Smart Home Lighting

What's covered in this 3-day Lighting course?

Day 1 - Lighting Foundation Module

The first day of this course covers the fundamentals of lighting design. By the end of the day you 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

Day 2 – Lighting Advanced Module

The second day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting control. By the end of the day you 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

Day 3 – Lighting Panel Design & Build Module

The third day of the lighting design training will focus on residential lighting documentation and panel design. By the end of the day you will:

· Understand the lighting control system documentation,

· Provide fundamental skills for panel building and design,

· Identify, solve and Testing requirements and electrical tests

· Understand installation considerations

Outcomes of these courses:

CEDIA's Smart Home Lighting courses cover lamp types, their characteristics, and capabilities, emphasising the science behind lighting. With in-depth information on DALI, DMX, RGBW, colour temperature, power laws, wiring methods, voltage drop, and cabling sizing, all in accordance with BS7671 electrical standards, participants can expect to leave the course with a deep understanding of lighting fundamentals and practical applications in the residential market.

After completing the training, participants will be able to identify and implement complex lighting control solutions, adhere to lighting control system regulations, and understand energy and eco considerations. These skills can be applied to enhance residential lighting projects, ensuring long-term reliability and profitability.

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
3-day package	£499 + VAT	£799 + VAT
Individual days	£199 + VAT	£299 + VAT