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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener-
gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. Operation of this equipment in residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
PM-I-905
U S E R G U I D E
Version 1A
9/1/06
Class A FCC Device Statement
INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROLS, INC.
5229 Edina Industrial Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
Phone 952 829 1900
FAX 952 829 1901
1-800-922-8004

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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E Version 1A 9/1/06 Class A FCC Device Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 You can program the switch inputs to control any or all of the relay outputs. The controller features ILC Softcross™ relays with true zero-cross switching. This User Guide outlines the capabilities of the controller and its add on modules.
  • Page 4 2.5 Power-Up and Check Out............. 2.5.1 Power-Up the Controller ............2.5.2 Verify the Lighting Relays ............2.5.3 Perform Initial Programming Procedures......2.5.4 Verify the Switching Function ..........2.5.5 Verify the Timer Functions ............. ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.6.5 Entire Input or Output Board(s) Will Not Function....Section 3 Programming 3.0 Section Overview ................3.1 Hidden Menu Choices..............3.2 Clear All Memory................3.3 Configuring the Apprentice II Network........3.4 Relay Output Operations .............. 3.5 Switch Operations ................3-11 3.6 Switch Pilot operations..............
  • Page 6 N.3 Point Map ................. O. Latitude and Longitude listings............P. Photo Control Applications ............. P.1 Overview ................... P.2 Hardwired Model..............P.3 Programming ................P.4 LightSync™ Model ..............P.5 Installation ................. P.6 Programming Example ............ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 7 Section 1 Controller Description 77013466A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC POWER 12VAC 12VAC ALL ON ALL OFF ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 8 1.2.2 DMX 512 Module ..............1.2.3 N2 Module................1.2.4 MODBUS Module..............1.3 Lighting Controller Network............1-10 1.3.1 Communications Protocol and Transmission Media ..1-10 1.3.2 Network Architecture ............1-10 1.3.3 Device Nodes ................ 1-10 ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 9 ILC based lighting controller. You can program Apprentice II Controller. the ILC Apprentice II to control lighting relays in response to switch signals sensed by its inputs and/or by time-based scheduling. The ILC Apprentice II is UL approved and FCC certified for commercial applications.
  • Page 10 4, 8, and 16 inputs, outputs, controller are: (See Figure 1.1.) and lighting relays. See (Table 1-1.) The ILC Apprentice II is shipped to the job-site as a • enclosure complete assembly. (See Figure 1-1, which • control transformer illustrates a ILC Apprentice II 4.)
  • Page 11 3 PILOT 4 PILOT Switch Inputs 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF and Pilot 3 COM 4 COM Outputs Fishpaper Barrier Standoff Figure 1.1 – ILC Apprentice II 4 Controller ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 12 Each output has an associated LED (light include: emitting diode). The LED lights when the • Switch Inputs – The ILC Apprentice II is output switches the relay ON. designed to accomplish a wide variety of switch input types. Each switch input has an...
  • Page 13 Programmed as Programmed as “Maintained “Output Override input” ON/OFF input” NOTE: Switch Enable-Disable: Inputs may be enabled or disabled based on Time of day Table 1.2 – ILC Apprentice Switch Input Types ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 14 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF 3 COM 4 COM Line Load Switch inputs Relay output and pilot outputs status LED Figure 1.2 – Apprentice II CPU Board and I/O ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 15 1 COM 2 COM 3 PILOT 4 PILOT 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF 3 COM 4 COM O F F Figure 1.3 – ILC Apprentice II 08 with standard 4-inputs ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 16 12VAC 12VAC O FF AL L O N A LL O F F Scrolling Buttons Selection Buttons (Used to select Figure 1.4 – ILC Apprentice II Programming Buttons and Display displayed options) ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 17 Controller Description 1.2 I/O Options The ILC Apprentice II controller can be equipped with the following add-on devices: 1.2.1 Voice/DTMF Module – You can equip the controller with a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) interface, which allows you to activate switch inputs via commands from a touchtone telephone.
  • Page 18 Controller Description 1.3 Lighting Controller Network 1.3.3 Device Nodes – Apprentice II Networks also feature Device Nodes. These are data ILC Apprentice II controllers can be net- switches, photocells and other I/O devices worked together in a Local Area Network connected to the CAT-5 data line.
  • Page 19 If you have any questions or would like our engineers to approve your cable selection please feel free to contact our applications department at 1-800-922-8004. Figure 1.5 – Data Cable Requirements ILC Apprentice II User Manual 1-11 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 20 Network Cable Run Distance Detail Devices that operate on ILC’s LightSync CAT-5 , 5E, 6 data line include LightSync switches, photocells, and interfaces like the LightSync D-6 and SIB-4. A standard CAT-5 , 5E, 6 cable is used for the data line and provides both data and power to these devices.
  • Page 21 AL L O N A L L O F F • Each networked Apprentice II expansion panel must be given a unique 1-digit node address using the addressing switch noted above. Settings from 2 to C can be used to address up to 12 panels in a network.
  • Page 22 Repeater (PSR) LightSync Switches • Observe all ILC cable and cable run requirements (Fig. 1.5 and 1.6) • Each panel can support up to 8 LightSync devices • Each PSR powers up to 20 additional devices and adds 3000 ft.
  • Page 23 1500 feet per port over standard 24 gauge CAT-5 cable LightSync Hub in enclosure to other devices to LightSync Network LightSync Network Example with LightSync Hub Figure 1.9 – LightSync Hub Option ILC Apprentice II User Manual 1-15 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 25 7 7 01 3 4 6 6A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC P O WE R 12VAC 12VAC OF F AL L ON AL L O F F ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 26: Section 2 Installation, Continued

