Networked Lighting Control (NLC)
Qualified Product List (QPL)
Application Process
Agenda
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Background Information and Context
Overview of Specification Requirements
Revision Schedule, Fees, and Policies
Qualification Process and Application Form Review
Q&A
Levin Nock, DLC Program Manager for NLC QPL
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CALC 2016 Update
Demonstration Projects
5 in progress, 4 more starting
Spec & QPL
QPL published Q2, growing Q3
Training Programs for
Designers and Installers
• Draft Curriculum for Installers Q3
• Deployed by select member utilities Q3-Q4
Control Savings
Calculator
• BETA V3 progress in Q4
• Phased deployment to DLC Members 2017
• Wider market in 2017 and beyond
Nationally-Adopted EE
Program Offerings
• Initial offerings Q3
• Deployed by select member utilities Q3-Q4
Structure of Spec:
“Required” and “Reported” Capabilities
“Required”
Capabilities that systems
must have to be listed on
the QPL. QPL will identify
presence of, type, and/or
characteristics on QPL.
“Reported”
Capabilities that are not
required, but QPL will
identify presence of, type,
and/or characteristics on
QPL.
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Networked Lighting Control Specification
'Required' System Capabilities
• Networking of Luminaires & Devices
• Occupancy Sensing
• Daylight Harvesting
• High-End Trim
• Zoning
• Luminaire and Device Addressability
• Continuous Dimming
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Networked Lighting Control Specification
'Reported' System Capabilities
• Type of User Interface
• Luminaire Level Control
• Integrated Luminaire Level Control
• Localized Processing / Distributed Intelligence
• Scheduling
• Personal Control
• Load Shedding (DR)
• Plug Load Control
• BMS/EMS/HVAC Integration
• Energy Monitoring
• Device Monitoring / Remote Diagnostics
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Scope of Specification
• Spec is for Networked Lighting Control Systems
– A combination of sensors, network interfaces, and controllers
that affect changes to luminaires
• Does not include requirements for luminaires
– Control requirements for luminaires addressed separately by
the DLC’s Solid-State Lighting Specification and Qualified
Products List
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Qualification Process and
Application Form Review
Where to Find Documents
Spec Document and QPL
How to Submit a System
to be Qualified + Policies,
Fees, Schedules
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Submit a System
Web Page
All Qualification
Materials, Policies,
Schedules
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Application Materials
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Application Instructions – Step-by-Step instructions for qualifying a
system
Application Form – Form that must be completed to submit a system
Revision Schedule and Fee Structure:
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When and how often DLC will revise specification
Fee amounts associated with qualification and listing
Policies for when a system will be delisted
Policies for multi-vendor and private label solutions
Private Label Form
Self-Certification Statement – Certifies that the information you are
providing us is accurate
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Application Form: 3 Worksheets
All 3 tabs must be fully completed
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Application Form – Required Capabilities Tab
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Green rows – must contain “Yes” or positive answer for system to qualify
Yellow rows – Any answer acceptable as long as provides requested information and
matches product literature and performance
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Required Capabilities Tab
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Green rows – must contain “Yes” or positive answer for system to qualify
Yellow rows – Any answer acceptable, with requested information that matches product literature and
performance
Whether you are ok
with brief answer
being published
Brief answer to be
published on QPL
Detailed Answer with
reference to where to
find supporting
documentation. Please
include supporting
documentation filename
and page or section #.
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Who should complete the application
• DLC recommends that the application be completed by a person with
deep technical knowledge of the lighting system, such as a product
manager or engineer
• This person should be readily available for duration of review process
to answer technical questions from DLC
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Qualification and
Listing Fee Amounts
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Standard Annual Qualification and Listing Fee:
– $14,500 EFT or Check
– $15,000 Credit Card
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Prorated Fees for Systems Submitted between Specification Revisions:
Applications Received
May 9, 2016 – August 31, 2016
Applications Received
September 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016
Applications Received
December 1, 2016 – February 28, 2017
Applications Received
March 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017
EFT or Check: $14,500
Credit Card: $15,000
EFT or Check: $11,500
Credit Card: $12,000
EFT or Check: $8,500
Credit Card: $9,000
EFT or Check: $5,500
Credit Card: $6,000
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Updates of System Information
• Manufacturers are encouraged to update
information on the system to keep the QPL
current.
• Fee: $1,000 per request, regardless of the
number of specific updates within that request.
