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Connecting fixtures to the Kichler Design Pro LED Controller
The value of the multi-zone feature of the Design Pro LED Controller lies in the ability to individually control defined areas of the landscape lighting
design. The system design should take this feature into consideration. Lighting at pre-defined areas (zones) should be connected to a trunk line or
lines that will then be powered by the PSU Zones. Trunk lines that control individual zones are then connected to one of the PSU Zone terminal
blocks.
Each PSU (Power Supply Unit) has a pair of zones (PSU1 is zones 1 and 2, PSU2 is zones 3 and 4, and PSU3 is zones 5 and 6) and each PSU is
capable of 100W (6.7 amps at 15VDC). Any pair of zones can be loaded to a maximum of 100W regardless of how the 100W is split. For
example: Zone 1 can have 80W and Zone 2 can have 20W.
Each zone is also capable of having multiple wire runs provided the 100 Watt per PSU limit is not exceeded. Use wattage value (not VA) provided
for each fixture to calculate the load on the Controller. There are no minimum load or polarity requirements for loading the Controller.
1) Once the fixture locations/zones have been determined, the trunk-line cable should be routed to the fixtures and connected according to the
instructions provided with the fixtures. Use wattage value (not VA) provided for each fixture to calculate the load on the Controller. There are no
minimum load requirements for any zone or PSU.
2.) At the Kichler Design Pro LED Controller, route the cable(s) through the conduit adaptor. Note: For a more professional install, the secondary
trunk lines can be routed through an 18" length of 1" or 1-1/4" trade size PVC conduit (not provided) prior to routing through the conduit connector.
3) Split the 18/2, 16/2, 14/2, 12/2, 10/2 or 8/2 trunk-line cable
approximately 3”, and strip 3/8” [10mm] insulation off each
wire. On the bottom of the terminal block push one bare wire
into the hole marked “+” of the appropriate zone.
4) Tighten the corresponding screw on terminal block face until
wire is secure. Push remaining bare wire of the same run into
the “-” hole on bottom of terminal block and tighten terminal
screw. Screw terminals should be tightened to 12.5 lb-in [1.4
N-m].
5) Repeat steps for all runs and all zones.
6) Plug power supply cord into standard 115/120 volt
receptacle.
NOTE:
The power supply cord must be plugged
into a weather tight receptacle equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Conduit Adaptor (fits 1" or 1-1/4"
trade size PVC conduit)
PVC Conduit (optional, not supplied)
Tools Required: #1 or #2 Phillips or 1/4" flat head screwdriver
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