User Manual

Control concept
Desigo room automation
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Lighting products and their control are the primary means to create optimum lighting conditions for building
users:
● Optimum workspace conditions (bright or darkened rooms)
● Optimum lecturing/teaching conditions (presentation)
● Comfort in living spaces
● Mood lighting in entertainment spaces (restaurants, bars, etc.)
Other requirements may be:
● Energy savings
● Lighting of objects, products
● Façade lighting
● Intrusion protection
Lighting products control in addition must ensure the safety of persons. Examples:
● Switching on lights in case of fire
● Escape route lighting
A multitude of different lamps exists to satisfy the various needs, such as:
● Incandescent light bulbs
● Halogen lamps
● Fluorescent tube lamps
● Compact fluorescent tube lamps
● Metal halide lamps
● LEDs
For comprehensive information on lighting products and their application, see the e-learning module
Lighting basics (B_B01RA).
Influences on lighting control
Blinds control requires much information on external influences and user interactions to be able to best
satisfy requirements. The following figure shows an overview of the influences that may be considered as
part of lighting control.