the Convia-enabled network to terminate the branch. As the CLCs are required for the main bus, these terminators are required for all Node and Accessory buses.

K. Node / Accessory Bus Terminators:

In-Line Terminators are required for at each Global Gateway, Switchable Dimming Device, and Scene Controller branch ends.

1. In-Line Terminator – Model TRJ45L.

End-Bus Terminators are required for each SIM, NPM, LRD, or NRD branch ends.

2. End-Bus Terminator – Model TRJ45EB.

05. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE

A. Provide system software license and hardware that is designed, tested, and warranted by a single manufacturer.

For additional information on communication capabilities and communication requirements, please see the following document:

Utilities Guide

B. Provide [XML] application programming interface (API) for communication between [Convia-enabled Wiremold™] network and local utility communication protocol.

C. Provide software application to define, program, modify, and update control system database.

D. Provide system graphical floor plan of the building space.

E. Provide software application to generate, store, and print energy and occupancy usage and performance.

F. Provide graphical user interface (GUI) for local and remote access to the control system:

1. Access to controls through personalized login and password for up to five (5) users.

2. Zone and Events Control - As assigned by the Administrator.

G. Provide graphical user interface (GUI) for local and remote access to the control system for Administrator(s):

1. Access to control and manage through personalized login and password for up to five (5) administrators.

2. Configuration of all system hardware.

The programming is achieved through drop-down menus.

3. System programming capabilities for custom events triggered by [Time] [Date] [Weather Conditions] [Occupancy] [Vacancy] [Scene Controller] [Switchable Dimming Device].

4. System configuration archival to store and recall previous system configuration settings.

5. Ability to define and organize all floors, rooms, zones, and devices.

H. Provide capacity to store benchmarking and performance data, and data storage for settings, configurations, and various data logs for a period of five (5) years worth of data.

2 EXECUTION

01. INSTALLATION

A. Install equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B. Provide complete installation of system in accordance with contract documents.

C. Provide equipment at locations and in quantities indicated on drawings.

D. Provide any additional equipment required to provide control intent.

E. Ensure that daylight sensor placement minimizes sensors view of electric light sources; ceiling mounted and fixture-mounted daylight sensors shall not have direct view of luminaries.

F. Systems integration to be coordinated with owner’s representative, [Convia®] [Legrand® / Wiremold] lighting control system manufacturer and other related equipment manufacturers.

02. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform field inspection, testing, and adjusting in accordance with Section 01400.

B. Inspect each wiring device for defects.

C. Verify that all Communication Loop Closures (CLC) are connected to hubs and enabled.

D. Verify that the Global Gateway is powered and connected to the Convia-enabled Wiremold™ network.

E. Verify that all control devices [NRD] [LRD] [NPM] are powered.

F. Verify that all control devices [NRD] [LRD] [NPM] are connected to Convia-enabled Wiremold™ network.

G. Verify that all [Scene Controllers] [Switchable Dimming Devices] [Sensor Interface Modules] are connected to the [Convia-enabled Wiremold™] network.

Tester can be provided by paladin- or other manufacturers to verify connectivity.

H. Verify connections and function of patch cords using tester designed for RJ11 and RJ45 connections.

I. Verify that each receptacle device is energized.

J. Verify ballast type and functioning / powered luminaries.

K. Submit final report of the Field Quality Control to the manufacturer a minimum of [ten (10)] [insert number] working days prior to factory start up to verify that all hardware is installed and operating properly.

03. SYSTEM INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

A. System installation verification to occur minimum of [ten (10)] [insert number] working days prior to factory start up.

B. Associate / Link the [NRD] [LRD] [NPM] devices with the [Scene Controller(s)] [Switchable Dimming Device(s)] [Global Gateway].

C. Verify that the electrical loads controlled by the [NRD] [LRD] [NPM] devices act in response to the sequence of operation from the [Scene Controller] [Switchable Dimming Device] [Global Gateway].

D. Submit system programming report and verification to the manufacturer minimum of [five (5)] [insert number] working days prior to factory start up.

E. Provide both the manufacturer and the electrical engineer with [ten (10)] [insert number] working days written notice of the Factory Start up.

04. FACTORY START UP

A. Final Programming to be completed by an authorized manufacturer’s representative to establish control of the network as required by the specified sequence of operations.

B. Project Record Documents: Provide [five (5)] [insert number] copies of the final results including actual locations of components and accessories to building owner and owner’s representatives.

C. If deficiencies are discovered during the Factory Start Up, the Electrical Contractor to provide reimbursement of all expenses necessary for scheduling additional time and subsequent site visitation for required attendees.

05. COMMISSIONING

A. Verify that manufactured system wiring assembly installation is completed and tested to meet the performance criteria of the sequence of operations.

B. Verify that the electrical circuits are balanced in the panel boards for circuits extending from the power entry box and down the system support structure. Coordinate the balancing of the electrical system with the Owner's power requirements throughout the network.

06. OWNER SYSTEMS TRAINING AND EDUCATION

2 Upon completion of the system programming, the factory-authorized technician will provide [eight (8)] [insert number] hours training to the owner’s personnel on the operation and maintenance of the system.

A. Attendance: [Electrical Contractor] [System Integrator] [Owner] [Owner’s Representative] Designated Design Representative(s) for [Architect] [Engineer] [Lighting Designer] [Convia’s] [Legrand / Wiremold’s] Manufactured System Representative.

END OF SECTION

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