    2.6.1 Controller Will Not Power-Up ..........2.6.2 Lighting Relay(s) Will Not Function........2.6.3 Switch Input Will Not Function..........2.6.4 Timers Will Not Function Properly ......... 2.6.5 Entire Input or Output Board(s) Will Not Function....ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 27 Section 2 – Installation Objectives Overview This section shows you how to install the ILC This section covers the following topics: Apprentice II controller and how to perform required power-up verification checks. • Pre-installation checks • Mounting the controller • Wiring the controller •...
  • Page 28 Do the following before beginning the Perform the following procedures to wire the installation: line and control circuits of the ILC Apprentice II. Do NOT apply power to any circuits until 1. Verify that you have received the proper instructed to do so. Document all terminations.
  • Page 29 1 COM 2 COM Relay 3 PILOT 4 PILOT 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF 3 COM 4 COM Figure 2.1 – Terminate Line to Control Transformer Primary ILC Apprentice II User Manual 2 - 3 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 30 3 COM 4 COM Switch Inputs and Softcross™ Pilot Outputs Relay output Relay Status LEDs LED (detail) Typical momentary switch with LED Figure 2.2 – Wire Class 2 Switch Circuits ILC Apprentice II User Manual 2 - 4 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 31 Expansion panel(s) size and function). 2.4.4 External Monitoring and Control 3. Set the correct date and time on the If panel control via Apprentice II Pro software controller. and a PC is desired, consult the appendix for 4. Program the switch inputs and timers.
  • Page 32 Installation 2.6 Troubleshooting 5. Work the test switch and verify that the CPU is seeing the switch input by viewing In the event of trouble, use the following the current switch status. This can be done procedures to identify the problem. with the keypad by going to the Switch Status screen and scrolling to the individual 2.6.1 Controller Will Not Power-Up...

  • Page 33: Section 3 Programming

    Section 3 Programming 7 7 01 3 4 6 6A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC P O WE R 12VAC 12VAC OF F AL L ON AL L O F F ILC ApprenticeII User Manual...

  • Page 34: Section Overview

    Programming– Table of Contents Section 3 Programming 3.0 Section Overview ................3.1 Hidden Menu Choices..............3.2 Clear All Memory................3.3 Configuring the Apprentice II Network........3.4 Relay Output Operations .............. 3.5 Switch Operations ................3-11 3.6 Switch Pilot operations..............3-20 3.7 How to Set the Controller Clock ...........
  • Page 35 3 wire momentary switches are used 77013466A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC POWER 12VAC 12VAC ALL ON ALL OFF Figure 3.1 - ILC Apprentice II Home Screen ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 -1 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 36: Hidden Menu Choices

    EXIT Press FIRMWARE REVISION ILC APPRENTICE II REV. 8.04 12/01/06 EXIT Press at the same time CLEAR ALL MEMORY DEMO CLOCK (10X) Hidden Menu EXIT Screen Flow Figure 3.2 ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 2 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 37 REV. 8.04 12/01/06 EXIT Press at the same time CLEAR ALL MEMORY DEMO CLOCK (10X) EXIT Press CLEAR ALL MEMORY to remove all programming Clear All Memory Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 3 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 38: Clear All Memory

    Programming How to Clear All Memory SAMPLE OPERATION: Clear All Memory Prior to programming the Apprentice II con- 1. From the Firmware Revision screen, troller it is very important to clear the memory. press at the same time to access the Hidden Screen 2.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Apprentice Ii Network

    ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 CONCEPTS AND PARAMETERS 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC The Apprentice II controller may be connected with Press EDIT, then 6 times Apprentice II expansion panels to form a Master/Slave network. Each expansion panel is configured with a unique address by means of a rotary switch.
  • Page 40 Press SINGLE RELAYS Press RELAY GROUPS RELAY 01 GROUP 01 IS OFF SWEEP EXIT EXIT <UNUSED> Press SWEEP ALL RELAYS ON ALL RELAYS OFF EXIT Relay Output Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 6 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 41: Relay Output Operations

