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Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] lighting control: lighting on although illuminance exceeds setpoint



Change your report variable output frequency from "hourly" to "detailed" 
and try again.

astroiid wrote:
>
> dear all,
>
> I am simulating a simple office room, with one daylight reference 
> point (central) and stepped control (only on/off). My illumincance 
> setpoint is 500lux, however, there are hours where illuminance exceeds 
> 500lux, but lighting is switched on. What could be the reason? I am 
> using hourly outputs but simulation time step is 4, does that have 
> some influence?
>
> I would be happy about any help,
>
> Astrid
>
> 

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