nLight® AIR rIO Fixture Embedded Network Interface

Overview

The rIO is a fixture-embedded, low-voltage wireless nLight AIR device capable of individual fixture control and analog or digital dimming. This smart device makes the luminaire "nLight AIR-enabled," functioning as an addressable nLight AIR device. It utilizes a 900MHz radio to communicate with other nLight AIR devices, such as occupancy sensors, photocells, wall switches, powerpacks, and other nLight Air-enabled luminaires. This enables advanced operation and design flexibility, supporting configurations from stand-alone rooms to building and campus-wide networks.

Network Interface Features

• Individual fixture control embedded at the luminaire level.
• Fully dimmable via digital or analog dimming protocols, providing the right amount of light for the application and optimizing energy savings.
• Optional UL924 emergency functionality when paired with an EldoLED driver that supports power loss detection.

Installation Features

• Wireless communication enables simple retrofits – no communication wires to pull between devices.
• Integrated at the factory; no onsite wiring required.
• Optional external antennas for demanding or unique applications.
• A 900MHz external antenna for demanding applications and optimal BLE luminaire coverage.
• A dual-band (900 MHz and BLE) external antenna for unique applications where the device needs to be hidden inside the fixture.
• Simple app-based configuration of space behaviors.

Advanced Wireless Features

• Devices intercommunicate to provide grouped response to motion and on/off and dimming response to daylight conditions when wirelessly connected to a motion or daylight sensor.
• Fully compatible with other nLight AIR devices on the site.
• Easy integration into the nLight Eclypse, which provides site-wide lighting control through nLight's SensorView software and further BMS integration.
• Advanced wireless security measures provide peace of mind.

Warranty

Five-year limited warranty. Complete warranty terms are located at: www.acuitybrands.com/support/customer-support/terms-and-conditions

Note: Actual performance may differ as a result of end-user environment and application. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

nLight, nLight AIR, and the Acuity Controls and Acuity Brands logos are trademarks of Acuity Brands. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. used by Acuity Brands under license. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Ordering Information

Example: RIO EZDL 90D G2

Notes:

• ¹ EM option not available with ZT option.
• ² Only required with EXT900 or EXTDB options.

Specifications

Input Power

6-50VDC, 700mW min

Dimensions

1.180" h x 2.617" w x 1.335" d

Product Weight

1.25 oz

Trim Color

White

Enclosure Material

Poly-Carbonate/ABS

Max Humidity

0-95% non-condensing

Operating Temperature

-40°C to 85°C

Mounting

Fixture-mounted

Radio Frequency

Dual Radio: 900MHz & 2.4GHz

RF Transmit Power

900Mhz: up to 20dBm
2.4GHz: up to 10.4 dBm

Wireless Standard

900MHz: IEEE 802.15.4-based
2.4GHz: Version 4.0+ of the Bluetooth specification

Security

Application Data Encryption: AES-128 bit
Mutual Entity Authentication
Message Confidentiality
Message Authentication and Replay Prevention
Limited Anonymity

Out-Of-Box Functionality

Default max trim level (ZT devices) 8V

Compliances

Complies with California Civil Code Title 1.81.26, Security of Connected Devices, approved under Senate Bill No. 327 (2018)

Regulatory Compliance

Wireless: FCC, IC, IFETEL
Safety: cULus Listed; RoHS Compliant, Non-EM: UL916; EM: UL924 and CSA-C22.2 No. 141-15; NOM Certified

Programming Tool

CLAIRITY+ Mobile App

Dimensions

Diagrams illustrate the physical dimensions of the rIO device, including measurements for height, width, depth, and antenna mounting points. Wire color coding for connections (e.g., Gray/Pink/Brown, Violet/Yellow, Blue/Red, Black) is also indicated.

Wiring

Diagrams show connections for LED Output, AUX, and 0-10V/LEDcode from the LED Driver to the Fixture embedded nLight AIR Smart Sensor (rIO). Notes on 0-10V dimming common and wiring precautions are included. For more detailed wiring information and compatible driver, refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet.

UL924 Sequence of Operation (EM Option - V2.1 EldoLED driver only)

For 90 minutes following any complete AC power interruption >200 ms:

• Digital dimming is commanded to high end trim level.
• Device ignores wireless lighting control commands.
• If another nLight AIR device in the nLight AIR group (as defined by CLAIRITY+) is on normal power and has its power restored prior to the 90-minute timeout, the "EM" device will exit this override state and return to normal operation. This is accomplished by having a normal power device send an "exit EM" message to the "EM" device.

Devices that will send the "exit EM" command when normal power is present:

• Dimming Power Pack Devices (rPP20 D/DS)
• ER Non-Dimming and Dimming Power Pack Devices (rPP20 D/DS ER)
• Other nLight AIR Non-"EM" Devices (rLSXR, rSBOR, rSDGR, rIO, rES7, rMSOD)

Devices that will not send the "exit EM" command when normal power is present:

• Non-Dimming Power Pack Devices (rPP20)
• Other nLight AIR "EM" Devices (rPP20 EM, rLSXR EM, rSBOR EM, rSDGR EM, rIO EM, rES7 EM, rMSOD EM)
• Ceiling Mount Sensors (rCMS)
• Wall Switches (rPODB, rPODL)
• nLight Air Adapter (nECYD)

Upon power up, "EM" devices will be at high trim setting for 90 minutes. During commissioning with CLAIRITY+, the device will exit this override when a device is identified or added to the grid.