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PROJECT lighting The developer wanted to provide a high-end feel to per lighting-control and automation panel (LCAP) the hotel, so precise dimming capabilities were im- 44M architectural dimming panel and the Vantage perative. Another important element was that the Equinox 41 keypad. The LCAP panels offer high lighting system be easy to manage and automated density and fully configurable dimming for all by time schedules to allow hotel staff to focus on lighting technologies. The panel provides high-am- other tasks. perage dimming and switching options. The dim- The property was originally specified with a ming curve for each channel can be independently lighting-control system in the lobby, lounge, din- customized for starting and stopping points, as well ing room, and parking lot. The parking lot and as linearity. The patent-pending technology is ex- common-area lighting controls were a first-time clusive to this solution and allows smooth dim- challenge for Sequoia in terms of using LED light- ming ing with mixed types in their hotel developments. mixed-lighting types and brands. The included pro- Low-voltage light was specified, and the user inter- cessor and the system's networking capability pro- face needed to be intuitive enough to allow staff to vide a platform for integration with Equinox touch- navigate it easily and use it to its fullest potential. screen interfaces. and consistent lighting when using The Sequoia team ran into several challenges One of the main selling points for the project with the system originally designed for the project. was the timer widget on the Equinox 41 touch- First, too many devices and dimming modules were screen keypad, which allows the hotel engineer to required for the different types of fixtures involved. view and even bypass timed events. Equinox 41 is a Trying to find adequate space to mount all of the high-bright LCD touchscreen displaying control dimming modules, which could not be installed and status using widgets for one subsystem at a inside enclosures due to heat, proved difficult. In time. The touchscreen allows users to schedule and addition to the installation issues, the initially spec- prioritize the control functions that matter most. ified system required software to manage the light- The Vantage Architectural dimming system ing. This meant making any changes to the system eliminated all of the previous issues with centrally required a dedicated computer and an employee mounted dimming controls and provided a simple- with proper training. to-use touchscreen interface that is intuitive enough to use without training. As a bonus, secure app- UPGRADE based remote access allows the facility manager to The lighted spaces needed to meet requirements for make changes or activate lighting scenes remotely. precise dimming and timed sequences of events, No problems were experienced with the lighting and an additional desire for user-friendly interfaces system or LED fixtures. The fixture dimming types for hotel staff drove the need for an architectural were identified ahead of shipping and the lighting dimming solution. controls were assembled to meet the requirements Legrand, West Hartford, CT, was able to update with space to scale in the future. the specification with timed- and daylight-dim- "The installation of the architectural dimming ming control of LED lighting in the lobby and din- system from Wattstopper was very smooth," said ing room. The LED fixtures selected for the spaces Mike Wilson of W Systems. were a combination of 0- to 10-V and phase-control Hotel staff is now able to view, bypass, and add lights. Hyatt selected W Systems in Lehi for the in- timed events to the system, and the hotel's precise stallation. dimming and energy-efficient lighting provides The solution included the UL-listed Wattstop- added benefit. CA CREATING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE CAN SHINE ™ ADD DAYLIGHT - NOT GLARE & HOT-SPOTS From custom and pre-engineered skylights to translucent wall systems and retrofit-ready translucent adapter panels that fit into existing curtainwall framing, Major has an energy-saving daylighting solution that fits both your needs and budget. Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/sep2016. Circle 2 on the Reader Service Card. Get information about the LCAP 44M. Download a brochure on architectural dimming. Watch a video on Equinox 41. SKYLIGHTS, CANOPIES & TRANSLUCENT WALL SYSTEMS MAJORSKYLIGHTS.COM 888-759-2678 CIRCLE 210 27 http://www.MAJORSKYLIGHTS.COM http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/sep2016 https://www.legrand.us/~/media/brands/wattstopper/resources/cut-sheet/cut-sheets/architectural-dimming-systems/ws-cutsheet-lcapxxms-archdimmingpannel-main-secondary_45501.ashx https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0002201609 https://www.legrand.us/~/media/brands/wattstopper/resources/brochure/brochures/architectural_dimming_brochure.ashx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4UriiVVrjE&feature=youtu.be http://www.MAJORSKYLIGHTS.COM https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0210201609

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