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Lumascape ZDClink Luxor SATlink Owner's Manual

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with Luxor® Technology
OWNER'S MANUAL
LUXOR
LED Landscape Lighting Controller
Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 ZDClink ® with Luxor® Technology OWNER’S MANUAL LUXOR LED Landscape Lighting Controller Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Controller Overview Controller Linking Setup Time/Date ZDClink Components Language Updating to Luxor Linking Glossary of Terms Location Connecting Satellite Controllers Safety Information Assign Chassis Communication and Network Assignment Installing the Controller Restrict Step 1: Locating the Transformer Care and Maintenance Backup Step 2: Mounting Transformers...

  • Page 3: Controller Overview

    Controller Overview ZDClink with Luxor Technology is a lighting transformer and This controller is intended for use with Lumascape controller that lets you adjust light intensity at set times for low-voltage LED luminaires or devices containing groups of lights. Two-wire connections power and communicate Lumascape ZD Technology®...

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms

    WARNING — Risk of Electric Shock. Install power unit 5' (1.5 m) Luminaire: Light unit that contains a Lumascape low-voltage or more from a pool or spa and 10' (3 m) or more from a fountain.

  • Page 5: Installing The Controller

    Installing the Controller Step 1: Placing the Transformer 3. Use a level and a pencil to determine and mark locations for the bottom anchors. Remove transformer from the wall. Drill Place transformer(s) in a well-ventilated area away from bottom anchor holes and install anchors. direct irrigation spray and central to the proposed installation 4.
  • Page 6 Installing the Controller Side View Front View Mounting brackets 120 V power outlet Power cord 12" (310 mm) minimum 1½" (40 mm) conduit (North America) Figure 3: ZDClink wall mounting...
  • Page 7 Installing the Controller Side View Front View Mounting brackets 1½" (40 mm) conduit 12" (310 mm) minimum 4" x 4" x 36" Concrete footing (102 mm x 102 mm x 920 mm) post Figure 4: ZDClink post mounting...

  • Page 8: Step 3: Running Cable To The Luminaires

    2. Use the proper cabling method for the application. Try to Lumascape low-voltage LED luminaires require between 10 and center-load all cable runs when possible to minimize the 15 V for optimal operation and longevity. This is accomplished by voltage differential between luminaires.
  • Page 9 Installing the Controller Summary For maximum light output and LED life, each luminaire should be provided with 10 to 15 V. Cable Stats Low-voltage lighting systems are typically installed using direct-burial-rated stranded cable. The most common cable used is 12/2 AWG (2.05 mm) stranded cable. The size of cable used to LUXOR wire the lighting system will be determined by the wattage load and length of cable run from the transformer to the luminaires.

  • Page 10: Low-Voltage Cable

    Installing the Controller Low-Voltage Cable Each low-voltage lighting cable consists of two parts. One part of the cable is designated to carry the voltage load and is referred to as the common lead. The common lead is installed into one of the two COM terminal blocks.

  • Page 11: Operating The Controller

    Operating the Controller Navigating the Controller All category options are located on the right side of the Home screen and are selected using the main scroll wheel. Turn the The controller contains only three user interface elements: black scroll wheel clockwise or counterclockwise until the •...

  • Page 12: Activity Screen

    Operating the Controller Activity Screen Diagnostics Screen After five minutes of inactivity, an Activity screen will appear on • Chassis Number: Lists the chassis by number. the LCD screen if the lights are running. The wait time is reduced • Assigned: Identifies the assigned controller.

  • Page 13: Setup Screen

    Operating the Controller 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 • Select Auto to sync the controller time clock every 24 hours. •...

  • Page 14: Language

    Operating the Controller Language • The coordinate settings are automatically saved after each press of the scroll wheel. Select the Home button to leave the In the Setup screen, select the language field by pressing the Location screen. scroll wheel and turning it to the desired language. Press the •...

  • Page 15: Assign

    Operating the Controller Assign When compatible luminaires are plugged in to the luminaire programming ports, the assign screen will automatically display. The Assign screen is also accessible under the Setup menu. Network (Wi-Fi or LAN) By default, the LAN tab will be displayed. The Wi-Fi or label will be displayed when the FX Luminaire Wi-Fi Module is inserted into the accessory port in the back of the facepack.

  • Page 16: Backup

    Operating the Controller Backup The backup function saves all user input information, including programs, themes, colors, and setup data. To create a backup file for your controller, follow the steps below. Insert an SD card into the side of the facepack with the pins facing toward the front of the facepack.

  • Page 17: Assigning Luminaire Into Groups

    Assigning Luminaires into Groups The lighting assignment screen is automatically displayed when a Lumascape low-voltage LED luminaire or device containing ZD Technology or ZDC Technology is connected into the assignment ports of the facepack. This mode can also be forced by navigating to Setup and selecting Assign.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Programs

    Operating the Controller Setting Up Programs • The % field specifies the desired intensity for each event. Values range from 0% (off) to 100%. Theme events are The Programs screen is where all daily running programs limited to On or Off. are set up.

  • Page 19: Calendar-Based Programming

    Operating the Controller Calendar-Based Programming Themes Calendar programming allows program(s) to run during specific A theme is a planned set of groups at stated colors and dates throughout the year. intensities. A user can call up themes in the Program menu for quick setting of a series of groups, or in the Manual menu for To set a calendar-based program, enter the Date-Based on-demand control.

