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Automatic Load Control Relay

Automatic  Load  Control  Relay

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Installation Requirements

Important Safeguards

When using electrical equipment always follow basic safety precautions, including:

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS.

• 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.

Installation

The ALCR-PP (Power Pack) model is designed for permanent installation directly to an 
electrical junction box or panel at the electrical lighting load or before the load in the 
circuit. Reference 

"Installation and Termination of the ALCR-PP"

.

The ALCR-DIN (DIN-rail) model is designed to be permanently installed on a consumer 
DIN rail 35mm (complies with DIN43880 and EN60715). Reference 

"Installation and 

Termination of the ALCR-DIN"

 on page 4.

Once installation of the Automatic Load Control Relay is complete, reference 

"Configuration of Time Delay" on page 6

.

Installation and Termination of the ALCR-PP

The ALCR-PP mounts directly to an electrical junction box or electrical enclosure at the 
electrical lighting load or before the load(s) in the circuit. The ALCR-PP is fitted with a 
1/2” nipple (standard 1/2” knockout).

Two sets of wire bundles are provided on the unit. One set is for emergency power input 
and the other set is for sensing normal power. In addition, a single loop jumper is 
provided for connection to a remote triggering device (normally closed, maintained dry 
contact closure for fire alarms, etc.).

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.

N o t e :

The ALCR-DIN must be mounted in a suitably insulated or grounded enclosure, 

such that live terminals are not accessible. 

WARNING:

For indoor use only! Must install in an electrical junction box or wire way. 
Follow local codes and restrictions.

Summary of Contents for ALCR-DIN

Page 1: ...rol Relay ALCR is a UL 924 listed device that is powered from an emergency source and provides power to emergency lighting load s The ALCR ensures a lights on state during loss of normal power while t...

Page 2: ...DIN rail 35mm complies with DIN43880 and EN60715 Reference Installation and Termination of the ALCR DIN on page 4 Once installation of the Automatic Load Control Relay is complete reference Configurat...

Page 3: ...s to the normal lighting circuit as shown b Connect the Normal Neutral White 18 AWG lead to the normal Neutral for the lighting loads Step 6 Proceed to Initial Test on page 7 Step 7 If you are install...

Page 4: ...single pole contacts on the remote device or test switch Step 3 Continue to Remote Activation Test on page 7 Installation and Termination of the ALCR DIN The ALCR DIN is designed to attach to lighting...

Page 5: ...ch Sense and Normal Neutral screw terminals as shown Step 4 If you are connecting to 0 10 Vdc Fluorescent lighting loads connect to the provided terminals labeled 0 10V FLO Reference Examples of Use o...

Page 6: ...a user configurable delay time between regaining normal power and removing power from the emergency lighting This delay time could be used to account for loads that may require a warm up time for exam...

Page 7: ...f reconnect the Normal Power Switch wire to the terminal Step 6 Turn On the normal circuit breaker The ALCR should now behave as described in the Examples of Use on page 8 Step 7 If you are installing...

Page 8: ...gency Light Fixture ALCR Normal Neutral White Normal Hot Black Emergency Load Emergency Hot Emergency Neutral Gray Backup Arrangement When normal power is present the emergency load is turned off When...

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