EXPLORE
E6 & E7 TH
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INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL
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4.3 INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER WITH THE DC POWER KIT
Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED:
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Screws to secure the DC Driver
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Waterproof connectors/ Junction Box* (optional)
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Sufficient cable to run connections to power source.
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Suitable fuse / breaker(s)
*Optional 4-Way Junction box available from OceanLED. Please contact OceanLED or your representative for further information.
Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures.
When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate within a specific voltage range.
Please check the electrical information to ensure cable gauge follow the recommendations.
Never leave the bare cables unprotected. Take care to not leave the bare wire ends in bilge water before
making the waterproof connections. Water deposits in the connectors and cables will cause corrosion. Over
time water can also work its way into the unit along the inside of the cable due to capillary action causing the
light to fail. This will NOT be covered under warranty.
Always mount the Explore DC Driver in a dry location, it should not sit in standing water at any time.
For complete instructions on DC connections, please refer to ABYC codes of practice and other applicable
codes and ordinates for DC connections.
Where multiple lights are fitted, and especially on 12V systems, it is advised to use a relay system to supply
the switched power to the lights, to reduce load on the switch and voltage drops caused by long cable runs
to the switch location.
Connecting the DC Driver
1. Find the appropriate location for the driver bearing in mind that the distance from the light is predetermined by
the 1.8m long light cable and cannot be extended. Ensure chosen location is near enough to connect light cable
without applying undue stress.
2. Fix Explore DC Driver into required position, using four mounting holes secure the driver with the four screws.
3.
Connect the plug from the light into the 10 pin port on the driver.
4.
Repeat the process for the remaining drivers.
5.
Connect the drivers in chain with the Control Link Cable (see the connection diagram on the next page).
6.
Connect the Terminator in the last driver in chain.
DC Driver
(12-24V DC)
DC Power Cable 1.5m
Fuse Kit
