Natural Light Optimization Expansion to Include Roller Shades

Natural Light Optimization (NLO) automatically positions Lutron shades throughout the day in response to the calculated solar position. This feature gives occupants a comfortable and productive visual environment that reduces glare, saves energy, and maximizes the available views. 
 
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NLO launched in HomeWorks QSX and RadioRA3 in 2019 with the introduction of horizontal tilt blinds. The feature was then expanded to include additional shade types including a variety of roller shade types. At this time the software was enhanced to include re-usable shows and programming templates. 
 
 
Shade Types Supported by NLO
<ul style='margin-bottom: 6pt;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Wood Blind (Venetians)</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Wireless Wood Blind (Venetian)</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Tilt Only Triathlon Wireless Wood Blind</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Palladiom Wired Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Wireless Palladiom Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Palladiom Wire Free Battery Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Roller Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivioa QS Wireless Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Triathlon Select Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Triathlon Honeycomb Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Triathlon Wireless Roller Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Triathlon Roman Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Roman Shades*</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Sivoia QS Wireless Roman Shades* </li></ul>
*Indicates newly supported shade type.
 
 
Shade Types Not Supported by NLO 
<ul style='margin-bottom: 6pt;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Horizontal Sheer Blinds</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Tension Shades
<ul style='list-style-type: circle;margin-top: 0in;margin-bottom: 6.0pt;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Bottom-up Shades</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Skylight Shades</li></ul>
</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Draperies </li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Kirbe Drapery</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 16px;font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color: #3e3e3e;'>Projection Screens</li></ul>
 
 
 
<h2>Natural Light Optimization (NLO) Programming</h2>
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Click the image below to launch the Natural Light Optimization Programming course from the Lutron Lighting Control Institute (LCI):
 
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<h2>Viewing an NLO Schedule</h2>
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1. Open the Lutron app.
 
 
2. Tap on the Schedules tab.
 
 
3. Select Natural Light Optimization.
 
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4. Tap View Activity > under the name of the Area.
 
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Note: NLO automations can be enabled/disabled on an area-by-area basis.
 
This brings up today's schedule of NLO shade motion activity for the selected area. 
 
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Expanding each event reveals details on each shade's position due to NLO at that time.
 
Note: The NLO timeline does display shade movements due to scheduled timeclock events or button presses.
 
 
 
<h2>Disabling an NLO Automation</h2>
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1. Open the Lutron app.
 
 
2. Tap on the Schedules tab.
 
 
3. Select Natural Light Optimization.
 
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4. Toggle an Area's slider to the Off position to disable that Area's NLO. 
 
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5. Tap Save / Done in the top right corner.

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An introductory guide describing the Natural Light Optimization (NLO) feature in HomeWorks QSX and RadioRA 3, the Lutron shading solutions currently supported by NLO and NLO functionality in the Lutron app.

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Natural Light Optimization Expansion to Include Roller Shades

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