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Lightcloud DSK34-4-LCB Bluetooth Mesh Wireless Lighting Control System

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Product Usage Instructions

Pre-Installation

  1. Turn off power to the area where you will be installing the Lightcloud Blue Device.
  2. Find a suitable location for installation. Consider adding an additional device to extend the network range around corners if needed.

Installation Steps

  1. Ensure you have the necessary tools: screwdriver.
  2. If installing in a J-BOX or existing housing, follow the appropriate installation guidelines provided below.

Installation with J-BOX/Existing Housing
This Lightcloud Blue downlight is designed for installation with a J-BOX or existing housing.
Secure the device using the screws and nuts provided in the package.

Optional Accessories
If using common 4 recessed housings, consider purchasing the lamp socket kit (Model # DSKFA4/PIR/ACC) which includes the necessary adapter, screws, nuts, and friction clips for installation.

Post-Installation
After installation, refer to the Lightcloud Blue mobile app for further setup and configuration instructions to begin controlling your lighting system.

FAQ

  • Q: Do I need a Gateway or Hub for the Lightcloud Blue system?
    • A: No, the Lightcloud Blue system does not require a Gateway or Hub for operation. Each device in the system can communicate directly with others.
  • Q: What type of control can I have over the devices?
    • A: You can control on/off functions, dimming, tunable white light from 2700K to 6500K, group devices together, create custom scenes, set schedules and automations, and utilize SmartShiftTM automated circadian schedules.
  • Q: What are the safety precautions I should follow during installation?
    • A: Ensure the power is turned off before starting installation. If you have any doubts, consult a professional electrician or technician for assistance.

Hello
Lightcloud Blue is a Bluetooth mesh wireless lighting control system that allows you to control RAB’s various compatible devices. With RAB’s patent-pending Rapid Provisioning technology, devices can be quickly and easily commissioned for residential and large commercial applications using the Lightcloud Blue mobile app. Each device in a system can communicate with any other device, eliminating the need for a Gateway or Hub and maximizing the control system’s reach.

Product Features

  • Direct Connect LED, No Gateway or Hub required Wireless control from your mobile device
  • On/off and dimming
  • Tunable white, 2700K – 6500K
  • Group devices together
  • Create custom scenes
  • Sensor compatible
  • Schedules and automations
  • SmartShift™ automated circadian schedule
  • Catalog Number DSK34-4/LCB
  • Model Number DSK34-4/LCB
  • Electrical 10W, 700lm 120Vac, 60Hz
  • Construction
  • Base: E26
  • Size: 4″
  • Trim Finish: White
  • Trim Style: Smooth

Safety Information

WARNINGS

  • Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power at fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing.
  • To prevent early lamp failure, lamp should only be installed in operating environments ranging between -30°C and +40°C (-22°F and +104°F).
  • No user serviceable parts inside. To avoid electrical shock do not disassemble product.
  • Risk of fire or electric shock, LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of luminaires electrical systems. lf not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
  • Risk of fire or electric shock, install this kit only in luminaires that have the construction features and minimum dimensions shown in Figure1 and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the luminaire.
  • Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation.
  • To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
  • Installers should not disconnect existing wires from lamp holder terminals to make new connections at lamphoider terminals, instead installers should cut existing lamphoider leads away from the lamphoider and make new electrical connections to lamphoider lead wires by employing applicable connectors.
  • This retrofit kit is accepted as a component of a luminaire where the suitability of the combination shall be determined by authorities having jurisdiction.
  • This device is not intended for use with emergency exits.
  • This retrofit kits suitable for wet locations luminaires specified as below: Type Non IC; Type lC; Covered ceiling; Uncovered ceiling. Installers should examine all parts that are not intended to be replaced by the retrofit kit for damage and replace any damaged parts prior to installation of the retrofit kit.
    NOTE 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

What’s in the Box

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Tools Needed
This Lightcloud Blue downlight is designed to Installation with J-BOX/Existing Housing. A screwdriver is needed for installation.

Optional Accessories
Our disk downlight is compatible with common 4“ recessed housings. The lamp socket kit is sold separately (Model # DSKFA4/PIR/ACC) which includes the E26 adapter, screws, nuts, and friction clips for installation in recessed housings.

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Dimensional Drawings

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Min. Lamp Compartment Dimensions

Installation with J-BOX
J-box Min. Volume – 12.56in˛ , Min Length: 3.2in, Height: 1.57in Compatible with standard J-box

Installation with Existing Housing
Minimum lamp compartment dimensions – Dia: 3in, Height: 3.54in Compatible with most common 3in and 4in recessed housings

Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device

Pre-Installation

  1. =Turn off power
    • Place the wall switch in the off position.
    • Turn off the main power at the breaker panel or remove the fuse from the fuse box.
  2. Find a suitable location
    • Lightcloud Blue devices should be positioned within 60 ft. of each other.
    • Building materials such as brick, concrete and steel construction may require additional Lightcloud Blue devices to extend around an obstruction.

