LightRules Power
LightRules features LightRules Power energy monitoring capability, which requires installation of power meters and power gateways in the facility. The power meters measure energy used by electrical devices and the power gateways enable two-way communication between meters and the LightRules Appliance. Use Commissioner to add power meters and power gateways to the map file.
Power meters measure the energy consumption of high-voltage electrical equipment. Power meters and power gateways must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national, state, and local electrical and construction scode. Additionally, the installer must follow all relevant instructions in (a) the manufacturer user manuals and (b) the Digital Lumens LightRules® Power Installation Guide.
Prior to adding Power Gateways and Power Meters to the map file, those devices must be configured and their parameters recorded. Additionally, be sure to record the MAC address, serial number, and physical location of each device. Without this information, these devices cannot be added to the map file.
Note: The LightRules® Power Installation Instructions (available via the Digital Lumens Partner Portal) cover Power Gateway and Power Meter hardware installation procedures, including wiring and configuration.
Working with Power Gateways
Add a Power Gateway to the Map File
- Go to Map > Add Power Gateway.
- Enter a logical name for the Power Gateway; for example name the power gateway according to its physical location in the facility.
- Enter the device MAC address. The MAC address is listed on the product label or product housing and uses the following format: NN:NN:NN:NN:NN:NN. MAC address are unique to each device and not editable.
- In most cases, to avoid IP address conflicts, you will want to select the DHCP radio button so as to allow dynamic addressing. Otherwise, if there is a requirement to use a fixed IP address, select the Static IP radio button.
- (Optional) Enter a description.
- Click OK.
Delete a Power Gateway from the Map File
- Right-click on a power gateway icon on the map grid or right-click on a power gateway in the power gateway list.
- Click Delete.
- Click OK to confirm deletion.
Working with Power Meters
Add a Power Meter to the Map File
- Go to Map > Add Power Meter.
- Enter a logical name for the meter; for example name of the equipment to which the meter is connected.
- Enter the 6-digit serial number. The serial number is listed on the product label or product housing.
- Select an existing meter group or create a new meter group (see next section).
- Enter a Modbus address (1-127). The Modbus address must be unique.
- Enter the Current Transformer (CT) size, in amps.
- Select the power gateway to which the meter is connected.
- (Optional) Enter a description.
- Click OK.
Delete a Power Gateway from the Map File
- Right-click on a power gateway icon on the map grid or right-click on a power gateway in the power gateway list.
- Click Delete.
- Click OK to confirm deletion.
Note: A sync action is not required after adding a power device to the map file or deleting a power device from the map file.
Creating Meter Groups
LightRules uses meter groups for reporting purposes. A power meter must belong to a meter group in order for LightRules to report that meter's energy data. A meter group can contain a single meter or multiple meters; however, typically, a meter group comprises a single meter.
Note that it is possible to change a meter's group assignment via LightRules. Additionally, it is possible to create new meter groups via LightRules. Therefore it is not required to create all meter groups when configuring the map file in Commissioner.
- Double-click on an existing power meter in the map grid, or create a new power meter (see above).
- In the meter group dropdown list, select Create New Meter Group.
- Click OK.