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NorthStar Site Controller
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Cat. No OC00G
User Guide
PK-A3253-10-00-5A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Introduction ..........................................................................................
2 Installation and Initial Setup ...............................................................
2.2 Lighting System Configuration Overview ....................................
2.3 Methods for New Installations .....................................................
2.3.3 Create and Import a .CSV file ............................................
2.3.4 Enter Everything Manually .................................................
2.4 The NorthStar Site Controller .....................................................
2.5 Establishing a Connection to the Site Controller ........................
3.3 Understanding Zones, Behaviors, and Scenes ..........................
4.1 Basic Site Configuration .............................................................
4.2 Set and Encrypt the SNAP Communications Channel ...............
4.4 Factory Defaulting Network Settings ..........................................
4.5.1 Adding Zones .....................................................................
4.5.2 Adding Scenes ...................................................................
4.6 Configuring Lights and Sensors ..................................................
4.6.1 Information Fields for Lights and Sensors ..........................
4.6.2 Adding Lights ......................................................................
4.6.3 Adding Sensors ..................................................................
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4.8 Configuring a Five Button Switch ................................................
4.9 HTTPS and Installing a Signed Security Certificate ...................
5 Operations ............................................................................................
5.3 Viewing the Status of a Light or Site Controller ..........................
5.4 Viewing Details of a Light or Zone ..............................................
5.5 Viewing Power Consumption of a Light ......................................
5.6 Viewing a NorthStar Installation in Map View .............................
5.6.1 Adding a Custom Floor Plan to the Map .............................
6 Optimizing Control .................................................................................
6.1 Events .........................................................................................
6.1.1 Adding a Scheduled Event .................................................
6.2.4 Event Overides ..................................................................
6.2.1 Possible Warning Alarms....................................................
6.2.2 Clearing Alarms ..................................................................
6.3 Defining Fixture Types and Assigning Thresholds ......................
6.4 Email Alerts .................................................................................
7 Administration ......................................................................................
7.1.3 Changing a User Account Password .......................................
7.1.4 Adding a User Account ............................................................
7.1.5 Deleting a User Account ..........................................................
7.1.6 Editing a User Account ............................................................
7.2 Optimizing Communication with a Site Census ...............................
7.3 Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes ..........................
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7.3.4 Adding Lights to Zones .......................................................
7.3.5 Deleting a Zone ..................................................................
7.3.6 Editing a Scene ..................................................................
7.5 Updating the NorthStar Site Controller .......................................
7.6 Rebooting the Site Controller ......................................................
7.7 Backing Up and Restoring a System Configuration ....................
7.9 Viewing System Informaiton .......................................................
7.11 Remote Support Connections ...................................................
7.12 Displaying Multiple Installations in One User Interface .............
7.13 Importing/Exporting Light Configurations Using a CSV File ....
Appendix A: Making the Most of Lighting Controls ..............................
Appendix C: Site Configuration Using a CSV File ..................................
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• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER at the circuit breaker or
fuse and test that power is off before wiring!
• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: more than one disconnect switch may be required to
de-energize equipment before servicing.
• Wiring Connectors: All existing wiring connectors must be replaced with new
UL listed wiring connectors. All wiring connectors must be correctly sized for the application and the number and the size of the electrical conductors.
• Metal conduit connector must be grounded.
• Switched output is energized by default.
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
CAUTION:
• At dimming levels below 10% thresholds and tolerances become unreliable. Because of this, alarms are not generated for light levels below 10%
• Do not power cycle the site controller or any lighting controller within your installation during an update. This could corrupt the file system in a way that could require complete replacement. During an update the lights on the site controller will continue to blink throughout the update process. You should wait at least five minutes after an update before power cycling a site controller or lighting controller.
• Use this device with copper or copper clad wire only.
• For indoor use only.
• Mounting: It is critical to performance of this device that the antenna be oriented vertically. It must point straight up or down for proper operation.
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NorthStar is a site-based solution for monitoring and controlling LED lights via an encrypted, self-forming, self-healing, 802.15.4 SNAP mesh network. The network doesn’t require internet access, and allows for system setup and configuration through a mobile-friendly Wi-Fi or LAN­accessible interface. The system stores power data, alarms, and critical events locally for maintenance and troubleshooting, and provides California Title 24 compliant daily schedules for multiple dimming levels. With programmable schedules and easy setup, NorthStar is the perfect solution for remote sites where internet access is difficult; you just configure it and it runs. Easy access from a laptop or tablet means your system can be reconfigured whenever needed.
1.1 The NorthStar Lighting Solution
A NorthStar installation is typically a solution for a single facility that may or may
not have access to the outside world via an internet connection. It usually runs autonomously on a calendar-based schedule that may be modified by routine sensor events.
The installation consists of a number of lights that are controlled by Lighting Controllers
such as the Leviton OCF01. A Lighting Controller can switch a light off or on, or dim it to a specified level. When sensors are added to the system, lights is triggered by a variety events including motion, a lack of motion, light levels, and user activated switches.
1.2 Key Benefits
• No Internet Required – All control is site based
• Android HTML5 mobile application-based commissioning and control
• Multiple zones, scenes, sensors, events, and weekly schedule
• Data and events are stored on the local site controller
• Multiple user login levels for specialized control scenarios
1.3 System Requirements
Laptop computer, tablet, or smart phone with Google Chrome Browser version 42 or
later.
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1.4 Supported Lighting Controllers
NorthStar works with the following Leviton outdoor controllers.
Lighting Controllers
Number Description Features
OC00G-00G NorthStar Site Controller Externally mounted 3dBi antennas and external power
OC00G-ENC IP67 rated enclosure Externally mounted 3dBi antennas and internal power
OCF00-1RN Twist Lock Wireless Metering
OCF01-1RT 1-Zone Wireless Metering Fixture
OCF01-10T 1-Zone Wireless Fixture Controller 120-230-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control
OSF20-ILW Fixture mount PIR wet location
PCOUT-000 Outdoor Photocell: Default setting
PCOUT-0SV Outdoor Photocell: Default setting
PCSKY-000 Skylight Photocell Dark dome lens filters 90% of light level in skylight.
Fixture Module with integrated photocell
Controller
occupancy sensor
50-750 Foot Candles
= 0-30FC sensing range; can be field configured with a jumper for a 3FC, 30FC, 300FC, or 600FC max sensing range
supply
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supply for Northstar Site Controller. (Site Controller Sold Seperately.)
100-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control, integrated photocell. Metering data stored on site controller
120-230-277VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A relay, 0-10V control output, and analog sensor or closure input.
output, and analog sensor or closure input.
Outdoor PIR Occupancy sensor to mount internal to task lighting fixtures, 24VDC; IP65. Interchangeable lenses for use in a 360° high bay general area and low bay applications.
Enclosed in a weatherproof housing with a visor for shading and lens protection.
For applications where wall mounting is required yet the view should be of the lighting entering the space through a top/side and/or face of the photocell
Default setting = 1,076-8,072FC sensing range; can be field adjusted to 8,072FC max sensing range
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2.1 System Requirements
• Leviton NorthStar Site Controller
• Leviton light controllers
• Laptop or tablet running Chrome browser
• (Optional) sensors and switches
2.2 Lighting System Configuration Overview
A NorthStar lighting solution consists of a NorthStar Site Controller, lights equipped with
Leviton light controllers, and potentially sensors and/or switches.
The NorthStar Site Controller serves as the communications and control hub for
managing the lights that make up the lighting solution. Any actions that you perform within the NorthStar user interface are distributed through the site controller.
To install your lighting solution, we'll take the following steps:
•Physically install lighting controllers and sensors
NOTE: This step can also be completed after setup of the site controller,
but we recommend you physically install the lights first and use the Leviton Lighting Installer app while you do it. For more information on the app, see Using the Android Lighting Installer App.
• Setup and configure the NorthStar Site Controller
• Add/Configure Zones
• Add/Configure Lights
• Leviton light controllers
• Add/Configure Sensors
• Add/Configure Scenes
• Set Schedules
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2.3 Methods for New Installation
There are four primary ways to set up a NorthStar installation. Use the detailed steps
included as an appendix to ensure the different processes don't run together.
NOTE: Physical installation of lights is performed before or after commissioning,
but these instructions assume that the lights are already installed and powered up. In cases where a scan of the 2D barcode or reading of a MAC address will be difficult post-installation, be sure to record the Controller Type, MAC address, and location of each NorthStar device before it's placed in a permanent home. It's also possible, and easiest, to use the Leviton Lighting Installer app to scan these devices as they're being physically installed.
2.3.1 Use the Leviton Lighting App
The easiest and fastest way to get a NorthStar installation commissioned is through
the Leviton Lighting Installer app. Built for the Android platform, the Lighting Installer app walks you through the commissioning process and then exports everything to the NorthStar Site Controller to ensure that you're up and running as soon as possible.
2.3.2 Install Hardware and Discover Unconfigured Devices
As soon as a lighting controller receives power, it can be discovered by the Census function. This means that an installation is performed by discovering devices and then adding them into your installation. Each time the census runs, it will only contact lights that are in communication with a configured light controller. As controllers are added and configured, you'll need to run the census again to collect lights that are progressively further away. To learn more about using the Census button for site configuration, see Using Census for Site Commissioning on page 60.
2.3.3 Create and Import a .CSV file
While not as easy as the Lighting Installer app or Census button, a comma­separated value (CSV) file is still easier than doing everything manually. NorthStar supports easy import of .CSV files that are created in any spreadsheet or text editor program. You'll enter data on each of the lights, and the bulk of the configuration will be completed with one import. To learn more about creating and importing a .CSV file for site configuration, see Site Configuration Using a CSV File on page 61.
2.3.4 Enter Everything Manually
If your installation is small, or you're REALLY into lighting configuration, everything can be entered manually. This works great if you're adding new equipment to an existing installation, but we'll go ahead and caution you not to do this if you're just starting out.
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2.4 The NorthStar Site Controller
The site controller serves as the heart of your lighting solution, allowing local control with
or without the internet. The site controller can work alone or with other site controllers to unify the lighting controllers into a NorthStar lighting solution.
2.4.1 Buttons on the NorthStar Site Controller
There are three buttons on the site controller. The button closest to the antennas, button one, clears the NorthStar database. Button two resets the username and password to the default settings, and the third button is inactive and not used. (Buttons must be held down until the front panel LEDs change color before a reset will take effect. More information on using the site controller buttons is provided in Administration on page 56).