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Install the Lightcloud Blue Downlight

 Installation with J-BOX

  1. Make sure power is turned off and the J-Box is affixed to the ceiling surface. (Fig.1)
  2. Connect the luminaire to supply wires with wire nut. Wire nut live (black) wire with Disk black wire and wire nut neutral (white) wire with Disk white wire. Wire nut ground (green) with Disk ground (green) wire. (Fig.2)
  3. Remove lens by turning counter clockwise to unlock. (Fig.3)
  4. Lightcloud-DSK34-4-LCB-Bluetooth-Mesh-Wireless-Lighting-Control-System-image (6)Safely place all wires into the junction box, mount luminaire to the junction box by tightening the screws through the keyhole slots. (Fig.4)
  5. Replace lens and twist clockwise to lock. (Fig.5)
  6. Caulk around the mounting surface edge with silicone sealant. (Fig.6) Fig: 4 Fig: 5 Fig: 6

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Installation with Existing Housing

  1. Make sure the power is turned off at the source to the recessed housing that you are installing Disk Light in. Remove existing trim and CFL, or incandescent bulbs. Remove existing mounting plate from the recessed housing (if any) and then remove lamp socket from the plate. (Fig.7)
  2. Remove lens by turning counter clockwise to unlock. (Fig.8)
  3. Fasten the friction clip on the back of the Disk with two screws. (Fig.9) Adjust arrow on friction
    clip to align with the number on Disk in order to achieve a tight fit inside the housing. (4”, 5”, 6” means 4”, 5”, 6” can housing installation hole)
  4. Replace lens and twist clockwise to lock. (Fig.10)
  5. Wire the Disk: black to black, white to white. (Fig.11)
  6. Screw E26 base adapter into socket in recessed housing, and simply slide the trim and metal friction clips into the housing. (Fig.12)
  7. Carefully place wires into fixture and push the Disk into the housing until flush with ceiling. (Fig.13)
  8. Caulk around the mounting surface edge with silicone sealant. (Fig.14)

Lightcloud-DSK34-4-LCB-Bluetooth-Mesh-Wireless-Lighting-Control-System-image (8)Controlling your Lightcloud Blue Device

  1. Confirm your device is powered on.
  2. Download the Lightcloud Blue app from the Apple® App Store or Google® Play store.Lightcloud-DSK34-4-LCB-Bluetooth-Mesh-Wireless-Lighting-Control-System-image (9)
  3. Launch the app and login or create an account.Lightcloud-DSK34-4-LCB-Bluetooth-Mesh-Wireless-Lighting-Control-System-image (10)
  4. Tap the “add device” icon in the app to start connecting devices.Lightcloud-DSK34-4-LCB-Bluetooth-Mesh-Wireless-Lighting-Control-System-image (11)
  5. Create areas, groups, and scenes to organize and control your devices.
  6. You’re all set!

Setting Device to Pairing Mode
If your Lightcloud Blue Disk is already paired, you can reset it to factory settings by using the below methods.

  • Method 1: Delete from App
    Open the app and access the device settings for the paired device.
    Be sure that the disk is online and select “Delete”.
  • Method 2: Manual
    Power the lamp off and on 5 times consecutively, Do not allow less than 1 second and more that seconds to elapse between switching. The lamp will flash 3 times, then reset to 1 0% brightness at default CCT.
  • Method 3: Rapid Reset Tool
    The rapid reset process must be done by professional electricians qualified by RAB. Reach out to your RAB sales manager to request a Rapid Reset Tool. The tool simply needs to be placed directly as below picture on disk for 2 seconds. The disk will flash 3 times, then reset to 100% brightness at default CCT.

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Functionality

Configuration
All configuration of Lightcloud Blue products may be performed using the Lightcloud Blue web application, or by calling RAB.

Emergency default
If communication is lost, the Lightcloud Blue DISK will revert back to the last known ‘On’ status.
This setting can be adjusted using the Lightcloud Blue mobile app. (Warning: Any wires not in use must be capped off or otherwise insulated.)

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by RAB Lighting may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Lightcloud
Lightcloud Blue is a Bluetooth mesh wireless lighting control system that allows you to control RAB’s various compatible devices. With RAB’s patent-pending Rapid Provisioning technology, devices can be quickly and easily commissioned for residential and large commercial applications using the Lightcloud Blue mobile app. Each device in a system can communicate with any other device, eliminating the need for a Gateway or Hub and maximizing the control system’s reach.

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Documents / Resources

Lightcloud DSK34-4-LCB Bluetooth Mesh Wireless Lighting Control System [pdf] User Guide
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