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Choosing Wattstopper DLM Product

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Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management system is both specifier and user friendly and is a great system for contractors interested in achieving energy efficiency in both simple and complex systems.  In California, it is an easy way to achieve Title 24 compliance for lighting control systems. The Plug n Go system detects the devices connected via Cat5e cable and functions immediately at factory pre-set settings. You can also elect to buy the IR remote or configuration tool, which will allow you to adjust the settings from the ground post installation for  components including: occupancy sensors and photosensors.  

To find the components you will need to select for you system, you should ask yourself the following questions:

1- Are you dimming? 

  • No – Use Room Controller Series: LMRC-101 or LMRC-102)
  • Yes – Go to 2. 

 

2 – How is your lighting dimmed? 

  • 0-10 Volt (Use Room Controller Series: LMRC-211/2/3) 
  • Forward Phase (Use Room Controller Series: LMRC-221/2)

 

3 – How many relays/zones will you be controlling with your Room Controller?

  • Non-Dimming: LMRC-10x: 1 or 2 relay option
  • Dimming 0-10V: LMRC-21X: 1,2, or 3 relay option
  • Dimming Forward Phase:  LMRC-22X: 1 or 2 relay option

** remember that you can also plug in additional room controllers for additional relays/zones via Cat5e cable

 

4 – Within your space, what do you need to control?

  • Outlets (LMPL-101)
  • Occupancy Ceiling
    • LMDC-100 (Dual Technology)
    • LMPC-100 (PIR Technology)
  • Occupancy Wall
    • LMDW-100 (Dual Technology)
    • LMPW-100 (PIR Technology)
  • Occupancy Corner
    • LMDX-100 (Dual Technology)
    • LMPX-100 (PIR Technology)
  • Daylighting Standard Closed Loop (LMPS-500) 

 

5 – Will you require wall controls?

  • Dimming (LMDM-10X) 
  • Switches/ Stations 1,2,3,4,5,8 Buttons (LMSW-10X-W)

 

Once you narrow down your selections, you need to specify Cat5e runs lengths and you are ready to order your system. 

Here is a sample of a simple Digital Lighting Management solution using the LMRC-212 Room Controller Network.  

This sample shows a network of:  Switching, Dimming, Occupancy, Daylighting and Dimming 

 DLM LMRC-212 Sample Layout in Ceiling



Acuity BlueBox Compatible Occupancy Sensors

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The Blue Box GR1400 LT and LTD control panels by Lighting Control and Design can be wired with compatible occupancy sensors for on/off control of lighting.  There are multiple controls companies that have compatibility with these panels, however, we recommend Sensor Switch controls, which is also an Acuity Brands owned company. See below for information pertaining to the control panel you will be ordering for proper information and compatibility. 

GR1400 BLUE BOX LT PANEL

On the traditional GR1400 LT panel, make sure you order the DigiLink Card (either 6 or 14 input) to wire your occupancy sensors.  The DigiLink inputs of the Blue Box allow a single occupant sensor to control multiple relays in a variety of different scenarios. Sensors may be disabled by time of day if the 6 input card is used, or may be included as part of a combined occupant sensor / daylight harvesting controls strategy.  Make sure that your sensors have a have a “-R” (relay option) or dry contact output. Hook up is similar to a traditional power pack. Occupant sensors may be powered by the regulated 24 V dc/300 mA supply on the DigiLink Card. 

A typical wiring diagram will look like this: 

Wire GR1400 DigiLink Card to Occupancy Sensor

 The following sensors from Sensor Switch are recommended for use with the Blue Box GR1400 LT panel: 

 

GR1400 BLUE BOX LTD DIMMING PANEL

The GR1400 LTD Dimming Panel is set up for occupancy sensor and daylighting inputs. On a GR1400 LTD panel, the driver board allows for: 

 

A typical installation for an occupancy sensor to an LTD panel will look like this: 

 

If more than one Occupancy Sensor is being used, the sensors can be wired in parallel if controlling the same lighting zone. If sensors are controlling different lighting zones then use different scene inputs.

For additional questions, please contact our Tech Department for compatibility of your occupancy sensors to Blue Box systems.  

 



Lutron Wireless Energi Tri-Pak® Demonstration Video

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Thought Lighting Control was complicated? Take a look at this video to see just how easy it can be with the Lutron Energi Tri-Pak® Wireless Lighting Control System



Energy codes and standards for every states in the US

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Alabama

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Alaska

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

American Samoa

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Arizona

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Arkansas

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

California

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Colorado

Current Code: 2003 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2008

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2003 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2008

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Connecticut

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Delaware

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: May. 11, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: May. 11, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Florida

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 30, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 30, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Georgia

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Guam

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IRC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Hawaii

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Idaho

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Illinois

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Indiana

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: May. 06, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 05, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Iowa

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Kansas

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Apr. 10, 2007

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Kentucky

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Louisiana

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Jul. 20, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IRC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IRC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Maine

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Maryland

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Massachusetts

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Michigan

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 02, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Minnesota

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 02, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Mississippi

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: None Statewide

Missouri

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Montana

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 07, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 07, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Nebraska

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Nevada

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Hampshire

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Jersey

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013

Effective Date: Sep. 21, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 21, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Mexico

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New York

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 03, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 03, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

North Carolina

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

North Dakota

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

Northern Mariana Islands

Current Code: Tropical Model Energy Code

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2001

Current Code: Tropical Model Energy Code

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2001

Ohio

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2017

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2017

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Oklahoma

Current Code: 2006 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2006 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 15, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Oregon

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Pennsylvania

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 31, 2009

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 31, 2009

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Puerto Rico

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Rhode Island

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

South Carolina

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

South Dakota

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

Tennessee

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 04, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2006 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2006 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Texas

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

U.S. Virgin Islands

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2009

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2009

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Utah

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Vermont

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Virginia

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Washington

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Washington, DC

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 28, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 28, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

West Virginia

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 30, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Wisconsin

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Wyoming

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 13, 2008

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 13, 2008

Code Enforcement: Voluntary