Manage Groups v4.5 – Enlighted Inc

Groups Overview v4.5

Users can easily and quickly set up an Enlighted lighting system using the Groups feature to program Switch, Motion, and Daylight Groups in Manage v4.5 or above. A Group can be any of the following:

Switch Group - Controls a group of sensors to turn on or off the lights with a switch. Devices in a Switch Group include Sensors, Plugload Controllers (PLCs), and Switches.
Motion Group - When sensors in a room are configured as a Motion Group, the occupancy detection is communicated to all fixtures when an occupant enters the room. The fixtures will react and adjust their light levels according to their configuration in their profile.
Daylight Group - Daylight Groups provide a consistent dim level across a group of fixtures for improved aesthetics. The lights are dimmed or brightened to achieve a uniform group light level in response to daylight fluctuations. Daylight Groups aim to find the right balance between aesthetics, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency. Read the Recommended Preliminary Steps for Creating a Daylight Group for additional information. The Daylight group includes only sensors.
Group Types
- A Switch Group will consist of Sensors, Gateways, PLCs, and Switches.
- A Motion Group will include Sensors, Gateways, and PLCs.
- A Daylight Group will consist of only Sensors and Gateways.
After a user has selected the devices for creating a Motion, Switch, or Daylight Group, the Manage app will automatically include or exclude devices based on the Group Type. For example, Switches will be added to a Switch Group, and excluded from the Motion Group.

Things to know before creating a Group

When creating a group such as a Switch, Motion, or Daylight Group,

There is no maximum limit on the number of sensors when creating a group.
A single sensor can be associated with up to five groups when creating Switch or Motion Groups.
When a Group is created on the chosen floor, it cannot be moved to another floor.
The system automatically generates Group Names when the user saves them. Users can rename the Group Names later.
The colored device Groups on the floor map are a quick visual indication of the interrelated items—such as sensors, PLCs, and Switches—so that you can quickly track the devices belonging to a Group.
The sensor firmware must be 5.1v and above when creating Daylight Groups.
The Information (i) icon legend describes the device icons on the floor map.

Limitations

Sensors that are already part of a Daylight Group cannot be added to another Daylight Group.
A switch can only be associated with one Switch Group. If a switch is already associated with group A and you wish to add it to group B, you should first remove it from group A before adding it to group B.

To create a single Switch, Motion, or Daylight Group, refer to the

Create Motion Group v4.5

This article applies to Manage v4.5. Toggle the New User Experience button to view the new Manage UI. If you do not see the toggle button to switch between the New UI and Classic UI, please contact Enlighted Support to enable the toggle button in your Manage application.

Overview

When fixtures in a room are configured as a Motion Group, the occupancy detection is communicated to all fixtures when an occupant enters the room. The fixtures will react and adjust their light levels according to their configuration in their profile. This article explains how to create a Motion Group. To edit or delete a Motion Group, see Rename, Edit and Delete Groups.

Note: Since all fixtures and Plugload Controllers in a group must be bound to the same Gateway (GW), fixtures from other floors cannot be supported.

Creating a Motion Group

To create a Motion Group,

Click Facilities in the left navigation pane and select a floor.
Click on the Groups tab. The Switch, Motion, and Daylight Groups list is displayed in the right pane. In addition, the floor map shows Switch, Motion, and Daylight groups identified and grouped by color on the floor map.

Select the Gateway associated with the devices. There are two ways to select a Gateway:

- If you know the Gateway name, use the Gateway filter icon to select a Gateway from the dropdown list, and click Apply to view the devices belonging to the Gateway.
- If you do not know the Gateway name, right-click on the Gateway in the floor map and select Filter Using this Gateway to view the devices belonging to the selected Gateway.

Select the Motion Group check box.

Select Devices

Hold the Ctrl key, click and drag a rectangle to select all devices in the area, or hold the Ctrl key and individually select the devices to be grouped. A single sensor can be associated with up to five groups. Select as many sensors as needed, as there is no maximum limit.
Release the Ctrl key to create the switch group with the selected devices. If you are an iOS user, use the cmd key instead of the Ctrl key.

The newly added Group is added and identified with a '+' symbol preceding the system-generated Motion Group name in the right pane.

Choose Role

Click on the new Motion Group. The list of sensors assigned to this group is displayed in the right-most pane. Select a role for each sensor.

- Act only – the fixture “acts” on reports of motion received from other members of the Fixtures will do (act) whatever is configured in the profile to do when motion is sensed in the group.
- Report only – the fixture only “reports” or informs all fixtures in the group that it has sensed action.
- Both – the fixture acts and reports to the members of the group.

Plugload Controllers (PLCs) are Act only devices that act based on reports received from fixtures. Note that the Plugload Controllers can belong to multiple Motion Groups, or multiple PLCs can be in the same Motion Group.

