IDEAL INDUSTRIES Audacy Wireless Controls User Manual
OPERATIONS & USER MANUAL
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NOVEMBER 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO
AUDACY® WIRELESS CONTROLS .............. 3
2.0 GATEWAY – PROXY - AUDACY SERVER
COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW ..............4
INSTALL ................................. 5
3.0 SYSTEM SETUP ............................... 6
3.1 MUST READ: SYSTEM INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES........................................6
3.1.1 Serial Number Device Tracking Requirement .....6
3.2 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION......................6
3.2.1 Gateway Installation .............................6
3.2.2 Luminaire Controller Installation ..................7
3.2.3 Plug Load Controller Installation..................7
3.2.4 Switch and Sensor Installation ...................8
3.2.5 Wall-Mount and Scene Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 PROXY SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............ 9
3.4 GATEWAY SETUP ............................... 9
3.4.1 Static IP Address Setup.........................10
3.4.2 DHCP Address Setup ...........................10
3.4.3 Adding a Gateway to AudacyControls.com ......10
4.0 SETTING UP AUDACYCONTROLS.COM........11
4.1 WEB APPLICATION ............................11
4.1.1 Login to Web Application ....................... 11
4.1.2 Adding an Administrator ........................ 11
4.2 MOBILE APPLICATION .........................12
4.2.1 Login to Mobile Application .....................12
4.2.2 Adding an Administrator ........................12
5.0 CREATING ROOMS ...........................13
6.0 ADDING DEVICES INTO THE SYSTEM ........ 14
6.1 MOBILE INSTALLATION METHOD
RECOMMENDED............................ 14
6.1.1 Scanning Devices via the Audacy iOS App ...14-15
6.2 AUDACYCONTROLS.COM INSTALLATION
METHOD...................................... 16
CONFIGURE .............................17
7.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................... 18
7.1 ASSOCIATING DEVICES....................... 18
7.2 ADJUSTING ROOM SETTINGS................. 19
7.3 CONFIGURING SCENES ...................... 19
CONTROL ..................................20
8.0 SYSTEM CONTROL AND OPERATION .........21
8.1 CREATING A ROOM GROUP ...................21
8.2 ADDING AUTHORIZED USERS .................21
8.3 BASIC SCHEDULING ..........................22
8.3.1 Creating a Schedule for a Given Room ..........22
8.4 ADVANCED SCHEDULING PROGRAMS ..2324
8.5 UPLOADING FLOOR PLANS...................24
8.6 ASSIGNING ROOMS TO FLOOR PLANS ....... 25
8.7 CONTROLLING LIGHTS .......................25
8.7.1 Within the Space................................25
8.7.2 From AudacyControls.com and App.............25
9.0 CONSUMPTION REPORTS ...................26
9.1 OVER TIME ...................................26
9.2 BY AREA ...................................... 26
9.3 EXPORTING CONSUMPTION DATA ...........26
9.4 BUILDING AUTOMATION INTEGRATION.......26
APPENDIX .................................. 27
A. SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION..28
B. PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST .......... 29
C. DEFAULT SETTINGS..........................30
D. DEVICE INFORMATION ...................31-32
E. LUMINAIRE CONTROLLER
REQUIREMENTS ............................33
F. LUMINAIRE CONTROLLER ONE LINE
DRAWINGS .............................34-41
G. SENSOR COVERAGE PATTERNS ..........42-46
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H. DEVICE LAYOUT RECORD ...................47
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO AUDACY® WIRELESS CONTROLS
The Audacy Wireless Controls system from IDEAL can bring
advanced solutions to any commercial lighting application.
Its simple installation, conguration, and operation allows
any user to achieve signicant energy savings without the
usual complications.
The Audacy Wireless Controls system brings you
tried-and-true lighting control strategies, including:
• Occupancy
• Vacancy
• Daylight Harvesting
• Scheduling
• Scene Control
• Remote System Control
• Automatic Demand Response (ADR)
The system revolves around wireless Luminaire Controllers,
wireless sensors and switches, and wireless Gateways
that can interface with Building Automation Systems using
industry-standard protocols such as BACnet, Lonworks,
and Modbus.
