GE Total Lighting Control

ProSys™ Lighting Control System

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ProSys™ Lighting Control System
Best-in-class lighting control for stand-alone or LonWorks® network applications
Introducing ProSys, the newest line of lighting control systems from GE Total Lighting Control. ProSys offers
powerful, best-in-class functionality for stand-alone lighting control applications, and adds LonWorks® LNS open
system architecture for seamless integration with your BAS or other facility systems. Built on decades of experience
in developing innovative lighting control solutions, ProSys delivers the unparalleled performance and value you
expect from GE.

Available in two upgrade-

able configurations, ProSys
systems are ideal for a wide
range of applications, from
office buildings and schools
to convention centers,
arenas and correctional
facilities. All ProSys
lighting control systems
offer powerful, flexible
lighting control that can
grow with a building,
and all feature the latest
technology from GE.

ProSys Level II
The ProSys Level II is the heart of the new ProSys line of
lighting control systems. Made for either stand-alone or
networked use, the ProSys panel is easily upgradeable to the
ProSys LM. Its feature-rich design makes ProSys easy to
apply, install and use in 12-, 24- and 48-relay configurations:
■ Simple, flexible creation of functional lighting groups –
Using GE’s “Softwiring”™ technology, you can group
any combination of relays within a single ProSys panel
or any number of networked ProSys panels.
■ “Intelligent” Softwired™ switches – ProSys Softwired
switches are easily programmed to control any relay or
group of relays in single or multiple ProSys panels.
Switches share a common low voltage wiring run,
which eliminates expensive multiple “home runs”.
■ Powerful scheduling capabilities and “smart scenarios” –
Simply plug the optional Softwired Clock into any
panel in the network and you can assign relay groups,
create scenes (“patterns”), program switches and
create schedules that maximize savings and
occupant productivity.
■ Distributed panel intelligence – Each ProSys panel
operates independently to ensure system integrity,
even in the event of isolated failures.
■ Network expandability – A network of ProSys II panels
can accept up to 127 intelligent devices, including
panels, Softwired switches and a single Softwired clock.
■ Easily upgradeable – As your needs change, you can
upgrade ProSys Level II to a ProSys LM system without
changing out the panel.
■ New enhanced Softwired clock – Plug the ProSys
Softwired clock in at any point on the LonWorks
control network to assign relay groups in any panel
on the network. There is no need to visit every panel
to create functional lighting groups.
■ Improved serviceability – Panels can be removed for
service without removing the relays.
ProSys LM
True LonWorks® open architecture for seamless BAS integration
As the facilities industry moves toward a “total systems
approach” to building automation, specifiers are faced
with the challenge of making several different systems
(lighting, HVAC, security, etc.) work together in an effi-
cient, cost-effective manner. LonWorks-enabled products
like GE’s ProSys LM gives you the ability to integrate
products from multiple vendors into a flexible, functional
building automation system without the need to develop
custom hardware, software or tools. Not only does this
approach reduce the installation, operation and expan-
sion costs of the building automation system, it also frees
the specifier to choose the ‘best-of-breed’ vendor for
each subsystem.
■ In addition to all the ‘best-of-breed’ functionality of
ProSys Level II, ProSys LM delivers true LonWorks
LNS open system architecture capabilities for seamless
BAS integration.
■ GE’s ProSys LM lighting control system follows complete
LonMark® guidelines for lighting control devices, and it
can interface easily with other LonWorks lighting systems,
such as dimmable ballasts, motion sensors and wall switches.
■ A network of ProSys LM panels can accept a virtually
unlimited number of intelligent devices including panels,
Softwired switches or any number of LonWorks –
enabled devices.
■ The ProSys LM features Windows®-based configura-
tion plug-ins that allow you to implement any available
LNS network tool. These plug-ins allow the ProSys LM to
integrate easily with other LonWorks-enabled building
automation products.
■ The ProSys LM features GE’s ProLink Technology,
making future system changes simple and cost-efficient.
ProSys LM Systems work with any GE or third-party
LonMark devices. Once the devices have been factory
or field configured, the system reverts to “user pro-
gramming mode.” This allows any user-definable feature
of the ProSys LM (schedules, switch assignments, etc.)
to be modified without the need for plug-ins or special
expertise. Simply make any desired changes using
ProSys’ programming functions.
ProSys Softwired Switches
ProSys Softwired ■ GE Lexan construction – Impact-resistant engineered
switches are polycarbonate on all molded parts makes these switches
“intelligent” tough. Your choice of ivory, almond, white or gray but-
LonMark devices tons and wallplates makes them fit in.
that can be easily ■ Highly visible directories – 2- 4- and 8-button switches
programmed to have removable lens caps to accommodate professional
control any relay quality directories.
or group of relays
■ Operator friendly – Bi-color LEDs clearly indicate relay
in single or multi-
status, while the locator light makes the switch visible in
ple ProSys panels.
a dark room.
Switches share a
common low voltage wiring run, eliminating expensive mul- ■ Master Off/Restore – The master button toggles between
tiple “home runs.” Available in 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-button ALL OFF and restoring those groups that were on.
(plus master) configurations, ProSys Softwired switches DIP switches also make it easy to configure the master
install in standard single-gang and two-gang boxes. You’ll button as ALL OFF/ALL ON, OFF Only or Inactive.
appreciate the intelligence that was used in their design ■ Screwless wallplate – The hidden latch locks securely
and manufacture, too. in place but makes removal easy.

ProSys Softwired Clock

The ProSys Softwired Clock is an intelligent LonMark ■ Occupied/unoccupied vs ON/OFF – Setting anticipated
device that provides system-wide remote programming occupancy times for each channel simplifies programming.
capabilities without the need for a PC. You can group
■ Time delay overrides –
lighting loads, program ProSys Softwired switches and
Time delay overrides
assign schedules from any plug-in point on the LonWorks
simplify programming
control network. When you’re not using it, just snap the
and save energy during
clock into place on the DIN rail found in any ProSys panel.
unoccupied periods.
Look at everything this Softwired clock can do. ■ Blink warn – This alerts
occupants to impending
■ Eight global schedule groups – Because each channel OFF, allowing them to
has an associated schedule, the user can match schedules override – improving their
against actual space usage for greater savings. Channels safety and satisfaction.
may be designated as “local” (single panel) or “global” ■ Astronomical clock pro-
(multiple panels) for maximum scheduling flexibility. vides convenient control
■ Create lighting groups – Relays can be assigned to of exterior lighting.
“channels” to create functional lighting groups. ■ Leap year, DST and
■ Local switch programming – Configure switches to holiday schedules
control single relays or groups of relays in a panel. reduce maintenance.

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control system that meets your individual needs. Special or custom applications are always welcome.

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