Save Motion Group

Click Save to save the Motion Group.

TIP: If you prefer not to save the newly added Motion Group, refresh the page. Refreshing the page does not save the new Group. After creating a Motion Group, it will take two or three minutes for the fixtures to be updated. If a fixture is powered off or rebooting after an image upgrade, the fixtures cannot be updated until they operate normally.

To add a new device after saving the group you need to edit the Motion group. Refer Rename, Edit and Delete Groups.

Overview

Daylight groups provide a uniform light dim level across a group of fixtures for improved aesthetics. The lights are dimmed or brightened to achieve a uniform group light level in response to fluctuations in daylight. Daylight groups aim to find the right balance between aesthetics, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency. This article explains how to create a Daylight Group. To edit or delete a Daylight Group, see Rename, Edit and Delete Groups.

Note: Since all fixtures and Plug Load Controllers in a group must be bound to the same Gateway (GW), fixtures from other floors cannot be supported.

Creating a Daylight Group

Before creating a daylight group, read the Recommended Preliminary Steps for Creating a Daylight Group.

To create a Daylight Group,

Click Facilities in the left navigation pane and select a floor.
Click on the Groups tabs. The Switch, Motion, and Daylight Groups list is displayed in the right pane. In addition, the floor map shows Switch, Motion, and Daylight groups identified and grouped by color on the floor map.

Select the Gateway associated with the devices. There are two ways to select a Gateway:

- If you know the Gateway name, use the Gateway filter icon to select a Gateway from the dropdown list, and click Apply to view the devices belonging to the Gateway.
- If you do not know the Gateway name, right-click on the Gateway in the floor map and select Filter Using this Gateway to view the devices belonging to the selected Gateway.

Select the Daylight group check box. The parameters corresponding to the Daylight group are highlighted.

Configure Daylight Group Parameters

Now, select the Daylight Group parameters for the selected sensors.

Light Level - Select a method for calculating the Group Light level.
- Average Daylight – Some fixture light levels in the group will be brighter than the Target Ambient Light Levels, and some less bright. On average, the light levels will meet the target. This is the recommended option to use.
- Maximum Daylight – Fixture light levels will optimize for reduced energy usage. If all the sensors have the same target, then the sensor with the maximum daylight will be the sensor that dictates the Group Light Level. As daylight increases, the lights will be dimmed to the minimum required amount of light. With this setting, no occupants will have too much light, and occupants can always turn on their task lighting to increase comfort.
- Minimum Daylight – Light levels will ensure all targets are met or exceeded. All fixtures will be set to the maximum light level required to meet all the sensors’ targets. If all the sensors have the same target, then the sensor with the minimum daylight will be the sensor that dictates the Group Light Level. That is, all occupants will have sufficient light. Choose this method in an office environment where it is important that all occupants have sufficient light, and it’s unlikely that too much light would cause discomfort.
- Daylight at Master Sensor – Light levels will ensure that the user-designated master sensor's light level is set to its target. In this case, the targets, and ambient readings of all other sensors in the group are ignored. This method simulates more traditional lighting systems. It is a safe option only if one sensor accurately reflects the ambient readings for the group.
Choose the group ambient Sensitivity.

Tip: Use a value of 5 for moderate utilization of daylight. The lights will never turn off due to daylight.

The group ambient Sensitivity overrides the sensitivities set in the profile. A value of 10 will allow 100% of the Target Ambient Light Level to be provided by other light sources. A value of 0 requires that the fixtures provide the light, defeating the daylight group's purpose. Choose a value of 5 such that 50% of light may be provided by light sources other than the fixture.

Enable ALS Fast Response

The ALS (Ambient Light Sensor) Fast Response parameter controls how quickly and smoothly the sensor responds to the change in the light level in response to the rapid changes in ambient light levels. To enable this:

Click on the Three ellipsis dots and select the Enable Fast ALS

Select Sensors

Hold the Ctrl key, click and drag a rectangle to select the sensors in the area, or hold the Ctrl key and individually select the sensors to be grouped. Select as many sensors as needed, as there is no maximum limit. However, all sensors must be on the same floor. A sensor may only be part of a single daylight group. If the sensors already exist in another daylight group, you can skip the sensors or manually delete the sensors before adding them to a new group.

Note: Typically, Plug Load Controllers (PLCs) are not added to a Daylight group. Clicking the PLC icon removes displaying them from the floorplan. However, if it is accidentally added, the error message "Daylight Groups support sensors only. Other devices selected will be discarded" is displayed.

Release the Ctrl key to create the Daylight Group with the selected devices. If you are an iOS user, use the cmd key instead of Ctrl.