2.4.2 Setting up the NorthStar Site Controllerv
The first step in installing a NorthStar lighting solution is to physically install the light fixtures, lighting controllers and sensors, which can then be configured by accessing the user interface of the NorthStar site controller. These instructions assume that you have already installed the lights and lighting controllers that will make up your NorthStar lighting solution and you are now ready to set up the site controller.
To install the NorthStar site controller:
1. Unpack the NorthStar Site Controller.
2. Attach the included antennas to the site controller as shown. When looking at the top of the site controller (with the mounting bracket on the back side), the longest antenna (SNAP antenna) attaches to the left- most antenna connector, and the shorter Wi-Fi antenna attaches to the middle connector. If the site controller that you're installing has cellular capability, the optional cell antenna is attached to the remaining connector. Leviton-provided antennas will have white dots at the base of the antenna that denote the type. One dot is a SNAP antenna, two is for a Wi-Fi antenna, and three is for a cellular antenna. This notation is also reflected on the front unit label of the site controller.
3. Plug the provided power supply into the barrel connector and then into an 110VAC outlet. When the NorthStar Site Controller powers up, orange LEDs will light up for approximately 30 seconds while the site controller software starts up. Once this is complete, the orange LEDs will turn off and the site controller will be ready to use.
OR
4. Install the NorthStar site controller in the OC00G-ENC enclosure, using the integrated power supply and antennas provided in the enclosure
SNAP Antenna
Wi-Fi Antenna
Cellular Antenna
(Optional)
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Ethernet Port
USB Standard-A
Receptacle
micro-B USB Port
Input Voltage
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2.5 Establishing a Connection to the Site Controller
The NorthStar Site Controller comes preconfigured with the NorthStar software so
there is no user installation of software required.
The current version of the NorthStar software supports the Google Chrome browser.
Other browsers will be supported in future releases. If you don’t have the Google Chrome browser installed on your device, please download and install it from http://www.google.com/chrome
2.5.1 Accessing the Site Controller
The NorthStar Site Controller supports connections via LAN (Ethernet) and WI-FI. The NorthStar Site Controller serves as the access point and broadcasts a Wi-Fi SSID over the air. During installation the Wi-Fi connection is used to establish communications between the controller and a browser based device such as a computer or tablet. After that, it can be accessed via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
NorthStar 4.0 introduced stronger out-of-the-box security measures, and a change in default user names and passwords. Depending on your site controller version, there are two ways to wirelessly connect.
For site controllers running NorthStar 4.0 or higher.
Each site controller broadcasts a Wi-Fi SSID that will be visible from the network connections panel of your computer or tablet. It will appear in your device's network connections list as LevitonNorthStar_XXXXXX where XXXXXX is the specific address of the site controller. This address is unique to each site controller and matches the last 6 alphanumeric characters of the Ethernet MAC address. The site controller has randomized passwords for Wi-Fi and the default user, and both are available on a sticker on the side of the site controller. The SSID will be visible from the network connections panel of your computer or tablet, and can be selected like any wireless network.
When you select the SSID and your computer attempts to connect to the site controller, it will prompt you for a password to complete the connection. Enter the default Wi-Fi password provided on the sticker to establish the connection.
When this password is entered a connection is established and will appear in your network settings. This may also appear as an “Unidentified network” with no internet access.
For site controllers running a NorthStar version prior to 4.0
The SSID broadcast from the site controller should be visible from the network connections panel of your computer or tablet. It will appear in your device's network connections list as NorthStar_XXXXXX where XXXXXX is the specific address of the site controller. This address is unique to each site controller and matches the last 6 alphanumeric characters of the Ethernet MAC address.
Default User Password
Default Wi-Fi Password
Last six characters of
Ethernet MAC Address
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When you select the SSID and your computer attempts to connect to the site controller, it will prompt you for a password to complete the connection. Enter the password synapse!wireless to establish the connection.
When this password is entered a connection is established and will appear in your network settings similar to what is shown. This may also appear as an “Unidentified network” with no internet access.
2.5.2 Logging In
Launch the Chrome browser and enter https://192.168.55.1 in the address bar.
Make sure it is entered exactly as shown. (This is a secure connection to a specific IP address that is the factory default within the site controller). This connection mimics a connection to an internet access point.
You will receive a warning as shown at right. Click the Advanced link at the bottom, then click the "Proceed to 192.168.55.1 (unsafe)" link. (This warning is displayed because the site controller is using an unsigned security certificate.)
The NorthStar login page should now appear in your browser and present you with the login screen for the NorthStar site controller.
Enter the following username:
Username: snap
For site controllers manufactured prior to NorthStar 4.0, the password will be qwerty. This password is common to all site controllers prior to version 4.0, and after upgrading to 4.0 you will be required to change the password on first login.
For site controllers made after version 4.0, the default user password is on a sticker on the case of the unit. This password is random and unique to your site controller, so a password change after first login is not required.
After your first login, if you are prompted to change your password from the default, follow the on-screen instructions.
After you've established this first connection to the site controller, you'll establish later connections using the instructions outlined in Navigating the User Interface on page 14.
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The NorthStar Site Controller may also be connected to a wired LAN network and accessed via the LAN. The LAN must be configured with a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the site controller when it is connected. To use this method of connection, you must identify the IP address the DHCP server provided to the site controller.
To identify a DHCP assigned IP address:
1. Connect to the site controller via Wi-Fi as described above and log in.
2. Click the Config menu item in the left menu bar, then click the System tab near the top of
the screen.
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To access the NorthStar User Interface, enter the IP address for your NorthStar site controller into the address bar of a web browser. You will be prompted to enter a username and password for access.
3.1 The Dashboard
The dashboard provides an overview of the components that make up your NorthStar
system.
NOTE: All screen shots within this documentation display administrator level access. Users with Scene access will not have as many menu choices available.
The dashboard consists of three distinct areas:
• Content Area
• Title Bar
• Left Menu Bar
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Content Area
The Content Area contains the active interface screen. The Content area changes
depending on what you select in the other control areas.
Title Bar
The Title Bar is always present at the top of the screen, and displays active alarms
and user information in the upper right corner
The Alarms Button
Clicking the Alarms button will load the Alarms page.
The User Drop-down
The User drop-down provides access to the Accounts Management, Help and Sign
Out menu choices. The Accounts Management menu choice will load the Accounts screen, where all user account related functions are performed. The Help menu choice will provide buttons for NorthStar release notes, the NorthStar License Agreement, Offline Help, and Online Help. Finally, the Sign Out button will log you out of the NorthStar user interface.
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Left Menu Bar
The Left Menu Bar is the main interaction point within the NorthStar user interface,
and it consists of the following menu choices:
Dashboard
Clicking the Dashboard menu choice displays a brief summary of your lighting
system.
Devices
Clicking the Devices menu choice loads a list of currently configured lights, sensors,
switches, and zones into the Content Area. Any operations pertaining to lights and zones are performed from this menu choice, including adding, operating, and deleting lights, zones, and sensors.
The Census option performs a "census" of the unconfigured NorthStar devices with
your network settings. (Channel, Network ID, Encryption Settings, enhanced CRC Settings) These devices will appear in a list to provide you with an easy way to configure them.
Scenes
Clicking the Scenes menu choice loads a list of currently configured scenes, and
provides a mechanism for creating new scenes.
Schedule
Clicking the Schedule menu choice loads a calendar display of currently scheduled
events into the Content Area. Any operations pertaining to schedules are performed from this menu choice.
Map
Clicking the Map menu choice loads a map of the NorthStar installation showing
the configured lights and site controller. If an internet connection is available, a background map based on the latitude and longitude of the site controller will also be shown.
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Config
Clicking the Config menu choice displays general system information and allows configuration of all system settings.
Audit Log
Clicking the Audit Log menu choice will activate the audit log screen, which provides a listing of all events and errors that have occurred in the NorthStar system. The log is searched and filtered via the Filter Audit Log menu choice at the top of the screen.
Help
The Help menu choice provides access to the online help for the SimplySNAP user interface.
Diagnostic Tools
The Diagnostic Tools menu choice displays a sub-menu to access debugging tools
including the Topology Map.
Release Notes
The Release Notes contains information including the latest features, fixes and improvements in the user interface.
License Agreement
The License Agreement contains end-user agreement information.
3.2 Devices
Your main interaction point with NorthStar will be the Devices page, which is accessed by clicking the Devices link in the left menu bar. Each zone in your installation appears as a horizontal panel on the page that lists the zone name, the current behavior of the zone, and the number of devices that make up the zone.
Clicking the expand panel arrow at the far right of the zone panel will expand it to display more information about the selected zone.
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The Zone Panel
The expanded zone box provides detailed information about the zone, and the lights
and sensors that make up the zone. A number of tasks is accomplished from the zone panel.
Controlling all Lights within a Zone
Grouping lights into a zone gives you the option of turning the lights on and off, or
changing their brightness levels, directly from the zone panel. Commands issued in this way occur immediately and will override currently scheduled behaviors. When this occurs, lights will remain in the new state until a scheduled behavior or a sensor event causes new instructions to be issued. If you wish to use scheduled events in your installation, they take effect at the zone level, so lights that will be scheduled must be grouped into zones.
EXAMPLE: Imagine an installation where you have all lights programmed to switch
on at 6:00PM and then swivtch off at 5:00AM. If you use the zone panel to directly issue a command to switch them off at 3:00AM, they will remain off until the schedule tells them to switch on at 6:00PM the next day, or a new direct command switches them back on. Likewise, if you issued a command to switch the lights on at 6:30AM, they would stay on until 5:00AM the next day when the next off command is issued.
Filtering the list of devices within the zone
Each zone can support several lights, which can make it difficult to quickly find a
particular light or sensor. You can quickly narrow the list to only lights or only sensors by clicking the corresponding device filter.
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Searching for a specific light or sensor
The zone panel provides a search feature for quickly narrowing the list of devices.
Just type in the first few characters of the light or sensor name and names matching the characters will be moved to the top of the list.
Editing the zone's properties
The Edit Zone button will activate the Edit Zone panel, where you can change the
zone name and description, add or remove lights from the zone, set the behavior of the zone, or delete it altogether. For more information on the Edit Zone panel, see Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes on page 52.
The Device Panel
Each light and sensor within a zone is represented by a device panel.
