User Guide

a-2000TM DIMMER CABINET WITH

DIGITAL CONTROLS

12 & 24 CIRCUIT VERSIONS

Software revision 2.40 and above

FULL
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TUALATIN, OR

a-2000
MADE IN U.S.A.

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inspection ..........................................................................................................5
Updates .............................................................................................................5
Description .........................................................................................................5
Control Overview ...............................................................................................6
Mounting - Surface or Flush Mounted? .............................................................6
Stacked Mounting ..............................................................................................6
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................................6
Feed and Load Wiring .......................................................................................7
Control Input Wiring ...........................................................................................7
Fluorescent Wiring .............................................................................................7
Turn On .............................................................................................................7
Bypass Switch - Non Universal 120V Units Only ..............................................7
Bypass Shunts - Non Universal 277V Units Only ..............................................7
Bypass Switch-Universal Units Only .................................................................8
Modules .............................................................................................................8
Checklist ............................................................................................................8

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Checklist - Non Universal 120V Units .............................................10
Installation Checklist - Non Universal 277V and Universal Units ......................10
Step 1: Mounting ...............................................................................................11
Step 1A -Surface Mount ...............................................................................11
Flush Mount .......................................................................................................12
Step 1B - Flush Mount Frames ....................................................................12

Main Feed and Load Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Power Wiring - Feed\Line Wiring ..........................................................14
Step 3: Load Circuit Wiring - 120 Volt Units ......................................................18
Step 4 - Relay Cabinet (OPTIONAL) .................................................................21

Low Voltage Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 5: Control Input Wiring ..............................................................................23
Luma-Net III ....................................................................................................24
Power Considerations for Control Systems .................................................24
Power Requirements & Maximum Run Length ............................................24
Power Wire - Run Length .............................................................................26
Terminating the wiring ..................................................................................26
Wiring the Phoenix Connector .....................................................................29
Special Feature for Low Voltage Power Terminations .................................30
Testing the Wiring ........................................................................................31
DMX-512 ......................................................................................................32
DMX Wire Recommendation: .......................................................................32
Analog Input, 0-10 VDC (Optional) ..............................................................33
Photocell Input ...................................................................................................33
Multiple Signal Types ...................................................................................35
External Full On/Emergency (Full Bright) .....................................................36

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Step 6: Fluorescent Dimming and Control Output Wiring ..................................38

Types of Dimming Ballasts ...........................................................................38
Other Ballast Types ...........................................................................................39

Dimmer Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Step 7: Dimmer Module Installation and/or Replacement .................................40
Blanking Plates ............................................................................................40
Removal or Installation of Dimmer Module: .................................................41
To remove a dimmer module: ......................................................................41
To install a dimmer module into one of the positions ...................................41
Step 8: Bypass Mode ........................................................................................43
Set 120 V Non Universal Dimmers to Bypass Mode: ...................................43
277V Non Universal Bypass ........................................................................44
Universal Bypass .........................................................................................44
Step 9: Double Check the Wiring ......................................................................45
Step 10: Turn On The Power .............................................................................45
Step 11: Clear Faults that have Caused any Breakers to Trip ..........................45
Step 12: 120 V Systems - Set Bypass Switches to Normal ...............................45

Digital Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Readouts and Indicators ....................................................................................46
LCD Display .................................................................................................46
Programming/Function Buttons ....................................................................46
LED Indicators ..............................................................................................46
Navigation Buttons .......................................................................................47

Step 13: Configuration and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

LCD Display Menu Structures ...........................................................................48
Basic Concepts ............................................................................................53
Step 13A: Display at Startup .............................................................................54
Potential Error Screens in the Main Menu: ..................................................54
To Auto Assign Module Types: ....................................................................54
Step 13B: Verifying Phase Voltages ..................................................................54
Step 13C: Assigning Module Types ..................................................................54
Assign the Module/Load Type ......................................................................57
...........................................................................................................................58
Step 13D: Modify the Dimmer Type Features: ..................................................58
Step 13E: Verifying Module Programming in a Dimmer Cabinet .......................60
Step 13F: Assigning Luma-Net and/or DMX512 Channels ...............................61
Assigning Numbers Automatically ................................................................61
Assigning Individual Control Channels .........................................................61
Verifying Assignment of Mark VII Analog Output Signal ..............................62
Step 13G: Daylight Harvesting/Photocells .........................................................62
Background-Daylighting: ..............................................................................62
Background-Photocells: ...............................................................................63
Configuring your a-2000 cabinet to use a photocell: .........................................63
For example, to use this feature given the following installation: .................65
To Enable the dimmer for photocell control .................................................65

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Step: 13H: Modifying Factory Defaults ..............................................................65

Luma-Net Restore: .......................................................................................66
Line Regulation: ...........................................................................................66
Parts Replacement ............................................................................................67
Specifications ....................................................................................................68

Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Control Inputs ....................................................................................................69
Luma-Net III ...............................................................................................69
DMX512 .......................................................................................................69
Analog ..........................................................................................................69
Multiple Signal Types ...................................................................................69
Types of Dimmer Modules .................................................................................70
Dual Dimmer Module 000-A20DD-012(120V), -A27 (120/277V) .................70
Constant Module 000-A20DC-012 (120V), -A27 (120/277V) .......................70
High Rise Time Module 000-A20HD-012 .....................................................70
Dual Universal Module 000-A20UN-012(120V), -027 (120/277V) ...............71
Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Types ..................................................................71
0-10 VDC Controlled Ballasts ......................................................................71
Two-Wire Fluorescent Ballasts (Additional Control Wiring is not required) ..72
Other Ballasts - Three-Wire- (Refer to the load wiring schematic.) ..............72

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................74
Power Considerations for Control Systems .......................................................77
Terminology .................................................................................................77
Power Requirements & Maximum Run Length ............................................77
Power Wire - Run Length .............................................................................82

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Overview
Inspection
Carefully unpack the dimmer system, and inspect to make sure there has been no
hidden shipping damage. Report all damage to the freight carrier who delivered
the system. Claims for damages are filed with the freight carrier as all freight is
shipped FOB Tualatin, Oregon. The a-2000 can be serviced in the field with
replacement factory components in case of damaged parts.

Updates
For updates to this manual, latest bulletins, announcements, and other helpful
documentation, please reference the support and product sections of Levitons
webbiest which can be found at [Link]

Description
The compact physical design of the a-2000 dimmer cabinet takes up a minimum
of wall space and allows it to be recess-mounted in a 4-in. deep wall. When
surface mounted it also complies with ADA requirements. There are three sizes of
cabinets:
Max. Circuits

# of Dual
Module Slots

Weight - Fully
Loaded

Dimensions - in. (CM)*

30 1/8" W x 297/8" H x 4 1/8" D
(76.5 x 75.9 x 10.5)*

12

145 lbs. (66Kg)

24

12

155 lbs. (70.3

Kg)

301/8" W x 43" H x 4 1/8" D

(76.5 x 109 x 10.5)*

60 lbs. (27.2 Kg)

141/4" W x 43 "H x 41/8" D

(36.2 x 109 x 10.5)*

Relay Section

12 Relays

Table 1 - Cabinet Properties

* Flush trims add 2" (5.08 cm) to overall length and width.
Some of the dimmer features are:
Plug-in design
Fan cooling
Ability to dim virtually any lighting load
UL Listed for use in USA and Canada
Compliant with NEMA requirements
Easy to install
Generous wiring space
Main circuit breaker capability

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The control portion of the dimmer cabinet employs all digital circuitry for accuracy
and for minimum wiring requirements between the dimmer cabinet and its control
systems.
Surface-mount and flush-mount units both include necessary mounting hardware.

Control Overview
The Leviton a-2000D Dimmer Cabinet uses an intelligent central control card
(Digital Main Control Module), enabling the dimmers in this system to dim and
control virtually any incandescent or fluorescent lighting load. The software can
tell a dimmer module whether it is to be a dimmer or a non-dim, tell it what type
of fluorescent dimmer ballast it will operate, and set up the required parameters
to properly drive virtually any type of fluorescent dimmer ballast. You can use
three different types of control input signals, Luma-Net III, DMX512 and 0-10VDC
(with optional Analog Card) to control the dimmers. The LCD display provides an
easy user interface.

Mounting - Surface or Flush Mounted?

The 12 and 24 circuit dimming cabinets comes standard for surface mounting. In
order to flush mount the unit, you must use the appropriate flush mount
hardware kit. Consult the factory for the appropriate kit.
Cabinet Size/Type

Flush Trim Kit Part Number

12

A2K12-T10

24

A2000-T10

12+24

A2K12-T30

24+24

A2000-T20

Table 2 - Flush Trim Kits

Stacked Mounting
The following cabinets can be joined together vertically and wired with a single
feed:
12+24 - Factory only.
24+24 - Field or factory. Field kit part number A2K24-Kit
This can be accomplished in the factory or the field using a UL listed bussing kit.

Cooling Fans
Both surface and flush-mounted units contain fans for cooling. They are relatively
quiet, but this unit should not be mounted where minor fan noise is objectionable.
The fans are rated at 41 dBa each. The fan(s) are normally off when the system is
off, and comes on when any dimmer comes on.

Cooling Fan dust covers should be removed and cleaned with compressed air or non
abrasive cleaning agent every 6 months for optimum fan operation.

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Feed and Load Wiring

The entire right side of the dimmer cabinet is reserved for power wiring. The
cabinet includes:
Knockouts for feeding in and out through the top, bottom, or right side of the
cabinet.
Main lugs for phases A, B, and C (or A and B in the case of a single-phase
cabinet)
A load terminal block.
A multi-terminal neutral block.
A single ground terminal
An optional multiple-terminal ground bus is available, part number OPT-A2GNDKIT.
Unless limited by an optional main breaker, the main lugs are sized for every
dimmer to be loaded to maximum capacity. You may elect to size the feed to the
actual connected load on the cabinet.

Control Input Wiring

The upper left portion of the dimmer cabinet is reserved for control wiring.

Fluorescent Wiring
There are several types of fluorescent dimming ballasts. Check carefully for the
type of ballasts you are installing on this system.

Incorrect wiring of these ballasts to dimmers can damage the ballasts.

Turn On
Prior to turn on, verify the following is installed correctly:
Main feed wiring
Load wiring
Control wiring
Configuration of each module with the type of load connected and any ballast
control wiring

Bypass Switch - Non Universal 120V Units Only

The Bypass switch has two modes: Normal and Bypass. When the switches are
set to Bypass, all the dimmer electronics are removed from the circuit and line is
connected directly to load. Leviton normally ships the cabinet with all these
switches in the Bypass position and all circuit breakers in the Off position.

Bypass Shunts - Non Universal 277V Units Only

On 277V units, the bypass is accomplished via an optional constant module.

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Bypass Switch-Universal Units Only

The bypass switch has two modes: Normal and Bypass. When the switch is set to
Bypass (red LED illuminated) the SCRs and relays are forced to turn on
independent of the control module.

Modules
The dimmer modules simply slide and plug in. No tools are required, except for a
shipping screw when dimmers are pre-installed at the factory.
To avoid misapplication of product, 277V cabinets are
mechanically keyed to reject 120V modules and the previous style of 277V
dimmer modules without integral breakers.

Checklist
Unpack the system
Report any damages to the freight carrier
Attach the flush or surface mounting hardware
Attach the cabinet to the wall
Terminate the main feed wiring
Terminate the load wiring
Terminate control wiring
Verify the dimmer ballasts are correctly wired
Verify the main feed wiring
Verify the load wiring
Verify the remote control wiring
Verify the configuration of each module

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Warnings
1

To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical

codes and regulations.

To be installed by a qualified Electrician.

DO NOT CONNECT line voltage wires to low voltage terminals.

When a magnetic low voltage circuit is operated at a dim level, with all
lamps inoperative, excess current may flow through the transformer. To
avoid possible transformer failure, due to over current, use a transformer
that incorporates thermal protection or a fuse in the primary winding.