The newly added Group is added and identified with a '+' symbol preceding the system-generated Daylight Group name in the right pane.

Choose Role

Click on the new Daylight group. The list of sensors assigned to this group is displayed in the right-most pane. Select a role for each sensor.

- Report and Act – Sensors report their ambient readings, and respond to the Group Light Level. This is the recommended option for typical office environments.
- Report Only – Sensors only report ambient readings, but act independently of the group and follow whatever behavior their profile dictates.
- Act Only – Sensors do not report ambient readings, but respond to the Group Light Level.
- Master Sensor – If you have chosen Daylight at Master Sensor option as the method for calculating the group light level, choose a sensor from the list of sensors to be the Master sensor. Note: This option is available only when ‘Daylight at Master Sensor’ is selected as the calculation method.

Confirm and Save the Daylight Group

Verify the selected Daylight Group parameters and make any final updates if needed. Click Save to save the Daylight Group.

TIP: If you prefer not to save the newly added Daylight Group, refresh the page. Refreshing the page does not save the new Group.

Overview

The top-most item of a facility tree is an organization, which can contain one or more campuses. Each campus may comprise one or more buildings, with each building consisting of one or more floors. A floor may have a floor plan image associated with it, showing the location of all devices such as sensors, Gateways, Switches, Plug Load Controllers (PLCs) on the floor plan.

Viewing Groups for an Organization or Building, and
Viewing Groups for a Floor

Viewing Groups for an Organization or Building

All the devices in the Enlighted Lighting System are grouped under Switch, Motion, and Daylight Groups. Users can view the list of Switch, Motion, or Daylight Groups for an organization or building.

To view the Switch, Motion, or Daylight Groups for an organization or building,

Click Facilities in the left navigation pane and select an Organization or a Building.
Click on the Groups tab and select Switch, Motion, or Daylight to view the list of groups.

Users can search by fields from the dropdown list or type text in the Search text box. For a description of the parameters, refer to the corresponding Create a Switch, Motion, or Daylight Group.

Deleting Groups for an Organization or Building

To delete a group:

Select the required group and click the Delete icon. A confirmation message 'Are you sure you want to delete this group' appears.
Click Yes. The group gets deleted when no fixtures are assigned to it else, a secondary confirmation message appears stating 'There are existing fixtures associated to the group. Do you want to remove them from the group and then delete the group?'
Click Yes to unassign fixtures from the group and delete it. When there is a failure in the deletion process 'Unable to remove the devices automatically' is displayed Remove the devices from the group manually before deleting the group. Refer to Rename, Edit and Delete Groups.

Viewing Groups for a Floor

To view groups on a floor,

Click Facilities in the left navigation pane and select the required floor.
Click on the Grid View icon next to the Switch.

The list of Switch Groups for a floor is displayed.

Viewing Devices in a Group

Selecting a Group Name displays the list of devices, such as Sensors, Gateways, PLCs, and ERC switch details in the right-most pane as shown below.

Rename Group

To rename a group,

Click Rename. The Rename window appears.
In the Rename Group window, type the new Name and click Save.
If the Name already exists, an error message "Please enter a valid name" will be displayed.

Edit Group

To edit the devices and their parameters after any Group is created,

Click Edit. The Edit message appears, showing the Gateway associated with the devices.
Modify the required parameters for the selected Group. You can also add or remove sensors from the Group. See ‘Add or Remove’ sensors.
Click Save in the Edit window to save the changes. An Edit symbol appears next to the edited group, indicating that the Group has been edited.
Click Save in the right pane to save all edited groups.

Add Sensors

To add sensors to a Group,

In the floor plan, hold the Ctrl key, click, and drag a rectangle to select the devices in a particular area, or click on the required device.
Right-click and select Add Sensors. The selected devices are added and listed in the right-most column.

Remove Sensors

To delete sensors from a Group,

In the floor plan, hold the Ctrl key, click, and drag a rectangle to select the devices in a particular area, or click on the required device.
Right-click and select Remove Sensors. The selected devices are removed from the list in the right-most column, or

In the right-most pane, clicking the Delete icon removes the device from the list in the right-most column.

Click Save in the Edit window to save the Switch Group changes.

An Edit symbol appears next to the edited switch group, indicating that the Group has been edited.

Delete a Group

During deletion, the system will request approval for removing the devices associated with the Group before deleting the Group. You can delete a Group in two ways.

Click Delete. A confirmation popup for deleting the group appears.

Click Yes to proceed deleting the group. A second confirmation message appears requesting your consent to disassociate devices from the group.

Click Yes to confirm removing sensors from the group.

Things to know before creating a Group

Limitations

Overview

Creating a Motion Group

Select Devices

Choose Role

Save Motion Group

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