LED Driver Installation
Best Practices Guide
Driver Mounting
Mount the driver flush against the fixture to provide the best heat transfer. Avoid mounting the driver close to a heat source such as a fixture cover plate or a
light source. For use only within a suitable electrical enclosure or fixture.
Correct
Incorrect
Accommodates #6 screws for mounting. Tighten screws to a maximum of 8 in-lb (0.9 N•m).
Power Wiring
1
Class 2 must be separated from Class 1 and line voltage wiring by the following: 0.25 in
(6 mm) or physical barrier. Please refer to Application Note #142 for further information.
2
EcoSystem digital link length is limited by the wire gauge used for E1 and E2 as shown below.
EcoSystem
Digital Link
(Class 1 or Class 2)
1,2
Power Input
(Line Voltage)
Driver Wiring
For proper wiring, follow the wiring schematic on the driver being installed. Driver illustrations are for reference only.
Driver Enclosure
1.60 in (41 mm) W × 1.05 in (27 mm) H × 4.30 in (117 mm) L
Load Wiring
Wire Gauge
Maximum Lead Length
150 mA – 700 mA 710 mA – 1.05 A
18 AWG (0.75 mm
2
) 30 ft (9 m)
15 ft (4.5 m)
16 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) 35 ft (10.5 m)
25 ft (7.5 m)
14 AWG (2.5 mm
2
) 50 ft (15 m)
40 ft (12 m)
12 AWG (4.0 mm
2
) 100 ft (30 m)
60 ft (18 m)
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01/2019
See table below
–V (Black)
+V (Red)
LED Light
Source
Black
White
Purple
Purple / White
L
N
E1
E2
EcoSystem Digital Link Wiring
Both wires of the EcoSystem link are included in maximum digital lead length.
Wire Gauge Digital Link Length (max)
18 AWG
550 ft
16 AWG
900 ft
14 AWG
1400 ft
12 AWG
2200 ft
Wire Size
Digital Link Length (max)
0.75 mm
2
155 m
1.0 mm
2
207 m
1.5 mm
2
310 m
2.5 mm
2
517 m
4.0 mm
2
828 m
To EcoSystem Digital Link compatible devices
3.94 in
(100 mm)
1.25 in
(32 mm)
Installing or Servicing LED Driver or Light Engine
Shock hazard.
May result in serious injury or death.
Disconnect power before servicing or installing.
WARNING
