WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER AT MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING,
SERVICING THE DIMMER OR CHANGING BULBS!
• DO NOT CONNECT LINE VOLTAGE WIRES TO LOW VOLTAGE TERMINALS.
• TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS.
• IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT ANY PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN.
• FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
• FOR THE BEST LAMP LIFE, LAMP MANUFACTURERS RECOMMEND THEIR FLUORESCENT LAMPS SHOULD BE OPERATED AT FULL BRIGHTNESS FOR A MINIMUM OF 100 HOURS
BEFORE DIMMING IS PERMITTED. FOR BEST RESULTS, LAMP BRANDS AND TYPES SHOULD NOT BE INTERMIXED ON A CIRCUIT.
INTRODUCTION:
For best results using the Dimensions 4200 Architectural Lighting Controller, Follow these recommendations:
1. Plan the system before beginning the installation
2. Terminate the wiring
3. Test the wiring
4. Connect dimmer cabinets
5. Power up the Stations
6. Program each Station
Assign unique network ID numbers to stations.
Connect one master station, and then one remote control station at a time.
Verify that the first D4200 can properly control the dimmers assigned to it.
Check the proper operation of each station as it is installed when multiple stations are involved.
7. Install all Stations
NOTE: If the lighting control fails or becomes sporadic, first check the wiring or network ID.
TERMINATING THE WIRING:
Luma-Net
III
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Control Stations can be located up to 2000 ft. from the dimming cabinet. Luma-Net
Technical Support at 1-800-959-6004. The cable should not pass near any source of electrical noise such as fluorescent circuits or motor wiring. Avoid close proximity to any AC wiring. All
control/power wiring must be in conduit.
Luma-Net
Wire Recommendations
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1. Use RS485 compatible cable for communications. It is recommended that a cable with 2 Twisted Pair, 24 AWG (min.), stranded conductors be used. The spare pair is for future uses.
2. Capacitance of wire shall be 15pF/ft. or less.
3. Normal Impedance of wire shall be between 100-120 ohms.
4. A second pair of stranded wire is required for the power.
5. Drain/Shields to be tied together, insulated and grounded at one point only.
We strongly recommend the use of either Belden 9829, Belden 9729 or Belden 1502R/1502P for the Luma-Net
Figure 1 - Typical Daisy Chain wiring scenario
A-2000
DIMMER RACK
MASTER CONTROL STATION
MASTER CONTROL STATION
If a remote DC power supply is used and you have multiple Luma-Net
At the last control station or dimmer cabinet on both ends of run, a small jumper wire must be run from the terminal labeled "Rem-" to the terminal marked "Term" on that last station.
This jumper wire properly terminates the digital communications lines at both ends of the line.
Wire the Phoenix Connector
1. Connect leads per wiring diagram (see Luma-Net
2. Twist strands of each lead tightly (making sure that there are no stray strands) and push firmly into appropriate plug connector location.
3. Tighten the screws on the plug connector-making sure that no bare conductor is showing.
4. Tie the Drain/Shield wires together and insulate using a small piece of heat shrink tubing.
5. Install termination jumpers as required. Remember a termination jumper is required at the two ends of the Luma-Net
D4200 A/V Interface
+9-24Vdc, 50mA @ 12V, 25mA @ 24V
Figure 2 - Dis-allowed star topology (DO NOT USE)
BUTTON
BUTTON STATION
STATION
A-2000
DIMMER RACK
BUTTON
STATION
MASTER CONTROL STATION
MASTER CONTROL STATION
runs, all DC common wires must be joined at the power supply.
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Wire Connections).
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Termination
Jumper
Phoenix Connector
Luma-Net
Termination Jumper Locations
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is wired Daisy Chained, station to station. For applications where runs become too long contact
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wire runs.
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BUTTON
STATION
DIMMER RACK
Drain/Shield - Insulated & tied together
(Ground at one point only - probably an end)
Luma-Net
Wire Connections
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Figure 3 - Allowed star topology (with Luma-Net Hub only)
BUTTON STATION
A-2000
LUMA-NET HUB
MASTER CONTROL STATION
MASTER CONTROL STATION
run.
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2 #12AWG
Black (Common)
2 #12AWG
Red (+V)
Phoenix Connector
DI-000-D42AV-00B
AR2691
BUTTON
STATION
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