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Naming Lights and Setting Rated Power

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V08: Naming Lights and Setting Rated Power for a visual walkthrough of these steps.

Overview

After adding lights to your network, you should give them meaningful names and set their rated power for accurate energy monitoring. Descriptive names make it easy to identify specific fixtures when creating groups, scenes, or troubleshooting issues.

Why Naming Matters

Clear, descriptive names help you:

  • Quickly identify specific fixtures in the app
  • Create logical groups and scenes
  • Troubleshoot issues efficiently
  • Document your installation for future maintenance
  • Hand off projects to facility managers

Example: Instead of "Light 001," use names like "Conference Room A - North" or "Hallway Light 3."

Renaming a Light

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Lights page.
  2. Tap a light's icon to turn it on or off—this helps you identify the physical fixture.
  3. Long press (press and hold) on the light's icon to open the Light Dimming settings page.
  4. Tap the light's name in the upper left corner of the screen.
  5. Enter the new name in the dialog box that appears.
  6. Tap OK to save.

The light now displays with its updated name on the Lights page.

Using Suggested Names

When entering names, the app may suggest names based on your previous entries. Tap a suggestion to use it quickly—this speeds up naming when you have many similar lights.

Naming Best Practices

Approach Example Names
Location-based "Conf Room A - North", "Hallway 3 - East"
Numbered sequence "Open Office 01", "Open Office 02"
Function-based "Reception Desk", "Server Room Main"
Grid reference "Bay A-3", "Row 2 Column 5"

Tips for Effective Naming

  • Use a consistent naming convention across your installation
  • Include location identifiers (building, floor, room)
  • Keep names concise but descriptive
  • Consider how names will appear in groups and scenes
  • Document your naming scheme for future reference

Setting Rated Power

Rated power (wattage) enables accurate energy monitoring across your installation. The system uses this value to calculate and report actual energy consumption.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Long press on a light's icon to open the Light Dimming settings page.
  2. Locate the wattage field on this page.
  3. Enter the rated wattage of the fixture.
  4. The setting saves automatically.

Important: Post-Trim Wattage

If you have set a high-end trim, enter the wattage after trim is applied, not the full fixture wattage.

Scenario What to Enter
No trim applied Full fixture wattage
80% high-end trim on 30W fixture 24W (30 × 0.80)
90% high-end trim on 40W fixture 36W (40 × 0.90)
70% high-end trim on 50W fixture 35W (50 × 0.70)

Where to Find Fixture Wattage

  • Check the fixture label
  • Refer to the product specification sheet
  • Consult installation documentation

Quick Reference

Task Steps
Rename a light Long press → Tap name → Enter new name → OK
Set rated power Long press → Enter wattage value
Identify light first Tap icon to flash fixture

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake Correct Approach
Using generic names Use descriptive, location-based names
Entering pre-trim wattage Enter wattage after high-end trim is applied
Inconsistent naming Follow a consistent naming convention
Not documenting names Keep a record of your naming scheme

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7