3.3 Understanding Zones, Behaviors, and Scenes
A NorthStar lighting installation controls lights through the use of Zones, Behaviors,
and Scenes. Each serves a different function, and it's important to understand how they combine to provide users with maximum configuration and control.
What is a Zone?
A zone is a user-defined logical grouping of lights that can all be controlled with a
single command from the GUI or a sensor. Lights can belong to multiple zones, and you're free to create and group lights in zones in any way you choose. There is one default, non-removable zone "All", which applies to every light in the system.
A zone is often named after the function of the grouping, such as "Emergency Lights",
"Parking Lot", or "First Floor".
EXAMPLE: Imagine a lighting system within a theater. The overhead lights could
all be grouped into one zone. Aisle lights could be another zone, and above door lights could be a third zone. Each of these groups of lights has a role, and that role is defined through the use of Behaviors and then applied to each of the Zones.
NOTE: Switching the zone "All" to off will turn off every light, but will not set all zones
to the off setting. This is by design, and is used when you want to switch off all lights, but also want to keep sensors active in case lighting is needed.
What is a Behavior?
When a Zone is activated, the Zone's associated Behavior is activated. A Behavior is
an instruction for how the system reacts to a sensor event or a combination of factors.
The power of a NorthStar lighting system is centered in automation. Rather than
always having a user control lighting, you can use sensors to let your lighting system respond to changes within its environment.
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EXAMPLE: You might use a motion sensor to control the lights in a seldom used
warehouse. As someone opened the door, the sensor would notify the NorthStar lighting system of movement and the system would respond by invoking a behavior to turn the lights on. When the occupant leaves, the system could gradually dim the lights to off over a specified time to ensure that no one is left in the dark.
Likewise, a NorthStar lighting system can respond to a lack of movement. When the
motion sensors within the warehouse have not sensed movement for a user defined amount of time, the system can change the light level to something lower.
Behaviors is triggered by manual switches, motion detectors, and photocells.
For more information on Behaviors, see Adding Sensors on page 29.
What is a Scene?
A Scene is a grouping of Zones, with specified behaviors for each of those Zones.
This allows you to issue commands to a number of lights where each light is at a different brightness or activation method.
Depending on the needs of your installation, you might have a scene for a normal
business day, an energy saver scene for evenings, or an emergency scene for disaster drills.
EXAMPLE: Within our theater example, we could have a number of Scenes available
to create different atmospheres. Two Scenes within a theater might be "Pre-Movie," and "Movie."
The "Pre-Movie" scene might set the overhead lights zone to 60% brightness so
patrons can find their seats, while the aisle lights and the above door lights zones are set to 80% brightness to provide extra definition. When the "Movie" scene is invoked, the overhead lights zone is reduced to off, while the aisle lights are dimmed to 10% brightness, and the above door lights are reduced to 20% brightness.
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4.1 Basic Site Configuration
After establishing connectivity to the site controller, the following steps should be
taken to initially configure the system for lighting control.
4.1.1 Configuring the Site Controller’s Location
The location of your NorthStar installation determines the proper sunrise and sunset
times for automated systems, determines if and when daylight savings time is applied to the system, and helps provide accurate positioning on map views.
The location of the site controller is entered by navigating to the Config page and
clicking the Location & Time tab. Entering the longitude and latitude for your installation using the fields provided under the Site Controller Location heading, and then click the Update Location button.
The Location & Time tab is also where you'll configure Offline Maps and Time
settings, so let's take care of that while we're here.
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4.1.2 Enabling or Disabling Offline Maps
If your site controller is connected to the internet via a LAN connection, entering the
location will prompt the Map page to display the site controller's location on a map overlay.
If the site controller will not have continuous internet access, you should enable
the offline map by clicking the Enable toggle under the Offline Map heading, and then clicking the Enable Offline Maps button. This will download the map of your installation for use when internet access is not available.
4.1.3 Configuring the System Date and Time
A site controller can maintain an internal clock, but for maximum accuracy you should
use an NTP server.
To configure System Date and Time using an NTP server:
1. Navigate to the Location & Time tab by clicking Config - Location & Time.
2. Scroll down to the System Date & Time heading and click the Enable toggle
3. Enter the address of the NTP Server you want your site controller to use for the
4. Click the Save Date & Time button to save the new settings, or the Cancel button
To manually enter System Date and Time:
1. Navigate to the Location & Time tab by clicking Config - Location & Time.
2. Scroll down to the System Date & Time heading and ensure that the Disable
3. Enter the current date and time in the New Date & Time field.
4. Select your time zone using the New Time Zone drop-down menu.
5. Click the Save Date & Time button to save the new settings, or the Cancel button
under the NTP Sync heading.
time. A list of publicly available NTP servers is accessed at http://www.pool.ntp. org/en/.
to exit without saving.
toggle under the NTP Sync heading is selected.
to exit without saving.
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4.2 Set and Encrypt the SNAP Communications Channel
Leviton recommends you enable encryption within your NorthStar installation.
Encryption is enabled by clicking the Encryption toggle to shift it to Enable. This will encrypt all data transmitted over the air and significantly reduce the possibility of outside interference.
Particularly large lighting installations can generate a lot of network traffic, and in
some rare occasions this can have a negative impact on system response times. If you encounter a situation where lights aren't responding to commands, enabling Enhanced CRC may help. It is enabled via the Enhanced CRC toggle switch
NOTE: By default, encryption and enhanced crc are disabled.
NOTE: If any configured light within your installation is not in communications with the
site controller the system will not change channels or encrypt. This is to ensure that all lights are reconfigured, or none of them. If you've entered a "fake light" or sensor, you'll need to delete it before initiating a change.
NorthStar uses a SNAP RF network for lighting control, and proper precautions
will help ensure reliable service. For maximum reliability and security, Leviton recommends you change and encrypt the default SNAP channel and network ID.
To change the SNAP channel:
1. Log-in to the NorthStar user interface and click Config - Network Settings.
2. Enter a new SNAP channel in the provided Channel field. Valid channels range
NOTE: For NorthStar installations near a strong Wi-Fi installation, Leviton
from 1-13.
recommends that you use SNAP channel 4 or 9 to minimize interference on the lighting network.
3. Enter a new Network ID in the Network ID field. Network IDs is any combination
of numbers and the letters a - f. (Excluding 0000 and ffff.)
4. Click the Enable toggle under Encryption.
5. Click the Enable toggle under Enhanced CRC.
6. Click the Save Changes button to save your changes and exit.
When the Save Changes button is clicked, all components in your installation will be
updated to the new information over the next several minutes
NOTE: The factory default channel (1) and Net ID (d110) should not be used for
installations. Valid channels range from 1 - 13, and Network IDs is any 4 digit combination of numbers and the letters a - f. (Excluding 0000 and ffff.)
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4.2 Changing Wi-Fi Settings
A NorthStar site controller is assigned an SSID at the factory, but this is confusing in
installations that have multiple site controllers. For safety and ease of use, Leviton recommends that you change the SSID and
Key for your site controller as soon as is reasonable.
If you don't plan to use Wi-Fi access within your NorthStar system, you can also
disable Wi-Fi access.
To edit or disable Wi-Fi settings:
1. Access the Wi-Fi Settings tab by clicking Config - Wi-Fi Settings.
2. Enable or disable Wi-Fi using the Wi-Fi toggle.
3. Enter your desired SSID and Key in the fields provided.
4. Click Save Changes to save your new Wi-Fi settings, or Cancel to exit without
4.4 Factory Defaulting Network Settings
You can reset your network settings to the factory defaults at any time by using the
To reset the network settings to their factory defaults:
1. Log-in to the NorthStar user interface and click Config - Network Settings.
2. Click the Network Settings to Default button.
3. Click Save Changes to complete the change, or Cancel to exit without saving.
4.5 Configuring Zones and Scenes
A Zone is a grouping of lights and sensors that provides an easy way to control
A scene is a grouping of zones, with specified behaviors for each of those zones. This
When you're first configuring your lighting solution, you'll need to decide how you
A light can be a member of multiple zones, but sensors can only be in a single zone.
saving.
Network Settings to Default button.
multiple fixtures at once. If you plan to use sensors to control light behavior, the sensors will issue commands to specified zones. For example, you may want to group all security lights into a separate zone from the parking lot lights. These groupings allow behaviors to be applied across multiple lights at once.
allows you to issue commands to a number of lights where each light is at a different brightness or activation method. For scenes to be useful, you must first group lights into zones, and the scene will issue instructions via those zones.
want lights to behave over the course of a day, and then create Zones to group those lights accordingly. It's helpful to create the Zones that you'll use before you configure the lights and sensors that will be in the zone, so you can easily add the lights and sensors as they're configured.
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4.5.1 Adding Zones
Each zone is defined by its Zone Name.
To add a new zone:
1. In the navigation menu, click the Lights and Sensors menu item in the Devices
2. Enter the desired Zone Name.
3. Check the Create Another checkbox to enter another Zone after the current
4. Click the Add Zone button to create the Zone.
5. On a successful save, the newly added zone(s) will appear in the content area of
4.5.2 Adding Scenes
To add a scene, access the NorthStar dashboard and then click the Scenes menu
NOTE: A scene can control up to eight zones.
To add a Scene:
1. Click the Add Scene button.
2. Enter a Name for the Scene in the field provided.
3. Click the Add Behavior button and select a Behavior to associated with the
4. Select one or more Zones button, to assign the behavior to.
5. Click the Done to complete behavior. Repeat as needed for multiple behaviors.
6. Click the Create Scene button to create the scene, or the Cancel button to exit
4.6 Configuring Lights and Sensors
Now that you have some zones and scenes, you can add lights and sensors and
Lights and Sensors each have configurable characteristics that define their operability
sub-menu, then click the + Add Zone button.
Zone is added to the system.
the Lights and Sensors page.
choice in the Left Menu Bar.
scene.
without creating the scene.
group them into the zones and scenes.
within the NorthStar lighting system. Fields marked with an * are mandatory. All other information is optional.
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4.6.1 Information Fields for Lights and Sensors
Each light and sensor has a number of descriptive fields that define it and make it
unique from other lights or sensors.
NorthStar Light Fields
Name Description
Name* The user defined name of the light.
SNAP Address*
Controller Type* The type of controller that is being configured.
Light Slot* Index indicating which light on the controller this object applies to.
Light Description A general description of the light.
