Lighting Design - November 2024

If your business is looking at lighting as a new service, then this package is the ideal introduction to this interesting and profitable sector.
This two-day course is a great way to get a complete understanding of how lighting fits into a connected home.

Lighting Fundamentals - day 1

Lighting control installation can be a profitable area for residential integrators. However, systems should be designed, installed and documented correctly for long-term reliability. Lighting technology has advanced a great deal in recent years. It is now a highly complex field.

This course starts by exploring lamp types, their characteristics and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed upon the science behind the 'art' of lighting. Other subjects covered include colour temperature, power law, series vs. parallel wiring, voltage drop and cabling sizing. All technical discussions reference the BS7671 electrical standards. After discussing the theory of lighting the course moves on to a practical session. This includes testing of different dimming control types such as resistive dimming, LED, DALI and DMX.

The course is for engineers and designers that are new to lighting control. As such, it is a technically focused day.

By the end of the day students will:

Understand different lamp types
Identify the different transformer and ballast types
Provide fundamental science needed for lighting control system design
Understand different dimming control methods

Residential Lighting Control - day 2

This course follows the Lighting Fundamentals day and provides a more in-depth understanding of the subject. It focuses on the practical application of lighting control in the residential market.

The course is aimed at developing installation engineers and designers who have a basic understanding of lighting control. It consists of hands-on sessions with a strong emphasis on regulation and safety. This includes BS7671 and Part L compliance. Students will also learn about energy consumption and other ecological considerations. Other related issues such as bathroom fans, emergency lighting, blinds, awnings and weather stations will be discussed. Students will discover common pitfalls and establish best practice in all areas. The afternoon will also include a practical session where the different types of dimming are examined. Students can expect to leave with a strong understanding of the complete technical solution for lighting control systems.

By the end of the day students will:

Understand the lighting control system regulations
Identify, solve and implement complex lighting control solutions
Explore ancillary devices and their wiring requirements
Understand the energy and eco considerations.

About Rako

Scene setting lighting controls offer luxury, comfort and convenience in the hospitality and commercial sectors and are an integral part of today’s smart homes. With control options ranging from keypads, remotes, tablets, smartphone apps and voice command, Rako provides the user with ultimate flexibility and enables installers to create the perfect environment for their clients.

With the ability to recall a scene, or mood of lighting at the touch of a single button despite controlling multiple circuits and lamp types, as well as window shading treatments and third party integration, Rako’s control system provides a solution for all applications.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, Rako offers an unparalleled range of products backed by a project planning and support service that is second to none.

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Simon Buddle

Simon works as a consultant and trainer across the globe. With a strong focus on low voltage services design, KNX, BMS and Part L compliance for both M&E consultants and residential clients alike Simon provides design services to the industry. Simon also works as a lead instructor for CEDIA EMEA.

Simon moved into the hi-fi industry via Grahams HiFi in north London. He has spent thirty-six years in the custom install business, starting as an Installation Engineer and moving to Installation Manager at the world-renowned hi-fi specialists, Linn Product. Simon spent seventeen years at one of London’s leading design consultancy as a systems designer, programmer, and Technical Director.

CEDIA Member Pricing	Non-Member Pricing
£349 + VAT	£499 + VAT