Build a small lighting control system one dimmer at a time...
Lighting Control uses Wall Dimmers, Lamp Dimmers and Switches-rated for the
correct
Load – to create Scenes for different Activities.
Load
The load on the dimmer (or switch) is determined by the total wattage of ALL of the lights controlled
by the dimmer, i.e., everything that is on that circuit.
The load is calculated by adding together the wattage of each light. Each light’s highest allowable
wattage (“worse case”) light bulb is used for purposes of calculation. For example, even if the
client currently has a 60 watt bulb installed, if the fixture is labeled “100 Watts Maximum” they
might install a 100 watt bulb. Therefore, you must use 100 Watts as the wattage when calculating
the load on the dimmer. (This information is provided for specification purposes only-do not install
high voltage wall dimmers or switches unless you are legally and technically qualified to do so.)
Scene
A group of Loads controlled altogether and at the same time.
A Scene can include a multiple of RF Switches and/or RF Dimmers. Every RF Dimmer in a scene
operates at a stored brightness setting. Every RF switch in a scene either turns on or off. Scenes
are only directly controlled from the remote. Every RF Dimmer and RF Switch must be in the
range of the remote control (but not necessarily line-of-sight).
Activities
Things people do-like watching movies or playing video games-that can be made more enjoyable
by controlling the lighting within that environment.
Different Activities require different lighting Scenes. Loads are turned On or Off depending on
the Activity. Lights are dimmed to different levels depending on the Activity. For example, in the
Family Room, people might watch TV, read, play video games, entertain guests, an so forth.
Other rooms have unique Activities.
