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System architecture • Switch: device that enables the possibility to control the
t is useful to understand the high-level system architecture lighting in an area manually, switch on or off, or dim up or
as depicted in Figure 2. down.

The combination of several hardware components and System• Overview

Portal: a cloud-based webpage, where access rights of
system specific firm- and software makes the Interact Pro the users determine the field of operation of the portal,
system. The system consists of: for example for design, installation, commissioning,
The following operation,
sections orgive a brief overview
management.
of the setup of the system and basic knowledge
Wireless Gateway (gateway): the basis of the lighting
system connects the system to the cloud via the of • App:
IT the system a small pieceinstallation
architecture, of software installed
optionson a smart
network of the customer and the internet. The wireless device (for example a smart phone) that is used for
and equipment.
gateway connects with the light points by means of commissioning and operation.
ZigBee.

Light points: lamps or luminaires equipped with electronics All key components are future proof, as they receive regular
to receive and send ZigBee signals. firm- and software updates that are pushed over the air
(OTA). This process makes sure the stable and secure
System
Sensor: device that Characteristics
senses presence of people in an operation of the system, meanwhile adding new features an
area and triggers the switching of the lighting in the area functionality without the customer requiring installing new
Where
by means of other systems
ZigBee. require
Daylight complex infrastructure,
dependent regulationtheis Ahardware.
mobile app for Android and iOS devices provides an intuitive
Interact Pro system is designed for truly wireless control interface for system commissioning and control. An online
possible with a multi-sensor that supports light sensing
targeted at Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). Due portal gives the service provider and business owner insight
and occupancy detection.
to it's nature, the system is easy to install in existing lighting into the operation of the lighting installation, showing current
infrastructures. While new lighting systems based on LED energy consumption, health status reports, and limited control.
technology enable significant energy savings, Interact Pro The diagram below provides a high-level overview of the
can achieve even greater savings, as the system provides system design.
simple and highly flexible control through smart devices.

High level system architecture of the Interact Pro system

Philips Portal
Portal and
and installer
Installer dashboard
dashboard

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On-sitecommissioning
comissioning
applications
applications
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Customer

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gateway distributed

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Interact Pro Figure 2 High level system architecture of the Interact Pro system
 Multiple gateways can be used in one project when the 1.3 System Components
Application Areas
number of light points exceeds 200, or in cases where the System Components
The combination of several hardware components and
wireless signal cannot propagate due to building materials
The system is designed to concrete.
create a connected lighting system specific
The combination firmware
of several and software
hardware makes and
components the system
Interact Pro
such as steel reinforced Each gateway would be
system in single buildings of the following types: system. The system consists of:
specific firmware and software makes the Interact Pro system.
used to control a logical area such as a floor or discrete part
of the building. The system consists of the following:
• Tenant fit out offices • Retail banks Wireless Gateway: the basis of the lighting
• Currently supported
Small to medium maximum
retail stores system size
• Schools
system connects
Wireless Gateway the system to the cloud via
the IT network of the customer
The basis of the lighting and the
system connects
• To be ablebuildings
Municipal to design the lighting •system
Micro correctly,
hospitals it is
internet. The wireless gateway connects
the system to the cloud via the IT network
• important to know
Small industry its possibilities
(for example and limitations.
a small workshop or warehouse)
with
and the
the light points
internet. by means
The wireless of a ZigBee
gateway
Interact Pro is optimized for the application spaces above and mesh network.
connects with the light points by means
can connect up to 200 light points per wireless gateway to of a ZigBee mesh network.
the cloud. Multiple gateways can be used in one project when Light points: Interact Ready lamps or
Light points
the number of light points exceeds 200, or in cases where the luminaires equipped to act as nodes within
Interact Ready lamps or luminaires equipped
wireless signal cannot propagate due to building materials such the Zigbee mesh network. A full list of
to act as nodes within the Zigbee mesh
as steel reinforced concrete. available light points can be found at
network. A full list of available Interact
[Link]
Each gateway would be used to control a logical area such as Ready products can be found at: www.
ucts/interact-ready
a floor or discrete part of the building. Typically, one wireless [Link]/interact-ready
gateway can cover an area of up to 11,000ft² (1,000m²) or larger.
In buildings with lower lighting requirements, warehousing for
Sensor: device that senses presence of
Sensor
Device
peoplethat senses
in an presence
area and of the
triggers people in
switching
example, up to 110,000ft² (10,000m²) may be connected.
anofarea and triggers
the lighting in thethe switching
area by means of the
of
Currently supported maximum system size lighting
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the areadependent
by means of ZigBee. is
regulation
To be able to design the lighting system correctly, Daylight
possible with a multi-sensor thatpossible
dependent regulation is supports
it is important to know its possibilities and limitations. with
lighta sensing
multi-sensor that supports
and occupancy light
detection.
sensing and occupancy detection.
Switch: device that enables the manual
Explanation Switch
control of the lighting in an area, for
Device
examplethat enables the
switching manual
on and off, control
dimmingofand
Per System Router (customer)
the lighting
scene in an area, for example switching
selection.
1 Wireless Gateway on and off, dimming and scene selection.
200 light points (max)
Portal
50 green power sensors / switches, APortal: a cloud-based
cloud-based website website for design,
for design,
of which 30 may be sensors installation,commissioning,
installation, commissioning, operation,
operation, oror
64 groups / zones (max)
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(for example installed on a
a smart
smart device (for example a smart
phone) that is used for commissioning phone)
Per Group 16-25 light points
that is used
and operation. for commissioning and
(recommended) no limitation
operation.
5 green power sensors
and/or switches (max)
All key components are future proof, as they receive regular
16 scenes All key
firmware components
and are future
software updates thatproof, as theyover
are pushed receive
the air
regular
(OTA). firmware
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ensures updates
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and secure pushed
operation
over
of the the air
system (OTA).
and Thisthe
enables process ensures
addition of newthe stable and
features and
secure operation of the system and enables the addition
functionality without requiring the customer to install new
of new features and functionality without requiring the
hardware.
customer to install new hardware.
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 Designing Spaces
The entire portfolio of Interact Ready luminaires,
smart lamps, and retrofit kits is available at:
[Link]/interact-ready

