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3101 111th Street SW 

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 Suite F 

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 Everett, WA 98204

425-353-7552 

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 plcmultipoint.com

207 

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Gateway Commissioning & Start-up Guide

As the L System supports multiple gateways on a single network, each 

Gateway will need to be named to continue with installation.

Tap in the field to launch the virtual keyboard on your mobile device and enter the 

desired name for the gateway currently being configured.

Gateway names do not support spaces. If a space is entered into the field, the 

system will automatically replace spaces with underscores.

Tap “Set Name” to save the name of the Gateway.  

Summary of Contents for LODESTAR+

Page 1: ...3101 111th Street SW Suite F Everett WA 98204 425 353 7552 plcmultipoint com 207 LODESTAR Rev1 1 Gateway Commissioning Start up Guide Gateway Commissioning Start up Guide...

Page 2: ...ay to the Local Area Network LAN 7 Wireless Network Requirements 8 Powering the Gateway 8 LED Behaviors 9 Powering the Lighting Controllers 9 LODESTAR Gateway Configuration 9 Installing the LODESTAR M...

Page 3: ...eletion 27 Zones Menu 28 Manage Devices 29 Unpairing Devices from Network 30 Holiday Lockout 31 ViewingZoneInformation 31 Editing a Zone 32 Removing Devices from Zone 32 Unpairing Devices from Zone 33...

Page 4: ...Control Using Existing Account Credentials 45 Local User Control Without Account Credentials 46 Remote Connectivity 46 Maintenance and Support 47 Gateway Software Updates 47 Time Day Updates 47 System...

Page 5: ...a standards based communication protocol over wireless mesh network topology Updates software automatically and manages over the air software updates to connected devices Software The LODESTAR Gatewa...

Page 6: ...Network WLAN connectivity for mobile device to connect via Wi Fi and Wired LAN connectivity for LODESTAR Gateway to connect via Ethernet LODESTAR Mobile App available in the Apple App Store or Google...

Page 7: ...in an IP Address from the local LAN The Gateway communicates to the cloud using HTTPS and will need to be allowed in the firewall The Gateway uses HTTPS because this protocol is typically permitted th...

Page 8: ...the Lighting Controller is not located on an outdoor facing window then the range may be reduced by the building wall depending on the material Powering the Gateway The LODESTAR Gateway is supplied w...

Page 9: ...not illuminated indicating normal operation proceed to the next step Powering the Lighting Controllers Refer to Lighting Controller specific documentation However for the LODESTAR Lighting Controllers...

Page 10: ...Wi Fi router wireless networks in either the 2 4GHz or 5GHz frequencies can be selected Note Do not connect to an available network that has been configured as a Guest Network As typically configured...

Page 11: ...t Creation of an account will allow for remote off premise control of the LODESTAR Gateway Creating an account is unnecessary for any user that is not involved in the ongoing operation of the lighting...

Page 12: ...all characters are visible Account creation requires acceptance of the terms of the End User License Agreement EULA Before tapping the check box beside I have read and agree to the End User License Ag...

Page 13: ...Start up Guide After pressing Find Gateways a scan progression screen will appear as the app automatically searches for all available LODESTAR Gateways on the LAN If a LODESTAR Gateway is not discover...

Page 14: ...ted to Confirm the Gateway to ensure that you are communicating with the correct gateway This process ensures that the appropriate gateway is configured for installations where multiple gateways exist...

Page 15: ...e network each Gateway will need to be named to continue with installation Tap in the field to launch the virtual keyboard on your mobile device and enter the desired name for the gateway currently be...

Page 16: ...repeat the process of finding gateways as outlined on page 14 Verify Account The following step only applies in situations whereby the user proceeded with the Account Registration process as outlined...

Page 17: ...equired during account registration tap the virtual button next to Show Password to toggle to a mode where all characters are visible After entering the account credentials tap Log In to proceed Dashb...

Page 18: ...can then be confirmed visually before adding them to a zone However the process can be delayed if devices outside the configuration zone are discovered during the scan process We recommend systematica...

Page 19: ...d participate in Demand Response events if or when Demand Response is enabled for the gateway Press OK or to return to the prior screen press Cancel Note For the examples in this document the zone nam...

Page 20: ...d the quantity of discovered lights will appear Once a device joins the gateway its status will change to indicate that it has joined the network The end device and gateway share information and once...

Page 21: ...h up with the number that were expected tap Scan Again to attempt another search See the Troubleshooting section of this docu ment for common solutions to devices not being discovered during scan Zone...

Page 22: ...to which of the lights displayed in the bottom section of the screen should be included in the current zone it will be necessary to identify the specific devices To do so tap an individual light or s...

Page 23: ...be removed from the zone setup screen and a restore button will appear on the lower part of the screen Devices that were inadvertently excluded from the zone can be restored to the list by tapping th...

Page 24: ...es within a zone Enter the desired High End Trim percentage then press OK Navigating the App The primary screens to navigate the LODESTAR Mobile App are referred to as views Each view has a different...

Page 25: ...e status of lighting conditions while providing an overview of the schedules for a selected zone A user can return to the Zones View by tapping the grid icon in the upper left corner of the screen or...