For best lamp life, lamp manufacturers recommend their fluorescent

lamps should be operated at full brightness for a minimum or 100 hours
before dimming is permitted. For best results, lamp brands and types
should not be intermixed on a circuit

5a) Hook up flourescent control wiring, if required

When using with fluorescent ballasts, both lighting fixture and ballast
must be grounded.

Use this dimmer cabinet only with 90o C copper wire at 75o ampacity.

Do not mix load types on a single zone (i.e. 120 V tungsten and magnetic
low voltage).

Disconnect power when servicing the dimmer, fixture or when changing

lamps.

10 Indoor use only.

11 TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER AT MAIN

CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT THE POWER IS OFF

BEFORE WIRING, OPENING THE PANEL, OR REPLACING A DIMMER
MODULE!

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Installation
Installation Checklist - Non Universal 120V Units
Install the cabinets by following these simple steps:
Step 1Mount the cabinets to the wall
Step 2Hook up the feed/line wiring
Step 3Hook up the load wiring
Step 4Wire the Relay Cabinet (OPTIONAL)
Step 5Hook up the control input wiring
Step 6Hook up the fluorescent control wiring, if required
Step 7Install the dimmer modules
Step 8Verify the dimmers are in bypass mode
Step 9Double check the wiring
Step 10Power up the system
Step 11Clear any faults that have caused any breakers to trip
Step 12Set the bypass switch to normal
Step 13Set up and Configure the control module

Installation Checklist - Non Universal 277V and

Universal Units
Install the cabinets by following these simple steps:
Step 1Mount the cabinets to the wall
Step 2Hook up the feed/line wiring
Step 3Hook up the load wiring
Step 4Wire the relay cabinet (optional)
Step 5Hook up the control input wiring
Step 6Hook up the fluorescent contorl wiring if required
Step 7Install constant modules (optional) or dimmer modules
Step 8If using universal modules verify the switches are in bypass mode
Step 9Double check the wiring
Step 10Power up the system
Step 11Clear any faults that have caused any breakers to trip
Step 12Disconnect power to cabinet if constant modules were installed
Step 13Install the dimmer modules if constant modules were installed
Step 14Set Bypass switches to normal if they were used
Step 15Set up and Configure the control module

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Step 1: Mounting
The cabinets can be mounted either Surface or Flush (recessed into wall). Verify
that the correct hardware was ordered and proceed to the appropriate step! 120
and 277 volt cabinets mount in the same fashion.

Class 2/PELV Wiring to Controls

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Front View

Side View

Figure 1 - Suggested Mounting - Single Cabinet ONLY

For mounting two cabinets one above the other see instructions provided
with the bussing kit.

Step 1A -Surface Mount

1

Locate the Surface Mount Hardware and place them on the back of the
top and bottom of the cabinet as shown in Figure 2.

Screw them in place with the provided 10-32 x 1/4" self tapping screws
Attach the unit to the wall. There is a center hole and holes on 16-in. and
24-in. centers. These 5/16-in. holes allow #10 or 1/4" hardware to be
used to anchor the cabinet.

Remove the shipping screws holding the front door closed; these are
located along the top, bottom and right edge

Using the keys provided, open the hinged front door and proceed to Step
2: Feed and Load Wiring.

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Attach mounting brackets to

the back of the cabinet
as shown, using the
10-32 x 1/4" self-tapping
screws provided

Top

Figure 2 - Surface Mount Hardware

Leviton recommends that cabinet mounting hardware reaches through

the drywall and attaches to the wall studs. However, properly sized struts
and suitable hardware can also be used. They must distribute the load to
the anchors without exceeding the recommended anchor limit. Using
drywall screws directly through drywall without a stud is not
recommended.

Flush Mount
Step 1B - Flush Mount Frames

All Cabinets are designed to accept a Flush Mount kit (See Table 2) which
is designed like a picture frame. To install, simply remove door, screw the
four pieces to the front frame of the cabinet using the provided hardware
and replace the door.
Install Steps - All Cabinets

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Remove the screws holding the front door closed; these are located along
the top, bottom and right edges.

Locate the Flush Mount Hardware and place on the side of the cabinet as
shown in Figure 3.

Screw them in place with the provided 10-32 x 1/4" self tapping screws.
The bottom left edge is not accessible for attaching a fourth mount.

Attach the unit to the wall using #10 or larger screws or 16-penny or
larger nails, through the 1/4" diameter holes in the mounting bracket and
on the top, right, and bottom sides of the cabinet.

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Once the cabinet is mounted, proceed to Step 2: Feed and Load Wiring.

Top

Figure 3 - Flush Mounting Hardware

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Main Feed and Load Wiring

Step 2: Power Wiring - Feed\Line Wiring
The entire right side of the dimmer cabinet is reserved for power wiring. Refer to
Figure 4 and the cabinet labels for all appropriate wiring notes. The cabinet
includes:
Knockouts for feeding in and out through the top, bottom, or right side of the
cabinet.
Main lugs for phases A, B, and C (or A and B in the case of a single-phase
cabinet (feed terminates to optional main breaker if provided).
A load terminal block to land all the dimmer output load wiring.
A multi-terminal neutral block.
A single ground terminal.
Consult the factory if a multiple terminal ground bus is needed for your particular
installation.

Unless limited by an optional main breaker, the main lugs are sized for
every dimmer to be loaded to maximum capacity, however you may elect
to size the feed to the actual connected load on the cabinet.

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Note: Non Universal Cabinet pictured above

CLASS 2 WIRING
THIS AREA NOT AVAILABLE
FOR CABINET FEED WIRING

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Figure 5 - Appropriate Wireways for High and Low Voltage Wires

Depending on the cabinet that was ordered, it will have either main lugs or a main
breaker. See Table 4-5 for feeder information. Information shown is for feeder
lugs only. If optional main breaker is installed, feeder information may be
reduced. Preferred entry is from the top or the top right hand side of the cabinet,
but may be run from the bottom as well.

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Cabinets with Main Breakers (factory installed)

Main Breaker Size (A)

Cabinet Sizes

Wire Size

30, 50, 60

12, 24

#14-#2 AWG

40

24

#14-#2 AWG

70, 80, 100

12, 24

#12-2/0 AWG

90

24

#12-2/0 AWG

110, 125

24

#4-250kcmil

125 (1 phase only)

12

#4-250kcmil

150

24, 36

#4-250kcmil

175, 200

24, 36

#4-250kcmil

225

36

#4-250kcmil

Main Breaker not available

48

N/A

Table 4 - Max Feeder and Wire Size, Cabinets with Main Breakers

Cabinets with Main Lugs

Cabinet Size

Phase

Max Feed Size

Wire Size

12

125A

#14-#2 AWG

80A

#14-#2 AWG

250A

#6-250kcmil

250A

#6-250kcmil

250A

#4 - 250kcmil

175A

#4 - 250kcmil

500A

(2) #6-250kcmil

350A

(2) #6-250kcmil

24

36

48

Table 5 - Max Feeder and Wire Size, Cabinets with Main Lugs

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Step 3: Load Circuit Wiring - 120 Volt Units

Load and neutral terminal blocks accept the following wire sizes:
Load Terminal (AWG)

Neutral Block (AWG)

Quantity

Size

Quantity

Size

#8

#4

#10

#6

1-3

#12

#8

1-4

#14

#10

#12

#14

Table 6- Wire Combinations for Load and Neutral Block

Preferred wire entry is from the right hand side of the cabinet.
For all loads except Lutrons Hi-Lume , Eco-10, Fluorescent dimming ballasts
and the Leviton High Rise Dimmer Module:
DIMMED
HOT

NEUTRAL BLOCK

20
21
22

DIMMED HOT BLACK

23
24

WRITABLE
SURFACE

DIMMED

19

LOAD

DIMMED

SWITCHED

DIMMED

MODULE

12

SWITCHED

11

UPPER TERMINALS

10

SWITCHED

LOAD

LOWER TERMINALS

SWITCHED
HOT

Black

White
NEUTRAL WHITE

Figure 6 - Incandescent, Non-Dim and Constant Loads

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Module

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Dimmed Hot/Live

NOT USED!

6
7

Neutral Block

Load

Neutral

Figure 7 - Load Terminal Wiring for Leviton High Rise Time Dimmer

DIMMED
HOT

Blue

NEUTRAL BLOCK

DIMMED

Red

21
22

Lamp*

Advance Mark X and/or

Lutron Tu Wire

DIMMED HOT BLACK

23

BALLAST

24

LOAD

SWITCHED

DIMMED
DIMMED

20

WRITABLE
SURFACE

MODULE

12

SWITCHED

11

UPPER TERMINALS

10

SWITCHED

Black - Dimmed
Hot
19

LOWER TERMINALS

SWITCHED
HOT

LAMP

White - Neutral

NEUTRAL WHITE

*Wiring Diagram of Fluorescent

Lamp for Illustrative Purposes
Only! Consult Individual Ballast
Wiring Diagram

Figure 8 - Load Terminal Wiring for Advance Mark XTM or Lutron TuWireTM

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VIOLET

BALLAST
0-10 VDC

DIMMED
HOT

LAMP

Blue
19

DIMMED
DIMMED

DIMMED

SWITCHED
UPPER TERMINALS

LOWER TERMINALS

Red

21
22

HOT BLACK

23
24

LOAD

MODULE

SWITCHED

Black - Switched11Hot
12

Lamp*

20

WRITABLE
SURFACE

10

SWITCHED

Grey
SWITCHED
Violet
HOT

GRAY

NEUTRAL BLOCK

White - Neutral

NEUTRAL WHITE

*Wiring Diagram of Fluorescent

Lamp for Illustrative Purposes
Only! Consult Individual Ballast
Wiring Diagram

Figure 9 - Load Terminal Wiring for 0-10 VDC Control Dimming Ballasts

HOT BLACK

Orange - Dimmed Hot

NEUTRAL BLOCK

20

Blue
LAMP

Lamp*

Black - Switched Hot

21
22
23
24

WRITABLE
SURFACE

DIMMED
DIMMED
DIMMED

Red

19

LOAD

LOWER TERMINALS

12
MODULE

DH
SH

SWITCHED

11

SWITCHED

10

SWITCHED

DIMMED
HOT

UPPER TERMINALS

SWITCHED
HOT

LUTRON
BALLAST

DIMMED HOT
ORANGE

White - Neutral

*Wiring Diagram of Fluorescent

NEUTRAL WHITE

Lamp for Illustrative Purposes

Only! Consult Individual Ballast
Wiring Diagram

Figure 10 - Load Terminal Wiring for Lutron Hi-Lume or Eco 10

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Step 4 - Relay Cabinet (OPTIONAL)

The optional relay cabinet is primarily intended for 277 Volt fluorescent dimming
ballast with a 0-10 VDC control signal. However the cabinet can accommodate
120V and 347V applications and may be used for any non dim load. They come
completely pre-wired and attached to the main a-2000 cabinet. The relay cabinet
can be configured with branch circuit breakers as shown in Figure 12. The relay
cabinet must be ordered attached to a either a 12 or 24 channel cabinet only at
the factory.

Figure 11 - Relay Cabinets Attached to a 24 Circuit a-2000 Cabinet (on

left) and a 12 Circuit cabinet (on the right)
Branch Breakers in the Relay Cabinet - See Figure 12:
To wire the relay cabinet, follow these simple steps:
1 Remove or open the door.
2

Run and land the power/feed wires to the relay Cabinet Feed Terminals

Run and land the load wires to the Load side of the relay terminal block

Run and land the neutral wires to the Neutral Terminal Block

Run and land the ground wire to the Ground Lug

No Branch Breakers in the Relay Cabinet -See Figure 13:

To wire the relay cabinet, follow these simple steps:
1

Remove or open the door.

