Installation
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Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series User Manual Rev. 08
3. Installation
Always connect
the Ilumipod 18
IP Optic Series to
a protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical
ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect
the Ilumipod 18
IP Optic Series to
a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit,
even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel serves
only as a 0 to 100%
switch.
Make sure to
connect the 18 IP
Optic Series
product to a power line
with the proper voltage
and frequency, as per the
specifications in this
manual or on the
product’s sticker.
The listed
current rating
indicates the
maximum current draw
during normal operation.
The signal cable
must match or
exceed the
electrical characteristics
of the Belden® 9841
cable for EIA RS-485
applications. You may
also use CAT5, 5e, or
CAT6 LAN cable.
If you choose to
bury the power or
signal distribution
boxes, make sure that
they are IP67 rated or
greater.
AC Power
Input Voltage and Frequency
The products in the Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series have an auto-ranging power supply with an
input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption
To determine the power requirements for the Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series, see the label
affixed to the side of the product. Alternatively, you may refer to the corresponding
specifications chart in the
Technical Information
chapter of this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
Power Wiring
To provide AC power for any of the Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series, you can connect the bare-
ended IP67 rated power cable from the product to an IP67 rated power connector or use an
IP67 rated junction box. In this case, make sure to use IP67 rated conduit or direct buried
cable (DBC)
Connection
Wire (US)
Wire (Europe)
Live Black
Brown
Neutral White Blue
Ground Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
AC Power Input Wiring
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for any of the Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series, You can connect the bare-
ended IP67 rated signal cable from the product to two IP67 rated signal connectors (DMX in
and DMX Out) or use an IP67 rated junction box. In this case, make sure to use IP67 rated
conduit.
External Wiring
You must run AC power and signal wires from the respective AC and signal distribution boxes
into each of the Ilumipod 18 IP Optic Series products.
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