Lighting Controls Programming

What we program

• Relay panel configuration (switching, scheduling, overrides)
• Dimming systems (0-10V, DALI, DALI-2, phase dimming)
• Distributed controls and room-based systems
• LLLC (Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls) — individual fixture configuration
• DMX and sACN — architectural color, show control, scene sequencing
• Scene and schedule setup (time-of-day, astronomical clock, event-based)
• Sensor configuration (occupancy, vacancy, daylight harvesting, photosensors)
• Integration with BAS/BMS via BACnet IP or MSTP
• Emergency/egress programming (UL-924 and UL-1008 coordination)

Who this is for

• Electrical contractors who need a controls programming specialist on the team
• General contractors coordinating lighting controls on new construction
• Facility managers needing reprogramming, scene changes, or schedule updates
• Lighting designers and engineers who need precise execution of their control intent
• Manufacturers needing authorized programming and startup support

Our programming process

1. 1

   Scope and intent review

   We review drawings, submittals, sequences of operation, and the control narrative to understand exactly what the system needs to do.

2. 2

   System configuration

   Device addressing, zone mapping, group assignments, and network setup — the foundation that everything else builds on.

3. 3

   Scene and schedule programming

   Scenes, schedules, astronomical clocks, dimming curves, color sequences, and override behavior — configured to match the project's functional intent.

4. 4

   Sensor and input configuration

   Occupancy/vacancy sensors, photosensors, daylight harvesting parameters, switch stations, and manual overrides — tuned for the space.

5. 5

   Integration and coordination

   BACnet points, BMS integration, emergency transfer coordination, and third-party system handoffs — tested and verified.

6. 6

   Verification and backup

   Functional testing of every zone and scene, configuration backups, and documentation of all programming decisions.

Protocols we work with

Deliverables

• Fully configured and tested lighting control system
• Configuration backups and exports (where supported by the platform)
• Scene/schedule documentation and parameter notes
• Functional test results (zone-by-zone verification)
• Turnover-ready documentation for the owner/facility team