AUDACY SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The sensors and switches are completely wireless devices
and have a 25-year battery life. Sleek and stylish, they can
be placed anywhere you need coverage and are easily
added, congured, or modied.
Audacy Luminaire Controllers are capable of controlling
0-10V dimming LED drivers and uorescent ballasts, ELV or
MLV/line dimming luminaires.
Tying everything together is AudacyControls.com. Accessed
through a web browser or mobile device, you can control
your lighting network from anywhere with an Internet
connection. Controlling lights, making conguration
changes, or providing energy consumption reports are all
part of AudacyControls.com. Just like the rest of the system,
AudacyControls.com is designed to be simple, intuitive,
and user-friendly, while providing the maximum amount of
exibility and control.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION TO AUDACY® WIRELESS CONTROLS
2.0 GATEWAY - PROXY - AUDACY® SERVER
COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW
To enable the Audacy Wireless Controls system for website control and conguration or an iOS app, a proxy is required
to provide a secure connection to the Audacy Server. The proxy is a reverse type of server and runs behind the user’s
rewall. The proxy will manage requests from the Internet toward the Gateways located on the user’s internal network. It
secures, routes and manages the trafc from the Internet to the user’s internal network where the Audacy Gateways reside.
It protects the internal network from externally perpetrated attacks. The proxy will only allow the Audacy Server to access
and manage the Audacy Gateways located on the internal network.
The proxy will require the user’s rewall to allow outgoing messages on port 993 from the proxy machine’s IP address. The
connection between the proxy and the Audacy server is 2048-bit SSL encrypted. The proxy can be installed on Windows,
Linux or Mac devices.
Hardware and software requirements:
• ALWAYS ON PC or virtual machine to install proxy SW
• Windows 7 or better (2008+)
• 2 Ghz CPU
• 2 GB RAM
• 10Mbps network Interface
• Login information for proxy installation
• Extracted le from proxy download
• Gateway Installation information:
1. IP address (static or DHCP)
2. Netmask
3. IP Gateway
4. DNS addresses
Above PC must be on same network as Audacy Gateways so the proxy is able to connect to Gateways over
network. Gateways and proxy server machine must be behind the customer rewall to provide for adequate security
(recommendation: an isolated VLAN should be set up for Audacy equipment).
Open Port 993 to IP address 54.172.131.103 for outgoing connections from the IP address of the PC or virtual machine on
which the proxy is running.
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INSTALL
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3.0 SYSTEM SETUP
3.1 MUST READ: SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
There are a number of ways to install an Audacy® Wireless
Controls system, and covered in this User Manual is the
*RECOMMENDED* approach. The following points are
important to remember during the installation process:
1. All Audacy devices have an associated barcode.
These barcodes are located on the back of all
devices, and are used to recognize a device on
AudacyControls.com. It is important to keep
track of where these devices are installed so that
AudacyControls.com is an accurate reection of the
actual installation of the system.
2. Before electronically tracking devices, YOU MUST
INSTALL THE PROXY (FOR THE GATEWAY), SETUP
THE GATEWAY AND CREATE ROOMS (sections 3.3,
3.4 and 5.0 of this manual). The scanning feature on
the Audacy iOS app automatically adds devices into
rooms that exist. Devices cannot be added prior to
room creation.
3. The bar codes can also be entered into the system via
the scanning feature on the Audacy iOS app.
3.1.1 SERIAL NUMBER DEVICE TRACKING REQUIREMENT
It is highly recommended to keep close track of all device
barcodes. Instructions for ways to track are list here:
- Remove the 2 tear-away stickers that contain the
serial number (see image below).
- Apply these to a drawing of the space containing the
xture or a tracking sheet to identify the serial number
and its location in the room (tracking sheet available
in Appendix, p. 47).
- If these tear away labels are missing, please write
down the serial number of the Luminaire Controller in
a safe place.
- These serial numbers are required in order to have a
fully functioning Audacy Wireless Controls system.
3.2 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
3.2.1 GATEWAY INSTALLATION
1. The Audacy Gateway has two mounting anges that
can be used to mount it to a wall or other surface
using screws. (Before installation, note and record the
Mac Address and Serial Number on the underside of
the gateway for future reference).
