Lutron Energi Savr Node: 0-10V and Softswitch Fixture Controllers

Overview

The Lutron Energi Savr Node (ESN) family comprises modular products designed for lighting and other load control. This document details the ESN unit for 0-10V control (models QSN-4T16-S) and the Softswitch ESN unit (models QSN-4S16-S).

Key Features

• No commissioning required for default configuration.
• Programming via the integral interface on the ESN unit.
• Four occupancy sensor inputs for automated lighting control in four zones.
• Four daylight sensor inputs for automatic adjustment of light levels based on natural light.
• Four IR receiver inputs for personal control.
• Four inputs for IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 dry contact switches.
• Includes QS control link for seamless integration with lights, control stations, and QS sensor modules.
• Softswitch technology provides a 1,000,000 cycle relay lifetime.
• Contact Lutron for compatibility with Quantum systems.

System Example

The system diagram illustrates the integration of the Energi Savr Node with various components including wired daylight sensors, occupancy sensors, wallstations, IR receivers, and the QS Link for communication with other devices like QSMs and seeTouch QS wallstations.

Specifications

Regulatory Approvals

• UL Listed
• CSA
• NOM
• Lutron Quality Systems registered to ISO 9001:2015
• Complies with plenum requirements per NEC® 2014 300.22(C)(3) and Canadian National Building Code.
• Suitable for commercial use, Class A only.

Power

• Control Power: 120 V~; 220-240 V~; 277 V~, 50/60 Hz.
• Lightning strike protection meets ANSI/IEEE standard 62.41-1991.
• Current draw: 0.5 A max.
• 10-year power failure memory retains lighting levels.
• Latching relays maintain previous zone states upon control power loss.

Environment

• Ambient Temperature Operating Range: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
• Relative humidity: less than 90% non-condensing.
• For indoor use only.
• Thermal dissipation: 40 BTU/hr.

Terminal Wiring

• Control Power Wiring: 14 AWG to 12 AWG (2.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²).
• Load Wiring: 14 AWG to 12 AWG (2.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²).
• 0-10 V Wiring: 20 AWG to 12 AWG (0.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²).
• Input Group Wiring: 20 AWG to 12 AWG (0.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²), max wire run 150 ft (46 m).
• QS Link Wiring: 22 AWG to 12 AWG (0.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²).
• Contact Closure Wiring: 20 AWG to 12 AWG (0.5 mm² to 4.0 mm²).

Physical Design and Mounting

• NEMA Type 1, IP-20 protection.
• Surface mount.

Load Types (Relay Ratings)

• 16 A Tungsten, 120 to 277 V~.
• 16 A AC General Use, 120 to 277 V~.
• 16 A Electric Discharge Lamp (ballast), 120 to 277 V~.
• 16 A Inductive, 120 to 277 V~.
• 0.5 HP, 120 V~.
• 1.5 HP, 220 to 277 V~.
• Compatible with ballasts and drivers compliant with IEC 60629, Annex E.2, with inrush current not exceeding NEMA410 standards.

Input Default Associations

A table details the default zone assignments for occupancy (Occ), photo (Photo), IR, and switch inputs across four groups.

Softswitch Operation

The Softswitch relay is rated for 16 A continuous use. Its patented circuit prevents arcing, extending relay life to an average of 1,000,000 cycles. The relay is mechanically held.

0-10 V Product Ratings (QSN-4T16-S)

• Each output sinks up to 50 mA maximum.
• Load device must provide 10 V supply.
• Provides an IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 isolated 0-10 V output signal conforming to IEC 60929.

Occupancy Sensors

• Up to 16 occupancy sensors can be programmed to the ESN device.
• Sensors can be wired directly to the ESN, to a QS Sensor Module (QSM), or wirelessly through a QSM.
• Programming can be done manually via the ESN unit, or using an Apple iPod touch/iPhone with the ESN Programming Interface.
• Lutron occupancy sensors can control one or more zones and operate in vacancy mode to automatically turn off lights when an area becomes vacant.
• Each wired occupancy input can power one Lutron occupancy sensor.
• Occupancy sensors can be programmed to automatically turn lights on when occupied and off when vacant.
• Occupancy sensor must provide a dry contact closure or solid-state output.

seeTouch QS Controls

• seeTouch QS wallstations can be configured to control ESN unit scenes or zones.
• Zone toggle mode allows zone buttons to control one or more zones on any ESN unit connected to the QS Link.
• Scene mode allows wallstations to be assigned to one or more ESN units connected to the QS Link.
• An LED indicator displays zone or scene status.
• Table 1 provides seeTouch QS Wallstation Configurations for different button counts and functions.

IR Wallstation or Receiver Input

• Four inputs for IR receivers or wallstations for lighting zone control.
• Lutron CC-4BRL-WH wallstations and EC-DIR-WH ceiling-mount sensors can be used.
• Up to four additional wired wallstations or IR receivers can be assigned with a QSM.
• Associate additional QSMs and sensors/controls with the ESN unit when programming with an Apple iPod touch or iPhone.

