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Energyplus shading and lighting control for daylight

Hi everyone. I am quite new to the use of EMS, but I would like to model something not so easy (if I succeed in something hard, then easier thing will not be a problem). I would like to set up a EMS to set a blind system (tilt or height) with a control over the lighting level on the working plan, to use the needed amount of external light during occupation. If not enough from daylight, then I want to switch on the lights, the minimum needed, always when occupation is on. I know How to work with occupation, but I am not sure about blind (which schedule can I set through EMS) and how to assign a preference for the system (daylight prior to electric light). Thank you for any help you may provide me with.

Energyplus shading and lighting control for daylight

Hi everyone. I am quite new to the use of EMS, but I would like to model something not so easy (if I succeed in something hard, then easier thing will not be a problem). I would like to set up a EMS to set a blind system (tilt or height) with a control over the lighting level on the working plan, to use the needed amount of external light during occupation. If not enough from daylight, then I want to switch on the lights, the minimum needed, always when occupation is on. I know How to work with occupation, but I am not sure about blind (which schedule can I set through EMS) and how to assign a preference for the system (daylight prior to electric light). Thank you for any help you may provide me with.

Energyplus shading and lighting control for daylight

Hi everyone. I am quite new to the use of EMS, but I would like to model something not so easy (if I succeed in something hard, then easier thing will not be a problem). I would like to set up a EMS to set a blind system (tilt or height) with a control over the lighting level on the working plan, to use the needed amount of external light during occupation. If not enough from daylight, then I want to switch on the lights, the minimum needed, always when occupation is on. I know How to work with occupation, but I am not sure about blind (which schedule can I set through EMS) and how to assign a preference for the system (daylight prior to electric light). Thank you for any help you may provide me with.