2. For optimal performance, the antennas should be
placed in a vertical orientation.
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3.2.2 LUMINAIRE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
Luminaire Controllers are easily installed modules that
can turn on/off and dim xtures and are available as
internal or external mount to allow for junction box or
xture installation. For maximum exibility each xture
can be controlled by a single Luminaire Controller or a
Luminaire Controller can control multiple xtures as a zone
(see Appendix p. 33 for maximum xtures per Luminaire
Controller).
3.2.3 PLUG LOAD CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
The Plug Load Controller is a 20-Amp rated wireless switch
to control power to a typical outlet. This product requires
wiring to be performed per the NEC and local codes
dictated by the AHJ.
Retro-fit Installation (for single outlet in box)
1. Remove the old device and disconnect the Line and
Neutral wires from device. Keep the ground wire
attached.
2. Disconnect the Line and Neutral wires that were
coming to the device from their pigtail connections.
3. Connect the Plug Load Controller LINE (black) and
NEUTRAL (white) wires to the pigtails that were
connected to the device that was just removed.
These wires are on the side of the device which will
face the box.
4. Re-connect the device to the SWITCHED HOT (red)
and NEUTRAL (white) coming out of the Plug Load
Controller. This side is facing out towards the device.
5. Terminate the wires to the device as required per the
device installation instructions.
6. IMPORTAN T: Position the Plug Load Controller into
the junction box so the serial number label is facing
toward the outlet.
7. Place “Controlled outlet” sticker on the face of the
outlet.
8. Or use a “Controlled Device” outlet that is properly
marked for this application.
As a reminder, keep track of serial numbers as described
in Se c t i on 3.1.1.
Refer to Appendix p. 34 for Luminaire Controller one line
drawings and p. 31 for device information.
WARNING: Before working on any circuits, verify that
Power is turned OFF to the branch circuit coming into the
outlet box being updated.
Device side wiring Plug Load Label Facing Outlet
As a reminder, keep track of serial numbers as described in Section 3.1.1.
Retro-fit Installations (for single outlet plus branch circuit run continuing from box)
1. Follow same instruction as above, but pigtail the red hot wire to the run traveling to other devices on the same circuit.
2. You may run 2 separate runs that have 1 always HOT and 1 Switched Hot if so desired to the next run on the circuit.
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3.2.4 SWITCH AND SENSOR INSTALLATION
Motion Sensors and the Remote Switch require no wiring and detect occupancy/vacancy. Light Sensors also require no
wiring and are used for daylight harvesting. These devices are engineered to provide maintenance-free battery life.
1. As switches and sensors are installed remove one of
the labels with the unique serial number and attach it to
the Device Tracking Form included in the Appendix to
record the location of each device.
2. The sensor must be activated by pressing a small
button underneath the label on the back side of the
sensor.
• This can be accomplished by using a paperclip, the
screw that is included with the sensor, or similar object
to push through the label and depress the switch.
3. Find a suitable location for the sensor based on the
specications shown in the sensor coverage pattern in
the Appendix p. 42-46.
For optimal performance:
• Make sure the sensor has a line of sight to the occupant
in the space.
• Plan on a 8’ radius of coverage when mounted on a 9’
ceiling (extended coverage for high bay or wide range
versions).
4. Mount the cradle in the desired location via screws,
ceiling tile wire (included) or double-sided tape.
5. Insert the sensor into the cradle.
• If desired, the sensor can be secured to the cradle
by aligning the holes on the sensor and cradle and
inserting the screw provided through the cradle and
Note: When the sensor hasn’t detected motion for the time specified in “vacancy timeout” the lights will flash 60 seconds prior
to turning off as a warning.
As a reminder, keep track of serial numbers as described in Section 3.1.1.
into the sensor.
3.2.5 WALL-MOUNT AND SCENE SWITCHES
Wall–Mount and Scene Switches t into decorator-style faceplates and can
be used to replace an existing switch.
1. As switches are installed
remove one of the labels with
the unique serial number
and attach it to the Device
Tracking Form included in
the Appendix to record the
location of each device.
