Table of Contents/Quality and eliability Quality and eliability 1 () Lighting Distribution Cable 2 () eddy-connect Cable D Series 3 (LC) Lighting Cable 4 (D) eddy-connect Distribution Cable 5 (LS) Lighting Switch Unit 6 (LA) Lighting Adapter Type 7 7 (LJ) Lighting Junction Circuit Splitter 8 (LT) Lighting Tap 9 Typical Layout Drawing 10 Switching Diagram 11 Switching Diagram/Advantages 12 Typical 3-ay/4-ay Switching Layout 13 Voltage Drop Guide and lectrical Code 14 Quality Design Features ated for 20 Amps, 600 Volts UL listed Five wire B labeled Keyed to prevent voltage mismating ositive spring steel latches Suitable for use in air handling spaces other than ducts and plenums Terminals are tin plated copper high performance alloy nstallation of all lectro/connect parts made easy by the male-to-female configuration Connector bodies are UL V-0 94 rated Labels color coded by voltage #12 AG THH conductors Approved for make or break underload eliable Construction Simple Four basic components re-wired Flexible asily maintained components Simple installation Quick Labor saving asy material estimating Components snap and lock togetherno tools required educes costs asy fixture relocation conomical Leased spaces occupied quickly All components reusable Changes made with minimal disruption 1 eliable Metal encased Fully grounded ational assistance network
Lighting Distribution Cable Lighting Distribution Cable The () Lighting Distribution Cable is the starting point of the wiring system. Features re-wired with female (power out) connector, opposite end has 6" leads and 1/2" knock-out connector for mounting to a junction box. nternal wires are #12 AG THH stranded copper, 600V, plus a bare #12 AG solid copper ground conductor. Maximum 5 conductors in the cable. Cable head is 18 gauge steel, zinc plated. ne, two or three circuit cable sets are available. anelboard controlled Local Switching LC LS SAML CATALG UMB: -27-1-09 DSGAT Lighting Distribution Cable G CFGUAT 1 1 circuit 2 2 circuit 3 3 circuit 2 circuit, 2 neutral VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v LGTH Blank 3 inches 09 9' 15 15' 2
eddy-connect Cable D Series eddy-connect D Series The () eddy-connect D Series Cable provides a feed-thru power from fixture to fixture. n addition, the D Series Cable provides a power tap to the lighting fixture by snapping into the access plate or 1/2" knock-out. t is quickly and easily field installed by inserting ballast leads into poke home connectors. o wire nuts required. Features #12 AG THH stranded copper, 600V. Fixture taps are #18 AG TF solid copper conductors, connected to oke-home connectors. ositive Spring Steel Latches. eddy-connect D Series cables can be pre-wired to lighting fixture by fixture manufacturer. anelboard controlled Local Switching LC LS SAML CATALG UMB: -27-1D-09 DSGAT eddy Connect Cable G CFGUAT 1D 1 circuit 2D 2 circuit 3D 3 circuit D 2 circuit, 2 neutral 3 VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v LGTH 05 5' 07 7' 09 9' 11 11' 13 13' 15 15' 17 17' 21 21' 25 25' 30 30'
Lighting Cable LC LC Lighting Cable The (LC) Lighting Cables distribute lighting circuits to (LS) Lighting Switch Unit, or to another (LC) Lighting Cable or () eddy- Connect Cable to extend length. Features re-wired with male (power-in), female (power-out) configuration. nternal wires are #12 AG THH stranded copper, 600V, plus a bare #12 AG solid copper ground conductor. Galvanized steel cable. Cable heads are 18 gauge steel. ne, two or three circuit capability. Spring steel latches. Local Switching LC LS SAML CATALG UMB: LC-27-1-09 LC DSGAT LC Lighting Cable G CFGUAT 1 1 circuit 2 2 circuit 3 3 circuit 2 circuit, 2 neutral VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v LGTH 05 05' 07 07' 09 9' 11 11' 13 13' 15 15' 17 17' 21 21' 25 25' 30 30' 4
eddy-connect Distribution Cable D D eddy-connect D Series This cable may be used as an alternative to feed power to the first fixture on a circuit run (to be used only when local switches are hardwired or circuit to be panelboard controlled). t replaces two components, the () Lighting Distribution Cable and the () eddy-connect Cable feeding power to the first fixture. Features #12 AG THH stranded copper, 600V. Fixture taps are #18 AG TF solid copper conductors, connected to oke-home connectors. ositive Spring Steel Latches. eddy-connect D Series cables can be pre-wired to lighting fixture by fixture manufacturer. anelboard controlled Local Hardwired Switching D D D SAML CATALG UMB: D-27-1D-09 D DSGAT D eddy-connect Distribution Cable G CFGUAT 1D 1 circuit 2D 2 circuit 3D 3 circuit D 2 circuit, 2 neutral VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v LGTH 09 9' 15 15' 5
