AQUALUX Aquatran AQO12-050 Instruction Manual

Aquatran AQO
Power Transformer
12VAC & 24VAC
Instruction Manual
Part Numbers:
AQO12-050, AQO12-100, AQO12-200,
AQO24-050, AQO24-100, AQO24-200
Please read through these instructions carefully before commencing installation.
If in doubt please contact place of purchase or Aqualux Lighting direct on +612 94547900 / sales@aqualux.com.au
1 | Specifications
Part No. AQO12-050
Output Voltage +/- 5% 12V
Power VA Watts 50
Input Voltage 230-240V a.c. 50Hz
Thermal Overload Protection Yes - Self Resetting. AQO will function once fault is removed
Supply Cable 2 Core 1.0 mm2 Circular Flexible Heavy-Duty Cable, 1.8 m long
Output Cable Figure 8, 8mm Heavy-Duty Garden Lighting Cable, 1.0m long, with conduit sleeves
IP Rating IP67
Approval NSW22116
Warranty 10 Years
2 | Steps for Selection Power, Lights & Cable
STEP 1
Choose your lights
• Check compatibility with either 12VAC or 24VAC. • Check compatibility with either 12VAC or 24VAC.
• Note: A key advantage of 24V systems is lower amps and hence smaller cable • Note: A key advantage of 24V systems is lower amps and hence smaller cable
size & less voltage drop. Aqualux recommends 24V systems where possible. size & less voltage drop. Aqualux recommends 24V systems where possible.
STEP 2
Choose a transformer
• Choose either 12VAC or 24VAC to suit your lights.
• Note: You cannot always mix and match 12VAC & 24VAC products. Some lights
will accept one or the other. Some will accept both. Ensure all your lights are
compatible with the chosen voltage.
• Add up all the wattages of your lights and select the next highest rating for your
transformer.
STEP 3
Choose a cable
• Choice of cable size depends on the total load (watts), total run length & system
voltage (12V or 24V)
• For assistance ask your reseller or installer.
AQO12-100 AQO12-200
12V 12V
100 200
3 | Things to Consider Before Installation
• When installing 12V or 24V garden lights a transformer is required to reduce the
240V mains voltage to the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) 12V or 24V.
• Check specification of light fittings first to ensure compatibility with either 12V or
24V AC and select AQO accordingly. The AQO is an SELV AC Power Transform-
er. If your light/bulb states AC/DC this is suitable for use with an AQO. Do not
use lights that are labeled DC ONLY.
• Selecting AQO - Add up all the wattages of your lights and select the next
highest rating for your transformer. For example if you have 12 lights that rated
24V & 5W each.
• 12 x 5 = 60
• Select AQO24-100
• Placing a 60W load on a 100W AQO is not a problem. Your power consumption
will only be 60W.
• Always choose a transformer that has a higher wattage than the total load of all
lights put together.
• Installing your transformer outdoors - The AQO transformers are rated to IP67
which means they are suitable for burial in your garden should this be desired.
They also have mounting holes for fixing to a wall. WARNING, the AQO has a
high IP rating however your power point may not.
• AQO transformers are fitted with an internal "self resetting thermal fuse" which
will shut down the transformer when significant overheating occurs. Once the
fault has been removed and/or the unit has cooled, the transformer will
automatically restart.
• DO NOT hot plug luminaires. This means always performing installation of
lights / cabling when AQO is o .
AQO24-050 AQO24-100
24V 24V
50 100
AQO24-200
24V
200