    Input 1 is closed at the time of power-up. OFF/IN:1 The relay output switches OFF when power is applied or reapplied to the controller if Input 1 is closed at the time of power-up. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 7 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 42 IS OFF SWEEP EXIT Press ON or RELAY 03 IS ON SWEEP EXIT Press EXIT 4 times to return HOME ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 8 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 43 BLINK appears RELAY RELAY 03 TIMERS BLINK PWR-UP NO ACTION EXIT Press EXIT 3 times to return HOME ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 9 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 44 INCLUDE until YES appears GROUP GROUP 02 RELAY RELAY 01 INCLUDE EXIT Press EXIT 3 times to return HOME ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 10 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 45: Switch Operations

    LIGHT-SYNC INPUTS EXIT Press LOCAL INPUTS SWITCH INPUT STATUS SWITCH INPUT OPTIONS INPUT/RELAY CONTROL EXIT Press SWITCH INPUT STATUS HOLD INPUT 01 SCAN ON:OPEN OFF:OPEN EXIT Switch Status Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 11 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 46 GROUP 01 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM ON/OFF Press INPUT/SINGLE RELAYS INPUT INPUT 01 RELAY RELAY 01 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM ON/OFF Switch Control Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 12 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 47 = access the input you want to status of each switch input attached to the view. the ILC Apprentice II controller. SCAN = scans all output for an ON or OFF closure and displays most recent input that has changed OPEN = maintained switch is OPEN;...
  • Page 48 RELAY GROUP = a user defined group of relay out- 3. Define how the switch will control the relay. puts that will react as a group to a switch or timer NOTE: The ILC Apprentice II controller input can signal. accept dry contact inputs from 3 wire SPDT...
  • Page 49 ON, OFF, or No Control status, other signals are ignored until switch is open. FORCE TIMER 2 wire The switch closure will trigger the selected timer. maintained Table 3.3 – ILC Apprentice Switch Types ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 15 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 50 Press TYPE, then to scroll types INPUT INPUT: 06 TYPE MNT. ON/OFF EXIT Press EXIT to return to SWITCH INPUT SWITCH INPUT STATUS SWITCH INPUT OPTIONS INPUT/RELAY CONTROL EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 16 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 51 INPUT 03 RELAY RELAY 03 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM ON/OFF Press EXIT 5 times to return HOME ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 17 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 52 Press TYPE, then to scroll types INPUT INPUT: 06 TYPE MNT. ON/OFF EXIT Press EXIT to return to SWITCH INPUT SWITCH INPUT STATUS SWITCH INPUT OPTIONS INPUT/RELAY CONTROL EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 18 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 53 INPUT 03 GROUP GROUP 02 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM ON/OFF Press EXIT 5 times to return HOME ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 19 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 54: Switch Pilot Operations

    SWITCH PILOTS EXIT Press SWITCH PILOTS LOCAL INPUT PILOTS LIGHT-SYNC PILOTS EXIT Press LOCAL INPUT PILOTS PILOT INPUT 01 ON IF PRESET 01 TYPE PRESET EXIT Switch Pilot Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 20 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 55 Press TYPE until PRESET appears PILOT INPUT 03 ON IF PRESET 01 TYPE PRESET EXIT Press to scroll presets PILOT INPUT 03 ON IF PRESET 03 TYPE PRESET EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 21 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 56 Press TIME AND DATE TIME 07:50:54 PM DATE TUE 09/30/02 EXIT Press TIME Press TIME 07:50 PM TUESDAY MINUTE Press DATE MONTH 09/30/02 DATE YEAR Controller Clock Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 22 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 57: How To Set The Controller Clock

    SET to return to the Time/Date menu. EXIT 15. Press EXIT 3 times to return to the Home screen. Press EXIT 3 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 23 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 58: Disable Daylight Savings Time

    SET TIMES TIME AND DATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ASTRO CLOCK EXIT Press DAYLIGHT SAVINGS CONFIG DST: ENABLED START DATE END DATE EXIT CURRENT:DST Press CONFIG DST:ENABLED Daylight Savings Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 24 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 59 Programming How to Enable and Disable Day Light Savings ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 The ILC Apprentice II is defaulted for automatic change 07:50:54 PM over between standard and day light savings time. If EDIT (C)2006 ILC the controller is in an area that doesn’t observe day...

