Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS Control Unit with EcoSystem
Preset Dimming Controls
Description
The GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem is a premier energy-saving lighting and shade control system. It features an astronomic timeclock and intuitive lighting presets, seamlessly integrated with EcoSystem fluorescent ballasts and LED drivers, and Lutron's QS components and systems. This allows for control of ballasts and shades without interfaces.
Application Suggestions and Differences
Comparison between GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem and Standard EcoSystem Bus Supply:
Suggested/Recommended Applications | GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem | EcoSystem Bus Supply |
---|---|---|
Single rooms, partitioned spaces (e.g., conference room, classroom, ballroom, lobby) | Info Screen on the QS control unit | Open spaces, multiple enclosed rooms (e.g., open office, window offices) |
Programming Method | Yes (integral) | Via PDA or EcoSystem keypads |
Compatible with SeeTouch® QS Keypads | Yes | No |
Compatible with EcoSystem Wall Controls | No | Yes |
Compatible with EcoSystem IR Sensors | No | Yes |
Programming from EcoSystem PDA | No | Yes |
Programming from EcoSystem Wall Control | No | Yes |
Includes dry contact closures for integration to BMS or Security Systems | No | Yes (2) |
Input Voltage | 120 V~ 50/60 Hz | 120/240/277 V~ 50/60 Hz |
Number of EcoSystem Busses | 1 | 1 or 2 |
Number of Zones | 6, 8, or 16 | -- |
Number of Line-Voltage Outputs | 3 (Zones 1-3 only) | -- |
Compatible with other QS Devices | Yes | No |
Features
- Pushbutton recall of four preset lighting scenes, plus Off.
- Twelve (12) additional scenes accessible through other QS devices, such as SeeTouch® QS wallstations.
- Zones 1, 2, and 3 can control many light source types directly and others using power modules.
- Optional integrated shade control buttons can be added after installation.
- Master override buttons to raise and lower all lights.
- Allows setup of lighting scenes and shade presets using buttons on the control unit.
- Built-in infrared (IR) receiver and external IR connection.
- Built-in astronomic timeclock.
- Info screen shows zone light level percentage, energy savings, zone labeling, programming, and EcoSystem setup.
- Lockout option prevents accidental changes.
- One occupant sensor input and 24 V=== power for occupant sensor.
- QS communication link for seamless integration of lights, motorized window treatments, occupant sensors, wallstations, and integration interfaces.
- Backlit buttons with engraving for easy location and operation in low light conditions.
- Available in various colors and finishes.
- Compatible with all Lutron QS system components.
- Control up to 6, 8, or 16 EcoSystem zones from internal bus supply.
- Zones 1, 2, and 3 are integral line voltage dimming zones and can be optionally programmed as EcoSystem zones.
- Up to 64 EcoSystem or HiLume® 3D ballasts can be addressed and grouped to zones.
- Integral EcoSystem setup and programming eliminates the need for a handheld programmer.
Mechanical Dimensions
Fits into a U.S. 3.5 in (89 mm) deep 4-gang backbox (available from Lutron, P/N 241-400).
Specifications
Input Power
- 120 V~ 50/60 Hz
- Lightning strike protection meets ANSI/IEEE standard 62.41-1980. Can withstand voltage surges of up to 6000 V~ and current surges of up to 3000 A.
Lighting Sources/Load Types
- EcoSystem, Hi-lume® 3D, and Hi-lume® LED ballasts (available on all zones).
- Zones 1, 2, and 3 control:
- Incandescent, Halogen, Magnetic low-voltage transformer, Lutron Tu-Wire® electronic fluorescent dimming ballast, Neon and cold cathode.
- Non-dim loads (incandescent, magnetic low-voltage, Tu-Wire, or neon/cold cathode).
- Zones 1, 2, and 3 control with separate Lutron PHPM series power modules:
- Electronic low-voltage transformer.
- Lutron Hi-Lume®, Eco-10тм, and Compact SE electronic fluorescent dimming ballast.
