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FXLuminaire LUXOR Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
LUXOR
LED Landscape Lighting Controller
Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 LUXOR ® OWNER’S MANUAL LUXOR LED Landscape Lighting Controller Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for the Luxor Controller...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Other Devices with the Luxor Notes Diagnostics Screen Controller Fixture Group Stickers* Setup Screen Disable *Use the stickers attached to the back of this guide to simplify group assignments when programming xtures at the Luxor Controller facepack or with the Light Assignment Module.

  • Page 3: Luxor Controller Overview

    Luxor Controller Overview The Luxor Controller is a lighting transformer capable of Note controlling groups of lights that are initiated by programmed The Luxor Controller is intended for use with events. These events are adjustments of light intensity at set FX Luminaire LED xtures or devices containing times.

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms

    Color: The visual combination of hue and saturation not connect two or more power supplies in parallel. Not for use in Primary Controller: Luxor Controller containing a facepack dwelling units. This presents a risk of re. Do not place insulation under the terminal plate.

  • Page 5: Installing The Luxor Transformer

    120 V, 15 A circuit to the desired location. For international Luxor Controller models, the previously All Luxor Controllers come equipped with a 5' (1.5 m), 12 AWG mentioned information applies for 230 V, 10 A circuits.
  • Page 6 Installing the Luxor Transformer Figure 3: Wall mounting Mounting brackets 120 V power outlet Power cord 12" (30.5 cm) minimum 1½" (3.8 cm) conduit Side View Front View...
  • Page 7 Installing the Luxor Transformer Figure 4: Post mounting Mounting brackets 1½" (3.8 cm) conduit 12" (30.5 cm) minimum 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) post Concrete footing Side View Front View...

  • Page 8: Running Cable To The Fixtures

    Installing the Luxor Transformer Running Cable to the Fixtures Group xtures into distance zones as illustrated below. Do not include a xture that is 10' (3 m) away from the A er you install the transformer and determine all xture...
  • Page 9 Installing the Luxor Transformer Summary For maximum light output and LED life, each luminaire should be provided with 10 to 15 VAC (ZD) and 11 to 15 VAC (ZDC). Cable Stats Low-voltage lighting systems are typically installed using stranded, direct-burial-rated cable. The most common cable used is 12/2 AWG (2.05 mm) stranded cable.

  • Page 10: Low-Voltage Cable

    10 to 15 V (or 11 to 15 V for xtures with ZDC Technology). Connecting Cables at the Terminal Block Transformer terminal block: The Luxor Controller includes two Common lugs and two 15 V lugs. Common Lugs: One conductor from each cable run coming from the lights to the transformer must be connected to one of the common lugs.

  • Page 11: Operating The Luxor 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 Luxor Controller contains only three user interface elements: scroll wheel clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired •...

  • Page 12: Activity Screen

    Operating the Luxor Controller Activity Screen Diagnostics Screen A er ve minutes of inactivity, an Activity screen will appear on Assigned: Controller assigned the LCD screen if the lights are running. The wait time is reduced Communicating: Controller communicating to only ve seconds when the current screen is the Home screen.

  • Page 13: Setup Screen

    Operating the Luxor 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 • Set the three time categories (Hr:Min:Sec) to the current...

  • Page 14: Language

    Operating the Luxor Controller Language • The coordinate settings are automatically saved a er each press of the scroll wheel. Select the Home button to leave the In the Setup screen, select the language eld by pressing the Location screen.

  • Page 15: Assign

    Operating the Luxor Controller Assign Restrict When compatible xtures are plugged into the xture The restrict function prevents changes to themes. programming ports, the assign screen will automatically display. From the Home screen, navigate to the Setup and select The Assign screen is also accessible under the Setup menu.

  • Page 16: Backup

    The backup function saves all information entered into the controller, including programs, themes, colors, and setup data. To create a backup le for your Luxor 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 Light Fixtures Into Groups

    3. The assigned group number is stored in the device (e.g., LED board, lamp, CUBE) and not in the facepack. Thus, power loss or other errors within the Luxor Controller will not a ect the xture assignment. If a device is replaced, the new device must be programmed to the desired group number.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Programs

    Operating the Luxor Controller Setting Up Programs The % eld speci es the desired intensity for each event. Values range from 0% (o ) to 100%. Theme events are limited to The Programs screen is where all daily running programs are On or O .

  • Page 19: Calendar-Based Programming

    Operating the Luxor Controller Calendar-Based Programming Themes Calendar-based programming allows program(s) to run during A theme is a planned set of groups at stated colors and intensities. A user can call up themes in the Program menu for speci c dates throughout the year.

  • Page 20: Manual Mode

    Operating the Luxor Controller Select the Test Theme checkbox to temporarily turn on all 5. Set the duration, or the amount of time that the group groups that have been set in a theme. While this function is will run.

  • Page 21: Color

    Selection screen. Adjust the Hue (top) and/or Saturation (bottom) by selecting the appropriate chart, scrolling le Colors are selected on the Color Palette screen. The Luxor or right until the desired setting is located, and pressing Controller can store up to 250 preset colors, labeled numerically the scroll wheel again to nalize the setting.