Zones The groups this light is included in. All lights are always included in the "All" group. Up
Location Submenu
Latitude The geographic latitude for the light.
Longitude
Location ID A user defined location id, such as pole number, office number, etc.
Street Address The street address where this light is located.
Advanced
Initial Level The brightness level for the light when power is cycled, provided the light supports
High End T
rim Maximum power output for this light, as a percentage of its total capacity.
Jitter A delay, in seconds, before this light applies a behavior. This is used in situations where
Antenna Compensation
Fixture Type Type of fixture attached to the controller. Used for sensor thresholds.
The 6 digit SNAP Address for the light, in hex format. (For example, 1CD2E3.)
to twenty additional zones may be configured.
The geographic longitude for the light.
dimming.
The effective light level is the product of the high-end trim.
you do not want the sudden electrical current draw that is associated with turning on all lights at one time, or for aesthetics (staggered on/off sequence).
Determines the power of communication signals transmitted from the Lighting Control­ler. (Use 'North America' if you do not know what to use.)
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Sensor Fields are similar to Lighting fields, with only a few minor exceptions.
NorthStar Sensor Fields
Name Description
Name* The user defined name of the sensor.
Sensor T
ype* The function of the sensor. Acceptable types are Motion, Photocell, Switch (Pushbut-
SNAP Address* The 6 digit SNAP Address for the light, in hex format. (For example, 1CD2E3.)
Controller Type* The type of controller that the sensor is paired with.
Sensor Slot* Index indicating which sensor on the controller this object applies to.
Sensor Description A general description of the sensor.
Threshold High* The signal level that, when exceeded, will trigger an "above threshold event," such as a
Threshold Low* A signal level below this point will trigger a "below threshold event," such as a photocell
Zone The grouping of lights this sensor will control. All lights are always included in the "All"
Location Submenu
Latitude The geographic latitude for the sensor.
Longitude
Location ID A user defined location id, such as pole number, office number, etc.
Street Address The street address where this sensor is located.
Advanced
Jitter A delay, in seconds, before this light applies a behavior. This is used in situations where
Antenna Compensation
ton), and Switch (Toggle).
A pushbutton switch provides a one-time change where the state of the device is not persistent, while a toggle switch maintains a persistent state. For example, a light that is controlled by a pushbutton switch will return to a default state after a power outage, while a toggle switch will return to how it was set before the interruption.
photocell triggering a light to turn off.
triggering a light to turn on.
group, and up to twenty additional zones may be configured. While a light may be part of multiple zones, a sensor can only be in and control one zone.
The geographic longitude for the sensor.
you do not want the sudden electrical current draw that is associated with turning on all lights at one time, or for aesthetics (staggered on/off sequence).
Determines the power of communication signals transmitted from the Lighting Control­ler
. (Use 'North America' if you do not know what to use.)
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4.6.2 Adding Lights
To manually add a light, click the Lights and Sensors menu item under Devices in
the navigation menu.
NOTE: If you are using the Lighting Installer app, this information will be provided
within the app.
NOTE: If you are adding a new light or sensor to an existing NorthStar installation,
you'll first need to change the installation's channel, network ID, and encryption settings back to their default values. This is accomplished by clicking Config in the left menu bar, and then selecting the Network Settings tab. The default settings are Channel:1, Network ID: d110, and encryption and storm suppression disabled. Once the new light is added, you'll want to change the settings back to your chosen settings and off of the default. You can quickly achieve this using the Network Settings to Default button. For more information, see Factory Defaulting Network Settings on page 24.
To add a new light:
1. Click the Add Light button near the top of the page.
2. Enter the desired name for the light, the SNAP Address for the light controller
and the controller type into the provided fields. This information is required as a minimum. Other information may be entered as desired including a description, the zones the light will be included in, light location, etc. You can also position a light using the map view by clicking and dragging the light bulb icon to reposition the light. (Fields are summarized in Information Fields for Lights and Sensors on page 26.)
3. Click the Save Changes button to save, or the Cancel button to exit without
saving changes. On a successful save, a green light panel for the newly added light will appear in the content area of the display.
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Each light is added individually by invoking this dialog. When all lights are entered,
NorthStar will verify your lighting controller(s) software is up-to-date, and update the
controller(s) if necessary. NorthStar will then be ready to control your lighting system.
After a light is entered it is controlled from the Lights and Zones page. All lights can
be controlled by clicking the On/Off switch on the blue "All" zone panel or dragging the slider to a specific illumination level.
Each individual light may be controlled similarly by clicking the On/Off switch on
the light panel for each individual light or dragging the slider to create a specific brightness level for a light.
4.6.3 Adding Sensors
Sensors contribute to the "intelligence" of your lighting system. With sensors in place
your system will be able to respond to events such as a person entering or leaving the area. Switches are a type of sensor that provides a manual way to activate lights without needing to log in to the NorthStar interface.
To add new sensor:
1. Click the Devices & Zones menu choice in the Left Menu Bar.
2. Click the Add Sensor button near the top of the page.
3. Using the provided fields, enter the desired name for the sensor or switch, the
4. In the Zone field, enter the Zone the sensor will affect.
NOTE: A scene can control up to eight zones.
5. Steps 2 - 4 are required
6. Click the Save Changes
SNAP Address for the controller the sensor is attached to, and the controller type. You'll also need to select a sensor type from the Sensor Type drop-down list.
as a minimum. Other information may be entered as desired including a description and location. The Threshold High and Threshold Low fields are used to fine tune the sensitivity of attached sensors, but only for cases of weak sensor response. Most sensors work fine with default settings.
button to save, or the Cancel button to exit without saving changes.
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At this point you'll need to configure how the sensor will control your lighting. A sensor
can control lights at the zone or scene level.
To use a sensor for control via zones:
1. Click the Edit Zone button within the zone panel where you placed your sensor.
2. Click the Behavior drop-down and select the Behavior that corresponds to your
To use a sensor for control via Scenes:
1. Click the Scenes button in the left menu bar.
2. Create a new scene, or edit an existing scene.
3. Click the Add New button under the Zone & Behaviors heading.
4. Click the Select Zones button and select the zones you want to respond to the
5. Click the Behavior drop-down and configure the criteria for your sensor.
6. Click the Save Changes button to save, or the Cancel button to exit without
Behaviors
Name Activity
No Behavior No sensor or switch based changes will be made to the zone.
On
Off When the Off behavior is triggered, all lights within the zone are turned off.
Dimmer When the dimmer behavior is set, the lights are always on at a specified brightness level.
Occupancy-only In an occupancy only scenario, the lights within a defined zone are brought up to a defined
Photocell-only When the photocell-only behavior is selected, the lights will be transitioned to a preset
Switch- only Just like the light switches you grew up with, the lights are turned on when the On button is
Switch and Occupancy
Switch and Vacancy
Switch Control with Blink Warning
desired control mode, then click the Save Changes button to save, or the Cancel button to exit without saving changes.
scene.
saving changes.
When the On behavior is triggered, the zone is switched on with all lights at 100% brightness.
brightness when an occupancy sensor detects motion. When motion is no longer detected after a user defined time, the zone is transitioned to a second brightness level and a new vacancy count is started. If no motion is detected after a second user defined time, the zone is transitioned to a 3rd state. For example, a zone might be set to bring the lights up to 80% brightness when motion is detected. They stay illuminated as long as motion is detected. When motion hasn't been detected for five minutes, the lights will dim to 40% brightness. If another five minutes passes without motion, the lights are dimmed to off.
brightness when darkness is detected by the corresponding photocell. When daylight is detected, the lights will turn off.
pushed, and they're turned off when the Off button is pushed.
This behavior is like the preceding switch, photocell and occupancy behavior, but both the switch and occupancy sensor can control the lights. This is useful in areas that receive some natural light, but more light is needed.
Lights are activated via switch only. When motion is no longer detected in the area a countdown will start. When the countdown reaches zero, the lights will turn off. Further movement in the area will not trigger the lights nor reset the timer.
This is essentially a light with a timer. When a switch is pressed, the zone will be brought up to a specified level for a user configured amount of time. When the timer expires, the lights will blink to alert occupants and then begin a user defined countdown. When the timer reaches zero without a new button push, the lights will be turned off.
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Name Activity
Photocell and Occupancy
Photocell and Switch
Switch, Photocell and Occupancy
Switch, Photocell, and Vacancy
4.6.4 Adding Wireless Switches
To manually add a wireless switch, click the Wireless Switches menu item under the
To add a new wireless switch:
1. Click the Add Switch button.
2. Enter the desired name for the switch, the SNAP Address for the light controller
3. Click the Save Changes button to save, or the Cancel button to exit without
Each wireless switch is added individually through this page. When the switches are
After a switch is entered it is managed from the Wireless Switches page.
Lights within the Zone are switched off during the day on when motion is detected. When motion is no longer detected, the lights will be transi­tioned as described under "Occupancy-only" control.
This behavior is much like the switch-only behavior, but the lights can only be switched on at night.
This is one of the most energy efficient settings. Lights will be switched off during the day. During the night, the lights will switch on when motion is detected, and step down like the occupancy-only scenario above when motion is no longer detected. Additionally, the lights can be manually brought up to a specified brightness level through the use of a NorthStar enabled switch.
Lights are activated via a switch. When motion is no longer detected in the area, a countdown will start. When the countdown reaches zero, the lights will turn off. Further movement in the area will not trigger the lights nor reset the timer. Lights will not activate if daylight conditions are in effect.
Devices in the navigation menu.
and the controller type into the provided fields. The controller type drop-down is where you select which type of wireless switch, whether it be the 2-button switch or 8-button switch. Each controller type has associated buttons to all you to select Scenes that will be applied when the controller button is pressed. This information is required as a minimum. In the Advanced section, you can change the Antenna Compensation based on your standard.
saving changes. On a successful save, a green light panel for the newly added light will appear in the content area of the display.
entered, SimplySNAP will verify your lighting controller(s) software is up-to-date, and update the controller(s) if necessary. SimplySNAP will then be ready to control your lighting system.
. At night, the lights will be switched
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4.6.5 Discovering Unconfigured Devices
NOTE: Before proceeding, make sure all of your lighting controllers are properly
installed and power is applied.
To access the Census Page, click the Census menu item under Devices in the
navigation menu. From there, you can start a "census" of the unconfigured NorthStar devices with your network settings. (Channel, Network ID, Encryption Settings, Enhanced CRC Settings) These devices will appear in a list to provide you with an easy way to configure them.
