Understanding Templates
Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V17: Understanding Templates for a visual introduction to templates.
Overview
Templates are reusable configuration sets that capture your preferred settings for a particular type of space. They save time and ensure consistency when configuring multiple similar spaces in your lighting installation.
What Are Templates?
Templates allow you to define a standard configuration once, then apply it to multiple groups throughout your facility. Instead of manually configuring each conference room, classroom, or office individually, you create one template and apply it everywhere that configuration is needed.
Template Contents
A template can include:
| Component | Examples |
|---|---|
| Motion sensor parameters | T1, T2, dim level, sensitivity, occupancy/vacancy mode |
| Daylight harvesting settings | Strategy, minimum dim level, delay time, speed |
| Photocell thresholds | ON/OFF light level values |
| Scene definitions | Preset lighting configurations |
| Schedule settings | Automated timing events |
Where Templates Are Stored
Templates are stored locally on your mobile device. They are not synced to the cloud automatically. To share templates with others or use them on another device, you must export and import them.
When to Use Templates
Templates are most valuable when you have multiple spaces with identical requirements.
Ideal Use Cases
| Scenario | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 20 identical conference rooms | Configure once, apply 20 times |
| Building full of open offices | Consistent DLH and sensor settings |
| School with multiple classrooms | Uniform T1/T2 and lecture scenes |
| Warehouse with storage zones | Standardized aggressive DLH |
| Multi-floor corridors | Identical infinite T2 and linkage |
Not Ideal For
- One-of-a-kind spaces with unique requirements
- Spaces that require significant individual customization
- Quick, single-light adjustments
Benefits of Using Templates
Time Savings
Configure settings once, apply many times. A configuration that might take hours of repetitive work becomes minutes with templates.
Consistency
Every similar space receives exactly the same settings. No variations due to manual entry errors or forgotten parameters.
Standardization
Templates enforce your organization's lighting standards across all installations and commissioning agents.
Portability
Export templates to share with team members or use across multiple projects. Onboard new technicians with your standard configurations.
How Templates Work
- Create a template with your desired settings
- Save the template locally on your device
- Apply the template to groups that need those settings
- The app sends all parameters to each light in the group
- Any scenes and schedules defined in the template are created
Important: "Skip" Option
Each parameter in a template can be set to a specific value or marked as "Skip." When set to Skip, that parameter is left unchanged when the template is applied. This allows you to standardize some settings while leaving others at their existing values.
Platform Availability
Template features are currently available on:
- Keilton+autani iOS App
- Keilton+autani Pro App
Check your app version if template options are not visible.
Sensor Parameter Compatibility
Not all parameters apply to all sensor types. When a template is applied:
- Parameters are sent to all lights
- Each sensor ignores parameters that don't apply to its type
- Example: Photocell thresholds are ignored by lights without photocells
- Example: Daylight harvesting settings are ignored by motion-only sensors
Quick Reference
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| What | Reusable configuration sets |
| Contains | Sensor parameters, DLH, photocell, scenes, schedules |
| Storage | Local on mobile device |
| Sharing | Export/import as files |
| Application | Applied to groups |
Related Articles
- Creating and Updating Templates
- Applying Templates to Lights
- Importing and Exporting Templates
- Understanding Sensor Settings
Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7