Acuity nLight

The Acuity nLight Integrated System enables integration with Acuity lighting systems.

Note: BACnet integrated systems support cross subdomain communication via BBMD (BACnet Broadcast Management Device) without the need for additional configuration in Designer.

Definitions

BACnet — Building Automation and Control Network. For more information, see www.bacnet.org.

Setup

See the Data Servers page for information on configuring driver communication.

Compatibility

The Acuity nLight integrated system is compatible with:

  • nLight ECLYPSE Series
  • Model Number 701-00092-001
  • Model Number 701-00094-001
  • Model Number 701-00096-001
  • Model Number 701-00098-001
  • Application Software Version: 1.4.16189.10
  • BACnet Protocol Revision: Version 1, Revision 14 (Profile Annex L – B-BC)

BACnet Object Types

Asset Object
Dimmer BACNET_APPLICATION_TAG_REAL
Light BACNET_APPLICATION_TAG_ENUMERATED

Prerequisites

Software Minimum Version
.NET Framework 4.7.2

When completing your setup, be sure to have the Acuity nLight documentation available for reference.

Ports

These ports must be open in your network firewall for the integration to work.

Purpose Default Value Configurable
Communication Settings 47808 Yes
Dataserver 9520 Yes
Debug Tools 9566 No

Communication Configuration

In the integrated system configuration panel, you will find the Communication Settings. The below information is required.

IP Address The IP Address of the nLight BACnet gateway.
Port The Port number for the nLight BACnet gateway.
Device ID The unique identifier for the nLight BACnet gateway.
Note: Red X indicates an invalid or out of range value given for field.

Assets

Light Asset

This asset represents the light device.

Required Property Grid Field

BACnet Object Id The unique identifier for this object in BACnet communications.

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Supported States

On The asset is currently on.
Off The asset is currently off.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

On Turn the asset on.
Off Turn the asset off.
Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

Dimmer Asset

This asset represents a dimmer light device.

Required Property Grid Field

BACnet Object Id The unique identifier for this object in BACnet communications.

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Supported States

Percent Dimmed Range The light has been set to a specified dim level. The lower and upper threshold for this status can range from 0-100%.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

Percent Dim Dim the light to a specified percent. This can range from 0-100%.
Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

System Asset

This asset represents the connection state of the Acuity Lighting system.

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Supported States

Normal The asset is online and in its default state.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

Troubleshooting

Unable to Connect to Assets

If you are having trouble connecting to the assets in your system, the BACnet objects may be configured with the incorrect type. Ensure your BACnet object is configured to use the correct object type.

Logs from the driver and Runtime can be viewed in the Debug Tools client. These messages contain information which can provide further context for issues during initialization, or while actively running. This can help diagnose problems.