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Energy Control Unit (ECU)
The ECU collects ambient light level information and occupancy status from sensor devices and manual inputs from Wall Controller hardware devices via the GreenBus™. It also receives information via connected Ethernet computer networks from the Encelium Central Control Software and the Personal Controller software applications, while data security is maintained by the integrated firewall. The ECU rationalizes the inputs and determines the appropriate light level for each individual fixture in a building and distributes the information to the corresponding I/O Module over the GreenBus™ network. The units are completely scalable with each one capable of interfacing with all ballasts, sensors, and controls in 25,000 square feet of floor space. Universal I/O Module
The module provides individual fixtures with full dimming control and "addressable shut off" for ultimate energy savings without turning off power to the entire circuit. Upon installation, the I/O Module automatically detects what device it is connected to (i.e. ballast, photo sensor, or occupancy sensor). This allows for efficient, random installation of modules and eliminates the need to manually record serial numbers or addresses. The universal function of the modules also simplifies system specification. ZONE CONTROLLER (ZC3)The ZC3 is a three zone, software configurable lighting controller that provides on/off switching for up to three lighting zones. It is generally located at entry points to a floor or department and is used to “activate” or “de-activate” a lighting zone. The zone status is indicated by an LED display with yellow indicating ON and blue indicating OFF. Where lighting zones are controlled by a time schedule (rather than by occupancy sensors), the ZC3 also allows manual override of the time schedule by simply “re-activating” the zone about to be shut down. During shut down mode, the ZC3 will alternately flash blue and yellow LED’s to indicate to occupants that an override is necessary. DIMMING SCENE CONTROLLER (DSC)
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The ECU is a microprocessor based hardware device which continuously collects, processes and distributes energy and lighting control information. It provides the system with the ability to reconcile the different and often conflicting control inputs to determine the appropriate light level outputs at any given time.
The I/O Module is a universal hardware interface between the GreenBus™ network and all ballasts and sensors, suitable for all voltages.
The DSC is a three scene, three zone dimming lighting controller that provides customized light level control in areas such as boardrooms, conference rooms, private offices and other areas requiring architectural dimming. The DSC enables manual dimming of light levels or the recall of customized lighting “scenes” by the push of a button. Scene configuration can be changed either directly on the DSC or via Encelium’s Central Control Software. The DSC also has a custom labeling feature that allows scene labels on the controller to be easily modified.