Key Design Features
- Tested to withstand 16 kV electrostatic discharge without damage or memory loss.
- RTISSтм-equipped: Compensates in real time for incoming line voltage variations.
- Power failure memory automatically restores lighting to the scene selected prior to power interruption.
- Faceplate is hinged top and bottom and stays open at 180° for ease of access.
- Direct control of 120 V~ and 277 V~ EcoSystem, Hi-lume® 3D, and Hi-lume® LED ballasts (no interface required).
Environment
- 32-104 °F (0-40 °C).
- Relative humidity less than 90% non-condensing.
Standards
- UL listed.
- CSA.
- CEC listed (Title 24).
Scene and Shade Buttons
- Large, rounded buttons are easy to use.
- Backlit buttons with optional engraving for low light conditions.
- Optional button engraving is angled up to the eye for easy reading.
- Predefined label stickers are included for field labeling.
Preset Light and Shade Control
- 4 preset lighting scenes, plus Off, accessible from the control unit.
- 12 additional scenes accessible from SeeTouch® QS wallstations and QS integration.
- Light levels fade smoothly between scenes; fade time adjustable from 0 to 59 seconds, or 1 to 60 minutes.
- Up to 3 columns of shade control.
- Open, preset, close, and raise/lower shade buttons for shades.
Zone Control
- Each zone has a dedicated raise and lower button.
- Each zone has a dedicated 7 LED bar graph for level status.
- Percentage of light level and energy saved displayed on the info screen.
- All zone information has blue backlit LEDs that turn off when idle for 30 seconds.
Info Screen
- OLED (organic LED) screen viewable from all angles.
- Screen turns off when idle for 30 seconds.
- Programmable zone labels, scene labels, and shade labels.
- Status of real-time zone percentage and energy savings.
- Programmable timeclock schedules.
Specifications
Astronomic Timeclock
- Integral to all units.
- 7 daily schedules available.
- One holiday schedule programmable up to one year in advance.
- Up to 25 events per day.
- Astronomic times programmable by integral city database or by entering latitude and longitude; times automatically adjust throughout the year.
- Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST).
- Afterhours setting available.
System Communications and Capacities
- Low-voltage type PELV (Class 2: USA) wiring connects control units, wallstations, motorized shades, and control interfaces.
- A QS system can have up to 100 devices and 100 zones.
- Class 1/Class 2 wiring connects ballast to control unit.
Infrared
- Infrared (IR) receiver allows IR transmitters to select 8 scenes, raise/lower lighting zones, or raise/lower shades.
- Transmitter buttons imitate buttons on faceplate.
- 50 ft (15 m) line of sight range.
- Terminal block IR input for direct contact with external IR connection.
- IR can be disabled via programming.
- Works with Lutron GRX-IT and GRX-8IT infrared remote controllers.
Accessory Controls
- SeeTouch QS controls can be added to the control link.
- Each GRAFIK Eye QS can power up to 3 SeeTouch QS controls.
Occupant Sensor(s)
- Each GRAFIK Eye QS can be programmed to respond to up to four (4) occupancy/vacancy sensors.
- Occupant sensors may include:
- Contact closure sensor wired to CCI input on back of GRAFIK Eye QS.
- Contact closure sensor(s) wired to EcoSystem ballasts or interfaces.
Contact Closure Input (CCI) with Power Supply Output
- Each GRAFIK Eye QS has one contact closure input (Terminal A).
- The attached device must provide a dry contact closure or solid-state output.
- Input is miswire-protected up to 36 V====.
- Each GRAFIK Eye QS can supply 50 mA maximum at 24 V.
- Useful for powering occupant sensors.
- An auxiliary power supply must be used if the device requires more than 50 mA.
Daylight Sensor(s)
- Each GRAFIK Eye QS can be programmed to respond to up to four (4) EcoSystem daylight sensors.
- Daylight sensors can be mapped to control groups of EcoSystem-controlled fixtures independent of the zones on the GRAFIK Eye QS (useful for creating daylighting rows).
