Lighting Controls Startup (Manufacturer Startup)
Lighting controls startup is the process of bringing a newly installed lighting control system online, verifying every device and zone works as intended, and preparing the system for turnover.
TL;DR: We coordinate with your team and the manufacturer (when required), validate wiring and device behavior, correct programming issues, close the punch list, and deliver documentation + end-user training.
Who this is for
- General contractors and project managers approaching turnover
- Electrical contractors installing lighting controls
- Facility teams inheriting a new system
- Designers/engineers who need verification and clean documentation
When you need startup
- New construction or major renovation nearing turnover
- The system powers up, but zones/sensors don’t behave correctly
- You need manufacturer-required startup to activate warranty or meet spec
- You need documentation and training for the owner
Our startup process
- 1
Pre-startup intake
Drawings, submittals, sequences of operation, network info, and known issues.
- 2
Device + panel verification
Confirm devices are addressed, communicating, and mapped correctly.
- 3
Programming validation
Verify schedules, scenes, sensor behavior, daylighting, and overrides.
- 4
Functional testing
Room-by-room / zone-by-zone tests with your team.
- 5
Punch-list closeout support
Document issues, coordinate fixes, and re-test.
- 6
Turnover package + training
As-builts, backups, quick-start guides, and end-user training.
Deliverables (what you get)
- Verified operation of zones, sensors, time schedules, and overrides
- Programming backups and configuration exports (where supported)
- Punch-list notes and re-test confirmation
- Turnover documentation (digital + field-friendly)
- End-user training (operators + maintenance)
Need startup support for an upcoming turnover?
Send us the manufacturer, project timeline, and what’s installed. We’ll recommend the fastest path to a clean closeout.
Contact Wilco Services