  • Page 60: Adjust Daylight Savings Time Settings

    DST STARTS WEEK MONTH EXIT Press EXIT, then END DATE DST ENDS WEEK MONTH EXIT Press EXIT 3 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 26 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 61 Programming How to Adjust Day Light Savings Settings ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 The ILC Apprentice II controller allows you to adjust the 07:50:54 PM start and end date settings for Day Light Savings Time. EDIT (C)2006 ILC The times are adjustable for any week in any month.
  • Page 62 DAILY Press HOLIDAY TIMER 01 TIMER 01 TIMER 01 (DAILY) HOUR 05:30 AM MONTH (HOLIDAY) MONDAY MINUTE DATE 01/01 EXIT ACTIVE: YES EXIT EXIT Time Based Operations Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 28 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 63 SET TIMES EXIT Press SET TIMES TIME AND DATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ASTRO CLOCK EXIT Press ASTRO CLOCK LATITUDE LONGITUDE TIME ZONE CENTRAL EXIT R05:57 S18:16 Astro Clock Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 29 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 64 Programming 3.10 Time Based Operations: How to Define an Astro Timer – Fast Track ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then SWITCH INPUTS SWITCH PILOTS TIMERS EXIT Press TIMERS CONFIGURE TIMERS TIMER/RELAY CONTROL BLINK ALERT/ALARMS...
  • Page 65 Programming 3.10 Time Based Operations: How to Set Open/Closed Parameters – Fast Track ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then twice SWITCH PILOTS TIMERS SET TIMERS EXIT Press SET TIMES, then DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ASTRO CLOCK...
  • Page 66 Press DAILY Press HOLIDAY TIMER 05 TIMER 05 TIMER 05 (DAILY) OPEN MONTH (HOLIDAY) SUNDAY CLOSE CLS+030 MIN DATE 01/01 EXIT ACTIVE: YES EXIT EXIT Open/Close Timer Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 32 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 67 Programming 3.10 Time Based Operations: How to Control a Relay, Relay Group or a Preset with a Timer – Fast Track ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then SWITCH INPUTS SWITCH PILOTS TIMERS EXIT...

  • Page 68: Time-Based Operations

    Parameter Key: CONCEPTS AND PARAMETERS TIMER = 1 of up to 48 time based events that You can program the ILC Apprentice II con- impact relays, relay groups, or presets. A NORMAL timer executes its function according to standard troller to control a single relay output, a relay AM/PM time.
  • Page 69 NO to include or exclude each day from TIMER 01 DAILY the timer operation. HOLIDAY EXIT 11. Press EXIT 2 times to return to the TIMER menu. Press DAILY TIMER 01 (DAILY) MONDAY EXIT ACTIVE: YES ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 35 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 70 Astro Clock screen (R and S). (The default coordi- nates are for Minneapolis Minnesota.) LATITUDE LONGITUDE TIME ZONE CENTRAL EXIT R05:57 S18:16 Press EXIT 3 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 36 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 71 Programming SWITCH INPUTS SAMPLE OPERATION: SWITCH PILOTS Program an Astro Timer TIMERS EXIT Press TIMERS Step 2: Define the Astro Timer: 1. From the Home screen, press EDIT; then CONFIGURE TIMERS TIMER/RELAY CONTROL 2. From the Main Menu press TIMERS. BLINK ALERT/ALARMS EXIT Press...
  • Page 72 EXIT 5 times to return to the Home screen. MONDAY OPEN 08:00 AM CLOSE 09:00 PM EXIT Press CLOSE MONDAY OPEN 08:00 AM CLOSE 09:00 PM EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 38 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 73 DAYS from the timer operation. TIMER 05 9. Press EXIT 2 times to return to the TIMER menu. DAILY HOLIDAY EXIT Press DAILY TIMER 05 (DAILY) MONDAY EXIT ACTIVE:YES ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 39 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 74 Press ACTION 6. Press EXIT 4 times to return to the Home screen. TIMER TIMER: 03 RELAY RELAY: 02 ACTION TURN ON EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 40 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 75 EXIT 4 times to return to the Home screen. TIMER TIMER: 12 GROUP GROUP: 01 ACTION TURN OFF EXIT Press EXIT 4 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 41 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 76 EXIT 4 times to return to the Home screen. TIMER TIMER: 05 PRESET PRESET: 01 ACTION ACTIVATE EXIT Press EXIT 4 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 42 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 77 Programming 3.11 Blink Alert/Alarms – Fast Track ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then SWITCH INPUTS SWITCH PILOTS TIMERS EXIT Press TIMERS CONFIGURE TIMERS TIMER/RELAY CONTROL BLINK ALERT/ALARMS EXIT Press BLINK ALERT/ALARMS BLINK ALERT...

  • Page 78: Blink Alert/Alarms

    EXIT three times to return to the Home screen. Press BLINK ALERT/ALARMS BLINK ALERT 10MIN OVERRIDE 090MIN ALARMS 05SEC EXIT Press EXIT 3 times ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 44 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 79 INTERVAL (1, 2 OR 3) INTERVAL 2 HOUR(S) Press RELAYS Press GROUPS RELAYS GROUPS EXIT OFF HOURS SWEEPS OFF HOURS SWEEPS RELAY RELAY 08 GROUP GROUP 02 INCLUDE INCLUDE EXIT EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 45 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 80: Off Hours Sweeps