  • Page 20: Manual Mode

    Operating the Controller • Select the Test Theme checkbox to temporarily turn on all 3. Set the duration or the amount of time that the group groups that have been set in a theme. While this function will run. is active, a user can make adjustments to the theme and 4.

  • Page 21: Color

    ZDC Technology adds color in addition to zoning and dimming. A color system requires a ZDC LED board to be installed in each desired Lumascape low-voltage LED luminaire. Standard and ZD-enabled Lumascape low-voltage luminaires will zone and zone and dim, respectively, but color is achieved only through the use of specific ZDC LED boards.

  • Page 22: Color Wheel

    Operating the Controller • The test group column allows the user to view the created Color Wheel color of a specific group. The color will remain active until the The color wheel feature scans through all 300 hues constantly color palette screen is exited or the test group is set to off. at intervals determined by the user.

  • Page 23: Mixing Z, Zd, And Zdc

    Operating the Controller Mixing Z, ZD, and ZDC Lumascape offers a variety of low-voltage LED boards with ascending functionality when used with the ZDClink Controller. The standard board is zoneable, the ZD board offers zoning and dimming, and ZDC encompasses the first two and adds color to the mix.

  • Page 24: Using Other Devices With The

    The controller can communicate with devices other than The ZD MR-16 is a convenient, high-quality LED replacement Lumascape low-voltage integrated LED boards. Two of those lamp that converts incandescent luminaires to energy-efficient devices include the Luxor CUBE and the Luxor ZD MR-16 Lamp.

  • Page 25: Disable

    Operating the Controller Disable The Disable option shuts down all lighting events in the Manual and Program modes regardless of time or status, indefinitely. This mode does not turn off the unit. Instead, it suspends all lighting events until the user decides to reactivate. The lights will remain off after a reactivation is executed and will not turn back on until the next event (program or manual) occurs.

  • Page 26: Controller Linking Setup

    Controller Linking Setup Linking allows for a single point of control for sites that require multiple ZDClink Controllers. Primary and satellite controllers are linked using a Cat 6 connection. A linking system can contain a total of nine satellite controllers. Primary Controller: ZDClink installed with facepack.

  • Page 27: Connecting Satellite Controllers

    Controller Linking Setup Connecting Satellite Controllers 4. If the site requires multiple satellite controllers, insert a new Cat 6 cable into the unused Linking Port of the previous Disconnect power to primary and satellite controllers. satellite controller. 2. Insert one end of the Cat 6 cable into the Linking Port of the 5.

  • Page 28: Chassis Communication And

    Controller Linking Setup Chassis Communication and Assignment Apply power to the primary controller. 2. On the facepack Diagnostics screen, verify that the primary controller has been “Assigned” and is “Communicating.” Figure 31: Diagnostics screenshot 3. Apply power to the satellite controllers. 4.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Rebury cable and connectors that may have crept to the surface. Semi-annually Check aiming angles. Semi-annually Check, adjust, and replace all cable and cable ties in trees. As needed When replacing low-voltage LED boards, always use Lumascape LED boards. Use of other brands may cause the unit to malfunction.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Shorts and overloads are not covered by the Lumascape warranty. They are detected only when the transformer is tested in the field. Periodic system maintenance is required to keep your Lumascape lighting system operating at peak performance.

  • Page 31: Firmware Updates

    Wi-Fi Module, and flash firmware on the controller, an SD card is required to transfer the data from a computer to the facepack. Go to the Lumascape website (lumascape.com) and navigate to the ZDClink product page. The firmware update files are located under the Documents tab.
  • Page 32 Care and Maintenance Figure 34: Setup screenshot (firmware) Figure 35: Firmware load screenshot 7. Select the Firmware Type to be updated. 8. Next, navigate to Update and press the scroll wheel. The facepack and flash update processes usually take between 5 and 15 seconds.

  • Page 33: Fuse Replacement

    Care and Maintenance Fuse Replacement If the unit is powering on, but the luminaires attached are not receiving power, the fuse may need to be replaced. To replace the fuse, follow these directions: Unplug the controller from power. 2. Open face pack door of the transformer. 3.

  • Page 34: System Reset

    Care and Maintenance System Reset There are two types of system resets: facepack reset and database reset. The facepack reset simply removes power to the facepack and restarts the firmware. A database reset deletes the entire database to allow the user to start from scratch. All program data is lost during a database reset, but luminaire group assignments remain intact.

  • Page 35: Database Reset

    Care and Maintenance Database Reset Chassis Indicator Lights From the Home screen, push the Home button and the Back An indicator light displays the communication status of the button simultaneously to bring up the Diagnostics screen chassis to the facepack. The following colors indicate the (Figure 2 on page 3).

  • Page 36: Warranty

    This warranty extends only to the original installer of the product. If a defect arises in a Lumascape product or part during the warranty period, contact the local authorized manufacturer’s representative.
  • Page 37 Luminaire Group Stickers...
  • Page 38 Luminaire Group Stickers...
  • Page 39 Notes...
  • Page 40 Gene Smith, President, Landscape Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting Need more helpful information on your product? Find tips on installation, controller programming, and more. 1-800-733-2823 Lumascape 1940 Diamond Street, San Marcos, CA 92078 USA lumascape.com LU-005-OM EN 5/21...

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