2. The switch must be activated
by pressing a small button
recessed on the back side of
the switch.
• This can be accomplished
using a paper clip or similar
object.
As a reminder, keep track of serial numbers as described in Section 3.1.1.
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3. Remove existing switch and
properly terminate any preexisting wires.
4. Use screws to secure the
ush-mounted switch to the
electrical box.
5. Cover with a decorator style
faceplate.
3.3 PROXY SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
AudacyControls.com utilizes a software application known as a proxy that resides behind the client rewall on a host server.
The host server is a PC or server dedicated to running the proxy software.
To install the proxy on the host server:
1. Verify that you have obtained the Admin login
information from Audacy® Customer Support; if you
have not received this, contact Audacy Customer
Support at 800-273-9989.
2. From the host server login to AudacyControls.com
with your Admin account.
3. Select the appropriate Audacy service package for
your host server.
4. Once the compressed le has been downloaded, be
sure to extract/unzip the “audacy_service” le to an
accessible directory.
5. Click DOWNLOAD CONFIG and save the le “cong.
json” to the same directory as the “audacy_service”
le downloaded in step 4.
6. Run the “audacy_service” le.
WARNING: THIS APPLICATION MUST REMAIN RUNNING AT ALL TIMES! If closed, the Audacy Wireless Controls
system will be unaffected, but will lose abilit y to control from AudacyControls.com and Consumption Reporting
for that time period may be inaccurate.
3.4 GATEWAY SETUP
Each Gateway on AudacyControls.com must be given an
internal/local IP address in order for the proxy to coordinate
trafc from each Gateway to and from the Audacy server
in the cloud. Before conguring the Gateway, obtain the
following information from your IT network administrator for
each Audacy Gateway that will be on the Audacy Wireless
Controls system.
Before you can connect your PC to the Gateway for
conguration you must assign your PC an IP address with
the same subnet as the Gateway. The instructions below
are specic to Windows 7 but the same settings can be
used with any OS.
1. Go to Control > Network and Sharing > Change
Adapter Settings.
2. Right click on Local Area Connection and select
Properties.
3. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and
click on Properties.
4. Setup the PC network interface to the following:
• IP Addre s s : 19 2.16 8.1.10
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Defaul t G a te w a y : 19 2.16 8.1.1
5. Click OK.
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3.4.1 STATIC IP ADDRESS SETUP
3.4.2 DHCP ADDRESS SETUP
1. Apply power to the Audacy® Gateway and allow
approximately 1 minute for the boot cycle (Plug in the
power supply into any 120V outlet).
2. Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the
Gateway and directly into your PC.
a. Access the Gateway conguration menu from a web
browser by entering the Gateway Static IP address
“192.168.1.47” into the address bar.
b. The default login information is:
User = admin
Password = testpassword01
c. From the Audacy Gateway’s home page select the
Settings tab.
d. Select Static and enter the desired network settings
and when nished click APPLY.
e. Gateway IP address must be known to add to
AudacyControls.com.
f. For security, it is recommended you change the
Username and Password via the User tab under
Settings.
g. Click SAVE.
h. Power down the Gateway.
i. Place the Gateway in desired location and connect
to the local area network and power up.
1. Apply power to the Audacy Gateway and allow
approximately 1 minute for the boot cycle (plug in the
power supply into any 120V outlet).
2. Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the
Gateway and directly into your PC.
a. Access the Gateway conguration menu from a web
browser by entering the Gateway Static IP address
“192.168.1.47” into the address bar.
b. The default login information is:
User = admin
Password = testpassword01
c. From the Audacy Gateway’s home page select the
Settings tab.
d. Select DHCP and enter the desired network settings
and when nished click APPLY.
e. Gateway IP address must be known to add to
AudacyControls.com.
f. If a User Name and password change is desired
continue with steps below, otherwise skip to ‘h’
below.
g. User Name and Password can be changed by
clicking the Settings tab and then User tab. When
changes are complete, click APPLY.
h. Power down the Gateway.
i. Place the Gateway in desired location and connect
to the network and power up.
j. Gateway should be available at the IP address
provided by your IT department.