Prepare a Lighting Layout Considerations when using multiple wireless gateways

When using more than one wireless gateway in a space, each
gateway will appear in the web-based portal or the mobile app
Using the building layout, select the appropriate type
as a separate project, therefore it is advisable to divide the
and quantity of light points for your project.
building up into separate, logical areas of 200 light points or
less and to only assign the light points in one logical area to a
Establish Projects single gateway. For example, a small elementary school may
be separated by an East and West wing each with < 200 Light
Using the Lighting Layout and the maximum system sizes listed points. In this case, two wireless gateways may be installed
above, determine the number and location of the projects for (one in each wing) and the light points in each wing can then
this installation. When the total number of light points is less be assigned to the wireless gateway that has been installed in
than 200 and there are no obstructions to the wireless signal, that area.
only one wireless gateway is required. More wireless gateways Note: When commissioning a space with multiple Wireless Gateways, it is strongly
may be required in the following situations:: advised to only apply power to one gateway and its associated light points at
a time during the discovery phase to ensure that the gateway that is being
commissioned only discovers the intended light points.
1. Challenging building layouts and obstructions
When the layout of a space does not allow for two light Wireless Gateway Requirements
points to be within 33ft (10m) of each other, or other • Within reach of at least two light points within 33 ft (10 m)
environmental factors such as steel reinforced walls in • A non-switched power outlet
the layout do not allow for adequate propagation of the • A location where the QR code is accessible
wireless ZigBee signal. for scanning during commissioning
• Unsecured Ethernet connection with DHCP and NTP
2. Larger spaces requiring more than 200 light points
(TCP port 443 must be open)
Each Interact Pro wireless gateway supports
up to 200 light points.

Interact Pro Portal as a Service Provider

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Design lighting network architecture The example shows a simplified floor plan of a building, with
The design of the lighting network must comply with the typical usage of the areas. The areas are designed with light

Define Groups & Zones

following requirements:
• Determine the amount and position of the light points,
points that correspond to their usage and have groups
zones defined.
Auto
and On / Auto Off
Light points are switched on in an area when occupancy
sensors and, if applicable, switches

2.3 Define Groups & Zones

• Use the input from the customer (for example floorplans) Design of the power grid
2.4.1 is detected and switched off after a hold time.
Auto On / Auto Off
Groups
to define groups and zones are used to define
and zones and control
The number per circuit isthe areas
limited by the in
circuit breaker
• Define the scenes and lighting behavior for the groups and and the inrush current of the wireless driver. Make sure to
zones
the application space. The example below shows a simplified
create sufficient circuits as per the following table: Manual On / Auto Off
Groups and zones are used to define and control the areas in Light points are switched on in an area when occupancy is
floorofplan
• Define the location of a building, with typical usage of the areas. The
the gateway
Light pointsand
need to be switched
the application space. The example below shows a simplified detected switched off afteron to task
a hold level manually
time.
areas are designed with light pointsDriver that typecorrespond
(application) to their
Circuit Breaker: 16 A, type B
on entering the room, using a manual control device such
floor plan of a building, with typical usagedriver of the [Link]
usage and are defined as follows: Independent 24 luminaires
as 2.4.2
a ZigBee Manual
Green On(ZGP)
Power / Auto Off
wall switch. Upon leaving
areas are designed with light points that correspond to their
(for example: panel, downlight)

usage and are defined asa follows:

