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Summary of Contents for Luxor ZD
- Page 1 LUXOR ® LED Landscape Lighting Controller Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for Luxor ZD and Luxor ZDC...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 2 – Mounting Transformer Incorporating Color into Luxor 19 Step 3 – Running Cable to the Fixtures Mixing FX LED, ZD, and ZDC 21 Cabling Methods 8 22 Using Other Devices with the Luxor Connecting Cables at the Terminal Block 8... -
Page 3: Luxor ® Overview
® LUXOR ZD/ZDC Overview The Luxor ZD/ZDC is a lighting transformer and controller capable NOTE: The Luxor is intended for use with FX of controlling groups of lights that are initiated by programmed LED fixtures or devices containing FX Zoning, events. -
Page 4: Glossary Of Terms
Not for use in dwelling units. This presents a risk Color: The visual combination of hue and saturation. of fire. Do not place insulation under terminal plate. Check connector Primary Controller: Luxor ZD/ZDC controller containing a facepack after installation. Satellite Controller: Controller without a facepack... -
Page 5: Installing The Luxor Transformer
120-volt, 15-amp circuit to the desired location. For the international/export Luxor version, the previously mentioned information applies for 230-volt, Power Cord 10 amp circuits. -
Page 6: Step 3: Running Cable To The Fixtures
All Luxor Series Transformers come equipped with a 5-foot, Far-Zone 80–120' 12-gauge, 3-prong electrical power cord. Only use the Luxor power 12 Gauge: 100 watts max. 10 Gauge: 120 watts max. 8 Gauge: 180 watts max. cord in conjunction with a GFCI-protected 120 volt exterior receptacle (or 230 volt for international/export version). - Page 7 ® Installing the Luxor ZD/ZDC Transformer Distant Zone 120–160' LED 110 watt max 14 volt tap Watts shown are PER 12 gauge cable. Install additional cable runs as needed to complete project. To increase wattage maximum, run 8 gauge or double 12 gauge to the first fixture in the zone.
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Page 8: Cabling Methods
Connecting Cables at the Terminal Block Transformer terminal block: The Luxor Series Transformer includes one Common lug, and one 14V lug. Common Lug: One conductor from each cable run coming from the lights to the transformer must be connected to one of the common lugs. -
Page 9: Operating The Luxor
• Clickable scroll wheel: primary interaction and selection tool to the HOME screen. HOME Screen All functions on the Luxor are accessible through the HOME screen. The default display on the HOME screen includes the following: • Current Time • Current Date •... -
Page 10: Activity Screen
® Operating the Luxor ZD/ZDC ACTIVITY Screen DIAGNOSTICS Screen Assigned After five minutes of inactivity, an ACTIVITY screen will appear on the • Controller assigned LCD screen if the lights are running. The wait time is reduced to only Communicating five seconds when the current screen is the HOME screen. -
Page 11: Setup Screen
® Operating the Luxor ZD/ZDC SETUP Screen All background tools and settings (except color) are accessible in the SETUP screen. Scroll through the various options to set up the controller. Time/Date • Set the three time categories (Hr:Min:Sec) to the current time... -
Page 12: Language
• The language change will not take effect until either the HELP or the HOME buttons are pressed. Location The LOCATION menu is designed to graphically represent a Luxor’s location on a map for accurate Sunrise and Sunset times based on the current date, time zone, and longitude/latitude settings. -
Page 13: Assign
• For international versions (230V), select the desired region in the SETUP menu to view the appropriate map. place of the network tab. For more information on using the Wi-Fi, refer to the separate owner’s manual for Luxor Wi-Fi. Restrict The restrict function prevents changes to themes. -
Page 14: Backup
Luxor, follow the steps below. Contact Card ① Remove the plastic cover from the side of the Luxor facepack and Every Luxor ships with the FX Technical Support contact information insert an SD card with the pins facing the front of the facepack. -
Page 15: Assigning Light Fixtures Into Groups
• The assigned group number is stored in the device and not in the facepack. Thus, power loss or other errors within the Luxor controller will not affect the fixture assignment. If a device (LED board, lamp, CUBE, etc.) is replaced, the new device must be... -
Page 16: Setting Up Programs
(ZDC only) and intensities. adjust at the actual Sunrise or Sunset times. NOTE ON DAY BEGINNING AND END: Days within the Luxor are designated to start and end at noon (12:00 p.m.). This allows lights to continue running after midnight within a single day’s program setting. -
Page 17: Manual Mode
® Operating the Luxor ZD/ZDC • Select the TEST THEME checkbox to temporarily turn on all ② Designate a group number and then the intensity at which the groups that have been set in a theme. While the “test theme”... -
Page 18: Color
A color system requires that a ZDC LED board is installed into each desired FX LED fixture. It also requires replacing the existing Luxor ZD facepack with a Luxor ZDC facepack. Standard and ZD enabled FX fixtures will zone and zone/dim (respectively) on a ZDC facepack, but color is achieved only through the use of specific ZDC LED boards. -
Page 19: Incorporating Color Into Luxor
Figure 12: Color Selection Screenshot Incorporating Color into Luxor With color, the basic principles of Luxor remain the same: fixtures are assigned to groups, groups are built into themes, and programs incorporate a variety of themes and groups as events throughout the evening. - Page 20 ➂ Select a starting color. This is a user-defined color from the COLOR Palette menu. ➃ Select the number of seconds in which the Luxor will scan through all 300 hues, beginning first at the "Starting Color". For rapid color changes, choose a lower number of seconds.