- Daylight sensors can be mapped to control zones 1, 2, and 3 if the zones are set to a load type other than EcoSystem.
Capacities
Model Number | Unit Capacity (watts) | Zone Capacity (watts) | Unit Dissipation (BTUs/hour) |
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QSG - 6E120 | 800 | 800 | 61.5 |
QSG - 8E120 | 800 | 800 | 61.5 |
QSG - 16E120 | 800 | 800 | 61.5 |
Load Type Notes (Zones 1, 2 and 3)
- All electronic low-voltage (ELV) lighting used with an interface must be rated for reverse phase control dimming. Verify transformer dimmability with the manufacturer. An ELV interface (such as the PHPM-PA-DV-WH) must be used with the control unit for dimming.
- Not all zones must be connected; however, connected zones must have a minimum load of 25 W.
- Maximum total lighting load for a magnetic low-voltage (MLV) load is 600 W after transformer. Maximum load per MLV zone is 800 VA or 600 W.
- No zone may be loaded with more than 800 W.
System Limits
QS Device | Zone Count | Device Count |
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3-zone QSG | 3 | 1 |
4-zone QSG | 4 | 1 |
6-zone QSG | 6 | 1 |
SeeTouch QS | 0 | 1 |
Sivoia QS | 1 | 1 |
6-zone QSG with EcoSystem | 6 | 1 |
8-zone QSG with EcoSystem | 8 | 1 |
16-zone QSG with EcoSystem | 16 | 1 |
Contact closure interface | 2 | 1 |
Network interface | 0 | 1 |
QS smart power panel | 0 | 1 |
GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem Model Numbers
See following pages for Custom Options and Model Numbers. See Standard Color Combinations page for faceplate, stripe, and button colors.
QSG - E120 - [Prefix] - [Voltage] - [Number of Zones] - [Number of Shade Columns] - [Unit Color/Finish] - [Top Door Color] - [Keypad Engraving Code]
Example: QSG-6E120-3WH-EGN (6-zone unit with 3 shade columns, white unit with matching top door, and general engraving).
Keypad Engraving Codes: Omit = Unengraved, EGN = General Engraving, NST = Non-Standard Text Engraving. Visit www.lutron.com/grafikeyeqs for custom engraving forms.
Custom Colors/Finishes: Includes Architectural Matte, Satin Color Matte, Architectural Metal, and Anodized Aluminum finishes.
GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem Custom Color Options and Model Numbers
See previous pages for Standard Model Numbers. See Standard Color Combinations page for faceplate, stripe, and button colors.
Faceplate Kit (includes coordinating stripe and buttons)
QSGF - 3 T WH - [Faceplate Prefix] - [Number of Shade Columns] - [Top Door Color] - [Unit Color/Finish] - [Keypad Engraving Code]
Stripe Kit
QSGS - WH - [Stripe Color/Finish]
Faceplate Custom Color/Finish Codes and Stripe Custom Color/Finish Codes are available in various Architectural Matte, Satin Color Matte, Architectural Metal, and Anodized Aluminum finishes.
Button Kit
QSGB - 5B - WH - [Custom Button Kit Prefix] - [Button Configuration] - [Button Color/Finish] - [Keypad Engraving Code]
Button Kit Custom Color/Finish Codes are available in Architectural Matte and Satin Color Matte finishes.
Keypad Engraving Codes: Omit = Unengraved, EGN = General Engraving, NST = Non-Standard Text Engraving. Visit www.lutron.com/grafikeyeqs for custom engraving forms.
GRAFIK Eye QS with EcoSystem Standard Color Combinations
See previous pages for Standard and Custom Model Numbers.
Example: QSG-6E-1WH order results in a white faceplate (top and bottom), gray stripe, and white buttons for a 6-zone unit with 1 shade column.