Page 26: ...e In addition to testing the individual devices within a zone it is also possible to test all the lights in the zone simultaneously To test all the lights within a zone start within the Schedule View...

Page 27: ...DESTAR Mobile App Instructions on reaching the Zones View can be found on page 32 of this document Press and hold any visible zone icon releasing once deletion buttons red buttons with an x in the cen...

Page 28: ...nu provides options to Manage Devices within the Zone and enable the Holiday Lockout feature To access the Zones Menu tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right of the Zones View From the Zones...

Page 29: ...e Devices button within the Zones Menu to launch the Device Manager Tapping the device name will launch a window with Device Information While the device Information is displayed on the screen the app...

Page 30: ...sible to the left of the individual devices If unpairing lights and unsure which light should be removed tap the virtual switch next to a specific light to change its state between on and off for visu...

Page 31: ...ed at the next midnight Scheduled events between the next midnight and the following midnight are ignored Can be overridden on the holiday by manual on commands from switch or app of a specific zone T...

Page 32: ...e added to other zones within the same network To remove devices tap on the Remove Devices From Zone button on the menu launched at the start of the Editing a Zone section Upon doing so deletion butto...

Page 33: ...one section Upon doing so a Set Zone Name window will launch Type a new zone name then tap Set Name to save the new name or Cancel to keep the existing zone name Deleting a Zone This is a secondary me...

Page 34: ...n be renamed from the default name to a custom defined name Within the Device View press and hold on the name of the specific device that is to be renamed Upon doing so a Change Device Name screen wil...

Page 35: ...rely on manual activation Standard Zone schedules will automatically turn off adapters and switches within the zone if the dim level for a schedule is set to level 0 Time Switch Zone Within a Time Sw...

Page 36: ...s throughout the day schedules have the added benefit of returning the system to a known state For example if lighting was manually overridden from the scheduled level for a special event the followin...

Page 37: ...best accommodate the building use schedules As an example of day groupings a project may require separate schedules based on the days of the week as follows Day grouping 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Th...

Page 38: ...s are selected tap OK to complete the new day grouping Or tap Cancel to return without creating a new day grouping Tapping OK in the prior screen will complete the new day grouping which will now appe...

Page 39: ...nywhere outside of the Delete button to avoid removing the day grouping The LODESTAR Gateway supports up to two day groupings per Standard Zone or up to seven day groupings in Time Switched Zones When...

Page 40: ...of the color filled area to adjust end time and drag to the desired time in 15 minute increments The schedule will update when the press is released Continue with schedule modifications or tap Save if...

Page 41: ...eduled period press and hold the circular button at the center of the horizontal control for the Brightness feature and drag them right to increase the brightness or left to decrease The setting will...

Page 42: ...hedule name and press the return key on device keyboard If desired it is also possible to customize the schedule background color Changing the background color will also change the color filled segmen...

Page 43: ...stments per day for each zone When attempting to add more than 4 schedules the following screen will appear Press OK to return to the schedule editing screen When finished editing schedules press Save...

Page 44: ...ions About Schedule Overrides Regardless of the device that is used to override the schedule settings the light settings in a Standard non Time Switch Zone will remain at the override level until the...

Page 45: ...y using previously configured account credentials This feature is optimal for users with multiple mobile devices or in organizations where a single account registration is shared among multiple users...

Page 46: ...up to advance to the Local Gateway page The process for finding and confirming the gateway will be identical to the process outlined previously in this document Zone device and schedule settings are s...

Page 47: ...d for any device the LODESTAR Gateway will automatically download the new software send the software over the air to the device and confirm that the device has successfully updated its software The so...

Page 48: ...nformation section Item Description App Version The version of the mobile app which is actively running This information can be used when requested by support staff for troubleshooting purposes Device...

Page 49: ...he physical hardware version This information can be used when requested by support staff for troubleshooting purposes Gateway Indicates whether the active mobile device is on the same LAN as the LODE...

Page 50: ...nt to limit access Note Removing Gateways will remove it from the account and or on premises access from a mobile device but will not affect the network behavior or settings for the gateway To remove...

Page 51: ...his can be helpful for installers who are finished in a project and will be preparing for a new installation Tap Disconnect to launch a warning box Tap Yes to disconnect or Cancel to revert to the Das...

Page 52: ...UNDONE Note All zones scheduled and rules on gateways previously associated with the account will continue to function Tap Delete User Account from the System Menu to launch a the Delete User Account...

Page 53: ...able is firmly pressed into the power jack on the LODESTAR Gateway If problem persists replace LODESTAR Gateway Confirm that the green LED on the E100 is solid If not review the LED behaviors within t...

Page 54: ...iver does not activate fast enough to blink at the rate lights identify themselves Refer to specific fixture driver manufacturer details A workaround is to listen carefully for the switching relay on...

Page 55: ...ing is stored in the LODESTAR Gateway The LODESTAR Repeater Range Extender is a plug in hardware device that is a reliable secure and easy to install way to extend the range and or capacity of a Zigbe...

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