To perform a census of unconfigured devices:
1. Click the Start Census button. NorthStar will begin to search for unconfigured
Click the Confirm button in the dialog to start the census or Cancel to dismiss the
devices in your network.
confirmation dialog.
2. If unconfigured devices are discovered, you will be presented with a list of the
3. If you have unconfigured devices and want to check for any new devices,
4. Once the device is loaded, you can edit it as you would any other device.
NOTE: If the lighting controller does not automatically identify its type as part of the
devices. To add a single device to your network, click the Add Device button to the left of the device you wish to add. To add multiple devices, click the Add Selected Devices button. To remove an unconfigured device, click the Dismiss button and Confirm it in the dialog. The new device(s) will appear in a pane on the Lights and Sensors page. Any devices dismissed will have to be rediscovered by running another census.
click the Re-Run Census button.
For more information on editing devices, see Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes on page 50.
census, you can manually select the proper type using the drop-down menu.
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4.7 Controlling Colored Lights
NorthStar supports multicolored LEDs as well as standard LED lighting, and color is
configured by zone.
To define color settings for a zone:
1. From the Devices page, expand the zone that you wish to configured and click the
2. Click the Behavior drop-down at the bottom of the screen, scroll to the end of the
3. Light levels for the non-colored lights within the zone are set using the General
4. The remaining fields are for colored lights, and each field is given a value from 1 -
5. When all levels are specified, click the Save Changes button to finish configuration,
4.8 Configuring a Five Button Switch
NorthStar site controllers support an optional five button switch that is connected
The buttons can also be configured to trigger a sequential list of up to five scenes
To configure a five button switch to trigger a list of scenes:
1. Open the External Button Controller tab by clicking Config - Buttons.
2. Click the Trigger a List of Scenes radio button.
3. Click the Button 1 accordion button to expand the list of associated button one
4. Click the top - Please Choose - field and select a scene that you would like
5. Continue to select scenes that you would like invoked by Button 1 until all desired
6. Continue to configure buttons 2 - 5 in the same fashion.
7. Click the Save Changes button to finish assigning scenes to buttons, or the
Edit Zone button within the zone panel. This will open the Edit Zone panel.
list, and select the Basic Color behavior.
Lighting Level field. This setting is a value from 1 - 100, which represents the percentage of total brightness of the light.
100% brightness as you desire.
or Cancel toexit without saving.
to the USB port on the site controller. The five button switch supports easy lighting changes, and is configured to activate one or more Scenes whenever a button is pushed. By default, the five button switch is configured for button 1 to set Zone All to 100% brightness, with buttons 2 through 4 decreasing brightness levels at 25% increments until button 5 which sets Zone All to 0% brightness.
depending on how often the button is pushed.
scenes.
invoked when Button 1 is pushed.
scenes are configured, (you can invoke up to five scenes with a single button.) The scenes will activate in the order they're listed in the fields under the button name.
Cancel button to exit without assigning scenes.
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4.9 HTTPS and Installing a Signed Security Certificate
NorthStar is accessed through a secure web browser session, which means the
browser expects to receive a digital certificate that ensures the connection is with the correct service. If this certificate is not present, the browser will issue a warning that your session with the NorthStar site controller is not private, and attackers might be attempting to steal your information.
Generating and assigning a trusted certificate will remove this message and help
ensure your connection is what you expect it to be. These certificates are issued by certificate authorities such as Comodo and Symantec, and are typically issued for internet facing applications. If your NorthStar installation is behind your firewall, the certificate is not necessary except to remove the browser warning. If you obtain a certificate from a certificate authority, you can upload it to the NorthStar site controller via the HTTPS tab.
To assign a trusted certificate to your NorthStar installation:
1. Access the HTTPS screen by clicking Config in the left menu bar, and then
2. Click the Cert file button and browse to and select the cert file you received from
3. Click the Key file button and browse to and select the key file you received from
4. Click the Submit button to complete the submission.
clicking the HTTPS tab.
the certificate authority, then click the Open button.
the certificate authority, then click the Open button.
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NorthStar is typically installed in environments where it is programmed once and set to run autonomously with very little interaction. However, it does allow active control of lighting via the user interface.
5.1 Activating, Deactivating, and Dimming Lights
From time to time you may have a need to manually activate or deactivate a light
or zone of lights. To do this, access the NorthStar user interface, click the Devices button in the left menu panel, and click the arrow on the right side of the light panel or zone panel you wish to control.
Lights may be switched on and off, using the corresponding slider switch.
Slider to Dim all Zone lights
Turn all Zone lights on/off
Sliders to turn on/off or dim specific lights
5.2 Invoking a Scene on a Preconfigured Set of Zones
Scenes allow you to manually change the behavior of a number of zones with a single
click. To activate a scene, click the Scenes menu choice in the left menu bar, then click Apply in the scene you wish to activate.
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5.3 Viewing the Status of a Light or Site Controlles
You can determine if a given light is on or off using the NorthStar map. To do this,
access the Map content area by clicking the Map button in the left menu bar. This will display a map of your NorthStar location along with icons for the configured lights and site controllers. Clicking the icon for a light or site controller will provide a status update for that item, including whether it is on or off.
5.4 Viewing Details of a Light or Zone
You can view configuration information for a light by finding its corresponding panel
and clicking the Details button.
You can view configuration information for a zone by finding its corresponding panel
and clicking the appropriate editing option from the following options from the menu bar at the bottom of the zone window. Manage Lights, Apply Behavior, Edit Zone
Name, or Delete Zone.
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5.5 Viewing Power Consumption of a Light
Lights equipped with power monitoring enabled controllers maintain an active
record of the power consumed by lights attached to the controller. This information is presented in the Light Details page which is accessed by finding the light's corresponding panel and clicking the Details button.
5.3 Viewing a NorthStar Installation in Map View
For sites with an active internet connection, NorthStar provides a background map
based on the latitude and longitude of the site controller. The Map view may be configured for a street map style view, or a satellite image of your NorthStar location. You may also choose to show lights and the primary site controller on the map, or eliminate one or both device types as you desire.
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For installations where an active internet connection won't be available, you can still
download a map and store it on the controller and get the same effect. For more information on how to do this, see Enabling or Disabling Offline Maps on page 22.
The Map view is locked and unlocked using the Lock/Unlock button at the top of
the screen. Setting the button to the Lock state prevents users from accidentally repositioning lights during normal use. When set to the Unlock state, you can reposition any light configured with a latitude and longitude by dragging and dropping it on the Map view
Lights that have been added to the Map view using the Edit Light function are
repositioned by dragging and dropping provided the page is unlocked.
View options are configured by clicking the Layers button in the upper right corner of
the Map and selecting your desired level of detail. Lighting icons indicate the status of each of the lights, including which ones are on, off, or in an alarm state. You can also get details of a specific light by clicking the bar chart icon in the lower left of the light status display.
5.6.1 Adding a Custom Floor Plan to the Map
If you'd like more specific detail for your maps page, you can upload a custom floor
plan image in PNG, GIF, or JPG format. This image is placed on top of the maps image to allow you to take maximum advantage of the feature.
To upload a custom floor plan:
1. Click the Map button in the left menu bar
to display the currently configured map. This will be based on your latitude and longitude settings from the Site Controller Location area at Config - Location & Time.
2. Click the Add Floor Plan button and
select the image you want to upload, then click Open. The image will appear superimposed on the current map image.
3. Use the red circles at the corner of your image to rotate and size it appropriately
to where you want it to appear on the map, then click Save Floor Plan.
4.6.2 Editing or Deleting a Custom Floor Plan
You can turn the custom floor plan image on and off using the check box to the left
of the floor plan name. If you'd like to reposition the image within the maps view, you can accomplish it using the instructions below.
To edit or delete a custom floor plan:
1. Click the Map button in the left menu bar to display the currently configured map.
2. Click the Gear icon to the right of the custom floor plan image name.
3. Reposition the image as necessary, then click the Save Floor Plan button. You can also delete the image using the Delete Floor Plan button in the top right of the screen.
4.7 Logging out of the NorthStar User Interface
When you've completed your desired lighting operations, you can log out of the
NorthStar user interface by clicking the User button in the upper-right corner and selecting Log Out from the drop-down menu.
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The real power of a lighting control system is achieved through events and alarms. Events provide detailed control of your lighting system to ensure that lights are on and properly bright when they're needed, and off when they're not. Alarms give you detailed insight into how your system is running and if anything has gone wrong.
6.1 Events
An event is a lighting change that's triggered by a schedule or sensor.
EXAMPLE: "During the Monday through Friday work week, turn off all building lights
at 7:00PM," or "Dim all parking lot lights to 40% power after midnight."
A sensor event is triggered by physical changes within your installation, such as
someone entering or leaving a room.
EXAMPLE: "Set the hallway lights to 80% brightness when motion is detected," or
"Turn off hallway lights when no motion has been detected for the past 15 minutes."
Events provide a great deal of flexibility to your lighting operations and can contribute
to significant power savings. The schedule is defined through events and they can be configured for any time of the day on any day of the week.
Scheduled events are performed from the Schedule content area which is accessed
by clicking the Schedule button in the left menu bar.
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6.1.1 Adding a Scheduled Event
Events are scheduled times for lights or zones to be switched on, off, or dimmed.
Events are entered up to five years in advance, and up to one year of prior events can be viewed.
NOTE: Events over five years in the future can be entered, but the functionality has
only been tested to the five year mark.
To add an Event:
1. Click the Schedule button in the
2. Click the Add Event button to
3. Enter a name for the event in the
4. Use the Event Target toggle to
5. Use the Event Type toggle to
6. Use the provided fields to enter the time you want the event to trigger. This is a
NOTE: If you're using a less specific time, you'll be given the option to input a
If you are scheduling an offset, events happening before the selected event
NOTE: We recommend that you schedule time sensitive events to occur at
7. If applicable, use the day of the week buttons to select the days on which this
8. If applicable, use the Event Start Date field and the End Date toggle to enter the
9. Click the Add Event button to create the event, or click the Cancel button to
left menu bar. This will present a calendar showing currently scheduled events.
load the Add Event window.
provided field.
select whether the event will affect a single zone, or if it will apply a scene across multiple zones, and then use the provided drop-down to select the zone or scene.
select whether the event will be a single event or if it will periodically reoccur. The remaining fields will change depending on which event type you select.
specific time that is entered using the Event Start Time clock, or a less specific time such as dawn, noon, or dusk, entered using the Event Time drop-down.
positive or negative offset in minutes. This will allow you to schedule events for times like "Five minutes before sunset" or "Eight minutes after noon."
time are entered as a negative number, while times after the selected event are entered as a positive number. For example, five minutes before sunrise would be entered as -5 while 10 minutes after sunrise would be entered as 10.
least 3 minutes before the desired time to allow adequate time for changes to propagate through the NorthStar system.
event will trigger.
start and end dates for the event.
close the Add Event window without saving.