    7. Press EXIT 4 times to return to the Home screen. OFF HOURS SWEEPS GROUP GROUP 03 INCLUDE EXIT Press INCLUDE OFF HOURS SWEEPS GROUP GROUP 03 INCLUDE EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 46 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 81 3 times OPEN-CLOSE TIMES OFF HOURS SWEEPS INPUT ACTIVE TIMES EXIT Press INPUT ACTIVE TIMES INPUT INPUT 03 ENABLE 06:00 AM DISABLE 12:00 AM EXIT Input Active Times Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 47 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 82: Input Active Times

    7. Press EXIT three times to return to the Home screen. ENABLE 09:00 AM DISABLE 12:00 AM EXIT Press DISABLE INPUT INPUT 04 ENABLE 09:00 AM DISABLE 10:00 PM EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 48 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 83 EXIT Press PRESETS EDIT PRESETS CAPTURE PRESETS EXIT Press EDIT PRESETS Press CAPTURE PRESETS PRESET PRESET 10 PRESET PRESET 10 RELAY RELAY 08 CAPTURE ACTION TURN ON EXIT EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 49 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 84: Preset Operations

    Preset Operations Parameter Key: CONCEPTS AND PARAMETERS CAPTURE PRESETS: The ILC Apprentice II supports the ability to PRESET = one of a possible 48 ON/OFF relay save the current relay output ON/OFF states output patterns. in a preset scene. You can program the...
  • Page 85 PRESET PRESET 10 CAPTURE 14. Press SET to invoke the preset. EXIT 15. Press EXIT 3 times to return to the Home screen. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 51 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 86: Edit Names

    EXIT SAVE Press Press EDIT PRESET NAMES Press EDIT EDIT RELAY NAMES PRESET 01 NAME DEFAULT EDIT GROUP NAMES PRESET 01 HALL EDIT PRESET NAMES EDIT EXIT EXIT SAVE ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 52 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 87 Programming ILC APPRENTICE II How to Customize the Name(s) of the ILC FRI 12/01/06 Apprentice II Controller, Relays, Groups, Inputs 07:50:54 PM (LightSync and hardwired), Timers, and Presets EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then 5 times You have the option of assigning customized names to the controller and the other major components/features of the lighting control system.
  • Page 88 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS EXIT Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS EDIT NAMES CHANGE PASSWORD PHOTOCELL FILTER:30 EXIT Press CHANGE PASSWORD CLEAR PASSWORD 032501 SAVE Press SAVE NEW PASSWORD SAVED EXIT Change Password Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 54 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 89 ILC APPRENTICE II 6. Press SAVE. A message will appear saying NEW FRI 12/01/06 PASSWORD SAVED 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC 7. Press EXIT to return to the Home screen ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 55 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 90 ADD-ON MODULES SPECIAL FUNCTIONS EXIT Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS, then CHANGE PASSWORD PHOTOCELL FILTER:30 FIRMWARE REVISION EXIT Press FIRMWARE REVISION ILC APPRENTICE II REV. 8.04 07/17/06 EXIT Firmware Revision Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 56 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 91 FIRMWARE REVISION to view the Firmware EXIT Revision screen. Press EXIT three times 4. Press EXIT three times to return to the Home screen. ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 57 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 92: Add-On Modules

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS EXIT interest only if the controller is equipped with optional seri- al communications and/or telephone interface cards. Details of these options are discussed in the relevant appendix. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 58 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 93 EDIT NAMES CHANGE PASSWORD PHOTOCELL FILTER 2 EXIT (Each time you press PHOTOCELL FILTER, the scan rate will toggle between 30 and 2 seconds) Photocell Filter (Scan Rate) Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 59 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 94 30 to 2 seconds. Press EXIT twice 4. Press EXIT twice to return to the Home screen. ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC ILC Apprentice II User Manual 3 - 60 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 95 7 7 01 3 4 6 6A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC P O WE R 12VAC 12VAC OF F AL L ON AL L O F F ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 96: Section 4 Lightsync Device Switching

    Section 4 LightSync Device Switching 4.0 Section Overview ................4.1 Installation ..................4.2 How to Control Relays With a LightSync Switch ......4-13 4.3 LightSync Switch Status..............4-18 4.4 LightSync Switch Pilots ..............4-20 ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 97: Section Overview

