2. What is nLight?
nLight is a revolutionary digital architecture and networking technology that cost-effectively integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based and manual lighting controls.

4. How does nLight work?
nLight networks together intelligent digital devices including occupancy sensors, photocells, power packs, wall switches, dimmers, panels, and even luminaires; creating a system with an unmatched level of “distributed intelligence”

6. What is Distributed Intelligence?
Digitally Addressable
Locally makes switching & dimming control decisions
Self-Commissioning
Stand-alone Operation

7. nLight Enabled Devices

8. nLight-enabled Device
Model numbers start with the letter “n”
2 RJ-45 Ports
All devices consist of one or more of basic lighting control components
sensor
relay
manual control station
dimmer

9. nLight-enabled Device
Basic Devices = 1 component
Model Number
Lighting Control Components
Sensor
Relay
Manual Control Station
Dimmer
Occupancy
Photocell
nCM 9 
nCM PC
nPP16
nPODM
nIO
RT LED

10. nLight-enabled Device
Advanced Devices = 2 or more components
Model Number
Lighting Control Components
Sensor
Relay
Manual Control Station
Dimmer
Occupancy
Photocell
nCMR 9 
nCMR 9 P
nCMR 9 ADC
nSP5 D
nPODMR
nPODMR D
nWSD

11. nLight Control Zone

12. nLight Control Zone Zones are daisy-chain wired (in any order)
May have a single device
May have several different device types
May have multiple devices of the same type
Can be sub-divided into 16 channels of occupancy, photocell, and switch control
Functions stand-alone if disconnected from Gateway/SensorView

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14. Standard Range Extended Range High Bay 360° High Bay Aisleway
Occupancy Sensors
Enclosure
Lenses
# of Relays
# of Time Delays
Options
Photocell
0-10 VDC Dimming1
Ceiling Mount
Standard Range Extended Range High Bay 360° High Bay Aisleway
0, 1, 2
1, 2
Yes
Recessed Mount
Fixture Mount
Corner/Wall
Wide View / Hallway _ 1 No
Wall Switch
Wall to Wall
Embedded Mount
Micro 360°
Ctrl only
PIR or Dual Technology2
Powered over CAT-5, therefore units have no neutral wire
If present, 1 or both relays can be used as a dry contact closures
Sensors that switch two phase power (208/480) also available
Remotely configurable and upgradeable
Integrated RJ45 connectors
1 Dimming not available with 2 pole or 208/480 devices
2 Dual Technology not available on High Bay or Hallway sensors

15. nLight Embedded Sensor (also called the micro)
Provides all in one nLight sensing/photocell solution for embedding in Acuity luminaires (ie Peerless pendants)
Only embedded dual tech sensor on market
Single RJ-45 port typically connects to any nLight relay/dimming pack (mounted either internal or external to luminaire)
CAT-5 splitter provided
Model #
Description
nES 7
PIR
nES PDT 7
PIR / Microphonics
nES 7 ADCX
PIR + Dimming Ctrl Photocell
nES PDT ADCX
PIR / Microphonics + Dimming Ctrl Photocell
nES ADCX
Dimming Ctrl Photocell 15

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17. Photocell Sensors Enclosure Control Type # of Relays
# of Dimming Outputs
Ceiling Mount
On/Off
On/Off/Dimming
0, 1, 2
Recessed Mount
Fixture Mount
Embedded Mount
Automatic set-point programming mode
Device provides light level in foot-candles
Powered over CAT-5, therefore units have no neutral wire
1 or both relays can be used as a dry contact closures
Sensors that switch two phase power (208/480) also available
Remotely configurable and upgradeable
Integrated RJ45 connector(s)

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19. Relay Packs (Switching Only) & Power Supplies
Description
Model #
Load Rating (Amps)
Supplies Network Power
# of Relays
Power Monitoring Option (IM)
Power Pack
nPP16 (SA) 16
Yes 1
Secondary Pack
nSP16 (SA) No
Embedded Pack
nEPP5 (KO) 5
480/240/208 VAC Pack
nSP5 480
2-Pole Secondary Pack
nSP5 2P 2
Low Voltage Auxiliary Pack
nAR40
UL924 Emergency Pack
nPP16 ER
Power Supply
nPS 80 -
Embedded Power Supply
nEPS 60 (KO)
Louver Control Pack
nSP5 2P LVR
Shade Control Pack
nSHADE
Integrated RJ45 connectors, push-button, and LED
All relays are latching
Reversible relay logic