Daylight Sensors

• Lutron daylight sensors enable daylight harvesting with programmable light output effects.
• Up to four daylight sensors can be connected directly to the ESN unit.
• Lutron EC-DIR-WH sensors can control one or more zones.
• Alternatively, up to four sensors (Lutron Wired Daylight Sensors or Radio Powr Savr Daylight Sensors) can be assigned when associated with a QSM.
• The maximum number of Lutron daylight sensors (wired or wireless) that can be associated with a QSM or connected directly to the ESN unit is four.
• Associate additional QSMs and sensors/controls with the ESN unit when programming with an Apple iPod touch or iPhone.

Contact Closure Input (CCI)

• Activates scenes using momentary or maintained closures from external devices like timeclocks.
• Can start or stop Afterhours Mode with a maintained closure.
• Requires a dry contact closure or solid-state output from the attached device.
• Configurable for Normally-Open (NO) or Normally-Closed (NC) operation.
• Input is miswire-protected up to 36 V-.

Emergency Contact Closure Input

• By default, contact closure input from Lutron Emergency Lighting Interface (LUT-ELI-3PH), security, or fire alarm systems turns all zones on to full output when an emergency state is detected.
• The input is normally closed (NC) and ships with a jumper pre-installed.
• Response of each zone is configurable.
• Attached devices will go to maximum output and ignore control inputs by default.
• No operations will be allowed until the emergency signal is cleared.
• Requires a dry contact closure or solid-state output from the attached device.
• Input is miswire-protected up to 36 V-.
• Emergency CCI cannot control other ESN units.

Functionality with GRAFIK Eye QS

• ESN unit follows GRAFIK Eye QS scene activations.
• Responds to commands from the GRAFIK Eye QS astronomic time clock.
• Operates in afterhours mode when associated with a GRAFIK Eye QS in afterhours mode.

Functionality with QSE-IO

• ESN unit responds to scene commands initiated by the QSE-IO when its DIP switches are set for scene selection, zone toggle, partition, or occupancy sensor mode.

Functionality with QSE-CI-NWK-E

• Integrates ESN unit with touchscreens, PCs, A/V systems, or other digital systems.
• Allows recall of scenes and setting/adjustment of zone levels.

IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 Dry Contact Switches

• Four inputs for IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 dry contact switches can be assigned to control one or more zones.
• Configurable for momentary or maintained operation.

QS Link Limits

• Each ESN unit provides up to 14 Power Draw Units (PDUs) for other QS devices. Refer to Lutron P/N 369405 for details.
• The QS Link supports up to 100 devices and 100 zones.
• Each ESN unit counts as 1 device and 4 zones towards these limits.

QSM (QS Sensor Module)

• Used to integrate Radio Powr Savr Occupancy sensors, Radio Powr Savr Daylight sensors, and Pico Wireless Controllers to control zones on the ESN unit.
• One QSM can be associated per ESN unit with manual programming.
• Multiple QSMs can be associated per ESN unit with Apple iPod touch or iPhone programming (requires QSE-CI-AP-D and Wi-Fi router).
• Up to 10 Radio Powr Savr Occupancy sensors, 4 Radio Powr Savr Daylight sensors, and 10 Pico Wireless Controllers can be assigned per ESN unit via QSM.
• Sensors and Pico Wireless Controllers associated with the QSM should be mounted within 60 ft (18 m) line of sight, or 30 ft (9 m) through walls, of the QSM.
• Wire and power up to 4 wired sensors per QSM for Daylight Sensors, Occupancy Sensors, and IR Receivers or Wallstations.

Programming Options

Manual Programming

• Use buttons on the front of the ESN unit.
• Suitable for installations with only one ESN unit and one QSM or fewer on the QS link.

HHD Programming

• Requires ESN Programming Interface (QSE-CI-AP-D).
• Requires an Apple iPod touch or iPhone mobile digital device.
• Uses an intuitive programming application for systems with multiple ESN units and QSMs on the QS link.
• A wireless router is required for programming with an Apple iPod touch or iPhone.

A diagram shows the QS Link connection for ESN units and QSMs, including options for wired Ethernet connections and wireless router usage.

Programming Options and Features Summary

Zone Configuration Parameters

Mechanical Dimensions

Diagrams and measurements are provided for the physical dimensions of the Energi Savr Node unit, showing mounting hole locations and overall size in inches and millimeters.

Wiring Diagrams

QS Link Wiring

Diagrams illustrate QS Link wiring rules, distinguishing between terminals for devices that supply PDUs and those that consume PDUs. Terminal 2 (+24 V) should never be connected between devices that supply PDUs.

IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 Inputs

Detailed wiring diagrams show the connections for input groups, including occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, IR receivers, and IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 dry contact switches. Notes specify maximum wire run lengths and torque requirements.

Contact Closure Inputs (CCI and Emerg)

Diagrams illustrate the wiring for Contact Closure Inputs (CCI) and Emergency Contact Closure Inputs, including common connections and torque specifications.

Wiring Diagram: Example A – 4 circuits, multiple feeds

This diagram shows a typical wiring setup for the Energi Savr Node with four circuits and multiple power feeds, including load wiring and 0-10 V wiring specifications.

Wiring Diagram: Example B – 4 circuits, single feed

This diagram illustrates a wiring configuration for the Energi Savr Node with four circuits and a single power feed, detailing load wiring and 0-10 V wiring. It also includes notes on connecting IEC PELV/NEC® Class 2 circuits and separation requirements.