RedVector
RV-10805
Lighting Controls Essentials
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the significance of an electrical light switch contact
- List the advantages of lighting relay controls
- Define a ladder diagram
- Identify the purpose of a photo control
- Name the reasons for recording lighting status data
- Sequence the phases of work in a lighting project
- Recognize the purpose of surge suppression devices
- Identify which system utilizes physically small control devices with small wire run among them to save material cost
- Select the proper lighting controls in various room scenarios
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Walter Henry, P.E., LEEDâ„¢ AP
Mr. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from LeTourneau University, 1973. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard as an electronics technician from 1969 through 1975. He has been a registered professional engineer in Georgia, U.S.A. since 1983, and a LEED Approved Professional since 2009.
From 1973 through 2009, Mr. Henry was a full-time electrical engineer in the building construction and renovation industry. He has been known for his thorough designs including well-documented specifications and drawings. His careful construction management of the electrical portion of projects and his careful "inspections" helped achieve the quest of facility owners: "buildings that work".
Types of facilities have included residences, houses of worship, commercial, high-rise, hospital, water, wastewater, educational, government, and military.
Electrical systems have included indoor power distribution, outdoor power distribution, standby generators, generator controls, indoor lighting and control, outdoor area lighting and control, fire alarm systems, telephone and data systems, and sound systems.
Mr. Henry acquired project management skills as he participated in medium to small consulting engineering firms. He has brought over 35 years of practical and successful experience to his courses.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
CA - Interior Designer, Certified (General - CC-119336-1000)
CT - Interior Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DC - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
FL - Contractor, Electrical (Technical - 0801660)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Electrical Specialty (Technical - 0801660)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0801660)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Engineer (General - 0000272)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
IN - Interior Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
KY - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - 12.999163.23)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Interior Designer, Certified (Health, Safety & Welfare, Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design - CC-119336-1000)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Interior Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Interior Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Interior Designer, Registered (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Architect (General, Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NJ - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TN - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
TX - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Interior Designer, Certified Commercial (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Electrical Contractor (Industry Related - WA2021-677)
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Interior Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
American Society of Interior Designers - ASID - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
Association of Energy Engineers - AEE - Certification (Technical)
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
Interior Design Continuing Education Council - IDCEC (Health, Safety & Welfare - CC-119336-1000)
Interior Design Society - IDS - Member (General - CC-119336-1000)
Interior Designers of Canada - IDC - Member (General - CC-119336-1000)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Interior Design Association - IIDA - Professional or Associate Member (General - CC-119336-1000)
International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)
National Council for Interior Design Qualification - NCIDQ - Certified Designer (General - CC-119336-1000)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
National Kitchen & Bath Association - NKBA - Certified Member (General - CC-119336-1000)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)