From the external branch circuit breaker, run and land the power wires to
the Line side of the relay terminal block

Run and land the load wires to the Load side of the relay terminal block

Run and land the neutral wires to the individual Neutral Terminals

Run and land the ground wire to the Ground Lug

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SURFACE MOUNT HARDWARE SHOWN

FLUSH MOUNT VERSION AVAILABLE
1" CONDUIT
ENTRY
3 PLACES

FUSE TERMINAL

2" CONDUIT
ENTRY

Replace with
TIME DELAY
CLASS CC
ATQR1/2 FUSE

WIRE RANGE #6 AWG TO #22 AWG

TORQUE 18-22 IN-LBS
Use Copper Wire Only

2" DIAMETER
INTER-CABINET
WIRING ENTRY

NEUTRAL
BLOCK
MAIN
250 MCM - #6
SOCKET
TORQUE
SIZE
In-lbs
3/8
SOCKET

375

GROUND LUG

Tap
#4 - #14
#14
#12
#10
#8
#6
#4

35
35
35
40
45
45

GROUND LUG
2/0 - #14 AWG
Torque 120 in-lbs

NEUTRAL

POWER
SUPPLY

CABINET FEED
________ VAC, ___Ph, ___Wire, w/Gnd, 60Hz
Rated ____ Amps
Main Lugs Only
Wire Range 2/0 to #14
Use Copper Wire Only

CABINET FEED
TERMINALS - ONLY IN CABINETS
WITH BREAKERS

Primary
Wire SizeTorque - In-lbs
2/0 to #6
120
#8
40
#10-#14
35
Use Copper Wire Only
C1

C2

+DC AC1 AC2 -DC

D1

J2

LOAD TERMINALS

+12VDC
JP1

J3

AC1

1- LINE
C3

J8

AC2

D5

R2

U1

R1

1- LOAD

J4

AC1

JP2

2- LINE

J7

AC2

D6

D2

C4

2" CONDUIT
INTER-CABINET
WIRING ENTRY

U2

J5

AC1

2- LOAD
JP3

J6

AC2

3- LINE
D7

R4

PCA-32143REVISION-

C5

U3

1-1/8" DIAMETER
INTER-CABINET
WIRING ENTRY

J1

COM

R3

3- LOAD
JP4

4- LINE
D8

D3

C6

C1
U4

C2
SENSE 1

4- LOAD
JP5

+12DC 1
C3

5- LINE
D9

R6

C4

C7

SENSE 2
U5

+12DC 2
R5

5- LOAD

C5
JP6

C6
SENSE 3

6- LINE
D10

D4

C8

U6

LOWER

TB1

TB2
UPPER

6- LOAD

C 2002 LEVITON MFG. CO. INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE
MADE IN THE U.S.A.

J13

ON OFF

+12VDC
COM
J12

Contact Rating (Max.):

20A, 120VAC, Tungsten
20A, 277VAC, Ballast
15A, 347VAC, Ballast

WIRE RANGE
#6 AWG TO #22 AWG
TORQUE
18-22 IN-LBS

LINE/LOAD TERMINALS

C1

C2

+DC AC1 AC2 -DC

D1

CONTROL
ELECTRONICS

+12DC 3

J1

COM

J2

LOAD TERMINALS

+12VDC
JP1

J3

AC1

1- LINE
C3

J8

AC2

D5

R2

U1

R1

1- LOAD

J4

AC1

JP2

J7

AC2

1" CONDUIT
LOAD ENTRY
6 PLACES

2- LINE
D6

D2

C4

U2

J5

AC1

2- LOAD
JP3

J6

AC2

D13

3- LINE

D7

R4

PCA-32143REVISION-

C5

U3

R3

3- LOAD
JP4
D14

4- LINE

D8

D3

C6

C1
U4

C2
SENSE 1

4- LOAD
JP5

+12DC 1
C3
D15

5- LINE

D9

R6

C4

C7

SENSE 2
U5

+12DC 2
R5

5- LOAD

C5
JP6

C6

6- LINE

D10

D4

C8

+12DC 3

D16

SENSE 3

U6

LOWER

TB1

TB2
UPPER

6- LOAD

C 2002 LEVITON MFG. CO. INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE
MADE IN THE U.S.A.

ON OFF
+12VDC
COM

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

(OPTIONAL)
LOAD
PROTECTION
BREAKERS

Contact Rating (Max.):

20A, 120VAC, Tungsten
20A, 277VAC, Ballast
15A, 347VAC, Ballast

WIRE RANGE
#6 AWG TO #22 AWG
TORQUE
18-22 IN-LBS

45 1/2"
43"

4- LOAD
JP5

5- LINE
5- LOAD

JP6

6- LINE
6- LOAD

J13

ON OFF

Contact Rating (Max.):

20A, 120VAC, Tungsten
20A, 277VAC, Ballast

WIRE RANGE
#6 AWG TO #22 AWG
TORQUE
18-22 IN-LBS

1" CONDUIT
ENTRY
3 PLACES
30 1/8"

Figure 12 - Detail of Relay Cabinet (Optional Breakers shown - other

similar)

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Low Voltage Control Wiring

Step 5: Control Input Wiring
Once the power wiring has been completed, control wiring can be addressed. The
upper left side of the dimmer cabinet is reserved for control wiring. Refer to
Figure 4 and 28 for the location of the control module and the low voltage wire
way. Terminate all control wiring directly to the terminal blocks on the printed
circuit card found in the upper left location. Use a small 1/8-in. flat screwdriver on
these terminals.
Wire Range:
24-12 AWG, Stranded, Torque to 9 in-lbs.
16-8 AWG, Stranded, Torque to 18-20 in-lbs. for 24 Channel power supply
terminals
The digital control panel can accept the following control signals:
Luma-Net III
DMX512
Analog 0-10VDC Inputs - Available as an Option

See the Appendix for a full description of the various control inputs

0-10 VDC Ballast Outputs

Control Wiring
Terminal Blocks

Optional! Analog
Connectors

Figure 13 - Digital Control Module

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Luma-Net III
Power Considerations for Control Systems
The control system should be carefully planned out to take into consideration
these important issues:
Power Supply for Control Stations
Wire Size for Power Runs
On most systems, our applications engineering department has already managed
these calculations for you so this information should be irrelevant. However, if this
is not the case, like an ASAP (Quick Ship) program, when adding on to a system
or planning for a remodel, you will want to take this information into
consideration.

Power Requirements & Maximum Run Length

Each device on a Luma-Net network has a different load (draw) and each source
of power can support a different total load (supply.) To determine the total
capacity of your network, first determine the maximum supply current of your
power source, convert that to Unit Loads, then determine the total load it can
handle by summing the load of each device.

One Unit Load = 25mA

Control Station A Unit Load

X
Quantity of Station A's attached

Control Station B Unit Load

X
Quantity of Station B's attached

Same formula
for any other attached
control Station

<

Power Supply's
Available Unit Load

Figure 14 - Load Rating Verification Formula

The a-2000 cabinets are designed to be able to power either D4200 or D8000
stations from the internal power supply. See Table 7 for the available power from
each cabinet.
Supply

Maximum # of Unit Loads

a-2000D, 12 Circuit,
Standard Power Supply

40

a-2000D, 24 Circuit
Standard Power Supply

24

NPC XP

49

NPC DHV

0 (no Luma-Net)

NPC DLR

49

Table 7 - Power Supply Maximum Unit Loads

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Station Type

Unit Load
(per
station)

Station Type

Unit
Load
(per
station)

D4200 LCD

D8000 Entry (Button)

D4200 Entry
(Button)

D8000 Slider

D4200 Room
Combine Station

D8000 Key switch

D4200 Remote I/R

D8000 Port (LumaEdit,

A/V, etc.)

Luma-Net Hub

D8000 Combine/Closure
(Advanced)

10

D8000 LCD

Table 8- Control Station Loads

Example:
Suppose we had a network with the following equipment:
D4200 LCD Stations
D4200 Entry Stations
Remote IR Station
Powered from an a-2000 24 Cabinet with a Standard Power Supply
Use these quantities along with the Load Rating verification formula (Figure 15) to
do the math and verify that the combined unit input load does not exceed the
maximum input Unit Load Available.
Quantity
D4200 LCD
Stations

Unit Loads
x

8
+

D4200 Entry
Stations

6
+

Remote IR
Station

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Total

15

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15 is less than the 40 available so all the components CAN BE wired on a single
run from the a-2000 24 Channel cabinet without an additional external power
supply.

Power Wire - Run Length

The maximum total run length of each segment is a function of the total number
of unit loads. A run becomes to long when the voltage drop, due to wire size and
run length, increase to a point where the station does not have sufficient voltage
to operate. The maximum run length, in feet, based on the total number of unit
loads is shown below:
14 AWG (Feet)

12 AWG (Feet)

10 AWG Feet)

10 Unit Loads

1905

3000

4800

20 Unit Loads

950

1500

2400

30 Unit Loads

630

1000

1600

40 Unit Loads

475

750

1200

50 Unit Loads

380

600

960

60 Unit Loads

315

500

800

70 Unit Loads

270

425

685

80 Unit Loads

235

375

600

90 Unit Loads

210

330

530

100 Unit Loads

190

300

480

110 Unit Loads

170

270

435

120 Unit Loads

155

250

400

Table 9 - Wire Size vs. Length of Runs - Power Wiring

Terminating the wiring

Control Stations can be located up to 2,000 ft. from the dimming cabinet.

The 2,000 ft. limitation is a RS485 digital communications specification.

The power supply pair must be sized correctly for the control stations that
are connected to them.
Luma-Net is wired Daisy Chained, station to station. For applications where runs
become too long a Luma-Net Hub can be used. See Figure 15 for the correct ways
to wire this system.

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The cable should not pass near any source of electrical noise such as
fluorescent circuits or motor wiring. Avoid close proximity to any AC
wiring. All control/power wiring must be in conduit.

D4200 CONTROL STATION

D4200 CONTROL STATION

PRESET SELECT STATION

LUMA-NET III HUB

a-2000D

a-2000D

FULL
BRIGHT

PHASE LOSS
FULL BRIGHT
FAN

SELECT
SAVE

COMMUNICATION PORTS

AUXILIARY
DMX

CANCEL
CLEAR

LUMANET

FULL
BRIGHT

PHASE LOSS
FULL BRIGHT
FAN

SELECT
SAVE

COMMUNICATION PORTS

AUXILIARY
DMX

CANCEL
CLEAR

LUMANET

PRESET SELECT STATION

A
B
C
1
2

A
B
C
1
2

3
4

3
4

5
6

5
6

7
8
9
10

7
8

11
12

9
10

13
14

11
12

15
16

13
14

17
18

15
16
17
18

Note: a-2000D Cabinet can be in the

middle of a daisy chain

D4200 CONTROL STATION

PRESET SELECT STATION

a-2000D

FULL
BRIGHT

PHASE LOSS
FULL BRIGHT
FAN

SELECT
SAVE

COMMUNICATION PORTS

AUXILIARY
DMX

CANCEL
CLEAR

LUMANET

A
B
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Figure 15 - The Right and Wrong Way to Run Luma-Net

See Table 10 for recommended Wire Types
Use RS485 compatible cable for the communications. It is recommended that a cable with 2
Twisted Pair, 24 AWG, stranded conductors be used. The spare pair is for future uses.
Capacitance of wire shall be 12pF/ft. or less
Nominal Impedance of wire shall be between 100-120 ohms
A second pair (#14 AWG stranded or larger) is required for the power.
Drain/Shields to be tied together, insulated and grounded (on one point only)!
We strongly recommend the use of either Belden 9829 or Belden 9729 for the LumaNet wire runs.

The most effective way to insulate the drain/shield wire is to use a piece of heat shrink
tubing!

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.
Manufacturer

Catalog Number

# of Pairs

Belden

9729, 9829

Belden

9841

Belden

88102

2 (Plenum Rated)

Alpha

6222C

Alpha

6412

Table 10- Luma-Net Recommended Wire

Wire/Color

No. Pair

Pin/Terminal

Pin/Function

Belden 9729
Red
Black

1
2

REM+
REM-

Red
White

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

See figure 17

Drains/Shields

Belden 9829
Blue with white stripe
White with blue stripe

1
2

REM+
REM-

Orange with white

stripe
White with orange
stripe

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

N/C - Not Connected

See figure 17

Drain/Shield

Table 11 - Color Coding for Belden Wire

Drain/Shield
Braid
Foil

Foil

Blue w/ White Stripe

White w/ Blue Stripe
Orange w/ White Stripe
White w/ Orange Stripe

Black
Red
Black
White

Belden 9829

Belden 9729
Drain/Shield

Figure 16 - Belden Wire Callouts

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a-2000 User Guide

If a remote DC power supply is used and you have multiple Luma-Net

runs, all DC common wires must be joined at the power supply.