    Apprentice II Expansion Panel (slave) required repeaters. node addresses. 2. Run the cable between the Apprentice II and all the LightSync™ node locations. The communications media is an 8-wire Observe all guidelines detailed in Figure 4-2a.
  • Page 98 CAT-5E plenum If you have any questions or would like our engineers to approve your cable selection, please feel free to contact our applications department at 1-800-922-8004. Figure 4.1a – Data Cable Requirements ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 99 1 OFF 2 OFF 1 COM 2 COM 3 PILOT 4 PILOT 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF 3 COM 4 COM Figure 4.1b – CPU Board LightSync™ Connection Detail ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 100 • Do not pull ANY data cable or switch wires with high voltage wires. • Keep all low voltage totally separate from ALL high voltage. Failure to do so will void the ILC warranty. • Always contact ILC on installations between buildings or cable pulled underground. Special considera- tions may be needed.
  • Page 101 Network Cable Run Distance Detail Devices that operate on ILC’s LightSync CAT-5 , 5E, 6 data line include LightSync switches, photocells, and interfaces like the LightSync D-6 and SIB-4. A standard CAT-5 , 5E, 6 cable is used for the data line and provides both data and power to these devices.
  • Page 102 To purchase industry standard CAT-5 RJ-45 Connectors, Crimp Tools and Testers, contact your local Electrical Distributor or ILC at 800 922-8004. RJ-45 Crimping Tool: ILC Part No. (1 ea): 93000801 Cat-5 Connectors: ILC Part No. (10/pk): 56801415 Figure 4.2c – Field RJ-45 Connector Termination Detail...
  • Page 103 LightSync ™ Device Switching LightSync™ Photocell Controller w/Head Standard 24-Gauge CAT-5 Cable throughout LightSync™ D-6 Interface (Observe all ILC cable and cable run requirements) (to BAS/EMS systems) RJ-45 Connector Power Supply Repeater 77013466A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM...
  • Page 104 1500 feet per port over standard 24-gauge CAT-5 cable LightSync™ Hub in Enclosure to other devices to LightSync™ Network to other panels LightSync™ Network Example with LightSync Hub Figure 4.4c – LightSync™ Hub Option ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 105 Address Switches for Node address settings Engraved switch Status LEDs identification available (10 characters max.) Each switch must be set to a unique node address (09 shown) Figure 4.5 – LightSync™ Switch Detail ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 106 Switch COM Pilot LED + Pilot LED - Wiring a typical momentary rocker switch with pilot light to SIB-4 RJ-45 Connectors Node Address Setting Figure 4.7 – LightSync™ SIB-4 Switch Interface ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-10 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 107 Grounding Lug 120/277 VAC 120/277 VAC Power Power Figure 4.4 – LightSync™ Power Figure 4.4a – LightSync™ Supply Repeater (PSR) Detail Power Supply (PS) Detail Figure 4.9 – LightSync™ Power Supply Repeater ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-11 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 108 OFF. Output Override LightSync SIB-4 As long as the switch is closed, selected relay output(s) will ignore all input, timer, or network commands. Figure 4.10 – LightSync™ Device Types ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-12 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 109: How To Control Relays With A Lightsync Switch

    INPUT/RELAY GROUPS INPUT LSYNC 02.1 INPUT LSYNC 02.1 RELAY RELAY 01 GROUP GROUP 01 ACTION ON AND OFF ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM. P.B. EXIT MOM. P.B. Controller Clock Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-13 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 110 ACTION = how the switch actuation will affect the relay. (Default is NO ACTION.) Other possible responses are ON ONLY, OFF ONLY, ON AND OFF, BLINK ALERT. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-14 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 111 INPUT LSYNC 02.1 TYPE MOM. P.B. (See Table 4-10.) EXIT Press EXIT twice 9. Press EXIT twice to return to the LightSync™ Input menu. LIGHT-SYNC STATUS CONFIGURE DEVICES INPUT/RELAY CONTROL EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-15 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 112 EXIT 6 times to return to the Home screen. INPUT LSYNC 02.1 RELAY RELAY 01 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM. P.B. Press ACTION INPUT LSYNC 02.1 RELAY RELAY 01 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM. P.B. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-16 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 113 MOM. P.B. 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any additional relay groups Press ACTION controlled by the input. INPUT LSYNC 02.1 GROUP GROUP 01 ACTION ON AND OFF EXIT MOM. P.B. ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-17 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 114 CONFIGURE DEVICES INPUT/RELAY CONTROL EXIT Press LIGHT-SYNC STATUS NODE LSYNC: 02 TYPE 1 BUTTON SHOW STATUS EXIT Press SHOW STATUS LS NODE LSYNC: 02 INPUTS LightSync™ EXIT Switch Status Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-18 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 115: Lightsync Switch Status

    NODE LSYNC: 02 TYPE 1 BUTTON SHOW STATUS EXIT Press SHOW STATUS LS NODE LSYNC: 02 TYPE 1 BUTTON EXIT CONNECTED ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-19 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 116 EXIT Press LIGHT-SYNC PILOTS NODE LSYNC 02 TYPE 6 BUTTON EDIT PILOTS EXIT Press EDIT PILOTS PILOT LSYNC 02.1 ON IF RELAY 01 TYPE (RELAY) EXIT LightSync™ Switch Pilots Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-20 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 117 TYPE 1 BUTTON EDIT PILOTS EXIT Press EDIT PILOTS PILOT LSYNC: 02 ON IF PRESET: 01 TYPE PRESET EXIT Press TYPE PILOT LSYNC: 02 ON IF PRESET: 01 TYPE PRESET EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-21 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 118 LightSync ™ Device Switching ILC Apprentice II User Manual 4-22 Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 119: Section 5 Appendix