20. Supplies Network Power
Relay / Dimming Packs
Description
Model #
Load Rating (Amps)
Supplies Network Power
# of Relays
# of Dimming Outputs
0-10 VDC Embedded Pack
(current monitoring option available)
nEPP5 D (KO) 5
Yes 1
0-10 VDC Dimming Pack
nSP5 D No
UL924 Dimming Pack
nSP5 D ER KIT
2-Wire Phase Dimming Pack
nSP5 PCD 2W
3-Wire Phase Dimming Pack
nSP5 PCD 3W
MLV Dimming Pack
nSP5 PCD MLV
ELV Dimming Pack (120V)
nSP5 PCD ELV
Integrated RJ45 connectors, push-button, and LED
Reversible relay logic
All relays are latching

21. nPanel 4 Key Features: Electrical Specs: nLight-enabled control board
Utilizes 4 LC&D snap link relays
One 0-10 VDC dimming output per relay
Integrated power supply provides both bus &
auxiliary device power
Operates as two devices (each with two relay/dimming
outputs), that can be utilized together in a single zone
or in separate zone.
Electrical Specs:
Relay Load (all relays normally closed latching)
VAC Tungsten
VAC Ballast
VAC Ballast
Dimming Load
Each 0-10 VDC Dimming outputs can sink < 20 mA (~40 ballasts)
Power Supply (120/277 VAC)
Bus Power: 40 mA from each RJ-45 port
Auxiliary Device Power: 200mA

22. nIO - Universal Input/Output Device
Model #
Input Description
Output Description
nIO
0-10 VDC Input, Contact Closure
0-10 VDC
Provides an addressable 0-10 VDC dimming output for standard dimming ballasts (non-DALI)
Enables simple incremental addition of dimming zones
Interfaces 0-10 VDC dimming control signal from any non-nLight device
Interfaces a toggle or momentary contact closure input into system
Available as an inline wired device or in the power pack housing

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24. Push-Button WallPods – Low Voltage
Key Features:
Traditional soft-click tactile feel
Integrated LED per button
3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD
Buttons are field replaceable
Custom labeling will be handled by ordering replacement buttons (see datasheet)
Model #
On/Off Control
Raise/Lower
Controls
nPODM 1
nPODM DX
nPODM 2P 2
nPODM D*
nPODM 2P DX
nPODM 4P 4
nPODM 4P DX
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25. Push-Button WallPods – Line Voltage
Key Features:
Traditional soft-click tactile feel
Integrated LED per button
Contains relay to switch 800W/1200W relay @120/277 VAC
3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD
Buttons are field replaceable
Custom labeling will be handled by ordering replacement buttons (see datasheet)
Model #
On/Off Control w/ Relay
Raise/Lower
Controls
nPODMR 1
nPODMR DX
nPODMR D*
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26. Push-Button WallPods – Scene Control
Local / Remote Scene Mode
Runs scenes (profiles without a schedule) that are configurable via SensorView
Scenes can control devices within local zone or other remote zones
Scenes for local zones are stored locally, remote scenes are stored on the Gateway
LED shows which scene is currently active
WallPod Mode (default)
Each buttons provides On/Off operation for different channel
LED indicates current state
Model #
# Scenes / Channels
nPODM 1S 1
nPODM 2S 2
nPODM 4S 4
nPODM 4S DX
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27. Touch WallPods Description Model # # of On/Off Control # of Relays
# of Raise / Lower Controls
# of Dimming Outputs
# of Scene / Preset Control
Single On/Off
nPOD 1
nPOD DX
nPOD D
Dual On/Off
nPOD 2P 2
Scene Selector
nPODS 4
3-way configurations w/ other WallPods or nWSD
Remotely configurable and upgradeable
Integrated RJ45 connectors
Capacitive Touch Controls
Audible Clickers

28. Graphic WallPod nPOD-GFX Full-color touch screen control
Provides functionality of 16 On/Off/Dim WallPods
Facilitates creation of up to 8 lighting presets with on/off/dim settings
Runs up to 8 scenes locally or from Gateway
Enables programming of switch tracking channel of all devices in local zone
Low voltage device mounts to a single gang switch box or ring
Micro-USB connector (behind cover plated) for simple laptop connectivity with zone
Requires separate PS-150 power supply (provided) 28

29. Virtual WallPods Multiple Single
On-screen icon version of WallPods
Available as taskbar or iPhone application
Multiple
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30. iPhone Virtual WallPod App.30