Built-in driver Max 22 luminaires the area light points switch off after a hold time.
Light points need to be switched on to task level manually on
1. A Group represents number of lights
(for example: in a logical
waterproof, troffer) area
entering
On /the room,Off
using a manual control device such as a
[Link] as a room
A Group that all respond
represents a number together
of lightsto in aacontrol signal.
logical area Manual Manual
The gateway requires a power outlet, available close to the ZigBee
Light Green Power (ZGP)
points are controlled wall by
solely switch. Upon
a manual leaving the area
control
such
Note: as a and
Switches room that allsensors
occupancy respond
control
location together
of a group.
the device. toNote
a control
that the gateway is placed at
high altitude against a wall or dropped ceiling. light points switch off after a hold time.
device such as a ZigBee Green Power (ZGP) wall switch.
signal
2. A Zone represents a subset of lights within a group. Field-of-View
Note: switches and occupancy sensors control a group 2.4.3 Regulation
Daylight Manual On / (DDR)
Control Manual Off
All lights in a zone will always act the same.
• Field-of-view (FOV) for motion detection is determined at typical height (h=2.5m) for
A Daylight
[Link]: Zone represents a subset of lights within a group. All Enables
Light detection
points are the ingresssolely
controlled of daylight using the
by aDaylight
manual control device
sensors control a zone. minor motion with NEMA tests, respectively. FOV is for multi sensor only.
lights in a zone will always act the same. multi-sensor adjusting
such as a ZigBee thePower
Green light output of the
(ZGP) wall luminaires
switch.
Field-of-View
to maintain
Motion FOV a chosen task level.
Note:
Cell office daylight sensors control a zone Workshop
Open plan office
2.4.4 (FOV)
• Field-of-view Daylight Regulation
for motion detection isControl
determined(DDR)
at typical height (h=2.5m) for m
Note: When a behavior with daylight dependent regulation (DDR) is selected, the
minor motion with
Sensor NEMA tests, respectively. Daylight FOV is for
light points in the daylight zone must be added to a zone together multi
with sensor only.
a multi-
Enables detection the ingress of daylight using
sensor to respond to the availability of daylight. h
the multi-
Motion FOV adjusting
sensor the light output of the luminaires to
Corridor
maintain a chosen task level.

5.4 m (17.72 ft)

3.6 m (11.81 ft)
h = 2.5 - 4 m
Note: When a behavior with daylight dependent regulation
Sensor
(8.20 - 13.12 ft)
Meeting room Storage h
(DDR) is selected, the light points close to a window must be
added to a zone together with a multi sensor to respond on
5.4 m (17.72 ft)

5.4 m (17.72 ft)

the ingress of daylight.
7.2 m (23.62 ft)
3.6 m (11.81 ft)
h = 2.5 - 4 m
(8.20 - 13.12 ft)

At h = 2.5 m (8.2 ft)

Valid at +20 °C
Group Zone
5.4 m (17.72 ft)

7.2 m (23.62 ft) Occupancy sensor

2.4 Establish Control Strategies Daylight FOV
Establish Control Strategies At h = 2.5 m (8.2 ft) field of view
Valid at +20 °C

Meet or exceed code requirements in ASHRAE 90.1 and Title

Meet
24 or control
using exceed strategies.
code requirements
Behaviors in ASHRAE 90.1 and Title
are programmed into 24 h = max. 4 m/13.12 ft
min. 0.7 x h
Daylight FOV
using control
Interact Pro atstrategies. Behaviors
the group level, are programmed
enabling into Interact
wide application
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Pro at
[Link] group level, enabling wide application support. Interact Pro
h
min. 0.7 x h
h = max. 4 m/13.12 ft

h
1.4 x h Figure
lux 4 Occupancy sensor field of view
Daylight sensor
1.4 x h
field of view

1.4 x h lux

Emergency Lighting
1.4 x h
• Motion FOV can be reduced using the plastic shield around the lens.

Some Interact Pro luminaires can be factory configured with

generator transfer devices to allow for input from two circuits
• Motion FOV can be reduced using the plastic shield around the lens.
(the mains circuit and an auxiliary circuit such as a generator or
central inverter system). In the event of a power failure on the
mains circuit the luminaire would switch to the auxiliary circuit,
and in this case the luminaire will bypass communication to and
Setting GroupFigure 3 Setting
Behaviors Group
in the mobile Behaviors
app in theEnergy
(see the Quick app Code Reference).
from other wireless system
Figure devices
5 Daylight (such
sensor asofsensors,
field view switches
or schedules) in order to provide full output from the luminaire.
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 Quick Energy Code Reference
Commercial Lighting Control Requirements.