Wiring the Phoenix Connector

Step 1: Connect leads per wiring diagram as illustrated in Figure 18.
Step 2: Twist strands of each lead tightly (making sure that there are no

stray strands) and push firmly into appropriate plug connector

location.

Step 3: Tighten the screws on the plug connectormaking sure that no bare

conductor is showing.

Step 4: Tie the Drain/Shield wires together and insulate using a small piece

of heat shrink tubing.

Step 5: Install termination jumpers as required. Termination jumpers are

required at the two ends of the Luma-Net run.

Drain/Shield - Insulated and tied together

(Ground at one point onlyprobably an end)

2#14AWG min.

#1
2A
WG

2#14AWG min.
Red (+V )

N/C
6

TERM
5

COM

REM -

+V
4

REM+

Up
to
1

Up
to
1

#1
2A
WG

Black (Common)

4
23

56
Phoenix Connector

Figure 17 - Luma-Net Wiring Connections

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TERM

+V

COM

REM -

N/C
6

REM+

Termination Jumper

3
12

45

Phoenix Connector

Figure 18- Luma-Net Termination Jumper

Terminate Luma-Net
in these Locations
D4200 CONTROL STATION

PRESET SELECT STATION

A2000-D

FULL
BRIGHT

PHASE LOSS
FULL BRIGHT
FAN

SELECT
SAVE

COMMUNICATION PORTS

AUXILIARY
DMX

CANCEL
CLEAR

LUMANET

A
B
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Ground Shield
at one point ONLY!

17
18

Figure 19- Luma-Net Termination Jumper Locations

The common (DCC) must be connected to earth ground at only one point
in the run. The dimmer cabinet or a Luma-Net Hub (if used) are the most
likely places.

Special Feature for Low Voltage Power Terminations

The 12 and 24 circuit dimming cabinets have a separate +24 VDC and
Common terminal strip. Since the Luma-Net connector will only accept 1
#12 wire, it may be necessary to pig tail the connections to a single wire
coming into the connector. To simplify this process, all power supply type

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wiring for control stations should go to these terminals in the these

cabinets. These terminals are fed directly by the power supply and
accommodate larger wires and multiple wires per terminal section solving
power distribution problems for remote power controls.

+24 VDC
COMMON

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Testing the Wiring

To assure problem-free startup, it is important to check the system wiring for
proper connections, shorts and opens.
The following procedure is recommended:
Step 1: Test the following wire pairs for shorts at each station location, using

an ohmmeter or other continuity tester.

1-2 Open
2-3 Open
3-4 Open

Step 2: Repair any short circuits before continuing.

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Step 3: Install wire jumpers to the Phoenix connector (not supplied) on either

end of the cable run between pins 1-2, and a separate jumper
between pins 3-4.

Step 4: Retest each the following wire pairs at each connector:

1-2 Short
2-3 Open
3-4 Short

Step 5: Make any necessary repairs and remove wire jumpers before

continuing.

DMX-512
The digital control panel accepts DMX-512 signals (In and Out), an industry
standard signal widely used in the theater industry. This offers the opportunity to
use theatrical consoles to control some or all of the dimmers in the a-2000D
Dimmer Cabinet.
Data 2 +/DMX OUT

DATA -

Data +
3

COM

DMX IN

DMX Connector

Figure 21 - DMX Wiring Schematics

DMX Wire Recommendation:

Use RS485 compatible wire with 2 Twisted Pair, 24 AWG, stranded conductors.
Shields to be tied together, insulated and grounded (on one end only)!.

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Manufacturer

Catalog Number

# of Pairs

Belden

9729, 9829

Belden

88102

2 (Plenum Rated)

Table 12 - DMX512 Recommended Wire

Analog Input, 0-10 VDC (Optional)

A third type of control input signal, 0-10 Volt DC, can be used if equipped with the
optional Analog DC Control Card. This signal varies between 0-+10 VDC and can
be used to control the dimmer outputs or for photo cell/daylight harvesting
application.

This section relates only to use of the analog input for direct 0-+10V
control. For Protocol/Daylight harvesting applications see page 71.

Control Input

Output to Dimmers

0 VDC

Lights off

+10 VDC

Lights at full

Table 13 - Analog Control Input Signal

Varying this signal from 0 VDC to +10 VDC varies the AC output voltage from zero
to virtually full line voltage.
Analog connections can be hooked up in two ways:
1

Analog devices powered by external source

Analog devices powered by a-2000 cabinets

If +12 VDC is supplied from the analog card to power analog controls, the
common MUST BE connected to the TB9 terminal on the main control
module board - See Figures 22.

Photocell Input
See page 71 for details on photocell operation. This section relates to the
connection of the photocell device to the a-2000 dimmer cabinet.

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In order to use photocells in daylight harvesting applications, the analog

input card must be installed.
To connect the photocell to the a-2000, perform the following steps (reference
figures 24-25):
1

Connect the +0-10VDC output from the photocell to one of the a-2000
analog input terminals, labeled "Input 1, Input 2,... etc.

Connect the photocell common to the a-2000 input card

If the a-2000 +12VDC supply is powering the photocell, connect the

photocell +V and common supply leads to the +12V and common
terminals of the a-2000 analog input card.

The photocell manufacturers instructions must be followed explicitly to

ensure accurate results. Some photocells require a +24VDC supply. In
this case the photocell must be supplied from the +24 VDC remote
control panel power terminal.
When the above connections have been made correctly, and the programming
complete per page 71, the photocell will inversely control the output of
the dimmer level to reach the desired target level.

Analog
Card

Using a-2000 power

1 photo cell

Input 3
Input 2
V
V

common

Common

To -10VDC

Input 1

Control Module

0-10 VDC

+12VDC

+12 vdc

Common

Figure 22 - Wiring Diagrams for One Photocell

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Analog
Card
To 10VDC

Input 3

V
Photocells

To -10VDC

Input 1

+V

Input 2

Common

+12 vdc
Power
Supply

V
Incoming power

Figure 23 - Multiple Photocells with External Power Supply

Multiple Signal Types

Under certain circumstances the digital control panel can receive two or more
types of input signals.
The output for each dimmer is determined as follows:
1

DMX and Analog- by the highest input signal it is receiving from the
different sources.

DMX/Analog and Luma-Net - by the last action input signal it receives

from different sources. e.g. If DMX signal is on and a Luma-Net signal
appears, control is faded from the DMX level to the Luma-Net level. If
DMX level is then changed, control will fade back to and track the DMX
level.

DMX

Analog

HTP
Merge

LTP

LumaNet

Emergency/Full
Bright
(see page 35)
To Dimmer Module

Figure 24: Control Signal Precedence and Merging

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External Full On/Emergency (Full Bright)

The a-2000 cabinet has an external trigger which can be used to force selected
dimmers to full bright.
The external full bright input is enabled with a contact closure between terminals
on TB7.

The software feature is called External Full Bright, however the label of
TB7 is called "Emergency" (formerly "All On").
If the closure is open, the system operates normally.
If the closure is closed, the system overrides all channels, that have been
programmed to respond to External Full Bright, to 100% and overrides the
remainder of the channels to 0%.
When the closure is re-opened, the channels return to their previous levels

Factory default programming has all channels to respond to an external

full bright command
One application of this feature is shown in Figure 23. If any one of the phases is
low in the "Normal" cabinet, the phase dropout relay relaxes, closing the "All On"
contact closure.
For Example: If circuits 1, 2 and 3 are on at 50% (and are programmed to
respond to the external full bright command), they will go to 100%. If channels 4,
5 and 6 are at 50% (and not programmed to respond to external full bright), they
will go to 0% to unload the emergency generator.

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GRAY

OUT 5

OUT 3

OUT 2

OUT 1

-COM

-COM

-COM

-COM

OUT 6

-COM

OUT 7

-COM

OUT 8

TB8

-COM

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16 15 14 13 12 11 10

OUT 4

HOW THE "FULL ON" FEATURE WORKS IN a2000 CABINET APPLICATIONS:

VIOLET

NORMAL/EMERGENCY POWER FEED

TB9
A
B
C
NEU

GRAY

DIMMING BALLAST OUTPUTS

RUN TWO (2) WIRES BETWEEN CABINET CONTROL MODULES (BY E.C.).
WHEN THE "NORMAL" CABINET LOSES POWER, PHASE DROPOUT RELAY CLOSES
COMPLETING THE "FULL ON" CIRCUIT IN THE "NORMAL/EMERGENCY" CABINET.

OUT 5

OUT 3

OUT 2

OUT 1

-COM

-COM

-COM

-COM

OUT 6

OUT 7

-COM

-COM

OUT 8

TB8

-COM

-COM

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DROPOUT
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DMX-512
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TB3

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A
B
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DMX-512
IN

TB3

LUMANET

(THIS IS NOT AN A/V INTERFACE, IT IS USED FOR CONTROL MODULE

Figure 25 - External Full On Wiring Diagram

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Step 6: Fluorescent Dimming and Control Output

Wiring
Many installations incorporate fluorescent dimming ballasts into some or all of the
fluorescent fixtures. Refer to the Appendix section for general information about
dimming ballasts, their use and their control methods.

For best lamp life, lamp manufacturers recommend their fluorescent

lamps should be operated at full brightness for a minimum or 100 hours
before dimming is permitted. For best results, lamp brands and types
should not be intermixed on a circuit.

Types of Dimming Ballasts

0-10 volt DC control
Two Wire Ballasts
Three Wire ballasts
0-10 volt DC control:
These ballasts require that the low voltage wires (typically Violet and Grey) are
landed on the Dimming Ballast Output terminals located on the Control Modules
main circuit board.

The control output channels are auto assigned. The control wire
for the first M7 dimmer will be the first control terminal, and the
second M7 dimmer will be the second terminal, even though
there are other dimmers of different types in between.

To
Dimmer
Cabinet

0-10V DC
Control

Switched HotNeutral-

Gray
Violet
Black
White

To N e x t
Ballast

Ballast

Mount to
Grounded
Fixture

0- 1 0 Vol t D C W i r e S c h e m a t i c
Note: drawing shows one lamp, but can be
applied to 2,3, and 4 lamp ballast versions.

Figure 26 - 0-10 VDC Ballast Control Wiring

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The maximum number of 0-10 VDC dimming ballasts that can be

controlled on any one circuit is 100. (THIS IS A NEW FEATUE)

Double check the wiring to the dimmer output terminals that feed the
dimmer ballasts before turning on any power; these ballasts can be
adversely affected if the line voltage control wire and the switched line
connections are reversed. Make sure the dimmer ballasts are correctly
wired prior to turn on.

Other Ballast Types

For other ballast wiring options, see the following page on Dimmer Module
Wiring.

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Dimmer Module Installation

Step 7: Dimmer Module Installation and/or
Replacement
Blanking Plates
In some instances the dimmer modules are shipped separately from the cabinet.
When this occurs, the blanking plates (two per module slot) must be removed
prior to installing the dimmer modules. These plates are installed to maintain
proper airflow. See Figure 27 for the locations of the blanking plates.

Fan Door

Blanking Plate

Dimmer Module

Blanking Plate(s)

Figure 27 - Blanking Plate Locations

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Removal or Installation of Dimmer Module:

When the cabinets are shipped with the modules pre-installed, they are held in
place by a single sheet metal screw (#10-32). This screw is located on the left
side of the dimmer and securely holds each module to the cabinet for
transportation from the factory.
The dimmer modules simply plug in. No tools are required (except for
shipping screw when dimmer modules are pre-installed at factory) and
there is no risk of crossed wires when hooking up a new module.

