LightLEEDer Lighting Control Panel Quick Installation and Start-Up Guide

1.0 Panel Installation

1.1 Pre-Installation Check List

• Unpack the lighting control panel.
• Report any damage to the freight carrier.
• Remove the enclosure door and set aside.
• Determine appropriate mounting location for panel.
• Mount the panel to the wall.
• Punch knockout holes for high and low voltage conduit runs.
• Pull a dedicated line and neutral to the control transformer and terminate.
• Pull line wires from circuit breaker box to the relays.
• Pull load wires to lighting loads from the relays.
• Connect line wires to load wires. Test for shorts by powering up the circuits.
• After clearing faults, connect line and load wires to relays.
• Pull CAT5 data line wires to panels and devices and terminate with RJ45 connectors.
• Test all cables with the appropriate cable tester.
• Pull any switch wires, dimming wires, or sensor wires and terminate to the appropriate connectors.
• Clean the cabinet of any construction debris and dust.
• Double check all high voltage connections.
• Apply power to the panel.

1.2 Mounting the Controller

Determine the proper location for mounting the lighting controller. Typically the panels are mounted near the lighting circuit breaker box and near the lighting loads that will be controlled. The panels should be mounted in an area with an ambient temperature between 0 and 50° C (32°-122°F) and humidity from 10 to 90% non-condensing. The enclosure is provided with 4 holes located at each corner of the enclosure. Secure the enclosure to the mounting surface with the appropriate hardware for the application.

2.0 Wiring the Controller

2.1 Wire Control Transformer

Run a dedicated 120VAC, 277VAC, or 347VAC circuit to the panel for the control transformer. Refer to the "Transformer Termination Detail" description for termination details. Cap the unused lead to prevent electrical shock.

2.2 Line and Load Wires

Pull the line wires from the circuit breaker box and the wires from the lighting loads to the enclosure. Ensure the high voltage wires are isolated to the high voltage compartment. Temporarily connect each line and load together. Power-up the circuits, test for faults and clear any found. After testing each circuit, connect the line and load to the appropriate relay per the schedule. Refer to the "ILC LightLEEDer 16 Controller Detail" description for details. Torque wire terminations to 20 lb./in.

2.3 Data Line Cable

The data line cables required for communications between panels and devices use standard Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 cable. RJ45 connectors must be rated for the type of cable being terminated. Ensure that cable run in a plenum is rated for that use. Any cable run underground must have underground rated cable, have a 12AWG solid Cu wire pulled along with it grounded at one end, and have surge suppressors installed. Intelligent Lighting Controls (ILC) can be contacted for job specific questions.

2.3.1 Data Cable Installation

Data line cables need to interconnect all of the lighting control panels and all of the LightSync data line devices. Each controller has a local port that connects LightSync devices only. The controller also includes "in" and "out" ports for connecting panels together, which can also connect LightSync devices, but it is suggested that they are connected to the local port. (Note: A network controller is required if using Data IN/OUT ports.) Data cable to either panels or LightSync devices are run in a daisy chain pattern to form a network. "T" connections are permitted with the use of a Power Supply Repeater (PSR) and home-run LightSync devices may be done with a LightSync Hub.

2.3.2 Data Cable Termination and Testing

Follow the pin-out shown in the "Data Cable Termination Detail" description. Ensure the color coded wires are terminated exactly as shown. Always visually inspect for a completely seated crimp, as damage could occur to the mating connector on the processor or device. Test every cable prior to installation for shorts, opens, and inducted voltage. The use of a LandRover Pro tester manufactured by Test-Um, Inc. is suggested. Do not connect the tester to a cable connected to any hardware as damage may occur.

2.3.3 Data Cable Installation Guidelines

• Observe all ILC Data Cable Requirements and LightSync Cable Run Distance Requirements as they pertain to the project in laying out the cable runs.
• Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more than 1" untwisted.
• Make gradual bends of the cable, where necessary. No sharper than a 1" radius.
• Dress the cables neatly with cable ties. Use low to moderate pressure.
• Use low to moderate force when pulling cable.
• Use cable pulling lubricant for cable runs that may otherwise require great force to install.
• Do not pull ANY data cable or switch wires with or along any high voltage wires.
• Keep all low voltage totally separate from ALL high voltage. Failure to do so will void the ILC warranty.
• Keep cables 2'-3' away from any potential sources of EMI as possible. (Line voltage runs, transformers, light fixtures, etc.)
• Install proper cable supports, spaced no more than 5 feet apart.
• Always label every termination point. Use a unique number for each cable segment. This will make moves, adds, changes and troubleshooting as simple as possible. Document these onto the riser provided.
• Always test every installed segment with a CAT-5 cable tester.
• Always leave extra slack in the cable run, neatly coiled up in the ceiling or nearest concealed place.
• Always use grommets to protect the cable when passing through metal studs or anything that can possibly cause damage.
• Always follow all local and national building and fire codes. Ensure to "fire stop" all cables that penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is mandated.
• Always contact ILC on installations between buildings or cable pulled underground. Special considerations may be needed.

2.4 Pre-Power-Up Checks

• Verify power to controller and output boards from the secondary of the transformer. The voltage should be 24-28VAC from red wire to red wire, 12 – 16VAC yellow wire to each red wire. Refer to the "ILC LightLEEDer 16 Controller Detail" description for details.
• Verify power connectors to output boards are seated and have voltage from the secondary of the transformer.
• Verify all ribbon cables between controller/output boards and connecting relays are well seated.
• Verify all high voltage wires are terminated and all high voltage fish paper barriers are installed.
• Verify all data cables, sensor wires, dimming wires, input wires are terminated properly.

2.5 Power-Up and Check Out

2.5.1 Power-Up

The power switch is located under the right side of the keypad. Turn the power switch to the right to activate the controller. The power LED located in the lower left should light and the LCD should display the default time and date.

2.5.2 Verify Relay Operation

With the controller powered up press the "all on" push button switch located on the lower left side of the controller, all of the relays should turn ON. Press the "all off" button and verify that all relays turned OFF. The relays have built in indicator on their on/off override switch that indicates their state.

2.5.3 Clearing Memory

It is very critical to clear the memory in the controller prior to programming eliminating any possible unwanted mapping. From the keypad/display push "Edit", then scroll down to "Special Functions", then scroll down to "Firmware Revision", press both up and down scroll buttons simultaneously to enter a hidden menu, and then scroll down to "Clear All Memory".

2.5.4 Set the Internal Clock

Clock settings must be set in the controller if the panel runs time schedules or turns on/off lights in reference to sunrise/sunset. From the keypad/display push "Edit" and scroll down to the "Clock" menu. From this part of the menu you can set the time and date, set up the daylight saving time settings, set the astronomical parameters, and view the current sunrise/sunset settings. Refer to the Operation Manual for more details.