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Lumin Smart Panel - Indoor
SERVICE UPSIZE
AVOIDANCE
DOCUMENTATION
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
W W W . L U M I N S M A R T . C O M
L S - 1 0 1 5 2 3 R e v . 1

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  • Page 1 Lumin Smart Panel - Indoor SERVICE UPSIZE AVOIDANCE DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL W W W . L U M I N S M A R T . C O M L S - 1 0 1 5 2 3 R e v . 1...
  • Page 2 U.S. Patent No. 10,109,987 U.S. Patent No. 10,467,712 Canadian Patent No. 3,050,702 U.S. and International Patent Applications Pending. ® U.S. Registered Trademark. Copyright © 2022 Coulomb, Inc. (DBA Lumin). All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration and Account Setup ......................30 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS ........................ 33 End User ..............................33 Qualified Installer ............................33 OPERATIONAL INFORMATION ........................34 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................35 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LUMIN SMART PANEL ................... 36 RADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT ........................37...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION Welcome! The Lumin Smart Panel (LSP) is a standalone product that extends the capability of an existing circuit breaker panel (or “electrical panel”) by providing measurement and remote control of up to twelve (12) circuits in a home or building. The function of the circuit breaker panel remains the same and is not impacted.
  • Page 6: Read Before Use

    Personal protective equipment should be worn when installing or servicing the product • Do not install or operate the LSP other than intended or outside the conditions specified on pg. 35 • Do not open, attempt to access, or touch any internal product parts — dangerous voltages would •...
  • Page 7: System Design Considerations

    An LSP requires an always-on internet connection, either via Ethernet (preferred if available) or 2.4 • GHz WiFi. Make sure your router is configured with 2.4 GHz enabled. The LSP is only able to connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks.
  • Page 8: Installation

    1 Pair of 200A Current Transformers (Surface-mounted installation) (Contact Lumin for a second pair when backfed solar PV is present) NOTE: Additional items include an antenna, installation hardware, Lumin Identifier Sticker Sheet, Current Setting sticker, and an LSP Circuit Label & CT Table.
  • Page 9: Required Materials (Not Included)

    Additional supplies may be required depending on the existing electrical panel installation. A dual-pole breaker of 15 to 20 amps may be required to power the LSP. Appropriately rated breakers may be double-tapped depending on local electrical codes. See pg. 17 for more details.
  • Page 10: Required Tools

    Required Tools Utility knife Knockout punch or hole saw for Drill 2” conduit (2-1/2” hole size) Drywall saw (optional) Multimeter Wire stripper Pliers Stud-finder (optional) Fish tape (optional) Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Level (optional) NOTE: A multimeter may be required for determining current transformer placement (see pg. 25).
  • Page 11: Hardware Installation Overview

    Row (A/B) With Corresponding LSP Line Number STEP 3. Knock Out or Punch One Hole for 2” Conduit Fitting STEP 15. Repeat Steps 11-14 Until All LSP Line # Wires Are Connected STEP 4. Measure and Mark Hole Locations for Mounting STEP 16.
  • Page 12: Hardware Installation Steps