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32. nLight Control Zone

33. nLight Control Zone Zones are daisy-chain wired (in any order)
May have a single device
May have several different device types
May have multiple devices of the same type
Can be sub-divided into 16 channels of occupancy, photocell, and switch control
Functions stand-alone if disconnected from Gateway/SensorView

34. Zones and Channels
Every nLight zone has 16 occupancy channels, 16 photocell channels, and 16 switch channels on which to communicate information
Any device with a sensor, photocell, and/or switch can broadcast each type of information on one respective channel (2 pole devices can broadcast of two channels simultaneously)
Any device with a relay and/or dimming output can listen (track) on one or more of each information type’s channels simultaneously

35. Zones and Channels - Example
Classroom with 4 circuits of lights (3 main rows of lights, 1 white board light)
Two occupancy sensors are needed to cover space (turn off all lights)
One dimming photocell to control two rows only
Four switches enabling individual controls of all rows and whiteboard

36. Zones and Channels - Example
Physical Connections

37. Zones and Channels - Example
Logical Connections

38. Example Zone Designs
1 Circuit - Relay in Power Pack

39. Example Zone Designs
2+ Circuits - Relays in Power Pack

40. Example Zone Designs
2 Distribution Circuits – Relays in both Power Pack and Sensor

41. Example Zone Designs
Multi-zone Dimming

42. nLight Network Backbone

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45. nLight Network Backbone
Backbone devices include
Bridges
Gateways

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47. nLight Bridge Functions
Routes Information between upstream Gateways & up to 8 downstream sensor zones
Increases number of lighting zones (128 devices per port)
Acts as both a hub and router of information between zones and Gateway
Redistributes power between zones
Physical Specs
8 ports (RJ-45)
Mounts to 4”x4” junction box
Powered via dedicated Power Supply

48. Bridge

49. Bridge Installation Mounts to 4”x4” box
Powering provided by PS 150 power supply connected via terminal connections
Installation
Mounts to 4”x4” box
Serial number is on outside of unit (the reason for this is covered in commissioning section)
The fewer the bridges deep the better (see handout on trees)
Pushing the button resets bridge
No loops allowed
Bridge and power supply mount directly to a 4” x 4” square box

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51. Gateway Functions Local Control Point Network Access Point
Two gang low voltage device located in space
Discovers and maintains database of all network devices
Capable of managing 400 devices indirectly or 32 devices directly
Typically one per floor
Network Access Point
Links Ethernet to nLight network
Contains one Ethernet port and 3 SensorNet ports
Maintains time clock
Profile management
Stores all profiles created by SensorView that include a device connected to Gateway
Sends out new settings to all devices in the Group bound to a particular Profile at the times specified by that Profile
Enables profiles to be run on-demand

52. Gateway

53. Gateway
Local powering (via terminal connections using PS 150)

54. Gateway Network connection IP address can be fixed or DHCP
Derives time from network
Ethernet port connects to buildings LAN (Local Area Network)
Security
Gateway password (set via SensorView) prevents outside SensorViews from accessing network
Once password is set for one Gateway it is automatically configured as the password for all current and future Gateways on the network
4 Digit Pin Code is available to enable locking of Gateway manual interface
Installation
Discovery of network is automatic, rediscovery can be forced via MDI
Mounts to 2-gang low voltage ring

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56. Example Network Design

57. Additional Network Design Topics

58. Typical Power Consumption
System Powering
All device and communication power is delivered via the CAT-5 bus that interconnects zones and Bridges.
Power is supplied by power packs (nPP16), power supplies (nPS 80), nPANELs, RTLEDs, and Bridges (via their external power supply)
Power Generation
Typical Power Consumption
nPANEL 40 mA per port
RTLED 6 mA total
~3mA
6 mA
Note: WallPod Scene Selectors require 5 mA
Wall Switch Sensors with the –NL option require 3.5 mA;

59. System Powering
Bridges combine system power from zones that are net contributors of power and distribute it to zones that are net consumers of power

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61. BACnet IP Key Features: Downloadable plug-in to SensorView
Enables interfacing with BMS systems via an IP connection
Communicates information gathered by nLight to other building systems (such as HVAC)
Translates and forwards lighting relay and other select control commands from BMS system to nLight control devices.
Demonstrated compatibility to date with Siemens Apogee, Johnson Controls Metasys, and Tridium.
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62. Installation & Commissioning

