Section 1: Introduction; What Is Ecosystem; The Ecosystem ® Bus; Ecosystem ® Programming - Lutron Electronics EcoSystem Programmer Programming Manual

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Introduction

What is EcoSystem

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EcoSystem lighting control systems are capable of controlling
various lighting sources through automated and manual dimming.
The automatic light controls include motion sensors and daylight
sensors, which monitor a space and appropriately adjust the light to
avoid wasted energy and improve the work environment. The
manual controls of the system include wall dimmers and handheld
remote controls, which allow personal interaction with the lighting by
the people in the space. EcoSystem can also work together with the
security, HVAC, and other building management systems to provide
the appropriate lighting for every situation.
The EcoSystem Bus
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EcoSystem ballasts can be connected to one another to create a
system of up to 64 ballasts. Any infrared (IR) receiver, sensor, or wall
control connected to a ballast can communicate with any or all
fixtures on the bus. Subsystems, called groups, are configured and
programmed using the handheld programmer.
Systems using more than one EcoSystem ballast, or ballast module,
require an EcoSystem bus power supply. This component powers
the communication bus between devices, and is capable of
supporting up to 64 ballasts or ballast modules, 32 occupant
sensors, 64 wall controls or infrared (IR) receivers, and 16 daylight
sensors.
EcoSystem Programming
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EcoSystem is programmed using the handheld EcoSystem
programmer. Using a stylus, users make onscreen selections and
transmit programming instructions via infrared, similar to a TV remote.