The objective of this project is to design, build, and test the Integrated Building Environmental Communications System (IBECS) network and control device interfaces, which will enable local and global energy-efficient operation of building lighting systems and components. Additional work includes developing working prototypes of advanced multi-functional sensors and power-metering devices that support the IBECS network.

Tasks:

The objective of this task is to determine the operational requirements for controlling and obtaining feedback from at least two different manufacturers' controllable electronic ballasts and to develop IBECS network interfaces for these ballasts.

The objective of this task is to design and fabricate an IBECS-ready wall switch. This switch would fit in a standard wall box, provide bi-level switch control (Title 24 compliant) and would be controllable (addressable) via IBECS.

The objective of this task is to create an IBECS-ready sensor capable of detecting ambient light, occupancy and temperature.

The objective of this subtask is to demonstrate the benefits of installing sub-meters at the branch circuit level for purposes of monitoring, verification and building code compliance, using inexpensive IBECS-ready meters.

Project Team:

Francis Rubinstein, Judy Jennings, and James Galvin (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

Pete Pettler (Vistron)