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Page 21: Mixing Fx Led, Zd, And Zdc
Dimming Color When a standard FX LED or ZD board is put onto a Luxor ZDC system, the board can operate only at its designed potential. Therefore, a user can assign a standard board to groups, but is unable to dim or change colors using the Luxor. -
Page 22: Using Other Devices With The Luxor
MR-16 socket. CUBE The Luxor CUBE allows the Luxor ZD and ZDC to control, zone, and dim lighting fixtures and other devices that don’t have built-in FX ZD technology. Install the CUBE in-line prior to the fixtures or devices you wish to control as a zone. -
Page 23: Shutdown
® Operating the Luxor ZD/ZDC Shutdown The SHUTDOWN menu option is a way to completely shut down all lighting events in the MANUAL and PROGRAM modes regardless of time or status, indefinitely. This mode does not turn off the unit but rather suspends all lighting events until the user decides to reactivate. -
Page 24: Luxor Linking System Setup
Note: More information on updating firmware can be found under Care and Maintenance - Firmware Updates Updating to Luxor Linking ① From Luxor ZD and Luxor ZDC product pages, download the latest Facepack and Chassis Luxor Linking firmware onto an SD Card. ➁ Update Facepack firmware ➂... - Page 25 Luxor Linking Setup ➃ If site requires multiple Satellite controllers, insert new Cat5 cable Connecting Satellite Controllers FX B1 FORMAT REVISION 09/19/12 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY THIS DRAWING/DOCUMENT CONTAINS TRADE SECRET INFORMATION OF HUNTER INDUSTRIES, INC. USE, PUBLICATION, AND/OR into unused "Linking Port" of previous Satellite controller.
- Page 26 Luxor Linking Setup Chassis Communication and Assignment ➂ Apply power to Satellite controllers ➃ On Facepack diagnostic screen, verify Satellite controllers have ① Apply power to Primary controller been "Assigned" and are "Communicating" ➁ On Facepack diagnostic screen, verify Primary controller has been "Assigned"...
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Page 27: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Regular Preventative Maintenance Perform the following regular preventative maintenance procedure: Category Description Timeline Tighten all terminal lugs Annually Transformer Blow out all bugs and webs Annually Clean dirty lenses to minimize calcium deposits Annually Straighten all pathway lights Quarterly Trim all plant material as needed;... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause Resolution Error Message: "Overload" An uppercase “O” overload indicates current far in Check for shorts in the line. Resolve or (Uppercase "O") excess of normal operating current, typically caused by repair the short circuit. a short circuit. -
Page 29: Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are occasionally released to add features or enhance the Luxor® functionality. To update the facepack, chassis, or flash firmware on the Luxor, an SD card is required to transfer the data from a computer to the facepack. ① Go to the FX Luminaire website (fxl.com) and navigate to the Luxor product page. -
Page 30: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance ⑤ Remove the SD card slot cover by sliding cover toward the back of ⑧ Wait two seconds and press the center scroll wheel to enter the the facepack. firmware load screen. ⑥ Insert the SD card with the pins facing the front of the facepack, ⑨... -
Page 31: Fuse Replacement
A database reset deletes the entire database to allow the user to start from scratch. All program data is lost during ① Unplug the Luxor® ZD from power. a database reset, but fixture assignments remain intact. ② Remove all wires from common and 14V terminals on the chassis. -
Page 32: Facepack Reset
Care and Maintenance ② Swing the facepack door open. ③ Locate a paperclip, pen tip, or other small point tool. ④ Locate the reset button on the back of the facepack. ⑤ Press and hold the reset button for two seconds using the selected tool. -
Page 33: Database Reset
Care and Maintenance Database Reset Chassis Indicator Lights ① From the HOME screen, push both the HOME button and the An indicator light displays the communication status of the chassis ? (“HELP”) button simultaneously to bring up the DIAGNOSTICS to the facepack. The following colors indicate the accompanying screen (Figure 12). -
Page 34: Warranty
Warranty Warranty FX LUMINAIRE’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE Hunter Industries Incorporated (“Hunter”) warrants FX Luminaire ITS PRODUCTS AS SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND (“FX”) Transformers to be free of defects in materials or EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY SET FORTH BY FX. THERE ARE NO workmanship under normal use for a period of ten (10) years from OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING the original date of installation. - Page 35 Warranty Any FX Luminaire product being returned must receive a Return Goods Authorization number from Hunter Customer Service prior to returning the product. All returned product is subject to a 25 percent restocking fee. Product must be returned within six (6) months of order date.
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- Page 37 Fixture Group Stickers...
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