3.4.3 ADDING A GATEWAY TO AUDACYCONTROLS.COM
1. Once congured, remove the Ethernet cable from
your PC and connect it to your Local Area Network
and install the Gateway.
2. Login to AudacyControls.com.
3. Click SETUP.
4. If another Gateway is already congured you will have
to Click SETUP GATEWAY otherwise skip to step 5.
5. Enter a Gateway name, the static or DHCP
Reservation IP address, the username and password
as set-up previously, timezone of the Gateway and
then Click ADD GATEWAY.
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4.0 SETTING UP AUDACYCONTROLS.COM
AudacyControls.com can be accessed via a web browser or a
mobile device.
4.1 WEB APPLICATION
4.1.1 LOGIN TO WEB APPLICATION
1. Navigate to AudacyControls.com from your web browser.
2. Sign in to the Audacy® Wireless Controls system using
the credentials provided by Audacy Sales or Customer
Support Team when the product was purchased. If
you need assistance with your credentials, please
contact Audacy Customer Support at 800-273-9989 or
contactus@audacywireless.com
4.1.2 ADDING AN ADMINISTRATOR
An administrator has full access to AudacyControls.com
including SETUP, LIGHTING, PROGRAMS, CONSUMPTION
and ACCOUNT menus for all rooms and room groups.
1. Click ACCOUNT.
2. Click ADD ADMINISTRATOR.
3. Fill in the e-mail address of the Administrator you
would like to add.
4. Click ADD ADMINISTRATOR.
5. For information on adding Authorized Users, go to
Section 8.2.
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4.2 MOBILE APPLICATION
4.2.1 LOGIN TO MOBILE APPLICATION
1. Download the Audacy Wireless Controls iOS mobile
app from the App Store for an Apple® iOS® device.
2. Open the app on the mobile device.
3. Sign in to the Audacy Wireless Controls system with
credentials provided.
4.2.2 ADDING AN ADMINISTRATOR
An administrator has full access to AudacyControls.com
including LIGHTING, CONSUMPTION, PROGRAMS,
SETUP and ACCOUNT access for all rooms and room
groups.
1. Click ACCOUNT.
2. Select account under ADMIN ACCESS.
3. Fill in the e-mail address of the Administrator you
would like to add.
4. Click SAVE.
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5.0 CREATING ROOMS
In the Audacy® Wireless Controls system, a “Room” is the lowest level to which a given space can be assigned control over
a set of devices. A Room can be a physical room, or it can simply be a way to create zones within a space.
To create a room
1. Click SETUP.
2. Click SETUP ROOM.
3. Type in a unique room name.
4. Select the Gateway to which you want the room
assigned.
5. Click ADD ROOM.
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6.0 ADDING DEVICES INTO THE SYSTEM
Devices must be added to the system and assigned to the appropriate room according to the lighting design plan.
A device can be physically installed either before or after being added to the system.
6.1 MOBILE INSTALLATION METHOD (RECOMMENDED)
6.1.1 SCANNING DEVICES VIA THE AUDACY® iOS APP
The Audacy iOS includes a function to allow device serial numbers to be quickly populated into the Audacy Wireless
Controls system by scanning the bar code on the device.
Note: Prior to scanning serial numbers, a room must be created in order to associate devices to that specific room (See
Section 5.0).
1. Open the Audacy iOS app on
your Apple® device.
2. Click SETUP.
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3. Select the target Gateway. 4. Select the target Room.
6.1.1 SCANNING DEVICES VIA THE AUDACY® iOS APP (CONT.)
5. In order to provide accurate
consumption data, it is critical
to make sure the values of all
Luminaire Controllers are set
based on the xture type that
they support. Press to adjust
the default values; these values
will be applied to each device (in
a specic room) that is scanned
into AudacyControls.com.
Note: When wiring multiple
xtures to a single Luminaire
Controller, multiply the nominal
ampere draw for a single xture
by the number of xtures on that
Luminaire Controller. (i.e. 5 xture
x .2 Amps = 1.0 Amp Draw)
6. Within the app, utilize the Apple
®
device’s camera to scan in the
serial number of the device you
want to add to the system.
7. Press and hold the default device
ID name in order to rename.
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