If project drawings have been supplied by the factory and if the

dimmers are shipped separately, make sure that any special
dimmers are inserted into the proper module position within the
dimmer cabinet. These positions are marked in the cabinet and
shown on the installation diagrams provided with the system
and should also have a label inside the cabinet instructing where
these modules should be placed.

To remove a dimmer module:

1

Remove the shipping screw located on the left side of the module (if
installed).

Slide the module to the left to clear the power and control plugs until it
bumps the stop.

Lift it straight out of the cabinet.

To install a dimmer module into one of the positions

1

Remove the appropriate blanking plate(s) from the cabinet. There are
two plates per module location. One is located on the fan door. The
second is screwed down to the back pan. Start from the top and work
your way down (see Figure 27)

Place the heat sink notches over the two tabs while aligning the dimmer
module against the dimmer stop. Place the dimmer against the cabinet
pan. If the dimmer is not against the dimmer stop, the two notches will
not catch the two tabs on the pan.

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Connector
plugs

Di

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ns od
tal ul
l
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Notches

Top Of Dimmer
Cabinet

Tabs

Retaining hole
Dimmer stop

Figure 28 - Dimmer Module Installation and Removal

Slide the dimmer until the back of it slides underneath the tabs.

The dimmer should slide into the mating connector plugs with a small
amount of pressure.

The dimmer may need to be moved up and down or forward and

backward until the connectors mate. DO NOT FORCE.

Insert a #10-32 1/4-in. screw into the dimmer retaining hole to hold the
dimmer module in place. (Optional)

If the cabinet has been configured at the factory and there are
special dimmer modules, there will be a label indicating where
these modules should be placed. Verify that each module is
wired to the load as shown on these drawings. If the dimmer
modules are driving the wrong load circuits, damage can occur
to certain types of dimmer ballasts. Some ballasts are adversely
affected if the dimmed and switched connections are reversed.

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Step 8: Bypass Mode

Set 120 V Non Universal Dimmers to Bypass Mode:
Each 120 V dual dimmer is equipped with two 20-amp circuit breakers; one for
each circuit to be fed from that dimmer module. It is also equipped with two
dimmer bypass switches, adjacent to the breakers, see Figure 29.

Circuit Breakers

Top Of Dimmer
Cabinet

Bypass Switches
Figure 29 - Bypass Switch - 120V Modules

The Bypass switch has two modes:

Normal and
Bypass.
When the switch is set to Bypass, all the dimmer electronics are removed from
the dimming circuit and the line is connected directly to load. Leviton normally
ships the dimmer cabinet with all these switches in Bypass mode.
1

After checking that all circuits come on and contain no short circuits,

Turn these switches to the Normal position. Once these switches are
turned to Normal, the dimmers and non-dims all operate in their
programmed condition.

If a dimmer fails to come on, the bypass switch associated with that dimmer
channel can be used to achieve full bright light output until repairs can be made
to the appropriate system components.

0-10 VDC controlled ballasts require an additional step to ensure that the
lights come to full brightness when the switch is in the Bypass position.
The purple control wire from the control terminals must be removed and
capped to allow the ballast to float high. Once this control wire is
removed and capped, the bypass switch can be used to force the lights to
the full bright condition.

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You can use the FULL BRIGHT button on the control panel in addition to the
bypass switches to set the lights to full brightness.

Be sure to turn Full Bright switch off when you turn off the bypass
switches and go to normal operation. This switch overrides all controls
and forces all lights to full brightness.

277V Non Universal Bypass

The 277V dimmer modules have no bypass switch. To achieve similar functionary
for testing or electronics bypass, a constant module can be inserted in place of
the dimmer module.

Universal Bypass
The universal dimmer is provided with bypass switches but they do not bypass
the dimmer electronics. For load testing purposes we recommend inserting a
constant module in place of dimmer modules.

Circuit Breakers
Bypass Switches

Figure 30 - Bypass Switch - Universal Modules

DO NOT install 120V dimmers into a 277 Volt cabinet. DO NOT install the obsolete
bypass shunts or 277V dimmers without integral breakers in either 120V or 277V
cabinets. This will void the Warranty and cause damage to the cabinet!

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Step 9: Double Check the Wiring

Prior to turn on, verify that the following has been done correctly:
Main feed wiring
Load wiring
Remote control wiring
Correct wiring to any fluorescent dimmer ballasts
Dimmers are set in the Bypass Mode
With all power and control wiring in place, and all dimmer modules or constant
modules installed, breakers off and bypass on, the system is ready for turn-on.

Step 10: Turn On The Power

Step 11: Clear Faults that have Caused any
Breakers to Trip
Step 12: 120 V Systems - Set Bypass Switches to
Normal
Note: If your system uses constant modules for testing in lieu of bypass switches,
replace the constant modules with the appropriate dimmer module.

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Digital Control Panel

Readouts and Indicators
Programming buttons
LCD display

LED indicators

PHASE LOSS
FULL BRIGHT
FAN

FULL
BRIGHT

SELECT
SAVE

AUX
DMX
LUMANET

CANCEL
CLEAR

Navigation buttons

LCD Display
The LCD display helps you determine that the system is operating properly: it
helps locate certain types of malfunctions or errors in connections to the system,
and enables certain setup instructions to be programmed, such as combining
more than one dimmer to a single channel of control.
When the system is operating normally the top line of the LCD display shows the
name of the system and the version of software running in the microprocessor
(a2000 Ver 2.40 (or above)). The second line flashes continuously and
displays STATUS=OK 3PHASE or STATUS=OK 1PHASE.

Programming/Function Buttons
The three programming buttons are located to the right of the LCD display:
FULL BRIGHT. Turns all lights assigned to react to the Full Bright button.
Pushing it twice turns off this function and returns the lights to their previous
state.
SELECT/SAVE. Causes a new readout on the LCD display. It shows the actual
input voltage on each of the incoming three phases. It reads out directly in
volts as well as showing the frequency as 60 Hz or 50 Hz.
CANCEL/CLEAR. Returns the LCD display to the normal readout.

Many parameters can be modified using the LCD screen and a password
(setup code), however these modifications should be made by a qualified
factory technician. Some of these options are covered in Step 13:
Configuration and Programming.

LED Indicators
The digital control panel has several LED indicators:
PHASE LOSS. Lights if one or more of the three phases feeding the dimmer
cabinet are lost or are low. On a single-phase system it indicates the loss of one
or more of the two legs.

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FULL BRIGHT. Indicates that someone has selected full bright using the
manual switch on the front panel or any external full bright switch, and no
outside signals will override and allow dimming to occur.
FAN. Shows that power is being fed to the fan(s).
AUX, DMX, LUMANET. Shows digital signals being received. A blinking
indicator light indicates that a digital signal is actively being received through
the channel with the blinking LED. If more than one is lighted, more than one
digital signal is being received.

Navigation Buttons
The lower four buttons, used for navigation of menu items, are LEFT
DOWN
, and RIGHT
.

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Step 13: Configuration and Programming

LCD Display Menu Structures
See Figure 40-44 for the Flow Chart of LCD Display Menus.
The next few pages will give you a pictorial overview for reference of menu
structures used for programming your a-2000 cabinet. Following the menu
structures is a text based description of the setup, configuration and
programming procedure.

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MENU
MODULE STATUS?
MOD 01A= 00% DM
INPUT=
A

A2000 VER2.00
STATUS=OK 1PHASE

A=121V B=123V
60 HZ

SEE CHART ON NEXT

PAGE FOR MENU'S

SETUP MENU
SETUP MODULES?

SETUP LUMANET
START ADD=0001

SETUP DMX 512

START ADD=001

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NONDIM MAX/MIN
ENABLE=NO

MODIFY DEFAULTS
PHOTOCELL

MODIFY DEFAULTS
LINE REG=OFF

LUMANET RESTORE
ENABLE=NO

MODIFY DEFAULTS
TUWR X O/F=002%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
HILUME O/F=001%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
LV MAG O/F=002%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
MARK 7 O/F=002%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
MARK X O/F=002%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
NONDIM O/F=040%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
MIN LEVEL=000%

MODIFY DEFAULTS
MAX LEVEL=100%

SETUP MENU
MODIFY DEFAULTS

ENTER SETUP
CODE= 999

MENU
SETUP

RESTORE FACTORY
DEFAULTS

ENTER NEW SETUP

CODE= 565

MODIFY SETUP
CODE

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Figure 30 - 42 Main Menu Screens

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Basic Concepts
The a2000D system automatically senses dimmer module types. These are
physical differences in the modules themselves. There are four types: Dual
Dimmer, (Dual) Constant Circuit, High Rise Time Dimmer (Single), and Dual
Universal Dimmer. (See Appendix A for details on these module types.) When
power to a system is turned on the system senses the modules in each location. If
the module types match those stored in its memory "STATUS=OK" is displayed on
the LCD Display. If the module types don't match "MODULE ERROR" is displayed.
This error condition will occur if the system has not been programmed, if the
modules haven't been installed, if the modules have been installed in the incorrect
locations, or if the module types have been changed. To re-program the system
for this feature and remove the "MODULE ERROR" see Section 13A
In addition some dimmer module types have several dimmer function types.
These are software-based differences that are not automatically sensed and must
be selected manually. Examples of dimmer function types are: dimmer, non-dim.
Mark VII (fluorescent). Mark X (fluorescent). For programming these passwordprotected function types see Section 13C

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Step 13A: Display at Startup

The main menu should appear like the menu below. It indicates the version of

a2000 Ver 2.00

STATUS=OK 1PHASE
software and if the voltage is single or three phase power.

If "Fault Condition" appears in lieu of "Status=OK", call Levitons

Technical Service Department at 1-800-959-6004.

Potential Error Screens in the Main Menu:

Module Error

a2000 Ver 2.00

MODULE ERROR
If the system does not find the modules that were previously assigned, it will flash
"Module Error". To clear this message you must:
1

enter the set-up mode (or install the pre-assigned dimmers).

When you enter the set-up mode "Auto Assigning Module Types" will
appear.

Follow the procedure below

To Auto Assign Module Types:

1

When auto assign module type appears, push SELCT/SAVE to auto

assign the current module.

Once assigned press CANCEL/CLEAR to move on to the next module.

If the "auto assign module" appears again, repeat steps 1 and 2 for all
subsequent modules.

Step 13B: Verifying Phase Voltages

To check the phase voltages:
1

From the main menu Press the Select/Save button.

A=123V

B=121V
60 HZ

Step 13C: Assigning Module Types

The control module and dimmer modules have auto sensing technology.
Regardless of where you insert a dimmer module the unit will set itself to the

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appropriate dimmer module type (see Appendix). In addition, some dimmer types
must be set up for specific dimmer types (functions) manually.
Module Catalog Number

Description

Automatically assigns Dimmer

Type-function to:

000-A15DC-012

15 amp dual constant module

N.A.

000-A15DD-012

15 amp dual dimmer module

Dual-Dimmer (DM)

000-A15HD-012

15 amp high rise time (700

micro second) single channel
module

Single-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20DC-012

20 amp dual constant module

N.A.

000-A20DD-012

20 amp dual dimmer module

Dual-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20HD-012

20 amp high rise time (700

micro second) single channel
module

Single-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20UN-012

20 amp universal dual

dimmer module

Univers-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20DD-A27

120/277 Volt dual dimmer

module

Dual-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20UN-027

120/277 universal dual

dimmer module

Univers-Dimmer (DM)

000-A20DC-A27

20A dual 120/277V constant

module

N.A.

120 Volt Modules

120/277 Volt Modules

Table 15 - Available Dimmer Modules

Since the Dual Dimmer , Universal Dimmer, and High Rise Time Modules
can be used for load types other than an incandescent dimmer, you must
assign the particular module the functionality you wish it to use.
Below are the different type of dimmer functions:
DM. A basic dimmer meant to drive incandescent lamps, quartz halogen lamps,
stepdown transformers for low voltage incandescent lamps, and neon or cold
cathode low power factor type transformers.