Suffix | Faceplate (F) | Stripe (S) | Button (B) | Suffix | Faceplate (F) | Stripe (S) | Button (B) |
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WH | White | Gray | White | MN | Midnight | Gray | Taupe |
IV | Ivory | Beige | Ivory | SW | Snow | Gray | Snow |
BE | Beige | Ivory | Beige | ES | Eggshell | Beige | Eggshell |
GR | Gray | Black | Gray | BI | Biscuit | Eggshell | Biscuit |
BR | Brown | Black | Brown | LS | Limestone | Gray | Gray |
BL | Black | Gray | Black | ST | Stone | Gray | Gray |
AL | Almond | Light Almond | Almond | DS | Desert Stone | Taupe | Taupe |
LA | Light Almond | Almond | Light Almond | TC | Terracotta | Taupe | Taupe |
BB | Bright Brass | Black | Black | BG | Bluestone | Gray | Gray |
BC | Bright Chrome | Black | Black | HT | Hot | Taupe | Taupe |
BN | Bright Nickel | Black | Black | MR | Merlot | Taupe | Taupe |
SB | Satin Brass | Black | Black | SI | Sienna | Brown | Brown |
SC | Satin Chrome | Black | Black | GB | Greenbrier | Gray | Gray |
SN | Satin Nickel | Black | Black | SG | Sea Glass | Gray | Gray |
QB | Antique Brass | Black | Black | MS | Mocha Stone | Taupe | Taupe |
QZ | Antique Bronze | Black | Black | GS | Goldstone | Ivory | Ivory |
CLA | Clear | Black | Black | PD | Palladium | Gray | Gray |
BLA | Black | Black | Black | PL | Plum | Taupe | Taupe |
BRA | Brass | Black | Black | TQ | Turquoise | Gray | Gray |
Overview
Terminations
Wire Gauge and Maximum EcoSystem Bus Length
Wire Gauge | Maximum EcoSystem Bus Length |
---|---|
12 AWG (4.0 mm²) | 2200 ft (671 m) |
14 AWG (2.5 mm²) | 1400 ft (427 m) |
16 AWG (1.5 mm²) | 900 ft (275 m) |
18 AWG (1.0 mm²) | 570 ft (175 m) |
PELV (Class 2: USA) QS Link Low-Voltage Wiring
- Each PELV (Class 2: USA) terminal accepts up to two 18 AWG (1.0 mm²) wires.
- Connect the terminal 1, 3, and 4 connections to all control units, wallstations, and control interfaces.
- Each control unit has its own power supply. Terminate the terminal 2 connection (24 V=== power) so that each control unit supplies power to a maximum of three wallstations. Each wallstation should receive power from only one control unit.
- Total length of control link must not exceed 2000 ft. (610 m).
- Do not allow PELV (Class 2: USA) wires to contact line/mains wires.
Communication Link Terminal Detail
Terminals: 1 (MUX), 2 (MUX), 3 (COM), 4 (24 V===).
Low-Voltage Wiring Example
Line Voltage Wiring
- Pull power wiring from distribution panel and to light fixtures.
- Each line voltage terminal can accept one 12 AWG (2.5 mm²) wire.
- Consult Lutron for non-dim relay wiring and/or load side emergency transfer wiring.
EcoSystem® Bus Wiring
EcoSystem Bus Link Terminal Detail
Terminals: E1, E2 for EcoSystem ballasts.
EcoSystem Bus Wiring Example
PELV (Class 2: USA) QS Link Wiring
- System communication uses low-voltage wiring.
- Wiring can be daisy-chained or T-tapped.
- Wiring must be run separately from line/mains voltage.
- PELV (Class 2: USA) wiring link requires:
- Two 18 AWG (1.0 mm²) conductors for control power.
- One twisted, shielded pair of 22 AWG (1.0 mm²) for data link.
- Available from Lutron, P/N GRX-CBL-346S; check compatibility in your area.
- Total length of control link must not exceed 2000 ft. (610 m).
Daisy-Chain Wiring Example
T-Tap Wiring Example
Mounting
Mounts into a standard 4-gang U.S. wallbox, 3.5 in (89 mm) deep (available from Lutron, P/N 241-400).
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