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Systems found not to qualify after DLC Review
New Systems submitted for qualification, not previously qualified, and found not
to qualify by DLC will be reimbursed a portion of their qualification fee:
Applications Received
May 9, 2016 – August 31, 2016
found not to qualify
Applications Received
September 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016
found not to qualify
Applications Received
December 1, 2016 – February 28, 2017
found not to qualify
Applications Received
March 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017
found not to qualify
Reimbursement Amount:
$10,000
Reimbursement Amount:
$7,000
Reimbursement Amount:
$4,000
Reimbursement Amount:
$1,000
Make sure your system qualifies before submitting it to the DLC. If you have a question
about a requirement before submitting, email us at info@designlights.org
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System Definition for purposes of QPL qualification & listing
• Systems will be listed according to the “System Name” that the
system is marketed under
• Variations of system configuration will be treated as a single
system for qualification and listing purposes
• QPL will stipulate what configurations or components are required
to meet the specification
• Systems that are marketed under a different name using different
components by the same manufacturer – even if they share some
components – must be qualified and listed separately
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Multi-Vendor Solutions
• DLC recognizes some manufacturers or vendors may combine
different components or systems from multiple manufacturers
• If the system is marketed under a new “system name” as a system
solution, it must be qualified separately under that system name
• “Prime” applicant that has named system should submit application
• Multi-Vendor solutions must be sold together and have literature to
support this integration to be qualified in this manner
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Multi-Vendor Solutions
• Multi-vendor solution not marketed as a new system
name and combination of products/systems is only
implemented in the field on a project by project basis
do not need to be separately qualified
• Not eligible to be listed on QPL
• Eligibility for rebates/incentives at the discretion of the
DLC Member Utility or Energy Efficiency Program
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Private Label Systems
• Private label systems that are identical to system previously
qualified by an OEM can be qualified at a reduced fee
($5,000)
• Private labeled applications can be submitted by the OEM
or the new brand/organization
• In all cases, Private Label Agreement Form must be
completed and signed by all organizations involved.
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Application Review Timeframes
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Time to review projected at 2-3 weeks from time manufacturer pays
qualification/listing fee
May be longer or shorter depending on:
– Number of systems already in queue
– Application Completeness
– Responsiveness to questions that arise during application review
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DLC will provide an estimated review time once the fee is paid
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Required: Networking of Luminaires and Devices
Capability
Definition
Networking of Luminaires and
Devices
The capability of individual luminaires and control devices to exchange
digital data with other luminaires and control devices on the system.
This capability is required at the room or space level, but not at the
whole building level or beyond (e.g. non-lighting systems, or the
internet).
You will also need to report:
• Size limitations of network
• Wired, Wireless, or Both?
• Compliance with any standards, protocols, or specifications
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Required: Occupancy Sensing
Capability
Definition
Occupancy Sensing
The capability to affect the operation of lighting or other
equipment based upon detecting the presence or absence
of people in a space.
You will also need to report:
• Whether system has vacancy mode
• Modes of detection
• Coverage Options
• What settings can be adjusted
• Default settings
• Whether system can set to a dim level when unoccupied
• Whether self-commissioning or self-optimizing and how
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Required: Daylight Harvesting
Capability
Definition
Daylight Harvesting
The capability to automatically affect the operation of
lighting or other equipment based on the amount of
daylight and/or ambient light that is present in a space.
You will also need to report:
• Open-loop, closed-loop, or both
• Whether system can turn light source fully off and how
• Integration with shading systems and how
• What settings can be adjusted
• Whether self-commissioning or self-optimizing and how
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Required: High-End Trim
Capability
Definition
High-End Trim
The capability to set the maximum light output of an
individual or group of luminaires at the time of
installation or commissioning. High-End Trim must
be field reconfigurable.
You will also need to report:
• What settings and range of settings
• Default settings
• Whether settings can be reported
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Required: Zoning
Capability
Definition
Zoning
The capability to group luminaires and form unique lighting
control zones for a control strategy. Zoning is required for
Occupancy Sensing, High-End Trim, and Daylight Harvesting
control strategies except for systems that feature Luminaire
Level Control (LLC) capabilities as defined in this specification
under “Reported Capabilities”, in which case zoning is only
required for Occupancy Sensing and High-End Trim control
strategies.
You will also need to report:
• The methodology or process for grouping luminaires to form zones
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Required: Luminaire and Device Addressability
Capability
Definition
Luminaire and Device Addressability
The capability to uniquely identify and/or address each individual luminaire, sensor,
controller, and user interface device in the lighting system, allowing for configuration and reconfiguration of devices and control zones independent of electrical circuiting. Please note
that while DLC requires systems to have this addressability capability, systems that also offer
traditional electrically circuited control zones as an option (e.g. zones defined by 0-10V
wiring) will not be disqualified.
You will also need to report:
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N/A
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Required: Continuous Dimming
Capability
Definition
Continuous Dimming
The capability of a control system to provide control with
sufficient resolution (100+ steps) to support light level
changes perceived as smooth (as opposed to step
dimming with a few discrete light levels).
You will also need to report:
• Types of continuous dimming (0-10V, Forward Phase, Reverse Phase, DALI,
Proprietary, etc.)
• Dimming curve(s) used by system (linear, square, proprietary)
• Any dimming standards product complies with.
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Reported: Type of User Interface
Capability
Definition
Type of User Interface
The type of interface used by the control system for reading
and adjusting control system settings during system startup, commissioning, and/or ongoing operation.
You will need to report:
• Type of interface for 1) Startup/Commissioning and 2) Ongoing System Configuration
• Interface platform
• Whether interface provides 2-way communication
• If GUI, whether floorplan can be uploaded and how
• What settings can be changed, reported, displayed
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DLC Members that will require Systems to
be on NLC QPL in 2016 or 2017*
*Based on Survey Responses from 55% of DLC Members
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DLC Members launching specialized
programs/rebates for NLCs
*Based on Survey Responses from 55% of DLC Members
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