Magnum First M9-ALCR Product Installation Manual

Product Installation Guide
Automatic Load Control Relay

OVERVIEW

The Magnum M9-ALCR is a UL 924 listed emergency lighting control device. This device is designed to ensure a
"lights on state" during a power outage. The M9-ALCR senses when a power outage occurs and switches on the
connected emergency lighting load to full brightness, bypassing any normal lighting switches and dimmer controls.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated for indoor use only. UL, cUL listed Emergency Lighting and Power under UL 924 at line voltages of 120 and
277 VAC, 60 Hz.
• Load Rating of 10A Max at 277 VAC
WARNING: Risk of electric shock! The M9-ALCR utilizes high voltage and should only be
installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Follow all local codes for installation and follow
the proper lockout/tag out procedures per NFPA Standard 70E.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the follow:
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• Do not use outdoors
• Install this unit to an approved electrical enclosure only. This emergency device must be installed in
locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Before terminating the AC power wiring verify the breakers for the normal power and
emergency power are in the off position and follow the proper lockout/tag out procedures per NFPA
Standard 70E
1. Turn off all electrical power supplying this equipment before working on or inside the equipment, including
the emergency lighting circuit. Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm that power is off.
2. Feed the M9-ALCR wiring through the preferred mounting box knockouts.
3. Attach the M9-ALCR to the exterior of the junction box or panel with the ½" threaded nipple.
4. Wire the M9-ALCR according to the wiring diagram in the wiring section; follow all applicable national and
local electrical codes.

TESTING - FOR CONFIGURATION 2

1. Switch 1 light off using wireless switch (M9-ESRP or M9-ASW1)
2. Press Test Button and Keep Depressed – Light will turn on to full brightness
3. Release button – Light will shut off

MAINTENANCE

No maintenance is required to keep the MX-ALCR functional. However, regular testing should be performed.
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M9-ALCR
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WIRING

D
Dim Relay Output (Violet / Red)
Dim Relay Input (Violet)
SPST-NO Relay Output (Black / Blue)
SPST-NO Relay Input (Blue / Black)
Utility HOT Input (Black)
Utility Neutral Input (White)
SPST-NC Relay Out (Red / Blue)
SPST-NC Relay Input (Blue / Red)
(-) (Gray)
C
(+) (Red)

EXAMPLES OF USE

B
Configuration 1
Emergency
Power
UL
1008
NOTE: USE THIS
Utility
CONFIGURATION
Power
(1) IF AT LEAST
5 SECONDS
SWITCH-OVER
A DELAY TIME CAN
BE GUARAN-
TEED.
Utility
Normal
Power
Panel
8 7
Configuration 2
Emergency
Power Hot
UL
1008
Utility
Power
Utility Hot
Utility
Normal
Normal Sense
Power Panel
Utility Neutral
Blue / Black
6 5
73.74°
.049
.824
.044
.071
2.94°
SECTION A-A
2.26°
.060
R.563
A
R.320
.060
.550
Normal /
Emergency
Panel
Output
NO
Utility Hot
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL SR/DA+
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
Normal Sense
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Magnum Input
<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE>. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE
Utility Neutral
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF UL924
<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS
PROHIBITED.
M9-ALCR
6 5
Normal /
Magnum
Emergency
USR Relay
Panel
Relay IN Hot
Blue / Red
Violet
Black
NO
NC
Magnum
Violet / Red
UL924
White M9-ALCR
Black /Blue
4 3
A
2.939
Light Fixture
UNLESS OTHERWISE S
(Normal / DIMENSIONS ARE IN IN
TOLERANCES:
Emergency)
FRACTIONAL
ANGULAR: MACH
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
THREE PLACE DECIMA
INTERPRET GEOMETRIC
TOLERANCING PER:
MATERIAL
FINISH
NEXT ASSY USED ON
APPLICATION
DO NOT SCALE DR
4 3
N
Light Fixture
(Normal /
Emergency)
1