After a major renovation, an automated lighting control system was implemented in the Palace of Independence, covering more than 3,500 spotlights, 10,000 LED strips, and 50 chandeliers. The new system allows for flexible management of all lighting elements, ensuring not only ease of operation but also significant energy savings.
Upon completion of the setup for all lighting groups, integration with the Niagara Tridium software was carried out using the Helvar Tridium Driver. This enables lighting control through a graphical interface on a computer in the control room. In the initial stage, the driver was added to the Tridium environment, followed by module configuration according to the instructions provided with the driver. To simplify operator work and system maintenance, three separate networks were created, each responsible for a specific floor and the main hall. This setup allows for flexible lighting control and ensures convenient system monitoring and management.
Lighting control is performed via Helvar 910 and 950 controllers and the 498 relay module, with integration into the BMS via the Helvar Tridium Driver
For the main hall, four lighting groups were created, corresponding to different types of lighting equipment and distributed across zones. The hall itself is divided into four zones, providing flexibility in lighting configuration. To simplify control, a logic system was developed with two operating modes: free control and zonal control.
- Free control mode allows the operator to adjust the lighting in each group individually, ensuring precise control over each element in the zone.
- Zonal control mode enables managing an entire zone with a single button press. This button becomes available in the graphical interface when the corresponding mode is selected.
This approach significantly simplifies the lighting management process: depending on the needs, the operator can either fine-tune each lighting group or quickly switch to controlling the entire zone. This makes the system more convenient and efficient, especially in situations where rapid adaptation to space usage changes is required.
Lighting control in the corridors is carried out through IR QUATTRO HD and DUAL HF presence and motion sensors, with integration into the BMS via the Helvar Tridium Driver
For local lighting control in the conference hall lounges and the presidential office area, ILLUSTRIS Scene Control 191PB panels were installed. Each panel was configured with lighting scenes using dimmers, where each number on the dial corresponded to a specific group of luminaires in the room. This made it easy and quick to control individual lighting groups.
Configuration was performed in the Designer software, where multiple groups were created, including separate buttons for turning lights off and sliders for dimming. Switching between these groups on the dimmer was done by pressing the corresponding numbers on the dial, activating predefined lighting control conditions.
This approach simplified lighting control: the operator or user could select the desired group by simply pressing the corresponding number and immediately adjust the lighting level or turn lights on/off in a specific area of the room. As a result, control became intuitive and fast, which is especially important in areas with frequent lighting scenario changes, such as conference halls or workspaces.
Lighting control in the corridors is carried out through IR QUATTRO HD and DUAL HF presence and motion sensors, with integration into the BMS via the Helvar Tridium Driver
Data visualization was implemented on the graphical interface screen, allowing operators to quickly receive up-to-date information about the lighting status. One of the key operational requirements was eliminating the need to control lighting from a computer in these areas, ensuring system autonomy and ease of use. This approach enables users to efficiently manage lighting in real time without additional steps, focusing solely on the control process.