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If a High Rise Time dimmer is used for an incandescent circuit, it

occupies one whole module space. The software sees it is as a single
dimmer, and does not assign or try to use the B position of that module.
M7. The module is set up to drive a dimming ballast requiring that the 120 V
power to the ballast be turned on and off, and the control for the ballast is a
signal voltage varying from 0 VDC to +10 VDC. The control output channels are
auto assigned. The control wire for the first M7 dimmer will be the first control
terminal, and the second M7 dimmer will be the second terminal, even though
there are other dimmers of different types in between. There is a maximum
number of 8 of these control output channels.

Inserting a new M7 dimmer at a later time may require renumbering

dimmers, or the control wires will fall out of order.
TU. The output is set up to drive the Lutron TuWire dimming ballast. It wires
the same as the Advance Mark X ballast, but requires a different low light limit
setting which is automatically provided whenever the TU setting is chosen.
MX. The dimmer is set up to drive an Advance Mark X dimmer ballast, and the
software automatically provides the proper low light limit as required for that
ballast type. The ballast requires only two power wires for control; a dimmed
line and a neutral.
ND. The module is set up for On/Off operation only. As the input signal
approaches 40% the module switches full On. When the input falls below about
38% it switches Off. The slight difference in level is called hysteresis and is
used to prevent "chattering" at the switching point.
LV. A normal dimmer but with a low-end cutoff. This can be useful for certain
load types such as driving a stepdown transformer for low voltage lights where
a complete turnoff is needed at some low light level.
HL. This module is set up to drive the Lutron HiLume and EcoDim dimmer
ballasts. Each of the two channels include two sub-channels; dimming and
switching. When the control channel is off both sub-channels are off. When the
channel is on to 1% the switching channel turns on and the dimming channel
goes to its minimum level.

By pressing the UP
button, from the main menu, you can step
through each of the modules to determine how they are programmed, if
they are receiving an input, and the source of that input. If a dimmer is
being driven from two inputs (for example Luma-Net and DMX512),
whichever input is higher has control, and that control type appears.

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Assign the Module/Load Type

Assigning the module type involves the use of a password (setup code) to prevent
unauthorized changes of vital data within the digital module. The factory default
password is 000.

If the Setup Code is lost or forgotten you will have to contact the factory
to regain access to your system setup menus. If your system normally
resides in a locked electrical room it may be best to keep the default
Setup Code.
To access the module you want to change:
1

Press the UP

button until Menu Setup appears on the LCD display.

Press the Select/Save button.

Enter Setup Code 000 appears on the LCD display.

Press the UP
or DOWN
password (setup code).

buttons to change the 000 to the actual

Note: If it has not been changed use 000.

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows SETUP MENU SETUP MODULES?.

Press the Select/Save button to access the first module.

The setup module display for module 01A appears flashing; the
number is the module number, the letter (A or B) is the channel
within the module.

SETUP MOD 01A DM

TYPE DUAL
6

Press the Select/Save button to access that channel of the module,

or press the UP
button to move to another channel of another
module.

Once you have reached the module you wish to change:

1

Press the Select/Save button.

With the type flashing, press the DOWN

shows Function = Dimmer.

Press the Select/Save button.

Dimmer flashes.

Press the UP

Press the Select/Save button to select the desired function.

The flashing moves from Function to several choices of dimmer

The number stops flashing, and the module type starts flashing.

or DOWN

button until the LCD display

buttons to scan through the functions.

types.

Press the UP

Press the Select/Save button.

Press the UP
button to move on to another channel,
or press the Cancel/Clear button three times slowly to return to the tolevel menu.

Continue to change the rest of the modules to the desired dimmer type.

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Step 13D: Modify the Dimmer Type Features:

Once you have assigned the module type, you can alter the default settings for
each dimmer type.
Features applicable to all dimmer types:
Full Bright Input: Toggles On/Off override to Full Bright from the front
control panel
External Full Bright: Toggles On/Off override to Full Bright from an external
contact.
Input: Determines the control input source. Choices are:
Scan All (A)
EXT Full Bright
Full Bright
Analog
Luma-Net
DMX512
DMX 512 Address: Sets the DMX address for that particular circuit (1-512)
Luma-Net Address: Sets the Luma-Net address for that particular circuit (12048)
Dimmer Feedback: Toggles the Dimmer Feedback for Luma-Net on or off.

If multiple dimmer circuits have the same Luma-Net address, all

but one should have its Dimmer Feedback turned off.
Max Level: Sets the max level a dimmer will reach (%). An "S" next to this
number indicates that it is using the default setting.
Min Level: Sets the min. level a dimmer will reach (%). An "S" next to this
number indicates that it is using the default setting.
Analog Input: Sets the Analog input number if applicable.
Ph (Photocell): See step 13G

Features Specific to dimmer types:

Dimmer:
Curve: Sets the dimmer curve. Choices are:
Square Law
Linear Volts
Linear Lights

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Non Dim:
Cutoff Level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will switch off. Default is
40%.
Mark X (10):
Cutoff Level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will turn off. Default is
2%
Mark VII (7):
Analog Output: System automatically assigns the first available analog
output. This is not user adjustable.
Cutoff level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will turn off. default is
2%.
Low Voltage Magnetic:
Cutoff Level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will turn off. Default is
2%
Lutron Tu-Wire:
Cutoff Level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will turn off. Default is
2%
Hi Lume:
Cutoff Level: Sets the level (%) at which the dimmer will turn off. Default is
1%
Example: To change the max level for a dimmed circuit:
1

Press the UP

button until Menu Setup appears on the LCD display.

Press the Select/Save button.

Enter Setup Code 999 appears on the LCD display.

Press the UP
or DOWN
password (setup code).

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows SETUP MENU SETUP MODULES?.

Press the Select/Save button to access the first module.

buttons to change the 999 to the actual

Note: If it has not been changed use 000.

The setup module display for module 01A appears flashing; the
number is the module number, the letter (A or B) is the circuit
within the module.

SETUP MOD 01A DM

TYPE DUAL
6

Press the Select/Save button to access that circuit of the module,

or press the UP
button to move to another circuit of another module.

Once you have reached the module you wish to change:

1

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The number stops flashing, and the module type starts flashing.

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With the type flashing, press the DOWN

shows Function = Dimmer.

Press the Select/Save button.

Dimmer flashes.

Press the UP
or DOWN
LEVEL= 100%.

Press the Select/Save button to select the desired function.

Press the UP
level.

Press the Select/Save button.

Press the RIGHT

or LEFT
button to move on to another circuit
or press the Cancel/Clear button several times slowly to return to the
main menu.

or DOWN

button until the LCD display

buttons until the LCD display shows MAX

buttons to select the desired maximum

Step 13E: Verifying Module Programming in a

Dimmer Cabinet
To determine how the modules are programmed in the dimmer cabinet, check the
module programming:
1

Make sure the powered on and in operating normally.

Press the UP

button.

Press the UP

button again.

Press the SELECT button.

The LCD display shows MENU SETUP, with MENU flashing.

The LCD display shows MENU MODULE STATUS.

The LCD display shows how the first circuit of the first dual dimmer
is programmed.

Module programming information is displayed in a two-line format, as in the

following example:
Module number
Portion of dimmer set to this percent brightness
Percent of full brightness (FL for 100%)
Dimmer type

MOD 01A = 50% DM

INPUT=LUMANET S
Whether dimmer can accept more than one
input type (blank if only assigned to one input type)
Type of signal driving this half of module
(could be LUMANET or DMX512 or ANALOG in this case)

The above example indicates Module 01A, which is normally a dual dimmer, and
the A circuit of that dimmer is set to 50% of full brightness. DM indicates that it is
set up as a standard dimmer.

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Step 13F: Assigning Luma-Net and/or DMX512

Channels
The a-2000D can assign dimming channels to various Luma-Net and/or DMX512
control channels within the software; no wiring changes are necessary.

Assigning Numbers Automatically

For a simple configuration, the first control channel number is defined as a
system-wide address (the factory default is 0001), and the system automatically
assigns the control channel numbers in numerical order to the dimming zones
(dimmers) within the dimmer cabinet. If a second dimmer cabinet is connected,
its system-wide address can be set (to 0025, for example), and the dimmer
circuits are assigned beginning with that number.
To change the system-wide addresses:
1

Press the UP

button until the LCD display shows Menu Setup.

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows Enter Setup Code = 999.

Press the UP
and DOWN
actual setup code.

buttons to change the 999 to the

The unit is now unlocked so changes can be made.

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows Setup Menu Setup Modules?.

Press the DOWN

button once to set up the Luma-Net start address,

SETUP LUMANET
START ADD = 0001
or press the DOWN
address.

button twice to set up the DMX 512 start

SETUP DMX 512

START ADD = 001
6

Press the Select/Save button.

Press the UP
and DOWN
to the desired new address.

Press the Select/Save button to store the new address.

Press the Cancel/Clear button twice.

The flashing moves from the description to the number.

buttons to change the flashing number

The flashing returns to the description.

Returns to the top level menu.

Assigning Individual Control Channels

You might need to assign control channels in a sequence other than the
automatic assignment described above. This can happen when single rather than
dual dimmers are installed, and you do not want to lose the continuity of the
numbering system due to the loss of the second module circuit.
After completing most of the assignments using the system-wide method
described above, the individual dimming channels can be further modified.

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To select a dimming circuit to modify:

1

Press the UP

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows Enter Setup Code = 999.

button until the LCD display shows Menu Setup.

Press the UP
and DOWN
actual setup code.

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows Setup Menu Setup Modules?.

Press the Select/Save button.

The LCD display shows Setup Mod 01A.

Press the UP
and DOWN
buttons to change the dimming circuit
to be modified (01A, 01B, 02A, etc.).

Press the Select/Save button to select the dimming circuit.

buttons to change the 999 to the

The flashing moves from the upper number to the lower

description.

To modify the channel:

1

Press the UP

button twice to display the Luma-Net address,

LUMANET ADD=0001
or press the UP

button three times to display the DMX 512 address.

DMX 512 ADD=001

2

Press the Select/Save button.

Press the UP
and DOWN
to the desired new address.

Press the Select/Save button to store the new address.

Push the Cancel/Clear button five times to return to the top level menu.

The flashing in the lower part of the display moves from the
description to the number.
buttons to change the flashing number

The flashing returns to the description.

Verifying Assignment of Mark VII Analog Output Signal

1

Enter Set-up

Enter Set-up Modules

Select Modules and Circuits

Page once to Analog Out = X

Where X (1 - 8) is the analog out (auto) assigned. It can now be changed if

desired.

Step 13G: Daylight Harvesting/Photocells

Background-Daylighting:
In a daylight harvesting application, the goal is to maintain a consistent lighting
level within the space, regardless of the source of light which could be either

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daylight or dimmable artificial light. If this lighting level can be maintained
completely with daylight, no artificial light is necessary. However, if the lighting is
not sufficient to meet the desired level, it can be boosted by the artificial light
connected to the a-2000 dimming cabinet to whatever level is necessary to reach
the desired lighting level. That is the theory behind daylight harvesting. The
desired lighting level is called the "target."

Background-Photocells:
Photocells are devices which sense the incident light levels, and output a voltage
proportional to the dynamic range which the photocell has been pre-configured to
support. For example, Leviton's ODC0P-00W calibrated photocell senses 0-70fc.
When the photocell receives 0fc of incident light, the output voltage will be 0V.
Likewise, when the photocell receives 70fc of incident light, the output voltage
will be +10Vdc. When received by the a-2000, this is converted to a scale of 0255.

Configuring your a-2000 cabinet to use a photocell:

1
2

Connect the photocell(s) to one of the a-2000 analog inputs on the

optional analog input card.
Configure the system defaults for photocell operations:
a. From the Setup Menu, select modify defaults, and set the following
settings:

RESPONSE determines how quickly the dimmers fade from point A to point B in
order to achieve the desired threshold. Valid values are 1-7, 1=fast response,
7=slow response. A fast response is about 3.33% change per second and a slow
response it about 0.83% change per second.
DEAD BAND determines the deviation from the target which must occur before
the dimmer level will be adjusted to again match the target. For example, if the
dead band is 5, the target is 128, and the current lighting level is 130, the dimmer
level will not lower to meet the target. If however the current lighting level
exceeds target+dead band, or 133, the dimmer levels will lower until either their
value is 0, or the current lighting level is 128.