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6.1.2 Editing an Event
You can edit any event in the Schedule view by clicking the event you wish to edit,
selecting the Edit Series or Edit Occurrence buttons depending on the nature of the change, making the desired changes, and clicking the Update button to confirm the changes or Cancel to exit without making a change.
6.1.3 Deleting an Event
To delete a scheduled event, access the Schedule view using the Schedule button
in the left menu panel, and click the scheduled event you wish to delete. If you wish to delete an entire series of events, click the Edit Series button, or if you just want to delete a single occurrence of a series of events, click the Edit Occurrence button. When the Edit Event window appears, click the Delete button in the upper right corner of the screen. You will then be prompted if you wish to Delete the event or Cancel the delete action.
6.1.4 Event Overrides
If you're adding or changing an event, and the new event occurs simultaneously with
a previously scheduled event, the new event will appear greyed out in the calendar with an (Overridden) label next to the time of the event. This will persist until edits are made to get the two events out of conflict.
6.2 Alarms
An alarm is a system generated warning that something unexpected has occurred.
The NorthStar site controller initiates a polling cycle of all lighting in the system once
every 15 minutes. This polling cycle verifies that all light controllers are responding to wireless communications. Any anomalies found are reported as alarms. Alarms consist of four types:
Alarm Types
Name Activity
Info Messages that provide general information not affecting performance.
W
arning Information about anomalies detected within the system.
Error Information that may affect performance of individual lights or zones.
Critical Information that will affect performance of the lighting solution.
A list of Alarms is accessed by clicking the Alarms button in the Title Bar at the top
right of the user interface. Alarms are filtered using the fields provided in the top right of the Alarms content area.
The alarms list can also be accessed by clicking the alarm warning that appears
immediately to the right of the device name on a device currently in alarm.
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6.2.1 Possible Warnign Signs
When a Warning is generated, it will list a type for the warning type and a description.
Possible warnings are divided into two categories:
General Alarms
Warning Description Triggered by
Authentication Failure
Communication Failure
Configuration Failure
Sensor Threshold Failure
Administrator-specific Alarms
Warning Description Triggered by
Bridge Change Failure
Bridge Node T
imeout
A ser
ver login attempt has failed. A user attempted to login with an invalid
Contacting the lighting controller was unsuccessful.
The lighting configuration push was unsuccessful
A reported sensor value is outside of the configured thresholds.
Changing the network settings was unsuccessful.
The site controller is unable to communicate to the bridge controller.
password.
The site controller attempted to contact a light controller but did not receive the expected response.
The site controller attempted to push configuration to a controller but did not receive the expected response.
A status poll retrieved sensor data from a device that was outside of configured thresholds.
The bridge did not acknowledge the new network settings.
The bridge controller does not respond to the site controller at startup.
Encryption Disabled
I2C Write Fault Failure
Install Outdated The NorthStar version installed is out of
Invalid Controller Type
Link Quality Failure
Network Change Failure
Poll Exception Failure
Mesh network encryption is not enabled. By default, encryption is not enabled. For
An error occurred writing I2C data. The data written was not read back correctly.
date with the running code.
One of the controllers or unmanaged devices has an invalid controller type.
The link quality to a light is insufficient for normal operation.
Changing the network settings was unsuccessful
An exception occurred reading wireless RPC data.
information on how to enable encryption, see Set and Encrypt the SNAP Cmmunications Channl on page 23.
The current version of NorthStar has not had the install process run against the site controller.
The controller type was removed from the system after a device had already been added.
A network census found a light that cannot communicate well enough to guarantee good operation.
A controller did not acknowledge the new network settings.
Unexpected or corrupt information was received over the air.
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Warning Description Triggered by
Script Failure A light type's script could not be loaded
Time Change Failure
into the gateway
Changing the system time was unsuccessful.
.
A site controller attempted to read light scripts and found a problem.
The system time could not be updated.
Unknown Site Controller Detected
Another site controller is communicating on this network with ethernet mac (xxxxxx)
The presence of a second site controller on the network. The actual alarm will list the Ethernet MAC address of the unknown site controller. For example, "Another site controller is communicating on this network with Ethernet mac (62bfcb)
6.2.2 Clearing Alarms
User clearable alarms will have a check box in the actions column. Clicking the check
box will clear the alarm.
6.2.3 Retry Communication
If an alarm is generated during the polling cycle due to an inability to configure
a light controller, a Retry button is provided to immediately initiate a "retry" of communication to the light controller that is in an alarmed state. This provides a means to immediately retry the communication instead of waiting 15 minutes for the next polling cycle.
6.3 Defining Fixture Types and Assigning Thresholds
A NorthStar system can provide a lot of insight into the performance of a lighting
installation, as well as the environment surrounding the lights. This insight is enhanced through the use of fixture types and thresholds.
Fixture types represent a driver controller/driver/light combination. When you create
a fixture type, you can assign NorthStar to monitor for a specified range of conditions and generate alarms when conditions deviate above or below those conditions.
Thresholds are established on a number of parameters that are outlined in the table
below. Note that available measurements are dependent on the accessed lighting controller. All lighting controllers may not be able to provide all measurements.
Fixture Parameters
Parameter Description
Active Power (W) Measures the power currently drawn from the
Barometric Pressure (kPa) Measures the barometric pressure at the lighting
Environment Degrees (degrees C) Measures the temperature at the lighting controller.
IC Temperature (degrees C) Measures the temperature at the lighting controller.
Lifetime Load (Wh) Measures all current drawn through the lighting
MCU Supply Voltage (V) Measures the power draw at the microcontroller
lighting controller
controller.
controller during its active life.
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Parameter Description
MCU Temperature (degrees C) Measures temperature at the microcontroller
Peak IC T
emperature (degrees C) Records the highest temperature the IC has
Peak RMS Current (A) Records the highest RMS current reached
Power Factor Measures the power factor
RMS Current (A) Measures the root mean square current for the
RMS Voltage (V) Measures the root mean square voltage for the
Relative Humidity (%) Measures the relative humidity at the lighting
Sensor A Input Voltage (V) Measures voltage received on the A sensor input
Sensor B Input Voltage (V) Measures voltage received on the B sensor input
CAUTION: At dimming levels below 10% thresholds and tolerances become
unreliable. Because of this, alarms are not generated for light levels below 10%.
To define a fixture type:
1. Access the Fixture Types screen by clicking Config - Fixture Types.
2. Click the Add New Fixture Type button.
3. Enter a name for the new fixture in the field provided.
4. (Optional) Assign thresholds as described below.
5. Click Save Changes to save the new fixture type, or Cancel to exit without saving.
To assign a threshold to a defined fixture type:
1. Access the Fixture Types screen by clicking Config - Fixture Types.
2. Scroll to the fixture type you wish to add a threshold to, and click the Add New Threshold button.
3. Click the Parameter - Enabled drop-down field, and ensure the new threshold is enabled.
4. Click the Parameter drop-down and select the measured value you wish to set a threshold on.
5. Click the Threshold Type drop-down and select how you'd wish to define the monitored threshold.
6. Use the remaining fields to define the upper and lower limits for monitoring. If these limits are exceeded, a NorthStar alarm will be generated.
7. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes to save the new thresholds, or Cancel to exit without saving.
NOTE: Multiple thresholds can be defined for a single fixture type.
reached.
lighting controller
lighting controller
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6.4 Email Alerts
The NorthStar site controller is configured to send email notifications when alarms are
generated within the system. This can help responsible persons know immediately whenever something has occurred that might need their attention.
This service must be enabled and a list of persons who will receive the alerts must be
configured before Email alerts can be used.
To enable email alerts:
1. Open the Alerts tab by clicking Config - Alerts.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the site controller in the Gateway Name field. This
3. Click the Enable toggle under Enable Alerts.
4. Click the Save Changes button to finish enabling Alerts, or the Cancel button to
NOTE: To use the email alerts function, the site controller must have internet access
To enter email addresses for persons who will receive alerts:
1. Open the Alerts tab by clicking Config - Alerts.
2. In the field under Email Addresses, enter the email address for the person you
3. If you're adding more than one email address, click the Add New button to
4. When all email addresses are entered, click the Save Changes button.
name will help identify which site controller is generating the alert if you have more than one site controller.
exit without enabling Alerts.
and email functionality. If you get an error when attempting to enable email alerts, contact customer support.
wish to add.
generate a new email address field, then enter the next email address you wish to add. Continue to repeat these steps until all addresses are entered.
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NorthStar is designed to require very little maintenance, but from time to time you may need to reconfigure the system as your needs evolve.
7.1 NorthStar User Accounts
The NorthStar software supports multiple user accounts to provide you greater
security and flexibility within your NorthStar installation.
7.1.1 The Accounts Management Page
All user account management is performed from the Accounts Management page.
The accounts management pane is visible only to users with Admin level access, and is accessed via the User Name drop-down in the upper-right corner of the Title Bar.
The Accounts Management page is visible to users with the Manager and All Control
user roles, and provides the ability to change the password of their user account.
The Accounts Management page lists all configured user accounts and their
corresponding user role. Users with the Admin user role can add and delete users, and edit the password and user role of any configured user.
7.1.2 User Roles
NorthStar supports four user roles that define how much access and control an
individual user has over the system. These roles are defined per user account, and are changed by an administrator via the Edit User button.
User Roles
User Role Add/Delete/Edit
Admin
Manager
All Control
Scene Control
Admin - Users with the Admin user role have full control of the NorthStar installation.
Manager - Users with the Manager user role have full access and control within the
All Control - Users with the All Control user role have the same privileges as users
Scene Control - Users with the Scene Control user role can only view and activate
Users;
Config Tab Control
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They can make changes to any account, including other accounts with the Admin user role.
