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Installing the Controller
Step 3: Running Cable to the Luminaires
Once the transformer has been installed and all luminaire
locations have been determined, the next step is to run the
correct size cable from the transformer to the luminaires.
Lumascape low-voltage LED luminaires require between 10 and
15 V for optimal operation and longevity. This is accomplished by
the following:
1. Grouping luminaires into distance zones as illustrated
below. Do not have a luminaire that is 10' (3 m) away from
the transformer on the same cable run as one that is 100'
(30 m) away.
2. Use the proper cabling method for the application. Try to
center-load all cable runs when possible to minimize the
voltage differential between luminaires.
3. Use a correctly sized cable to accommodate voltage drop. As
a general rule of thumb, limit the wattage load per cable run
to no more than 160 W.
CIRCUITING GUIDELINES
Loads Per Cable
Close Zone: 0' to 40' (0 m to 12.2 m)
12
AWG (2.05 mm): 160 W max.
10
AWG (2.59 mm): 180 W max.
8
AWG (3.26 mm): 220 W max.
Far Zone: 80' to 120' (24.4 m to 36.6 m)
12
AWG (2.05 mm): 100 W max.
10
AWG (2.59 mm): 120 W max.
8
AWG (3.26 mm): 180 W max.
Mid Zone: 40' to 80' (12.2 m to 24.4 m)
12
AWG (2.05 mm): 120 W max.
10
AWG (2.59 mm): 140 W max.
8
AWG (3.26 mm): 200 W max.
Out There Zone: 120' to 160' (36.6 m to 54.9 m)
12
AWG (2.05 mm): 60 W max.
10
AWG (2.59 mm): 100 W max.
8
AWG (3.26 mm): 160 W max.
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