Integrate a NatureConnect project with PRF/PRA

This topic details the steps required to integrate PRF/PRA with NatureConnect.

Before integrating NatureConnect with PRF/PRA see how to design a NatureConnect project with PRF/PRA

Install

To install the NatureConnect devices, use the following steps:

Unpack the gear tray, sensors and switch

gear tray

sensor sensor switch

Ensure the following:

  • Wire for connection between Gear tray - Cabinet:

    • Input wire cross-section (solid conductor wire): 0.5 - 2.5 mm²

    • Input for wire ends with ferrule to the maximum diameter stated: max. ø 1.8mm

    • Input for tinned wire ends: max. ø 1.8 mm

  • Wire for connection between Gear tray and Sensors:

    • Input wire cross-section (solid conductor wire) 0.25 to 0.75mm2 / 24 to 18 AWG

    • Input wire cross-section (stranded wire) 0.3 to 0.5mm2 / 22 to 20 AWG

      Input wire cross-section (solid conductor wire): 0.5mm2
      The installation instructions for the sensor and switch can be found in their respective specification sheets.

Assemble the NatureConnect gear tray

Use the instructions provided in the gear tray!

Attach the NC Interact gear tray into the island main gear tray as the following:

gear tray island

Connect the gear tray to sensors & cabinet

Connect the gear tray to the control cabinet and sensors as follows:

gear tray cabinet

Commission PRF/PRA with NatureConnect

Create two groups with the following specification:

See how to add groups.
Group 1

  • Group name: Group 1 - Presence

  • Room Type: Meeting room

  • Group behavior: Group Auto On Auto Off

Group 2

  • Group name: Group 2 - Scene selection

  • Room Type: Meeting room

  • Group behavior: Group Manual On Auto Off

Each group has a different control scope. The first is aimed at sensing and controls light on/off/dimming light behavior, while the second is controlling the scenes via the light switch.

Add sensors & switch

To avoid EMI issues cables between sensors and gear tray should be maximum 3m long.
See how to add a ZGP sensor.

Add the following to each group:

Group 1 - Presence - 1x sensor

  • Fixture type - SNS210 IA

Group 2 - Scene Selection - 1x sensor & 1x switch

  • Fixture type - SNS210 IA

  • Switch type: UID8480/10 ZGP Dim 4B

Link groups to Wireless Gateway

On the same floor:

  • Link the groups to the Wireless Gateway. This in turn links all sensors and switches to the Wireless Gateway

Add scenes

A scene is added only for Group 2 - Scene selection

Select the Group 2 - Scene selection and add the following scenes:

Day rhythm

  • Scene name: Day rhythm

  • Light level (Zones): 90%

  • Light level (Lights not in zone): 100%

Energize

  • Scene name: Energize

  • Light level (Zones): 57%

  • Light level (Lights not in zone): 100%

Relax

  • Scene name: Relax

  • Light level (Zones): 43%

  • Light level (Lights not in zone): 100%

Present

  • Scene name: Present

  • Light level (Zones): 29%

  • Light level (Lights not in zone): 100%

Off

  • Scene name: Off

  • Light level (Zones): 10%

  • Light level (Lights not in zone): 100%

Deploy all scenes and validate the project.

Assign scenes to the 4-button switch

See how to assign a scene to the 4-button switch switch.

Assign the scenes to the ZGP 4-button switch (UID8480/10 ZGP Dim 4B).

The Day rhythm and Off scenes are physically assigned to the right-side buttons of the switch.