If your lights are oscillating between levels and do not seem to settle
upon one current level, try increasing the dead band and/or slowing
down the response.
3

Assign dimmer modules to the photocell and set the settings for that
module:
a. From the dimmer modules setup menu, page until the PH ANA
setting is reached. From this point, your LCD screen should read
similar to the following:

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Setting up dimmer module 01A

Module type "dimmer"
SETUP MOD 01A
PH ANA01 48 D
Indicates "photocell"
setup mode

DM
00

Current level of analog

input 01 (report in hex, 00FF=0-255)

"D" = Disabled, "E"= Enabled

Target Level
(reported in hex, 00-FF=0-255)

Analog input with photocell controlling this dimmer

Figure 35- Setting up Dimmer Module 01A

Module type - is set elsewhere in the module setup screens and the information
is provided here for reference only.
ANA01 - is used to set which analog input the photocell is connected to which
this dimmer is listening to. Depending on your application, many dimmers may be
reacting to the same photocell.
48 - the Target Level represents the level which you want the photocell to
achieve indicating that the lighting level is at it's desired setting. This level is
represented in hexadecimal format, valid values in the range of 00 to FF. 00 is
equivalent to 0 in decimal notation and FF is equivalent to 255 in decimal
notation.
D - indicates disabled. The valid settings are E for Enabled or D for Disabled.
When enabled, it indicates that the dimmer is "enabled" in photocell mode and
that it will reach to the analog input in attempt to reach the target.

When a dimmer is "Enabled", any control change required of the dimmer

and requested by any source other than the photocell will automatically
disable the photocell function.
If analog input channel = photomatic channel, then analog input is
ignored.

00 - shows the current level being reported by the analog input.

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All of these settings can be set through the a-2000 menu structure as
shown. However, in some installations which also have connected either
Dimension 4200 or Dimension 8000 control stations, other methods can
be used to set these settings.

Threshold can be "captured" from the current live setting by issuing a fade time
of 253, Photocell Rec if using D4200 or D8000, on the Luma-Net channels
patched to the dimmers assigned to the analog input.

For example, to use this feature given the following

installation:
Photocell connected to Analog input 1
Analog Input 1 assigned to dimmers 7, 8, 9, & 10
Luma-Net channels 7, 8, 9 & 10 assigned to dimmers 7, 8, 9 & 10
1

Program a button/preset on either a D4200 or D8000 station with

channels 7, 8, 9, & 10 at any levels with a fade time of 253s, Photocell
Rec if using D4200 or D8000.

Create the desired lighting level in the space

Execute the button/reset

The current level reported by the photocell will now be stored as the target in
dimmers 7,8,9 & 10.
Enabling dimmers to be controlled by their assigned photocell can also be
triggered from a button/preset on a D4200 or D8000 control device.

To Enable the dimmer for photocell control

1

Program a button/preset on either the D4200 or D8000 station with the

Luma-Net channel patched to the dimmer which you want to enable and
a fade time of 254, Photocell On if using D4200 or D8000.

Execute the button/preset.

The assigned dimmer will now be enabled for photocell control.

Step: 13H: Modifying Factory Defaults

The majority are self explanatory, however a few deserve a little explanation.

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Luma-Net Restore:
If this feature is turned "ON", the control module will take snapshots of the LumaNet values periodically and in the event of a power failure, will restore the lighting
to the levels they were at prior to the power failure. When the feature is turned
"OFF", the control system will be responsible for restoring the lighting levels or
the levels will go to zero.

Line Regulation:
Regulation is designed to maintain basic long term levels and will not correct for
momentary instantaneous changes in excess of 10% of Line Voltage. When
turned "ON", the dimmer cabinet will maintain consistent lighting levels as the
incoming voltage varies. When turned "OFF" the cabinet will not compensate for
the varying voltage levels.

Speed of response controlled by a DIP switch. Contact factory for more

information.

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Specifications
Dimmer cabinet capacity

12 circuits, 15 or 20-amp each

24 circuits, 15 or 20-amp each

Dimensions with surface-mount

hardware

30.125" wide x 29.88" high x

4.125" deep

30.125" wide x 43" high x 4.125"

deep

Weight, fully loaded

125lb.

155 lb.

Conduit entry

See Figure 4

See Figure 4

Maximum fan noise rating

41 dBA each

41 dBA each

Ambient operating temperature

32 F to 104 F

32 F to 104 F

Maximum operating humidity

90% non-condensing

90% non-condensing

Input Feeder Configurations

120V 3 Cabinets

120/208V 3, 80A Max

4 wire+Ground, 60Hz

120/208V 3, 175A Max

4 wire+Ground, 60Hz

Input Feeder Configurations

120V 1 Cabinets

120/240V 1, 125A Max

3 wire+Ground, 60Hz

120/240V 1, 250A Max

3 wire+Ground, 60Hz

Input Feeder Configurations

277V 3 Cabinets

277/480V 3, 80A Max

4 wire + Ground, 60Hz

277/480V 3, 175A Max

4 wire + Ground, 60Hz

Nominal 240 V circuits

Not available

Phase to neutral operating voltage

120V Cabinets

110 to 130 V +/- 10%

Phase to neutral operating voltage,

277V Cabinets

277V +/- 10%

Operating frequency
Cabinet type
Control inputs

47 - 63 Hz
NEMA type 1 for indoor use only; available for surface or flush mounting
Luma-Net, DMX-512, 0 to +10 VDC (Optional Analog card)

Square law curve control

Yes

Top, bottom, right side feed

Yes

Fully plug-in dimmer modules

Yes

Dimmers available for

Bypass switch for every dimmer

Operating efficiency

Incandescent, LV stepdown transformers, neon, cold cathode, high-rise

time, fluorescent dimmer ballasts, 0-10 VDC controlled ballasts, Mark X,
Hi-Lume, quartz, and constant circuits. Electronic Low Voltage is
supported with factory qualification of transformer.
120V Dimmers Yes
Universal Dimmers: Yes
277V Dimmers optional, requires 277V constant module
Minimum 97%

UL and cUL Listed

Yes

Default SETUP Code (Password)

000

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Appendix A
Control Inputs
Luma-Net III
The most common input is Luma-Net III, a Leviton protocol, that sends serial
digital data over a twisted pair of communication (data) wires. With this system,
controls can be located up to 2000 ft. from the dimming cabinet. The two data
wires terminate on REM+ and REM- of the Luma-Net Terminal Block. Any shield if
present is not connected.
Along with this pair of communications (data) wires are a second pair of wires for
providing current limited 24 VDC power to operate displays and electronics in the
remote control stations. These wires terminate on COM and +V. The
communications signals require very little power, and number 24 AWG wire is
adequate for the twisted pair. Belden number 9729 or equivalent is
recommended. However the 24 VDC power wires handle more current and should
be a #14 AWG minimum wire to insure that only a very small amount of voltage
drop takes place over long distances. If a remote DC power supply is used, all DC
common wires must be joined.
Where more than one remote control panel or dimmer cabinet using Luma-Net III
communications is used in a system, the data wires and the DC power wires are
run together from the dimmer cabinet to the nearest control station, then on to
the next station, and the next, and so on. At the last control station or dimmer
cabinet on both ends of the run, a small jumper wire must be run from the
terminal labeled Rem- to the terminal marked Term on that last station. This
jumper wire properly terminates the digital communications lines at the end of
the line. Shield to ground at one point only.

DMX512
The digital control panel accepts DMX-512 signals, an industry standard signal
widely used in the theater industry. This offers the opportunity to use theatrical
consoles to control some or all of the dimmers in the a-2000D Dimmer Cabinet.

Analog
The digital control panel accepts a third type of control signal often used with
analog control systems, if equipped with the optional analog control card. This
signal varies between 0 VDC and +10 VDC to control the dimmer outputs. An
input of 0 V results in no output power from the dimmer; an input of +10 VDC
gives full voltage output from the dimmer. Varying this signal from 0 VDC to
+10 VDC varies the AC output voltage from zero to virtually full line voltage. If
this system uses analog inputs, an optional analog control card will have been
added during fabrication.

Multiple Signal Types

Under certain circumstances the digital control panel can receive two or more
types of input signals.
See page 34.

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Types of Dimmer Modules

Dual Dimmer Module 000-A20DD-012(120V), -A27 (120/
277V)
The 000-A20DD-012 & -A27 dimmer is capable of driving:
Regular incandescent, quartz, quartz halogen, tungsten argon and similar lamp
loads
Magnetic stepdown transformers to operate low voltage incandescent lamp
types
Certain electronic stepdown transformers (Check exact types for compatibility)
Neon and cold cathode transformers, of the low power factor type
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts requiring 0 VDC to +10 V DC control signals (up to
8)
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts using two wires for both power and control using
the Advance Mark X dimming ballasts
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts using two wires for both power and control using
the Lutron TuWire ballasts
Non-dim loads that need to be only turned on and off by the module, not
dimmed
Dimmed loads that require complete turn off at some point (done by correctly
programming each dimmer slot for the load that is to be connected)
There are many different types and brands of fluorescent dimming ballasts and
electronic low voltage transformers; many of these require different types of
dimmers, modules, and control configurations. If the dimmer ballasts found on a
job site are different than the system was designed to drive, it is necessary to
check with the factory for ballast compatibility. We can assist you in verifying
whether the existing dimmer will drive this different ballast, or whether we
suggest changes to accommodate the different ballast type.

Constant Module 000-A20DC-012 (120V), -A27 (120/277V)

Occasionally there is a requirement to provide a circuit from the dimmer cabinet
to a load that is never switched or dimmed. There is a module that fits into one of
the dimmer slots that contains only two 20-amp circuit breakers and no other
components, providing two constant circuits.

High Rise Time Module 000-A20HD-012

Incandescent lamps can make a buzzing sound under some dimmed conditions
due to the rapid heating and cooling of the filament at certain brightness settings.
if a circuit of incandescent lamps are being dimmed, and some of the lamps are
near people, this buzzing noise can be objectionable. The 000-A20HD-012
dimmer module has a special "high rise time" filter chokes to further minimize this
noise. The components take up more space than those used in a regular dimmer,
so this dimmer takes up one module space, but contains only a single dimmer.

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Dual Universal Module 000-A20UN-012(120V), -027 (120/

277V)
The 000-A20UN-012 & -027 dimmer is capable of driving on its dimming channels
(lower load terminals):
Regular incandescent, quartz, quartz halogen, tungsten argon and similar lamp
loads
Magnetic stepdown transformers to operate low voltage incandescent lamp
types
Certain electronic stepdown transformers (Check exact types for compatibility)
Neon and cold cathode transformers, of the low power factor type
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts requiring 0 VDC to +10 V DC control signals (up to
8)
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts using two wires for both power and control using
the Advance Mark X dimming ballasts
Fluorescent dimmer ballasts using two wires for both power and control using
the Lutron TuWire ballasts
Non-dim loads that need to be only turned on and off by the module, not
dimmed
Dimmed loads that require complete turn off at some point (done by correctly
programming each dimmer slot for the load that is to be connected)
There are many different types and brands of fluorescent dimming ballasts and
electronic low voltage transformers; many of these require different types of
dimmers, modules, and control configurations. If the dimmer ballasts found on a
job site are different than the system was designed to drive, it is necessary to
check with the factory for ballast compatibility. We can assist you in verifying
whether the existing dimmer will drive this different ballast, or whether we
suggest changes to accommodate the different ballast type.
The Lutron company makes a series of dimmer ballasts called HiLume and Eco10 that control differently than other dimmer ballasts on the market. The 000A20HL-027 dimmer module can drive these ballasts. It has two output terminals.
One provides the 120V (-027, 277V)line voltage and is switched On or Off. The
other output terminal provides a symmetrical phase-controlled dimmer output
with a low end limit as required to drive these ballasts to different light outputs.
The dimmed circuit is connected to the lower load terminal. The switched circuit is
connected to associated upper load terminal. The upper terminals are for ballast
loads only.

Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Types

0-10 VDC Controlled Ballasts
This method of ballast control is used by Sylvania, MagneTek, Advance (for the
Mark VII ballasts) and others. It requires that the line voltage feed to the ballasts
be switched On for operation, and Off to achieve zero light level, because these
ballasts do not dim all the way to blackout.
One half of a dual dimmer module is used as an On/Off switch as described
above, and feeds the line voltage to the dimmer ballast. A row of screw
compression terminals located along the top of the PC board provides the 0 VDC

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to +10 VDC control voltage drain for the ballast. There are sufficient terminals for
the purple (+V) control wire for up to eight circuits using these ballasts. Therefore
the maximum number of circuits with this type ballasts that can be fed from one
a-2000D dimmer cabinet is eight. The system automatically assigns outputs in
order of these dimmer types. Refer to the Configuring and Programming Section
to determine that assignment. There is also a group of terminals for the
(common) gray ballast control wires.
Since these are dual dimmers, one half of the dimmer provides the On/Off line
voltage to the ballast, and for that same position the 0 VDC to +10 VDC signal is
available to tell the ballast what brightness is required.

Two-Wire Fluorescent Ballasts (Additional Control Wiring is not required)

A second method of control, used by the Advance Mark X TM fluorescent dimmer
ballast and certain Lutron dimmer ballasts called TU Wire, uses the power feed
wires to the dimmer for both power and control. Only half of a dual dimmer is
required to drive the ballast since it serves to dim both the ballast and as an On/
Off switch to turn the lights fully off when necessary. In this configuration, the
dimmer output that controls the light intensity is not allowed to go below some
value of true RMS voltage in order to allow the ballast to generate the correct
amount of filament voltage for the fluorescent lamps. By selecting the correct
ballast type in setup, the digital circuitry of the a-2000D control board
automatically sets the correct minimum voltage for the ballast type selected.

Other Ballasts - Three-Wire- (Refer to the load wiring schematic.)

A third method of control used by Lutron Hi Lume or Eco 10 ballasts and older
core and coil type magnetic dimming ballasts uses Universal Dimmer Module
(000-A20UN-012, -027). There are three power wires to the ballast, which differs
from other dimming ballasts on the market.
The first power wire supplies line voltage whose output is varied by the dimmer &
is connected to the lower dimmer load terminal.
The second power wire supplies line voltage that must be switched on and off is
connected to the corresponding upper switching load terminal.
The third power wire is the neutral return.
This dimmer module uses only one input breaker to feed the dimming load & the
switching load.

A minimum light level must be set for the Lutron ballasts, depending on
the particular ballast being used. Operating the ballasts below that
minimum level can result in damage to the ballast and lamps.

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Note: Your actual cabinet may vary

from the illustration shown.

Figure 38 - Factory Set Dip Switches

The above figure shows the dip switches on the Control Module. These are factory
set and should not be altered unless instructed to do so by an authorized Leviton
Factory Person.

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Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
LEVITON LIGHTING CONTROL DIVISION of Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc.
warrants its Lighting Control Systems products to be free of material and
workmanship defects for a period of two years after system acceptance or 26
months after shipment, whichever comes first. The Z-MAX Relay cards are
covered for a period of Ten (10) years. Lighting fixtures manufactured by Leviton
are covered for a period of one year.
This Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective equipment returned
Freight Pre-Paid to Leviton Lighting Control Division at 20497 SW Teton Ave.,
Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA. User shall call 1-800-959-6004 and request a return
authorization number to mark on the outside of the returning carton, to assure
that the returned material will be properly received at Leviton.
All equipment shipped back to Leviton must be carefully and properly packed to
avoid shipping damage. Replacements or repaired equipment will be returned to
sender freight prepaid, F.O.B. factory. Leviton is not responsible for removing or
replacing equipment on the job site, and will not honor charges for such work.
Leviton will not be responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages
should any of the equipment fail during the warranty period, but agrees only to
repair or replace defective equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin, Oregon.
This Warranty is void on any product that has been improperly installed,
overloaded, short circuited, abused, or altered in any manner. Neither the seller
nor Leviton shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential
arising out of the use of or inability to use the equipment. This Warranty does not
cover lamps, ballasts, and other equipment which is supplied or warranted
directly to the user by their manufacturer. Leviton makes no warranty as to the
Fitness for Purpose or other implied Warranties.

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Power Considerations for Control Systems

The control system should be carefully planned to take these important issues
into consideration:
Power Supply for connected devices
Wire Size for Power Runs
On systems where full factory drawings have been provided, our Applications
Engineering department has already managed these calculations for you so you
need only follow the instructions on the system drawings. However, on any
installation where factory drawings were not provided, the information contained
within this guide must be followed to ensure that all of your devices operate
properly and without failures or complete in-operability.

This chapter contains information which applies to many Leviton

products and is not necessarily limited to the product which is primarily
included in this manual. There may be information in this chapter which is
not relevant to your particular installation. If you have questions about
ANY information contained herein, please immediately contact our
Technical Services Department prior to proceeding with installation.

Terminology
Please review these definitions which are used throughout this chapter:
Power Supply or Supply - references a device which supplies power to other
devices
Power Control Device (PCD) - refers to a device which controls power.
Examples of Devices in the Leviton product line which control power are
dimming racks, relay panels, A-2000, i-series e, Z-MAX, etc. Generally PCDs
also supply a certain amount of power to connected low voltage control devices
Control Devices or Low Voltage Control Devices or Device - these terms all refer
to control devices which connect to a Power Control Device (PCD). These
devices could be simple low voltage switches, Occupancy Sensors, or D8000
control stations
Luma-Net - is one of our network lighting control protocols. Luma-Net is an RS485- based control protocol used by D8000 & D4200 control devices. Many of
our PCD (Power Control Device) products have a direct data connection for a
Luma-Net device. All Luma-Net Control Devices require power in one form or
another. This power generally accompanies the data wires
Unit Load - (1) Unit load is defined as 25mA, or 0.025A. It is an arbitrary
definition by Leviton and was created to simplify power calculations

Power Requirements & Maximum Run Length

Each Control Device used in your system has a different load (draw) and each
PCD can support a different total load (supply.) The steps for determining the
total load of your network and verifying that the supply is sufficient are simple--or
at least logical:

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Step 3: Determine the maximum available current of your supply, be it a PCD or other

Power Supply. Convert this to the maximum number of Unit Loads if

necessary.

Step 4: Sum the required load of each Control Device, expressed in unit loads
Step 5: Verify that the Sum from Step 2 <= the maximum available power from your

supply in Step 1.

If this verification fails, the Sum of required loads is > than the available
supply, either use an external power supply or reduce the number of control
devices. Or, contact our Technical Services department for help.
One Unit Load = 25mA =.025A
Control Station A Unit Load

X
Quantity of Station A's attached

Control Station B Unit Load

X
Quantity of Station B's attached

Same formula
for any other attached
control Station

<

Power Supply's
Available Unit Load

Load Rating Verification Formula

Power Control Devices - Available Supply Current

The Z-MAX cabinets are designed to be able to power external control loads from the
internal power supply. See the table below for the available power from each cabinet.
Power Control
Device (PCD)

Maximum
# of Unit
Loads

Supply
(VDC)

Power Control
Device (PCD)

Maximum
#
of Unit
Loads

Supply
(VDC)

a-2000D, 12 Circuit,
Standard Power
Supply

40

24VDC

Z-MAX 8 Cabinet

20

24 VDC

a-2000D, 24 Circuit
Standard Power
Supply

46

12VDC

Z-MAX 48 Cabinet
(Master or Slave)

20

24 VDC

a-2000D, 12 Circuit,
Large Power Supply

120

12VDC

Z-MAX Switch Input

Board (accessory to
Z-MAX 24 & 48 size
Cabinets)

20

24 VDC

a-2000D, 24 Circuit
Large Power Supply

114

12VDC

RRP - Z-MAX Remote

Relay Panel

24 VDC

NPC XP

49

12-24
VDC

i Series e (all Racks)

NPC DHV

N/A

N/A

NPC DLR

49

12-24
VDC

Power Supply Maximum Unit Loads

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The sum of all devices connected to all power output terminals
can not exceed the Maximum number of Unit Loads available in the PCD
or supply.

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Unit
Load
@
12VDC

Unit
Load @
24VDC

Z-MAX Digital
Switch, 1 Button

N/A

0.6

Z-MAX Digital
Switch, 2 Buttons

N/A

0.8

Z-AX Digital Switch,

3 Buttons

N/A

1.0

D4200 Remote I/R

Z-MAX Digital Sw.,

4 Buttons

N/A

1.1

Luma-Net Hub

Z-MAX Digital
Switch, 5 Button

N/A

1.3

D8000 LCD

Z-MAX Digital
Switch, 6 Button

N/A

1.0

D8000 Entry
(Button)

Z-MAX Digital
Switch, 8 Button

N/A

1.1

D8000 Slider

Z-MAX Digital Sw.,

10 Button

N/A

1.3

D8000 Key switch

1 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

0.6

D8000 I.O Port

2 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

0.9

D8000 Combine/
Closure (Advanced)

11

10

3 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

1.2

Infrared Only Occ

Sensor

N/A

1.2

4 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

1.5

Ultrasonic Only Occ.

Sensor

N/A

1.2

5 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

1.8

Multi-tech Occ
Sensor

N/A

1.2

6 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

2.1

Ultrasonic 2-Way
Occ. Sensor

N/A

1.4

8 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

2.7

Multi-tech 2-Way
Occ, Sensor

N/A

1.4

10 Button Low
Voltage Switch

N/A

3.3

Unit
Load
@12VD
C

Unit
Load
@24VD
C

D4200 LCD

D4200 Entry
(Button),

D4200 Room
Combine Station

Control Devices

Station Type

Photocell, odc0p00w

Photocell, pcatr-000

Photocell, pcind000

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Control Devices

Unit
Load
@12VD
C

Unit
Load
@24VD
C

Station Type

Photocell, pcout000

Photocell, pcsky000

Unit
Load
@
12VDC

Unit
Load @
24VDC

Control Device Loads

Power Wire - Run Length

The maximum total run length of each segment is a function of the total number
of unit loads. A run becomes too long when the voltage drop, due to wire size and
run length, increases to a point where the station does not have sufficient voltage
to operate. The maximum run length, in feet, based on the total number of unit
loads is shown below:

(2) Tables are provided, (1) @ 12VDC and (1) at 24VDC. Make
sure that you use the correct table!

Voltage Drop Table

Current
(Ams) (Unit Loads
0.25
10
0.50
20
0.75
30
1.00
40
1.25
50
1.50
60
1.75
70
2.00
80
2.25
90
2.50
100
2.75
110
3.00
120
3.25
130
3.50
140
3.75
150
4.00
160
4.25
170
4.50
180
4.75
190
5.00
200

18AWG
12V
24V
756
3,528
378
1,764
252
1,176
189
882
151
706
126
588
108
504

16AWG
12V
24V
1,200
5,600
600
2,800
400
1,867
300
1,400
240
1,120
200
933
171
800
150
700
133
622
120
560
109
509
100
467

14AWG
12V
24V
1,904
8,885
952
4,443
635
2,962
476
2,221
381
1,777
317
1,481
272
1,269
238
1,111
212
987
190
889
173
808
159
740
146
683
136
635
127
592
119
555
112
523
106
494
100
468

12AWG
12V
24V
3,000
14,000
1,500
7,000
1,000
4,667
750
3,500
600
2,800
500
2,333
429
2,000
375
1,750
333
1,556
300
1,400
273
1,273
250
1,167
231
1,077
214
1,000
200
933
188
875
176
824
167
778
158
737
150
700

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10AWG
12V
24V
4,800
22,400
2,400
11,200
1,600
7,467
1,200
5,600
960
4,480
800
3,733
686
3,200
600
2,800
533
2,489
480
2,240
436
2,036
400
1,867
369
1,723
343
1,600
320
1,493
300
1,400
282
1,318
267
1,244
253
1,179
240
1,120

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