    7 7 01 3 4 6 6A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM EDIT (C) 2006 ILC P O WE R 12VAC 12VAC OF F AL L ON AL L O F F ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 120 N.3 Point Map ................. O. Latitude and Longitude listings............P. Photo Control Applications ............. P.1 Overview ................... P.2 Hardwired Model..............P.3 Programming ................P.4 LightSync™ Model ..............P.5 Installation ................. P.6 Programming Example ............ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 121: Voice/Dtmf Add-On Module

    The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 122: Overview

    DTMF commands and control functions are The telephone Add-On Module is an option- supported by voice prompts that guide you al board that is easily added to the ILC through operational commands and give Apprentice II controller. This module supports you instructions on how to use the system.
  • Page 123 Code designates which relay in the panel you want to control (01-48) Sample: Enter code 12 to control relay 12 ILC Elite press 1 (press 1) • Preset codes (2 digit) (see Page 3-57 for information on how to (Main Menu)
  • Page 124 2 ON 1 OFF 2 OFF 1 COM 2 COM 3 PILOT 4 PILOT 3 ON 4 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF 3 COM 4 COM Figure A.2 – Voice/DTMF Module Installation ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 125: Pc Control Via Usb Port

    Apprentice II Pro software to the ILC the PC prior to connecting the USB cable. Apprentice II controller’s USB port and 2. Connect a USB A to B cable to the ILC perform all the control and programming Apprentice II’s USB port and connect the operations supported by Apprentice II Pro, other end to the computer.

  • Page 126: Dmx Control Feature

    DMX signal level to Figure D-1.) 0% and then setting it to 50%, the relay(s) will • You can program the ILC Apprentice II be turned OFF and local control will return. with desired ON and OFF DMX signal levels...
  • Page 127 NOTE: Drain wire must only be connected on one end. 100 ohm Terminating Resistor (Used only if ILC Apprentice II controller is the last device on DMX 512 Cable) DMX 512 Interface Card Figure D.1 – DMX Interface Hardware Features...
  • Page 128 DMX REV 5 DMX/RELAY MAPPING ON/OFF LEVELS EXIT Press DMX/RELAY MAPPING Press ON/OFF LEVELS RELAY RELAY 01 DMX ON 090% DMX CH 080% DMX OFF 010% AUTO MAP RELAYS 2-48 FILTER EXIT EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 129: Programming Example

    EXIT 3 times to return to the Home screen. RELAY RELAY 01 DMX CH 080% AUTO MAP RELAYS 2-48 EXIT Press AUTO MAP RELAYS RELAY RELAY 01 DMX CH 080% AUTO MAP RELAYS 2-48 EXIT ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 130: Modbus Communications

    MODBUS master. Only one transmission unique address via the mudule’s address DIP mode may be selected per network. Mixing switches, the ILC Apprentice II lighting con- modes on a single network is not allowed. troller can become a Slave NODE on the The two available tranbsmission modes are MODBUS Network.
  • Page 131 Appendix M: MODBUS Communications ILC Apprentice II MODBUS Communications Example – See Termination Detail Below DIP Switch Addressing Add the value of each ON switch to determine the address (address 05 shown). 77013466A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM...

  • Page 132: Transmission Mode Characteristics

    (PI-MBUS-300) M.5 Hardware Setup M.9 Additional Functions The ILC Apprentice II must be equipped with • On/OFF with Time options (Blink/Alarm) a MODBUS add-on card and addressed with See Table M.1.2 a unique node address (See Figure M-1). The network cable is a two wire shielded twisted •...
  • Page 133 ADD-ON MODULE MODBUS REV 3 CONFIGURE EXIT Press CONFIGURE MODE ASCII BAUD 38400 PARITY EXIT MODE options: BAUD options: PARITY options: RTU, ASCII 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 ODD, EVEN, NONE MODBUS Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 134 1 = Input Closed 0= Input Open 1 = Input Closed 0= Input Open 1 = Input Closed 0= Input Open Table M.1 – ILC Apprentice II Data Field Input Point Designators ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 135 0=Output Open 1=Output Closed 0=Output Open 1=Output Closed 0=Output Open 1=Output Closed 0=Output Open 1=Output Closed 0=Output Open 1=Output Closed 0=Output Open Table M.1.1 – ILC Apprentice II Data Field Output Point Designators ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 136 1=Output Closed/Timer Option 0=Output Open/Timer Option 1=Output Closed/Timer Option 0=Output Open/Timer Option 1=Output Closed/Timer Option 0=Output Open/Timer Option Table M.1.2 – ILC Apprentice II with a Timer Option (Blink/Alarm) Output Point Designators ILC Apprentice User II Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 137 0=Input Enable 1=Input Disable 0=Input Enable 1=Input Disable 0=Input Enable 1=Input Disable 0=Input Enable 1=Input Disable 0=Input Enable 1=Input Disable 0=Input Enable Table M.1.3 – ILC Apprentice II Input Enable/Disable Point Designators ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 138: Overview