NorthStar system, except for the ability to create, edit, or delete user accounts. Users with the Manager user role can change the password for their account, but cannot affect other accounts.
with the Manager user role, except for the ability to create, edit, or delete Lights, Sensors, Scenes, Zones, and Scheduled Events.
configured Scenes.
Add/Delete/Edit Lights, Sensors, Scenes, Zones, and Scheduled Events;
View Tab Control
Change Account Password
Control Individual Lights
View Alarms
Apply Scenes
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7.1.3 Changing a User Account Password
Any user with a user role above Scene Control can change their own password, and
users with the Admin user role can change the password for any user account. This is all accomplished via the Accounts Management page which is accessed by clicking the user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, and then clicking the Accounts Management drop-down menu selection.
NOTE: To use the email alerts function, the site controller must have internet access
and email functionality. If you get an error when attempting to enable email alerts, contact customer support.
To change a user account password using the Admin user role:
1. Click the account user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, then click
2. Select the Edit User button to the right of the user account you wish to change
3. Enter and confirm the new password in the Password and Repeat Password
4. Click the Save Account button to confirm the new password, or the Cancel
To change your user account password:
1. Click the account user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, then click
2. Enter and confirm the new password in the Password and Repeat Password
3. Click the Save Account button to confirm the new password.
7.1.4 Adding a User Account
User accounts can only be added by a user with the Admin user role, and are added
To add a user account:
1. Click the account user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, then click
2. Click the Add Account button.
3. Enter the user name for the new account in the provided field.
4. Enter and confirm the new account password in the Password and Repeat
5. Click the User Role drop-down and select the user role for the new account.
6. Click Save Account to save the new account, or Cancel to exit without saving
NOTE: The User Name field can be up to 25 characters, and only allows the
the Accounts Management drop-down menu selection.
the password for.
fields.
button to exit without saving.
the My Account drop-down menu selection.
fields.
from the Accounts Management page.
the Accounts Management drop-down menu selection.
Password fields.
characters a-z, 0-9, -, ', and _. Spaces are not allowed.
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7.1.5 Deleting a User Account
User accounts can only be deleted by a user with the Admin user role, and are
deleted from the Accounts Management page.
To delete a user account:
1. Click the account user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, then click
2. Click the Edit User button to the right of the account you wish to delete.
3. Click the red Delete Account button.
4. Click Confirm to delete the account, or Cancel to exit without deleting the
7.1.6 Editing a User Account
User accounts can only be edited by a user with the Admin user role, and are edited
To edit a user account:
1. Click the account user name in the upper right corner of the Title Bar, then click
2. Click the Edit User button to the right of the account you wish to edit.
3. Use the provided fields to edit the user account as desired.
4. Click Save Account to save the edits, or Cancel to exit without saving
NOTE: The User Name field can be up to 25 characters, and only allows the
7.2 Optimizing Communications with a Site Census
The Census option, located under Devices in the main menu, detects unconfigured
As a general practice, we recommend running the Census at least once before
To perform a census of devices, click the Census button on the Devices menu. This
the Accounts Management drop-down menu selection.
account.
from the Accounts Management page.
the Accounts Management drop-down menu selection.
characters a-z, 0-9, -, ', and _. Spaces are not allowed.
devices that share your channel and net ID, and optimizes communication within the network, all with a single click.
logging out of NorthStar to help ensure everything is running at peak efficiency.
will take you to the Census page, where you'll need to click the Start Census button.
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7.3 Working with Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes
7.3.1 Editing a Light or Sensor Setting
To edit a light or sensor, find it within its corresponding zone panel, and click the Edit
button on the right side of the panel.
NOTE: Using the search field provides an efficient way of finding the specific light or
zone of interest. Simply start typing any unique identifiers for the light or zone and the display will immediately update with the relevant results.
NOTE: When editing a light, it is positioned or repositioned on the Map view by
dragging and dropping it on the map view on the right of the Edit Light page.
7.3.2 Deleting a Light or Sensor
To delete a light or sensor, click the three dots on the light or zone you wish to delete
and select the Delete Light button, or click the Delete Light button at the top of the content area.
NOTE: An unconfigured or deleted light will still respond to Zone - All commands if its
network settings match the network settings of the site controller.
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7.3.3 Editing Zone Settings
To edit a Zone's settings, select the zone and click the appropriate option (Manage
Lights / Apply Behavior / Edit Zone Name / Delete Zone) from the bottom of the
zone window.
7.3.4 Adding Lights to Zones
A light can belong to multiple zones and will be affected by each command issued
to any zone the light is a member of. Adding a single light to a zone is accomplished from the panel of the corresponding light or zone.
To add a light to a zone using the Light Panel:
1. Click the Devices / Lights and Sensors icon in the left menu bar.
2. Locate the panel for the light you wish to add to a zone, and click the three dots
3. Click the Select Zones button and select the zone(s) that you'd like to add the
NOTE: A light may belong to up to 20 zones.
4. Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen to complete the
on the right side of the panel and click Edit to open the edit pane.
light to.
changes, or the Cancel button to exit without saving.
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7.3.5 Deleting a Zone
You can delete a zone by clicking the Devices / Lights and Sensors menu choice
in the left menu panel, and then selecting the zone you wish to delete. When the Edit Zone window appears, click the Delete Zone button in the upper right of the screen and then click the Delete Zone option at the bottom of the zone window.
7.3.6 Editing a Scene
To edit a scene, click the Scenes menu choice in the left menu bar, then click
Edit Scene next to the scene you wish to edit.
7.3.7 Deleting a Scene
To delete a scene, click the Scenes menu choice in the left menu bar. Click Delete
next to the scene you wish to delete, and respond to the confirmation by clicking either the Delete Scene or Cancel option.
NOTE: Making changes to several lights at once can cause certain lights to be
unresponsive during the update. This is a short term situation that doesn't last long. An animated icon will be displayed on the Devices page during the update process.
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7.4 Configuring Ethernet Settings
If the NorthStar site controller is using the Ethernet port for connectivity, you can
configure it to use a static IP address, or a DHCP-assigned address, test Ethernet connectivity, and view Ethernet network information via the Ethernet Settings tab within the Config menu.
To view IP address related information:
Access the Ethernet Settings screen by clicking Config - Ethernet Settings.
All Ethernet-related information is displayed on the landing screen
To use DCHP-assigned IP addressing for site controller connectivity:
1. Access the Ethernet Settings screen by clicking Config - Ethernet Settings.
2. Under the Ethernet heading, click DHCP.
3. Click the Save Changes button to use DHCP addressing, or Cancel to exit
To use a static IP address for site controller connectivity:
1. Access the Ethernet Settings screen by clicking Config - Ethernet Settings.
2. Under the Ethernet heading, click Static.
3. Enter the Static IP addressing for your network in the provided fields.
4. Click the Save Changes button to use static IP addressing, or Cancel to exit
To test the site controller's IP connectivity:
1. Access the Ethernet Settings screen by clicking Config - Ethernet Settings.
2. Click the IP Connectivity Test button at the bottom of the screen.
without changing settings.
without changing settings.
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7.5 Updating the NorthStar Site Controller
The NorthStar hardware and application are continually evolving. From time to
time Leviton will make new versions available. When this occurs, you'll want to update your site controller to take advantage of the newest functionality. This is accomplished using a NorthStar update drive available from Leviton, or via a downloaded file and the System Upgrade button within the Backup/Restore tab.
NOTE: While it is possible to upgrade cellular equipped site controllers remotely,
Leviton recommends that these units be upgraded using USB to avoid the data charges that may be associated with cellular service.
CAUTION: Do not power cycle the site controller or any lighting controller within your
installation during an update. This could corrupt the file system in a way that could require complete replacement. During an update the lights on the site controller will continue to blink throughout the update process. You should wait at least five minutes after an update before power cycling a site controller or lighting controller.
To update the NorthStar site controller using the System Upgrade button:
1. Log in to the site controller you wish to update, then click Config - Backup/
2. Verify you have a current backup of your system. For more information on
3. Obtain the new NorthStar update file from Leviton.
4. Click the System Upgrade button. When the pop up menu appears, click
5. Browse to and select the update file, then click Open to start the update
6. After the lights have stopped flashing green for at least five minutes, unplug the
NOTE: During an update, the lighting controllers will blink their corresponding lights
Restore to open the Backup/Restore tab.
backing up the system, see Backing up and restoring a system configuration on page 55.
System Upgrade again to confirm your intention to upgrade.
process. The lights on the site controller will blink continuously during the update. If the lights flash red, contact Leviton Customer Support for possible solutions.
USB drive and power cycle the controller.
when each individual update is completed.
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To update the NorthStar site controller using the System Upgrade button:
1. Log in to the site controller you wish to update, then click Config - Backup/
2. Verify you have a current backup of your system. For more information on
3. Obtain the new NorthStar update file from Leviton.
4. Click the System Upgrade button. When the pop up menu appears, click
5. Browse to and select the update file, then click Open to start the update
6. After the lights have stopped flashing green for at least five minutes, unplug the
NOTE: During an update, the lighting controllers will blink their corresponding lights
To update the NorthStar site controller using an update drive:
1. Verify you have a current backup of your system. For more information on
2. Obtain the new NorthStar USB update drive from Leviton.
3. Plug the USB drive into the USB port on the site controller. This will begin the
4. If the lights on the site controller flash green, the update was successful. If the
5. After the lights stop flashing green, unplug the USB drive and power cycle the
7.6 Rebooting the Site Controller
If you ever need to reboot a site controller, this is accomplished through the
To reboot the site controller:
1. Log in to the site controller you wish to reboot, then click Config - System to
2. Click the Reboot Site Controller button to open the reboot site controller pop
Restore to open the Backup/Restore tab.
backing up the system, see Backing up and restoring a system configuration on page 55.
System Upgrade again to confirm your intention to upgrade.
process. The lights on the site controller will blink continuously during the update. If the lights flash red, contact Leviton Customer Support for possible solutions.
USB drive and power cycle the controller.
when each individual update is completed.
backing up the system, see Backing up and restoring a system configuration on page 55.
update process, which may take several minutes.
lights flash red, contact Leviton Customer Support for possible solutions.
controller.
NorthStar interface without the need to be present at the site controller.
open the System tab.
up window, then click Reboot to reboot the site controller, or Cancel to exit without rebooting.
