Common Lighting Control Issues

Common deficiencies found during the lighting control commissioning process include the following:

• Improperly set light levels
• Incorrect sensor type installed (passive infrared or ultrasonic occupancy sensor)
• Controller sensitivity and time settings not programmed properly
• Improper placement of sensor view areas, resulting in either sensor turning on prematurely or not at all (common in warehouse and stock aisle applications)
• Calibration of daylight sensor systems
• Calibration and controllability of automatic shade systems
• Programming of atomic clock settings for outdoor lighting.

— Daniel Forino, P.E.