  • Page 22: Color Wheel

    Operating the Luxor Controller Color Wheel • The test group column allows the user to view the created color of a speci c 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 o .

  • Page 23: Mixing Fx Luminaire Led, Zd

    ZDC Technology FX Luminaire o ers a variety of LED boards with ascending functionality when used with the Luxor Controller. The standard board is zoneable, the ZD Technology board o ers zoning and dimming, and ZDC Technology encompasses the rst two and adds color to the mix.

  • Page 24: Using Other Devices With The Luxor

    FX Luminaire integrated LED boards. Two of those devices that converts incandescent xtures to energy-e cient LED include the Luxor CUBE and the Luxor MR-16 ZD LED Lamp. xtures. When connected to a Luxor Controller, the MR-16 ZD adds zoning, dimming, and control capabilities to any brand of Luxor CUBE low-voltage landscape lighting xture that has an MR-16 socket.

  • Page 25: Disable

    Operating the Luxor Controller Disable The Disable option allows you to completely shut down all lighting events in the Manual and Program modes regardless of time or status, inde nitely. This mode does not turn o the unit but rather suspends all lighting events until the user decides to reactivate.

  • Page 26: Luxor Linking Setup

    Luxor Linking Setup Updating to Luxor Linking Luxor Linking allows for a single point of control for sites that require multiple Luxor Controllers. A linking system can contain a From the product page, download the latest facepack and total of nine satellite controllers.

  • Page 27: Wired Connection For Satellite Controllers

    Luxor Linking Setup Wired Connection for Satellite Controllers 4. If site requires multiple satellite controllers, insert new Cat 6 cable into the unused linking port of the previous satellite Disconnect power to the primary and satellite controllers. controller. 2. Insert one end of Cat 6 cable into the linking port of the 5.

  • Page 28: Chassis Communication And Assignment

    Module (LINK-MOD in the U.S. and Canada or LINK-MOD-E controller has been "Assigned" and is "Communicating." internationally) will be installed on the primary Luxor Controller. For more information on Wireless Luxor Linking setup, use the link below. SCAN for help fxl.com/luxor-documents...

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Regular Preventive Maintenance Perform the following regular preventive maintenance procedures: CATEGORY DESCRIPTION TIMELINE Tighten all terminal lugs. Annually Transformer Blow out all bugs and webs. Annually Clean dirty lenses to minimize calcium deposits. Annually Straighten all pathway lights. Quarterly Trim all plant material as needed;...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE RESOLUTION Error message: “Overload” An uppercase “O” overload indicates Check for shorts in the line. Resolve or (uppercase “O”) current far in excess of normal operating repair the short circuit. current, typically caused by a short circuit. This is controlled by a hardware circuit and trips the overload immediately.

  • Page 31: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates are occasionally released to add features or enhance the Luxor functionality. To update the facepack, chassis, Wi-Fi module, and ash rmware on the Luxor Controller, an SD card is required to transfer the data from a computer to the facepack.
  • Page 32 Care and Maintenance Figure 34: Setup screen ( rmware) Figure 35: Firmware load screenshot 7. Select the Firmware Type that will be updated. 8. Once the designed type is selected, navigate to Update and press the scroll wheel. The facepack and ash update processes usually take between 5 and 15 seconds, chassis updates typically take a couple of minutes, and xture updates can take up to 15 minutes.

  • Page 33: Fuse Replacement

    If the unit is powering on, but the xtures attached are not receiving power, the fuse may need to be replaced. To replace the fuse, follow the directions below: Unplug the Luxor Controller from power. 2. Remove all wires from the Common and 15 V terminals on the chassis.

  • 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 rmware. 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 xture 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

    MR-16 LED Lamps, MR-16 NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IF FOR ANY REASON FX ZD Lamps, G4 LED Lamps, Luxor CUBE Devices, SRP Strip Lights, IS FOUND TO BE LIABLE IN NO EVENT SHALL FX’S LIABILITY and Line-Voltage Series Fixtures are warranted for ve (5) years.
  • Page 37 Warranty Any FX product being returned must receive approval and a Return Goods Authorization number from Hunter Customer Service prior to sending product back. All returned product is subject to a 25 percent restocking fee. Product must be returned within six (6) months of order date. All product returned must be in its original packaging, be undamaged and unused and never energized.

  • Page 38: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 39 Notes...
  • Page 40 A Hunter Industries Company Our mission is to create the most energy-efficient lighting products in the world while maintaining the highest level of quality and reliability. In every instance we will back our innovations with the unwavering support our customers need to succeed. Gene Smith, President, Landscape Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting SCAN Need more helpful information...

  • Page 41: Fixture Group Stickers

    Fixture Group Stickers To simplify installation, use these stickers when programming xtures at the Luxor Controller facepack or with the Light Assignment Module. Place the stickers on xture wires to create a visual reference for group numbering in the eld.
  • Page 42 Fixture Group Stickers To simplify installation, use these stickers when programming xtures at the Luxor Controller facepack or with the Light Assignment Module. Place the stickers on xture wires to create a visual reference for group numbering in the eld.

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