Small/Medium Office

ASHRAE 90.1 IECC CA Title 24 Notes

(2013/2016) (2018) (2016/2019) Disclaimer: This table is provided for reference only. Consult applicable code for exceptions and details.

Local / Area Control [Link](b) C405.[Link] 130.1(a) Remote location allowed.

Automatic [Link](h) C405.2.1.3 130.1(c) Shut-OFF within 20 minutes. Control zone limited to 5,000 sq. ft. Separate controls for general,
Shut-off Control or display, ornamental, and display case lighting. Automatic time-switch controls may include a 2 hr.
[Link](i) max. override (90.1/CA T24). Occ sensors required in office areas, configure so that control zone
does not exceed 600 sq. ft., partial-off (reduce lights by 20%) allowed (IECC).
Bi-Level [Link](d) — — Provide at least one intermediate step between 30 and 70% of full lighting power
Dimming Control

or continuous dimming in addition to full ON and full OFF.

Light — C405.2.2.2 — Required if at least one luminaire 100 watts or greater; allows the occupant to reduce the
Reduction connected lighting load in a reasonably uniform illumination pattern by not less than 50 %.
Multi-Level — — 130.1(b) Required if > 100 sq. ft. and 0.5 w / sq. ft. See Table 130.1-A.
Continuous Continuous dimming of 10-100% for LED luminaires and light sources systems.
Daylight Responsive [Link](f) C405.2.3 130.1(d) > 150 W of general lighting within sidelit zones
Control > 150 W of general lighting within top lit zone (90.1/IECC)
> 120 W of general lighting in daylit zones and total glazing area of at least 24 sq. ft. (CA T24)
Receptacle Control 8.4.2 — 130.5(d) Automatically control at least 50% of all 125 V, 15 and 20 amp receptacles in all private offices,
(Plug Load Control) conference rooms, rooms used primarily for printing and/or copying functions, break rooms to turn
off within 20 minutes. All controlled receptacles shall be permanently marked to visually differentiate
them from uncontrolled receptacles and are to be uniformly distributed throughout the space.
Demand Responsive — — 130.1(e) & Applies to buildings > 10,000 sq. ft., 15% reduction taken from spaces with > 0.5 w / sq. ft.
Control 130.5(e) / 110.12 Spaces with an LPD of 0.5 w / sq. ft. or less are not required to install demand responsive
controls and do not count toward the 10,000 square foot threshold.

Small/Medium Retail

ASHRAE 90.1 IECC CA Title 24 Notes

(2013/2016) (2018) (2016/2019) Disclaimer: This table is provided for reference only. Consult applicable code for exceptions and details.

Local / Area Control [Link](b) C405.[Link] 130.1(a) Remote location allowed.

Automatic [Link](h) C405.2.1 130.1(c) Occ sensors or time-based scheduled control allowed in sales areas. In single tenant retail,
Shut-off Control or or occupancy control zone may not exceed 20,000 sq. ft. Separate controls for general, display,
[Link](i) C405.2.2 ornamental, and display case lighting. Automatic time-switch controls may include an override.
If captive-key override is utilized, override time may exceed 2 hours.
Bi-Level [Link](d) — — Provide at least one intermediate step between 30 and 70% of full lighting power
Dimming Control

or continuous dimming in addition to full ON and full OFF.

Light — C405.2.2.2 — Required if at least one luminaire 100 watts or greater; allows the occupant to reduce the
Reduction connected lighting load in a reasonably uniform illumination pattern by not less than 50%.
Multi-Level — — 130.1(b) Required if > 100 sq. ft. and 0.5 w / sq. ft. See Table 130.1-A.
Continuous Continuous dimming of 10-100% for LED luminaires and light sources systems.
Daylight Responsive [Link](f) C405.2.3 130.1(d) > 150 W of general lighting within sidelit zones (IECC),
Control > 150 W of general lighting within top lit zone (90.1/IECC),
> 120 W of general lighting in daylit zones and total glazing area of at least 24 sq. ft. (CA T24).
Receptacle Control — — — Receptacle control not required for sales areas.
(Plug Load Control)
Demand Responsive — — 130.1(e) & Applies to buildings > 10,000 sq. ft., 15% reduction taken from spaces with > 0.5 w / sq. ft.
Control 130.5(e) / 110.12 Spaces with an LPD of 0.5 w / sq. ft. or less are not required to install demand responsive
controls and do not count toward the 10,000 square foot threshold.

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