    Hardware Installation Steps STEP 1. Turn Off Main Breaker and Remove Electrical Panel Cover WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE. ENSURE MAIN BREAKER IS OFF. MAIN SERVICE LINES ARE ALWAYS LIVE. AVERTISSEMENT: HAUTE TENSION. ASSUREZ-VOUS QUE LE DISJONCTEUR PRINCIPAL EST ÉTEINT. LES CONDUCTEURS DE SERVICE PRINCIPAUX SONT TOUJOURS SOUS TENSION. Tools: Screwdriver...
  • Page 13 Tools: Tape measure, level (optional), stud finder (optional), and drywall saw or suitable alternative NOTE: Cut and remove enough wall material to accommodate the LSP’s wire whips. Consider drywall cutout “Option B” if additional space is required to accommodate the LSP’s wire whips and properly access the electrical panel for Step 3.
  • Page 14 LSP wire whips. The hole location can be below as shown, above, or to either side of the electrical panel as appropriate. Use of existing pre-stamped 2” knockouts are acceptable provided there is sufficient...
  • Page 15 Mark the applicable hole locations for the installation type (flush-mount vs. surface-mount with mounting brackets). Exact hole locations may vary depending on existing conditions. Qty 4 holes are required for the LSP. NOTE: Alternative Installation Method: Installers may find it easier to route the wire whip into the electrical panel and attach the conduit to the electrical panel before determining the mounting hole locations.
  • Page 16 STEP 5. (Surface-mount Only) Secure Mounting Brackets to Wall Tools: Drill, stud-finder (optional), screws (x4), and washers (x4) NOTE: Ensure all screws are securely threaded into studs or suitable anchor systems.
  • Page 17 CONDUCTEURS DE SERVICE PRINCIPAUX SONT TOUJOURS SOUS TENSION. NOTE: Attach the antenna provided with the LSP and then guide the wire whip through the hole in the electrical panel. Remove the conduit bushing and lockring before guiding the wire whip through the...
  • Page 18 Tools: LSP: Drill, screws (x4), washers (x4), and nuts (x4; surface-mount only) NOTE: Lift the LSP to align with the mounting holes and secure it directly to the wall (flush-mount installation — ensure all screws are securely threaded into studs or suitable anchor systems) or mounting brackets (surface-mount installation) utilizing the hardware provided.
  • Page 19 CONDUCTEURS DE SERVICE PRINCIPAUX SONT TOUJOURS SOUS TENSION. UN FIL DE TERRE DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ POUR LA SÉCURITÉ. Tools: Screwdriver and pliers (optional) NOTE: Connect the EGC (bare copper wire) from the LSP to the existing ground bar in the electrical panel (exact location of ground bar may vary).
  • Page 20 STEP 9. Identify A-Row and B-Row Breakers NOTE: For purposes of Lumin installation, the top row of breakers will always be classified as “A”. The second row of standard breakers will be “B”. The alternating A-B-A-B pattern continues down the rows of breakers.
  • Page 21 Tools: Screwdriver, pliers, and wire stripper NOTE: Connect the LSP wires as pictured to the existing neutral bar and a double-pole 15- to 20-amp breaker, landing Line A (black wire) on an A Leg (odd-row breaker) terminal and Line B (red wire) on a B Leg (even-row breaker) terminal.
  • Page 22 CONDUCTEURS DE SERVICE PRINCIPAUX SONT TOUJOURS SOUS TENSION. Tools: Screwdriver NOTE: Breaker labels should be marked using the provided stickers to indicate that the load is controlled by the LSP. In typical applications, do not connect breakers that power the router(s)/modem(s) that provide the LSP Internet connection.
  • Page 23 Tools: Screwdriver and wire stripper NOTE: All LSP wires labeled “Line # Breaker” must connect to a breaker or be safely terminated with a wire connector/cap. Lines 1-6 (6 AWG wire) can connect to circuit breakers rated up to 60 amps and...
  • Page 24 Tools: Wire stripper and wire splice connector NOTE: All LSP wires labeled “Line # Load” must connect to a load wire via a wire splice connector (ensuring a tight connection) or be safely terminated with a wire connector. The LSP wire line number must match the line number used in the previous step (e.g., “Line 3 Breaker”...
  • Page 25 Record the circuit label/name and breaker row (A or B) with the corresponding LSP line number in the LSP Circuit Label & CT Table provided with the LSP (e.g., LSP Line 1 is landed on a B-row breaker that protects the pool pump. Record “Pool Pump” next to LSP Line 1 and circle Breaker Row “B”).
  • Page 26 The LSP can connect to up to 12 single-pole (or six double-pole) circuit breakers. Each hot leg of a double-pole circuit must be connected to its own numbered Lumin wire set (e.g., LSP controls a clothes dryer. Dryer Leg "A" is connected to LSP Line 3. Dryer Leg "B" is connected to LSP Line 4). NOTE: Controlling the circuit that powers the Internet/LAN equipment is not recommended;...
  • Page 27 DO NOT INSTALL CTS UNTIL PROPER LOCATION AND PHASING HAVE BEEN DETERMINED. Each LSP is supplied with one set of two (2) 200-amp current transformers (CTs). The LSP is equipped with leads for these main CTs (labeled “Line A CT” and “Line B CT”) as well as leads for an optional set of auxiliary CTs, available for purchase from Lumin and only used when solar is backfed into the electrical panel as shown below.
  • Page 28 “A.” Whichever conductor supplies breaker Row A will be designated “Line A.” NOTE: Lumin CTs are designated either “Line A” or “Line B”. Placing them on the incorrect leg of a circuit will result in erroneous consumption data. If the panel is a main-lug-only type, as shown in Figure B (no main circuit breaker), then the feeder on the left will be Lumin Leg “A”.
  • Page 29 Lumin Smart Panel DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 18. Test for Crossover before Current Transformer Placement REMINDER: In a Lumin installation, the top* row of breakers in an electrical panel is always designated “A”. Whichever conductor supplies Left Lug breaker Row A will be designated “Line A.”...
  • Page 30 Scan the adjacent code for information on the proper extension procedures. Connect CTs to their corresponding CT leads coming from the Lumin conduit before clamping the CTs around the conductors to be measured. The CT marked with “A” should attach to Leg A and the CT marked with “B”...
  • Page 31 (Optional) In the LSP Circuit Label & CT Table, record the location of the CTs. For example, record “Main Service Lines” next to “Line A/B CTs” if the CTs are clamped around the service lines. If auxiliary CTs are not...
  • Page 32 (black) “Grid Neutral” (White) Use wire nuts to cap off wires labeled “Grid Line” and “Grid Neutral” and coil these conductors in the bottom of the panel. These wires are not used in this configuration of the Lumin Smart Panel.
  • Page 33 LSP installation is completed. Make sure the LSP’s antenna is securely attached prior to powering on the device from the electrical panel. The LSP will turn on when the Lumin Power Circuit (the breaker from Step 10) is energized. Note that there is a rectangular cover over the LSP power switch.
  • Page 34: Configuration And Account Setup

