Commercial Lighting Control Systems
Commercial lighting control begins with the load and the way people use the space. We translate room functions, fixture schedules, daylight conditions, operating hours, and facilities requirements into controlled zones and a written sequence. Lutron Vive or Quantum, DALI interfaces, sensors, wall stations, schedules, and building-management points are selected to execute that sequence. A conference room, open office, stockroom, and exterior circulation area should not receive the same occupancy or override behavior.
Where DALI-2 is specified, we treat it accurately: DALI-2 builds on IEC 62386 and adds stronger interoperability and product-certification requirements than older DALI, but only for capabilities supported by both the controller and connected devices. DALI-2 certification describes product interoperability; it is not a certification held or issued by GGIS. Design still must match drivers, occupancy behavior, code, and the building-management strategy. We document those boundaries before programming and verify them under representative operating conditions.
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What we deliver
- Load and zone schedules tying fixture drivers, control modules, sensors, wall stations, scenes, and integration points to room use
- Lutron Vive or Quantum architecture selected from topology, system scale, reporting needs, renovation constraints, and facility standards
- DALI or DALI-2 capability review covering controller support, driver features, addressing, groups, scenes, diagnostics, and replacement workflow
- Occupancy and vacancy sequences defined by space function, with sensitivity, timeout, manual-on, and automatic-off behavior stated explicitly
- Daylight zones aligned with glazing, fixture rows, photosensor location, minimum levels, and required response rather than guessed percentages
- Operator scenes for presentations, cleaning, retail setup, security rounds, and after-hours use with understandable local override and expiry
- BMS point lists limited to supported status, commands, schedules, alarms, or metering, with ownership and read/write direction identified
- Functional test records organized by room, zone, device, command, observed response, exception, correction, and final disposition
How we approach it
We review reflected ceiling plans, fixture and driver schedules, control narratives, panel information, glazing, partitions, and furniture plans with the responsible design and electrical teams. A control-zone schedule identifies which loads move together, each sensor's coverage, local-control intent, daylight boundaries, and required interfaces. For DALI-2, the capability matrix checks the specified controller and every relevant device function instead of assuming the label guarantees support. Applicable code functions and AHJ requirements remain explicit project criteria, with responsibility for each decision recorded.
We build the control database with stable area, zone, load, and device names; then assign scenes, fades, sensor dependencies, schedules, limits, and override timers from the approved sequence. DALI addresses, groups, device types, and supported diagnostic functions are recorded so a future driver can be replaced methodically. BMS objects are mapped from an approved point list, not exposed wholesale. Staged checks confirm device discovery, scene transitions, scheduling, and gateway communication before tuning begins in occupied rooms.
Hubs, gateways, supported low-voltage sensors, and interfaces are located and labeled against the approved drawings. Field discoveries—changed partitions, substituted drivers, blocked sensor views, or revised fixture groups—are documented and resolved before database changes conceal them. Programming and integration follow the approved sequence. Branch circuits, line-voltage controls, panels, and other regulated work are assigned through defined handoffs.
We test local operation first, then automatic and integrated behavior. Each zone is checked for button response, dimming range, scene recall, occupancy transition, vacancy timeout, daylight response, schedule action, after-hours override, BMS point behavior, and recovery after power or communications interruption. DALI or DALI-2 functions are tested only where the installed controller and devices support them. Results are logged by identifier with observed values and exceptions. Required compliance or acceptance activity is coordinated with the responsible parties and AHJ, not represented as a certification by GGIS.
Frequently asked questions
What does DALI-2 add compared with older DALI?
DALI-2 builds on the IEC 62386 family and improves interoperability through expanded requirements and product certification. That does not make every DALI-2 product support every feature. The controller, fixture drivers, sensors, and other devices must support the particular device types and capabilities the sequence requires. We verify those combinations against manufacturer documentation and the approved fixture package. DALI-2 certification applies to products and their interoperability; it does not certify GGIS or replace project-level functional testing.
How do Lutron Vive and Quantum differ for a commercial project?
Vive is commonly suited to room- and area-based wireless control, including retrofits where new control wiring would be disruptive. Quantum supports broader centralized operation, reporting, and larger-system coordination. Selection depends on topology, building scale, required integrations, renovation constraints, existing facility standards, and the operator's support model—not floor area alone. We document those constraints and confirm the exact platform capabilities before hardware is released.
Can lighting occupancy data be shared with the BMS?
Yes, when both platforms expose a supported interface and the approved sequence defines how the point will be used. We identify whether occupancy is informational or permitted to influence another system, map the supported BACnet, Modbus, or manufacturer interface, and test transitions at both ends. HVAC or other building behavior should not depend on an unverified lighting point. Conflicting schedules, stale values, communications loss, and time delays need defined responses before the point is enabled.
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