63. Basic Steps Install backbone (Gateways & Bridges)
Install zones w/ power packs (or supplies)
Install zones w/o power packs (or supplies)
Install SensorView
System check and customization
Installation
Commissioning

64. Installing Backbone Gateway Mount and hardwire power supply
Mount Gateway
Connect Gateway & power supply with CAT-5
Connect Gateway to Ethernet LAN w/ CAT-5 (or direct connect to Laptop)
Verify unit acquired IP Address
Bridge
Mount Bridge
Connect class 2 power wires from power supply to Bridge terminal connections
Once power applied verify operation by observing LED blinking
Connect to Gateway with CAT-5 cable according to network design
Repeat steps 1-5 for interconnecting additional Bridges

65. Installing Zones w/ Power
Install and wire all line voltage devices
Install low voltage devices
Interconnect all zone’s devices with CAT-5 cabling
Zone should become functional and run according to defaults*
Verify lighting, sensor, photocell, and switch operation
Plug zone into backbone via Bridge port or Gateway port
Note Bridge serial and port number (record on sticker and card)
--- Optional --- Record one serial number of device in group
Verify correctly incremented device count on Gateway
*All device tracking/broadcasting settings start in enabled state and all channels settings use Channel 1 initially

66. Installing Zones w/o Power
Install and wire all line voltage devices
Install low voltage devices
Interconnect all zone’s devices with CAT-5 cabling
Plug zone into backbone via Bridge port
Zone should become functional and run according to defaults*
Verify lighting, sensor, photocell, and switch operation
Note Bridge serial and port number (record on sticker and card)
--- Optional --- Record one serial number of device in group
Verify correctly incremented device count on Gateway
*All device tracking/broadcasting settings start in enabled state and all channels settings use Channel 1 initially

67. Installation Worksheets

68. System Startup
After launching SensorView verify discovery of Gateway and all devices
Set-up user accounts
Label ports with zone names
Edit active defaults in units
Perform any necessary firmware updates (extended time may be required)
Create Groups/Profiles per customer requests
Print Inventory and Profile reports
Perform system backup

69. CAT5 Cable Bundles Features:
Pre-terminated, white, labeled “Acuity Brands Controls”
Plenum rated
No molded strain relief
Model #
Length
Cables in Bundle
CAT5 6IN
6 IN 10
CAT5 2FT
2 FT 15
CAT5 10FT
10 FT
CAT5 15FT
15 FT
CAT5 30FT
30 FT
CAT5 50FT
50 FT
CAT5 1FT Y*
1 FT
*Cable has a female Y Splitter end 69

70. Troubleshooting

71. LED indications Sensors/Photocells Bridge Power Pack
SOS Blink out if bad communication
Bridge
No LED blinks indicates bad cabling
Rapid blinks indicates discovery
Persistent and/or periodic rapid flashing means communications issue (short, cross)
Activity Mode (default)
Single blink indicates normal polling traffic of zone (Knight Rider sequence)
Double blink indicates upstream Bridge or Gateway connection
4 blinks indicates downstream Bridge or Transceiver
Device Count Mode (press button once to toggle between modes)
Number of detected devices is blinked out in two digits
Power Pack
Interior LED will be solid if it is polling the zone (e.g. Bridge not connected)
Only one per zone at any time should be polling
Exterior LED will blink at regular pace to indicate being polled

72. Methods & Indicators Gateway Rediscovery Gateway IP Renewal
MDI (Main => Discover)
SensorView
Cycling power (unplug all local ports first)
Gateway IP Renewal
MDI (Main => Setup Option => Get IP (DHCP))
Bridge reset
Press and hold button for 6 seconds
Cycle power (unplug all local ports first)
Button Mode on units with Relays
Makes push-button on unit toggle switch
Function 1, setting 5
Short delay between press and relay switching
Restore “factory” defaults to “active” defaults on units

73. Methods & Indicators SensorView Status Bar Profile states
Synchronized
Mismatched
SensorView only
Gateway only
Replace Device/Remove Devices
Devices within zone that are of same type can replace an offline device
Advanced Status (requires Admin privileges)
Log.aspx
Health Tab

74. nLight Documentation www.sensorswitch.com/nlight/docs
nLight Hardware Manual
SensorView User’s Guide
Training Presentation
SensorView Installation Instructions
Gateway Menu Map
Device Instruction Cards
Application Examples
Settings Glossary

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