    (See Figure N-1.) The network cable is a two wire shielded twisted pair. Consult the BAS system documentation The ILC Apprentice II controller can be inte- for the exact specifications. Terminate the grated into a Building Automation System cable as shown in Figure N-1.
  • Page 139 Appendix N: N2 Commmunications ILC Apprentice II N2 Network Example – See Termination Detail Below DIP Switch Addressing Add the value of each ON switch to determine the address (address 02 shown). 77013466A ILC APPRENTICE II MON 08/07/06 04:19:44 PM...
  • Page 140 ILC APPRENTICE II FRI 12/01/06 07:50:54 PM EDIT (C)2006 ILC Press EDIT, then 4 times SET TIMES PRESETS ADD-ON MODULE EXIT Press ADD-ON MODULE METASYS N2 REV 3 EXIT NODE:001 Screen Flow ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 141 SWITCH INPUT #11 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #11 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #12 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #12 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 142 SWITCH INPUT #23 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #24 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #24 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #25 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 143 SWITCH INPUT #35 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #36 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #36 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #37 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 144 SWITCH INPUT #47 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #47 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #48 OFF 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED SWITCH INPUT #48 ON 0-OPEN 1-CLOSED Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 145 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option RELAY OUTPUT #23 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option RELAY OUTPUT #24 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Relay Output N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 146 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option RELAY OUTPUT #47 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option RELAY OUTPUT #48 0-OFF (Open) 1-ON (Closed) 2-OFF w/Timer Option Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Relay Output N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 147 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1 -Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input Disable/Enable N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice User Manual N-10 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 148 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1 -Input Disable 0- Input Enable 1- Input Disable Table N.1 – ILC Apprentice II Input Disable/Enable N2 Point Map ILC Apprentice II User Manual N-11 Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 149 Georgia,Savannah,32,81 Mississippi,Biloxi,30,89 Oklahoma,Enid,36,98 Wisconsin,Milwaukee,43,88 Idaho,Boise,43,116 Mississippi,Gulfport,30,89 Oklahoma,Oklahoma City,35,97 Wisconsin,Racine,42,88 Idaho,Pocatello,43,112 Mississippi,Jackson,32,90 Oklahoma,Tulsa,38,96 Wisconsin,Sheboygan,44,87 Illinois,Bloomington,40,89 Mississippi,Natchez,31,91 Oregon,Salem,45,123 Wisconsin,Superior,46,92 Illinois,Champaign,40,88 Missouri,Columbia,38,92 Oregon,Eugene,44,123 Wyoming,Cheyenne,41,105 Illinois,Chicago,42,87 Missouri,Joplin,37,94 Oregon,Portland,45,122 Wyoming,Sheridan,45,107 Illinois,Decatur,40,89 Missouri,Kansas City,39,94 Pennsylvania,Allentown,40,75 Illinois,Peoria,40,89 Missouri,Springfield,37,93 Pennsylvania,Erie,42,80 ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 150: Photo Control Applications

    5000 ft. from the photo controller using 18- Apprentice II Controller. One model is hard- gauge wire. The settings are programmed at wired to the Apprentice II Controller. The other the Apprentice II Controller. See Figures P.3 model is installed as a LightSync™ device and P.4 for Installation detail.
  • Page 151 Indoor sensors should be installed 6-8 from, the lighting control device. When interfac- feet from windows, with the sensing eye pointed ing with a ILC Apprentice II controller, it is usually down and away from any direct lighting. easiest to mount the photocell control module in the low voltage section of the controller.
  • Page 152 2. Set the desired ON and OFF foot candle tained contact closure signals sensed by the levels by turning the rotary switches to the switch inputs of ILC Apprentice II lighting con- desired settings. trollers or by dry contact outputs to other devices...

  • Page 153: Installation

    1. Route the CAT-5 cable to the photo controller from the nearest device node 5. Plug the incoming CAT-5 cable into the or from the Apprentice II. "IN" photo-controller RJ-45 connector. Plug the other end of the CAT-5 into the "OUT"...
  • Page 154 LightSync Photocell Controller Board Mounting Options Mounting Plate for mounting in LightMaster Enclosure NEMA-Type Enclosure with Screw Cover Covered Remote Mounting Box Figure P.4 – LightSync Photocell Controller Board Detail and Mounting Options ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

  • Page 155: Programming Example

    10. To define additional sub-addresses, press INPUT; then press to select another sub-address and repeat steps 8 and 9. 11. Press EXIT twice to return to the Switch Input menu. ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...
  • Page 156 FIRMWARE REVISION 3. When the Special Functions menu appears, press EXIT PHOTOCELL FILTER to change the filter from 30 to 2 seconds. 4. Press EXIT twice to return to the Home screen. ILC Apprentice II User Manual Version 1A 9/1/06...

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