Lutron Vive: Simple, Scalable, Wireless Lighting Control
Vive by Lutron offers a simple, scalable, and wireless lighting control solution designed for new and existing commercial buildings. It enhances efficiency, comfort, and productivity in spaces like offices, schools, and university campuses.
Scalable Solutions: Start Small and Grow
Vive wireless solutions accommodate budget and performance needs, allowing for growth from a single space to an entire building.
- Single Space: Start control in one area and expand as needed.
- Single Floor: Expand to new areas or an entire floor without reprogramming.
- Multiple Floors: Duplicate success across floors, with independent or linked control via Vive wireless hubs.
- Entire Building: Seamless integration with building management systems for comprehensive control.
Energy-Saving Control Strategies
Combine lighting control strategies to maximize efficiency and achieve significant energy savings (up to 60% or more).
| Strategy | Description | Potential Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing | Turns lights ON when occupants are present and OFF when they vacate. | 20-60% Lighting |
| Daylight Harvesting | Dims electric lights when natural daylight is sufficient. | 25-60% Lighting |
| Scheduling | Provides pre-programmed light level changes based on time of day. | 10-20% Lighting |
| Demand Response | Automatically reduces lighting loads during peak electricity usage. | 30-50% Peak Period |
| Plug Load Control | Automatically turns off loads after occupants leave a space. | 15-50% Controlled Load |
| High-End Trim | Sets the maximum light level based on space requirements. | 10-30% Lighting |
| Personal Dimming | Allows occupants to adjust light levels. | 10-20% Lighting |
| HVAC Integration | Controls HVAC systems via contact closure or BACnet protocol. | 5-15% HVAC |
| System Optimization | Identifies adjustments for energy savings and productivity. | Variable |
System Components and Integration
Vive offers a flexible system with various components:
- Wireless Controls & Sensors: Remotes, occupancy/daylight sensors, wireless load controllers, plug load controllers, and integrated fixture controls.
- Wireless Hubs: Optional hubs provide centralized control and integration, communicating via RF, Wi-Fi, and wired Ethernet.
- Software: Simple-to-use software (Vive software, Vive Vue, Enterprise Vue) enables intuitive control, space optimization, energy reporting, and system management.
- Integration: Seamless integration with Building Management Systems (BMS/EMS) via BACnet/IP and API integration.
Selecting and Installing Wireless Controls
The process is designed to be straightforward:
- Step 1: Control Your Loads: Select appropriate load controllers (switching, 0-10V, phase dimming, Ecosystem, contact closure) for your job's loads.
- Step 2: Control Your Lights: Use wireless devices mounted anywhere, with Pico controls communicating wirelessly to ceiling-mounted controls (10-year battery life).
- Step 3: Add Sensors: Install occupancy/vacancy sensors for convenience and energy savings, communicating wirelessly to controls (10-year battery life).
- Step 4: Add Daylight Harvesting: Dim lights when natural light is available to save energy.
- Step 5: System Software & Control: Utilize features like timeclock, demand response, BACnet/API integration, and energy/occupancy information.
Individual Fixture Control: Technology is built into fixtures, simplifying installation by counting fixtures and selecting appropriate controls.
Simple to Design: Tools & Resources
Lutron provides tools to simplify the design process:
- Free Online Estimating Tool: Lutron QuEST-D for project estimates and bills of materials (questd.lutron.com).
- Easy-to-Use Design Software: Lutron Designer+ for Vive enables visual drag-and-drop system design (contact myLutronsupport@lutron.com for access).
- Quick Help Videos: Available 24/7 at lutron.com/viveresources.
- Online Training: Modules available at lutron.com/LCIOnline.
- Meeting Codes: Access app guides, specification typicals, and energy code quick reference guides at lutron.com/appguides and lutron.com/viveresources.
Easy System Programming
Programming is simplified through mobile setup using Vive software, automatic fixture identification, or push-button setup for systems without a hub.
Vive Vue & Enterprise Vue Software
Vive Vue Software: Provides intuitive control via graphical floorplans, optimizes space utilization with reports, and allows purposeful energy saving through detailed energy reports.
Enterprise Vue: A connected campus solution for managing data and operations across multiple Lutron systems, offering a simple, consistent user experience and open integration.
Lutron System Security & Reliability
Lutron prioritizes security through a secure lifecycle approach, including security by design (isolated architecture, distributed security, NIST practices, AES encryption, HTTPS, WPA2), third-party validation, continuous monitoring, and ongoing support.
Reliability: Lutron's Clear Connect wireless technology operates on an uncongested 434 MHz frequency band, ensuring ultra-reliable communication without interference, unlike devices operating in the congested 2.4 GHz band.
Product Catalog Overview
The Vive product catalog covers a range of solutions:
- Wireless Hubs: Centralized control and connectivity.
- Load Controllers: PowPak modules for various loads (relay, dimming, phase select, emergency, contact closure, plug load, receptacles).
- Individual Fixture Control: Technology integrated directly into fixtures.
- In-Wall Controls: Maestro wireless switches and dimmers, including sensors.
- Wireless Remotes: Pico wireless remotes for flexible control.
- Wireless Sensors: Ceiling, wall, hall, corner, and daylight sensors for occupancy and vacancy detection.
- Standalone Devices: Maestro sensors and switches that operate independently and do not integrate with the Vive system.
Lutron Service Solutions
Lutron offers comprehensive services to support projects:
- Setup Support Services: Onsite and remote blocks of time for system setup, programming, and training.
- Startup Services: Full-scope onsite or remote startup to ensure proper system configuration and staff training.
- Operational Services: Support for system optimization, reprogramming, and reconfigurations.
- Warranty & Technology Support Plans: Extended warranty options and technology support plans (Silver, Gold, Platinum) for ongoing coverage and service.
Ordering Information & Contact
Detailed product model numbers, descriptions, and pricing are available on the Lutron website. For a complete list of Vive wireless solutions and pricing, visit lutron.com/vive.
For questions or assistance, contact Lutron 24/7 at 1.844.588.7661 or visit lutron.com/service.
