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by dc
Wed May 03, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 24087

Re: Wiring

Cat6A has a slightly higher copper thinkness so the wire loss is less than Cat5. For commercial projects or where the lenghts are over 100ft, Cat6 is recommended. Shielding is not required. I recommend shielding for switch wires that return directly to the PDM or USB outlets. This gives an opportuni...
by dc
Tue May 02, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Project Profiles
Topic: Home Theater Project
Replies: 3
Views: 19444

Re: Home Theater Project

Home run wires to each fixture removes any limitations from the wire for a tiny incremental cost. Gen1 drivers are currently 16w so you can get 2 lights per cat5 home run with plenty of space. New 40W drivers are in the pipeline now. Another version with an accessory will allow 4 lights and a switch...
by dc
Sun Mar 12, 2017 3:53 am
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures
Replies: 6
Views: 27002

Re: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures

Until we have 40-60W driver modules released, yes. Gen2 first releases will include this 1Q18.
by dc
Sun Mar 12, 2017 3:51 am
Forum: Compliance, Building Codes, & Incentive Programs
Topic: Hardwired in addition to wireless wall switch
Replies: 3
Views: 14517

Re: Hardwired in addition to wireless wall switch

Panelized lighting systems like Vantage or Lutron use low voltage switch controls just like LumenCache. All accepted by building codes. If you are looking to omit a local switch altogether and use motion sensor or other means then some codes may not allow that. Same with battery-operated, usually no...
by dc
Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: L-WP1.x Alternate Mode 6 Operation
Replies: 1
Views: 18786

L-WP1.x Alternate Mode 6 Operation

Mode 6 allows a single momentary pushbutton to command lights OFF--RESUME--FULL--OFF, stepping through the states each time you press and release the button. Thanks to feedback from out dealers (Thanks Peter and Mark!) we added an Alternate Mode 6 setting. It does require a gateway or RS485 adapter ...
by dc
Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: Integrating with Control Systems and Gateways
Topic: Integration with HomeSeer on Raspberry Pi 3
Replies: 2
Views: 20561

Re: Integration with HomeSeer on Raspberry Pi 3

The API of the WP1 currently does not use the Event model so it does not allow triggering of switch events. The new firmware and gateway will include these features.
by dc
Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: Cool Products & Solutions
Topic: POE Switches
Replies: 1
Views: 20918

Re: POE Switches

The Philips parts appear to be standard Ethernet PoE. If so, they will be fine with LumenCache Gen2. Gen1 does not support Ethernet data through the backplane but we have plans to make PoE injector modules that sit in the PDM port sockets but an external Ethernet network switch would still be needed...
by dc
Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Cool Products & Solutions
Topic: Ceiling Fans for LibRE
Replies: 4
Views: 16814

Re: Ceiling Fans for LibRE

They had some reorganizations with their NA distributing partner and are only recently re-engaging with us to get the DC motor controller done. Because their built-in light did not support dimming, California Title 24 kind of snuck up on them and they were not certified! Adding LumenCache solves tha...
by dc
Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures
Replies: 6
Views: 27002

Re: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures

YES.

They are 2 separate circuits. Simply use 2 ports, 1 for each color. You can use with Amplifiers too.

RGB Lights with common plus(+) are not compatible at this time.
by dc
Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:01 am
Forum: Integrating with Control Systems and Gateways
Topic: DMX 512 fixtures
Replies: 2
Views: 12296

Re: DMX 512 fixtures

There's a DMX Puck (looks like a SwitchPuck L-WP) in the works. Also a MODBUS version. This will send DMX or MODBUS down the Cat5 where you can connect to various DMX devices. Many have RJ45 already but there is not a single standard for the wiring so you may have to look at the pins the device is u...
by dc
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: Cool Products & Solutions
Topic: Thermostats
Replies: 2
Views: 12883

Re: Thermostats

Kenny and Dan from Flair are working on the LumenCache integration so we can display their connected vent controls and thermostats in September.
by dc
Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:47 am
Forum: Compliance, Building Codes, & Incentive Programs
Topic: Hardwired in addition to wireless wall switch
Replies: 3
Views: 14517

Re: Hardwired in addition to wireless wall switch

Generally only requirement is: "a light outside each outside door controlled by an inside switch." California Title 24 has the most strict guidance but I didn't see anything requiring a switch, just "dimming". How it is accomplished seemed up to the implementation, which is great for LumenCache of c...
by dc
Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures
Replies: 6
Views: 27002

Re: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures

I agree with the lack of understanding by tech support but remember, the staff at the Apple genius bar doesn't know how the iPhone is made, just how to use it properly as designed. You're essentially asking the Apple genius bar guy to tell you how the Huawei VR camera works :-) The Juno light you re...
by dc
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Epoch
Replies: 1
Views: 13650

Re: Epoch

The first gen2 product will be the R-PDMM. It is a converged PDM and PMM in one piece with a form factor ideal for apartments, MDUs, small homes, etc. LED driver card and 60W PoE card as well as a gateway. Display date is CEDIA show (September 2017). The LibRE L-series lights and accessories will wo...
by dc
Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: Cool Products & Solutions
Topic: Ceiling Fans for LibRE
Replies: 4
Views: 16814

Re: Ceiling Fans for LibRE

Use an L-SV1 in the PDM. 1 cat5 to each fan. You can use 24v PDM supply voltage for best performance. Speed control will work fine from an L-WP1. Direction control can be a simple DPDT switch installed midway. Use 2 L-SIB-K at the switch and one at the fan so simple RJ45 tips everywhere. The L-SV1 d...
by dc
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Compliance, Building Codes, & Incentive Programs
Topic: Minnesota inspector
Replies: 1
Views: 10276

Re: Minnesota inspector

I haven't seen any restrictions for low voltage lighting in Minnesota. With all the cheap LED strip lighting and products flooding the market from China some AHJ's require safety tests for low voltage products even down to 12V strips. SELV ratings are 30VDC and below. While LumenCache PDMs have unde...
by dc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:52 am
Forum: Cool Products & Solutions
Topic: Ceiling Fans for LibRE
Replies: 4
Views: 16814

Ceiling Fans for LibRE

Here's some ceiling fans that work with LumenCache LibRE. You can run 1 per Cat5 or string a few together using an Amplifier and LCBus wiring (16-2 & Cat5). http://sunshineworks.com/solar-powered-ceiling-fans-vari-fan.htm Connect through an L-SV1. You can do speed control. Set the L-WP1 to Linear Di...
by dc
Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:50 am
Forum: Integrating with Control Systems and Gateways
Topic: Control4 Driver/Integration
Replies: 4
Views: 26409

Re: Control4 Driver/Integration

Turns out the HouseLigix driver is just fine. It uses the Control4 lighting objects. https://www.houselogix.com/shop/lumenca ... er-license
by dc
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Introducing LumenCache
Replies: 0
Views: 19929

Introducing LumenCache

Here's a link to a video playlist that helps to introduce LumenCache concepts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... pvhufnB63Q
by dc
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: System Design
Topic: DC power infrastructure design engineers wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 19848

DC power infrastructure design engineers wanted

LumenCache is a DC Nanogrid. It is the last leg of power distribution in buildings terminating at each device and providing integrated communications and basic power management functions. Each Port supports up to 48W for LibRE and 100W for Gen2 lines. This results in typical panel supply power of 60...