5 Steps to Installing Lightcloud Blue
Reasons to Install
- Use Bluetooth Mesh – No Gateway or Hub required
- No Special Wiring (Wireless)
- No IT – Fewer People Involved for Install and Easier to Get Job Approved
- No Certifications Needed
- Rapid Provisioning – add groups of devices to the system in minutes
- Easy to use mobile app for commissioning
- No added fees for system support
- Distributor-Only Sales Model
- Scalable up to 3,000 devices per account
- Free Lighting and Control Layouts
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Before you begin, it is important to note the following:
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Create an account.
Download the Lightcloud Blue mobile app and create an account following the prompts in the mobile app.
Notes:
- The mobile device will need a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection to download the mobile app and create an account. Once the account is created, no Wi-Fi or Cellular connection is necessary.
- The phone number verification is used for account verification only. This number is not stored on the account.
2. Wire devices and document their IDs.
Wire all Lightcloud Blue devices for constant, unswitched power. Repeated power cycling may interfere with the Lightcloud Blue network. Remove all non-Lightcloud Blue dimmers, switches, sensors, and timeclocks from all Lightcloud Blue circuits.
Each device must be placed within 60’ of each other through standard building materials and up to 200’ clear line of sight to communicate within the Bluetooth Mesh network. Avoid using Lightcloud Blue in metal, brick or cement enclosed areas.
Every device has a Device ID Sticker with a QR code and a series of alphanumeric digits. For ease of commissioning, it is suggested to place this Device ID Sticker on a device table or lighting layout. The device table template can be downloaded and printed at www.lightcloud.com/lightcloudblue-devicetable.
3. Provision devices.
With RAB’s patent pending Rapid Provisioning technology users can quickly add groups of devices to the system simultaneously in a matter of minutes.
For projects with >100 devices, the user will provision in small groups of 100 or less and only power on those devices to be provisioned. All other devices not being provisioned should be powered off.
When ready click ‘Add Devices’ in the mobile app.
Example: Office space with private offices
Power on the lights for Office 1 and power off the lights in all other spaces. Provision the devices in Office 1 to add them to the system and create a corresponding Area in the app to match the device table or lighting layout. Now repeat for each space.
4. Commission devices.
As devices are added to the Site they will be listed as an ‘Ungrouped Device’ in the ‘Devices’ tab of the mobile app. Devices should be grouped into Areas to be configured and controlled. Select the device from the list of ‘Ungrouped Devices’ and move to a new or existing Area.
Easily configure devices with high-end trim, occupancy sensors, scenes, schedules and more using the Lightcloud Blue app.
Visit https://www.lightcloud.com/item/lcb-getting-started/ for helpful videos and step-by-step guides for configuration settings.
5. Verify Site Functionality
Once startup is complete, walk through the site and verify all of the devices are functioning properly. It’s best to do this with the end-users and site owner.
That’s it! You’re all done.