SYSTEM FOR COMMISSIONING ELEMENTS IN AN INSTALLATION

A system includes a fixture, such as a light fixture, for installation at a location The fixture is configured to be programmed to operate, through a controller, according to a control program. A communication interface is used for communication with the controller. An optical receiver located with the fixture is configured for receiving an optical signal. The controller evaluates first command data, such as provisioning commands received by the fixture to be programmed. The controller upon determines receipt of the first command data and will monitor inputs to the optical receiver to detect an optical selection signal for selecting the fixture to receive second command data or commissioning commands. Upon detecting an optical selection signal the fixture processes command data, such as the commissioning commands received through the communication interface. The controller, upon determining that the first command data for the at least one fixture has not been received, further configured for ignoring inputs to the optical receiver so the fixture cannot be selected and programmed with commissioning commands.