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1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD
1 (844) 544-4825
[email protected]
WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD
© RAB Lighting, Inc
170 Ludlow Avenue Northvale, NJ 07647
Custom manufactured in China
1 (844) 544-4825
[email protected]
Lightcloud is a commercial
wireless lighting control system.
It’s powerful and flexible,
yet easy to use and install.
Learn more at lightcloud.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15A Subpart B, of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To comply with the FCC's RF exposure limits for general population /
uncontrolled exposure, this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by RAB Lighting may void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Hello
The Lightcloud Controller Mini
is a remotely controlled switch
and 0-10V dimming device.
Product Features
Wireless Control & Configuration
Switching up to 4.2A
0-10V Dimming
Power Monitoring
Patent Pending
POWER MEASUREMENT: The Lightcloud Controller is capable of
measuring the power usage of the attached circuit.
POWER LOSS DETECTION: If mains power to the Controller is lost,
the device will detect this and alert the Lightcloud application.
EMERGENCY DEFAULT: If communication is lost, the Controller may
optionally fall back to a specific state, such as turning the attached
circuit on.
Controller requires constant, unswitched power. Any wires not in use
must be capped of or otherwise insulated. This product should
only be installed by a qualifed electrician and in compliance
with local and national electrical codes.
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Specifications
PART NUMBER
LCCONTROL/MINI
INPUT
120V-277VAC, 60Hz
<0.8W (Standby and Active)
MAXIMUM SWITCHED LOAD RATINGS
For Control of Electronic Ballast (LED)
and Magnetic Ballast
Electronic/Tungsten: 4.2A @120VAC
Inductive/Resistive: 4.2A @120VAC, 1.8A @277VAC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-35ºC to +60ºC
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
1.6" diameter, 3.8" length
1/2" NPT Mount, Male
22AWG pigtails
18AWG pigtails
WIRELESS RANGE
Class 2
IP66 Rated
Indoor and Outdoor Rated
Wet and Damp Location
Plenum Rated
Line-of-Sight: 1000 feet
Obstructions: 100 feet
What You Need
Lightcloud Gateway
A Lightcloud installation requires at least
one Lightcloud Gateway to manage your devices.
1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD
or 1 (844) 544-4825
[email protected]
WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD
or 1 (844) 544-4825
[email protected]
WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Functionality
Configuration
Operating Modes
To configure Lightcloud products, use the Web Application
(control.lightcloud.com) or call 1(844)LIGHTCLOUD.
CONTROLLER: Provides switching and dimming for a single zone.
REPEATER: Extends the Lightcloud mesh network without controlling a load.
SENSOR (REQUIRES OPTIONAL SENSOR MODULE): Provides occupancy,
vacancy, and daylight harvesting.
Confirm Device Connectivity
Confirm Status Indicator is Solid Green (see details below)
Log on to www.lightcloud.com or
call 1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD
6
Commission your devices
To add new devices to your Lightcloud network, call RAB at
1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD, or email us at [email protected].
4
Power up
GREY
GREY
MODULAR
MODULAR
RED
RED
PURPLE
PURPLE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
120-277 VAC
Load or
Fixture
Controller Mini
Lightcloud®
Controller Mini
Lightcloud®
Solid GREEN when connected to your
Lightcloud network. Blinking RED when not
connected. The device will automatically
continue trying to connect to a network
in Setup Mode.
Illuminates when the device receives a
message and blinks the signal strength.
3 Blinks - Best signal
2 Blinks - Acceptable signal
1 Blinks - Unacceptable signal
Consult the “Finding a Location” section
for more information
STATUS INDICATOR
SIGNAL INDICATOR
• Illuminated when device is powered
• Press once to highlight this device in the
Lightcloud Application
•
• Press twice and hold to set dim level
Press twice to toggle circuit on and off
• Press and hold for 10 seconds to remove
this device from a Lightcloud network
• Blinks when device is indicated from the
Lightcloud Application
DEVICE IDENTIFICATION BUTTON
Setup & Installation (cont’d)
Setup & Installation
1
OFF
WARNING
OFF
Turn off power
Find a Suitable Location
1a
Lightcloud Installer Application
3a
3
Labeling your device
Use these guidelines when installing devices:
• If there is a clear line of sight between two Lightcloud
devices, they can be placed up to 1000 feet apart.
• If the two devices are separated by ordinary drywall
construction, try to keep them within 100 ft. of each other.
• Brick, concrete and steel construction may require
additional Lightcloud devices to go around the obstruction.
Lightcloud
Gateway
<= 100 ft.
Add an additional Lightcloud
Device to extend network range
around corners
BRICK,
CONCRETE OR
METAL WALL
DRY WALL
OR SIMIL AR
When installing devices, it’s important to keep track of their Device IDs, installation
locations, panel/circuit #s, dimming function, and any additional notes. To organize this
information, use the Lightcloud Installer Application (A) or Device Table (B).
Install the LC Installer Application: LC Installer is available for iOS and Android.
Scan & Install Lightcloud Devices: Scan each device and assign to a room. It’s
recommended that each device is scanned just before or just after being wired so no
devices are missed. The more notes that are given, the easier it is to commission the system.
Send to RAB: Once all of the devices have been added and organized, submit the
information for commissioning.
Device Table
3b
For setup and maintenance,
we provide two Lightcloud
Device Tables with the
Gateway: one that you can
attach to your panel and one
to hand off to a building
manager. Attach the Device
Identification stickers included
witheach device to a row,
then write in additional
information, such as Zone
name, Panel/Circuit Number,
and whether or not a zone
uses dimming.
Device Scanner
Enter Manually
PLACE RECTANGLE TO FIT CODE ON LABEL
Scan Device Code
Device Info
Save
Cancel
Device ID
0013A20040B62A4A
Location
Office
Zone Name
Office Lights
Dimmable
Power Monitoring
Enter Device Information
Repeat for Additional Devices
Devices
Add Device
Send to RAB
Office Light - ID 0013A20040B62A4A
Controller
Office Light - ID 0013A20040B62A4B
Sensor
Office Light - ID 0013A20040B62A4C
Dimmer
Office Light - ID 0013A20040B62A4D
Daylight
Office Light - ID 0013A20040B62A4E
Touch
Send to RAB
Device Scanner
Enter Manually
PLACE RECTANGLE TO FIT CODE ON LABEL
DEVICE IDs
DEVICE 1D
ZONE NAME
PANEL/
CIRCUIT #
DIMMING
Setup & Installation (cont’d)
2
Install your Lightcloud Controller
0-10V DIMMING
NOTE: The National Electrical Code requires that low-voltage wiring used in
the same enclosure as high-voltage wiring have an equal or better insulation
rating. You may need to complete your low-voltage wiring in another
enclosure or use a partition.
0-10V is a common method of low-voltage control of dimmable
drivers and ballasts. Purple: 0-10V positive | Gray: 0-10V common
2a Install at a Junction Box (Indoor/Outdoor)
2b At Lighting Panel or Trough
Space and code allowing, you may install Lightcloud devices directly
in your breaker box or lighting panel. Alternatively, break out lighting
circuits and install Lightcloud devices in a separate trough.
Controller requires constant, unswitched power.
!
When power switch
is set to OFF
Controller is disconnected
from network
OFF
POWER
LOAD
DON’T
Controller always has power and is
connected to the network
POWER
LOAD
DO
WHITE
BLACK
Controller Mini
Lightcloud®
RED
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
GRAY
PURPLE
To Load
To Panel
To Driver/Ballast
MODULAR CABLE