The Controls Hub is the single reference that pairs every Focal Point luminaire family with its recommended driver, dimming protocol, commissioning process, and emergency compliance path. Use it to lock controls intent early in design development.
Each protocol maps to a driver platform, a commissioning approach, and a documented support story. Choose the row that matches the project's building management context.
| Protocol | Dimming Range | Wiring | Best Fit | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-10V | 10% to 100% | Class 2 low voltage, 2 extra conductors | Mid-size office retrofits, education | Field-adjustable, no addressing |
| DALI-2 | 1% to 100%, log curve | Polarity-free DALI bus, 64 devices per loop | Class A offices, higher education, hospitals | Factory-addressed, field scene programming |
| Lutron EcoSystem | 1% to 100% | EcoSystem digital bus | Hospitality-adjacent workspaces, executive floors | Lutron-certified commissioning partner |
| DMX / RDM | 0.1% to 100% | DMX512-A data line | Cultural, museum, performance spaces | Scene console programming |
| Phase-Cut (ELV / Triac) | 5% to 100% | Standard line voltage | Legacy retrofit, residential-adjacent interiors | Compatibility-list verified |
BMS integration, scene requirements, and occupancy-sensor density set the lower bound. Offices with BMS-driven schedules favor DALI-2; simple retrofits favor 0-10V.
UL 924 integral batteries work across all protocols; central inverter designs require documented bypass of the dimming protocol during test cycles.
Our SmoothDim driver platform is protocol-agnostic, but family aperture and lumen package constrain which driver trim fits the housing. The hub lists allowable combinations.
Spreadsheet of every luminaire, short address, group assignment, and scene participation. Issued as factory-programmed baseline and updated during commissioning.
Named scenes with target illuminance, correlated color temperature, and fade time. Signed off by the lighting designer and stored in the O&M pack.
Monthly functional and annual duration test results recorded automatically by integral battery drivers, exported for code inspection.
Labeled driver locations and spare-part numbers delivered to facilities staff, simplifying mid-lifecycle replacement.
Send the fixture schedule, reflected ceiling plan, and BMS scope. Our controls specialist will return a protocol recommendation with driver selection and commissioning plan.