    STEP 23. LSP Configuration Configuration and Account Setup Please note that the configuration and account setup process may change as the Lumin Energy app is updated. The steps below are a generalized version of the commissioning process. To view more detailed information on this process, refer to our Knowledge Base by going to luminpanelguard.freshdesk.com or scanning the code.
  • Page 35 NOTE: Record the maximum current setting entered into the Lumin Energy app (maximum 80% of main breaker rating). The maximum current setting is normally not changed after initial installation. It can only be changed by a user of the system who has completed Lumin Certified Installer training.
  • Page 36 Tools: Screwdriver NOTE: The National Electrical Code requires additional labeling for energy management systems such as the LSP. The provided installation materials include labels to identify the LSP-managed circuits in the electrical panel, LSP electrical conduit/raceway, and informational QR code labels. Apply label stickers as shown and as detailed on the provided sticker sheets.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting And Repairs

    The main breaker and all other power sources must be de-energized to ensure the LSP is safe to work on. Fuses: LSP Power – non-replaceable 2.5 A; GDC – 1 A, slow blow. DANGER: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES PRESENT DURING INSTALLATION AND SERVICING. DO NOT OPEN LSP COVER, INSPECT INSTALLATION WIRING, OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS WITHOUT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND LUMIN AUTHORIZATON.
  • Page 38: Operational Information

    During an Internet outage, local connection can be made between an LSP and user's mobile device as long as the device and the LSP are connected to the same network. Ensure that the LSP is not in Setup Mode and that WiFi connectivity is enabled on the mobile device.
  • Page 39: Product Specifications

    Single Pole (1 Line) and Dual Pole Conductor Length All Extend 76 cm (30 in) Beyond (2 Lines) Conduit End MEASUREMENT Additional Units One (1) Lumin Smart Panel per Accuracy ±0.5% of Load electrical panel for service upsize avoidance Monitoring Type Separate Measurement of Lines (Including Dual-Pole) CONNECTIVITY &...
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty For Lumin Smart Panel

    Lumin which enable you to remotely access and view data that is collected, stored and transmitted by the product concerning electricity consumption and/or to remotely control electrical circuits which the product is connected to (the “Lumin Service”). Use of the Lumin Service is subject to and governed by the terms of the Lumin Service User Agreement, a copy of which can be accessed at luminsmart.com/consent-documentation/.
  • Page 41: Radio Frequency Statement

    20 cm et ne doivent pas être localisé ou utilisé en conflit avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur. This radio transmitter 27016-LSP12WE (PMN: Lumin Smart Panel; HVIN: 8223A-SR) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
  • Page 42 NOTES...
  • Page 43 Lumin Smart Panel DOCUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NOTES...
  • Page 44 W W W . L U M I N S M A R T . C O M U.S. Patent No. 10,109,987 U.S. Patent No. 10,467,712 Canadian Patent No. 3,050,702 U.S. and International Patent Applications Pending. ® U.S. Registered Trademark. Copyright © 2022 Coulomb, Inc. (DBA Lumin). All rights reserved.

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