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7.7 Backing up and restoring a system configuration
Once you've configured your NorthStar installation to your liking, Leviton
recommends you backup the configuration as soon as possible to allow for later restoration should the need arise. It's also advisable you perform a backup before performing a System Upgrade or Factory Reset, all of which is accomplished from the Backup/Restore tab in the Config screen
The system configuration backup is a backup of site controller specific information,
and is not the same as backing up configured lights. That is accomplished via .CSV file as described in Importing and Exporting Light Configurations using a .CSV File on page 58.
To backup a NorthStar installation:
1. Access the Backup/Restore screen by clicking Config in the left menu bar, and
2. Click the Save Backup button near the top of the screen. This will write all
To restore a NorthStar installation:
1. Access the Backup/Restore screen by clicking Config in the left menu bar, and
2. Click the Restore from Backup button near the center of the screen. A warning
3. Browse to and select the NorthStar backup file you wish to restore, then click the
then clicking the Backup/Restore tab.
system settings to an sqlite file and transfer the file to your downloads directory of the device running your web browser.
then clicking the Backup/Restore tab.
message will appear and give you the option of continuing with the restoration, or canceling the operation. Select Restore if you wish to continue with the restoration.
Open button. This will restore your system settings from the backup.
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7.8 Factory Resetting a Site Controller
While unlikely, there may be a time when circumstance leaves a site controller in an
unknown, unreachable, or otherwise unrecoverable state where a factory reset is necessary. A full factory reset of your NorthStar lighting controller is accomplished via the Backup/Restore tab within the Config screen, or manually using buttons on the site controller.
WARNING: A factory reset will interrupt lighting service and remove all configured
Lights, Sensors, Zones, and Scenes, and return your site controller to its factory default state. Do not perform a factory reset unless it is your intention to delete all of this information.
To factory reset a NorthStar site controller using the user interface:
1. Log in to the site controller you
2. Verify you have a current backup of
3. Click the Factory Reset button to
4. Click the Factory Reset button to
wishto reset, then click Config -
Backup/Restore to open the Backup/Restore tab.
your system. For more information on backing up the system, see Backing up and restoring a system configuration on page 55.
open the factory reset site controller pop-up window.
reset the site controller, or the Cancel button to return to the Backup/ Restore menu without resetting.
SNAP Antenna
Wi-Fi Antenna
Cellular Antenna
(Optional)
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Ethernet Port
USB Standard-A
Receptacle
micro-B USB Port
Input Voltage
To factory reset a NorthStar site controller using the side buttons:
1. Push and hold button 1 on the side of the NorthStar site controller.
2. The bottom LED (LED 3) will glow amber for 2 seconds, during which the unit will return to factory defaults.
3. When the bottom LED turns off, release the button.
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7.9 Viewing System Information
The System Info tab provides the network and version details for your NorthStar
installation including connection addresses, device type, and software version.
The System Info tab is accessed by clicking the Config menu item in the left menu
bar, then clicking the System option from the configuration window.
To check your NorthStar version information:
1. Click Config in the left menu bar.
2. Click the System option and scroll down to the General / Version information
3. A number of details about your NorthStar installation will appear. Your NorthStar
7.10 Network Statistics
The Network Statistics tab provides an interface for viewing performance information
7.11 Remote Support Connections
NorthStar site controllers support remote connections for maintenance and
To enable or disable remote support connections:
1. Log in to the NorthStar user interface and click Config - System.
2. Scroll to the Remote Support Connections heading at the bottom of the screen.
3. Click ENABLED or DISABLED to change to your desired setting.
section.
version information will be displayed under Versions on the lower portion of the screen.
for the Ethernet, Wi- Fi, and optionally cellular, performance of your NorthStar site controller. This information can be viewed in an hourly, daily, or monthly format, and provides valuable information on how your lighting system is performing.
troubleshooting by remote technicians. This functionality is optional, and is enabled or disabled as you desire.
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7.13 Importing and Exporting Light Configurations using a CSV File
When you've configured all of your lighting equipment, you should immediately back
up the light configurations to a CSV file should you ever need to restore them. The ability to import and export CSV files can also be helpful when you need to make a large number of changes to the lighting configuration.
To export a lighting configuration to a CSV file:
1. Log in to the NorthStar web interface, and click the Devices menu choice in the
2. Click the Export Lights button at the top of the screen, then click the
In the event you need to make a large number of changes to your lighting
To import a lighting configuration CSV file:
1. Log in to the NorthStar web interface, and click the Devices menu choice in the
2. Click the Import Lights button at the top of the screen, then click the Import
3. Browse to and select the altered CSV file, then click Open.
left menu panel.
Export CSV button. A CSV file of your lighting configuration will be saved to your downloads folder.
configuration, it may be easier to export the configuration, alter the CSV file in a text editor or spreadsheet, and then import the altered CSV file to record the changes.
left menu panel.
CSV button.
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APPENDIX A: MAKING THE MOST OF LIGHTING CONTROLS
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The savings that are realized by a switch from traditional lighting sources to LEDs are so impressive that it's easy to be satisfied with just that. However, the most energy efficient lighting solutions are the ones that are only on when they're needed.
NorthStar provides a number of efficiency options that aren't possible with traditional photocell and motion switches that only provide on and off settings. The next portion of this document is dedicated to optimizations and "best practices" that will help you take full advantage of your lighting control system.
Dim Lights below 80% brightness
Modern LEDs are very bright and efficient, and it's easy to accidentally have more light than an area actually needs. In NorthStar you can set the initial level for a light to be less than 100% power. Dimming lights to 80% power can provide impressive savings with no little to no loss of available lighting. Moving the default setting below 80% can save even more power.
For more on setting initial levels, see Editing a Light or Sensor Setting on page 49.
Use Jitter to Eliminate Power Surges
When a traditional lighting system is switched on, every light on the circuit gets power at the same time. Each time this happens there is a surge in power usage that can affect your power bill.
The Jitter setting provides a means for phasing in lights over a number of seconds to help eliminate these expensive surges. Jitter is a delay setting, expressed in seconds, that powers lights in a random pattern over a number of seconds to limit the effects of power surges.
To implement Jitter in your NorthStar installation, see Editing a Light or Sensor Setting on page 49.
If you want to implement Jitter in a large number of lights it may be easiest to make the changes using a.CSV file. For an easy way to change a lot of lights at the same time, see Importing and Exporting Light Configurations using a .CSV File on page 58.
Use Schedules and Sensors to Dim or Deactivate Lights When They're Not in Use
The scheduling function in NorthStar allows you to set schedules that dim or deactivate lights during a building's off hours. This is really helpful until circumstance dictates that someone be in that area during a non-standard time.
Sensors can support a lighting solution by temporarily activating lights when motion is detected, and then dimming them back to off when motion is no longer detected.
To learn more about schedules, see Events on page 39.
To learn more about adding sensors, see Adding Sensors on page 29.
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APPENDIX B: USING CENSUS FOR SITE COMMISSIONING
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If you're commissioning a site and you have a number of installed lighting controllers but you're unsure of their addressing, the Census button is a great way to get them added to your NorthStar installation.
NOTE: The site controller's network settings must be set to their defaults. For more information, see Factory Defaulting Network Settings on page 24.
To use the Census button for site commissioning:
1. Establish a connection with your primary site controller using the instructions in
2. Click the Census option under Devices on the main menu.
3. Click the Start Census button at the top of the page.
The site controller will contact every lighting controller with RF range. If the controller isn't configured, the census feature will list it and give you the option of adding it to your installation.
The census feature can only add lighting controllers that are in range of the site controller or a configured lighting controller. This means as you add lighting controllers, you bring more lighting controllers into range. You'll want to run the census several times to ensure you've found ever lighting controller in your installation.
Establishing a Connection to the Site Controller on page 11.
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APPENDIX C: SITE CONFIGURATION USING A CSV FILE
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If the Lighting Installer app isn't an option for you, the next most efficient means of site configuration is a comma separated value (CSV) file. NorthStar can export an existing lighting setup to CSV, which you then edit in a spreadsheet or text editor. Once new lights are added in, you can import the CSV file with the new lights added.
For information on creating the initial CSV file, see Importing and Exporting Light Configurations using a CSV File on page 58.
To configure a site using a CSV file:
1. Click the Export Lights button to generate the initial CSV file.
2. Open the CSV file. You'll notice 12 column headings corresponding to the
configuration information for lighting controllers.
CSV File Fields
Field Name Description Acceptable Input Values
* name The user defined name of the light. A string of characters
* snapaddr
* type The type of light controller that is being configured. OCF00-1RN
description A general description of the light. A string of characters.
zones The groups this light is included in. All lights are always
* power_on_ level
* slot Reserved for future use. 0
y The geographic latitude for the light. A single longitude entry
x The geographic longitude for the light. A single latitude entry
location_id A user defined location id, such as pole number, office
street_ address The street address where this light is located. A string of characters
* antenna_ compensation
fixture_type_ name
* Indicates a Required Field
NOTE: Field names don't necessarily correspond to what is in the user interface.
3. Enter each new light as a separate row in the CSV file. When all lights are entered,
The 6 or 16 digit SNAP Address for the light, in hex format. (For example, 1cd2e3 or 001c2c1b2606e458.)
included in the "All" group. Up to eight additional zones may be configured.
The brightness level for the light when power is cycled, provided the light supports dimming.
number, etc.
Determines the power of communication signals transmitted from the Lighting Controller. (Use 'North America' if you do not know what to use.)
Fixture types represent a driver controller/driver/light combination. When you create a fixture type, you can assign NorthStar to monitor for a specified range of conditions and generate alarms when conditions deviate above or below those conditions.
Six hex characters
OCF01-10T OCF01-1RT
List Zone names separated by the | character. For example: Zone 1|Zone 2
A number, 1 - 100 (Default is 100)
A string of characters
North America CE
A string of characters
save the file, click the Import Lights button, and follow the on-screen instructions to upload the new lights.
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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS
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Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for two years from the purchase date. Leviton’s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option. For details visit www.leviton.com or call 1-800-824-3005. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed impro perly or in an improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to two years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.
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Contains Radio Module FCC ID: U90-SM220 / QOQWF111
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leviton could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leviton could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Model OC00G – Northstar Controller
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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RF EXPOSURE AND CO-LOCATION:
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To comply with FCC OET Bulletin 65 and ISED RF exposure limits for general population and uncontrolled exposure, this device shall be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. Also, must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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