Lighting Switch Unit LS LS Lighting Switch Unit The (LS) Lighting Switch Unit provides power-in/power-out connections and switched power-out for fixtures being locally switched. The (LS) Lighting Switch Unit is located above the switch location. The (LC) Lighting Cables feed unswitched power to each (LS) Lighting Switch Unit. Features Unit is low profile, less than one inch. Die cast housing with zinc plated steel cover plate. Six inch tap leads. nternal wires are #12 AG THH solid copper with bare #12 AG solid copper ground conductor. 1/2" knock-out connector for mounting to junction box. Local Switching LC LS SAML CATALG UMB: LS-27-ML-15 LS DSGAT LS Lighting Switch Unit VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v G CFGUAT SL Single Level ML Multi-Level (1 circuit) 2C Multi-Level (2 circuit) 3A 1st Three way 3B 2nd Three way 4 Four way LGTH 07 07' 15 15' 6
Lighting Adapter (Type 7) LA LA Lighting Adapter The (LA) Lighting Adapter provides a power-in/power-out connection for continuing power to the next lighting fixture, and provides a power tap to exit signs, surface mounted fixtures or other out-of-system devices. Features Adapter is 2-13/16" x 2-13/16"x 13/16" installed. Male (power-in) and female (power-out) configuration. Die cast housing with zinc plated steel cover plate. Type 7M adapter wires are #12 AG THH stranded copper conductors, 600V, six inch tap leads. Fixture adapter can be factory or field installed. 1/2" knock-outs connector for mounting to fixture. All adapters are thru-wired for three circuits with #12 AG. anelboard controlled LA (TY 7) XT SAML CATALG UMB: LA-27-7A-09 LA DSGAT LA Lighting Adapter VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v G CFGUAT 6M* 2 circuit (A & B tap) 7M 2 circuit (A & B tap) 7A A phase tap 7B B phase tap 7C C phase tap 7T 3 circuit (A, B, & C tap) LGTH Blank 3 inches 09 09' 15 15' 20 20' *6M type adapter tap leads are #18 AG THH conductors. 7
Lighting Junction Circuit Splitter LJ LJ Lighting Junction Circuit Splitter The (LJ) Lighting Junction Circuit Splitter can be plugged into an (LC) Lighting Cable, () eddy-connect Cable or (LA) Lighting Adapter to divide the cable run in two directions. The phase splitters have power-in/power-out connectors for the continuation of 3-circuit power to the next fixture. Features Splitter casting is 5-5/8" x 3-1/8" x 13/16". Die cast housing with zinc plated steel cover plate. nternal wires are #12 AG THH stranded copper. Circuit splitter is thru-wired for three circuits. Local Switching LJ LT XT SAML CATALG UMB: LJ-27-3 LJ 3 DSGAT LJ Lighting Junction G CFGUAT 3 Circuit Splitter VLTAG 12 120v 20 208v* 24 240v* 27 277v 34 347v 48 480v* *Consult factory for these applications. 8
Lighting Tap LT LT Lighting Tap The (LT) Lighting Tap Cable is part of the flexible wiring system that provides power to all of the out-of-system devices. Features re-wired with male (power-in) connector with six inch leads at opposite end with 1/2" knock-out connector for mounting to a junction box in standard 1/2" knock out. nternal wires are #12 AG THH stranded copper, 600V, plus a bare #12 AG solid copper ground conductor. Cable head is 18 gauge steel, zinc plated. Spring steel latches are on the male (power-in) cable head. Single circuit, two circuit and three circuit cable sets are available. anelboard controlled LT XT LT SAML CATALG UMB: LT-27-2-09 LT DSGAT LT Lighting Tap G CFGUAT 1 1 circuit 2 2 circuit 3 3 circuit 2 circuit, 2 neutral VLTAG 12 120v 27 277v 34 347v LGTH Blank 3 inches 09 09' 15 15' 20 20' 9
Typical Layout Drawing eddy-connect Local Switching 1,3 J D Homerun from lighting panel oom A Circuit 1 SS S oom B Circuit 1 SS Symbol D Description Lighting Distribution Cable Lighting Switch UnitSingle Level Lighting Switch UnitMulti Level Lighting Cable eddy-connect Cable eddy-connect - anelboard Controlled J Homerun from lighting panel 1 D D 3 oom A Circuit 1 oom B Circuit 3 Symbol D Description eddy-connect Distribution Cable eddy-connect Cable 10
Switching Diagram Single-Level Switching Single ole Switching Single ole 3-ay Switching LS-12/27-SL-XX USTCHD LS-12/27-SL-XX USTCHD STCHD STCHD BA BA UL UL TAVLS HADD BY THS ne Circuit Multi-Level Switching Double ole Switching Double ole 3-ay Switching LS-12/27-ML-XX USTCHD LS-12/27-ML-XX USTCHD STCHD STCHD BA K UL 3 AY BA a K UL a 3 AY b b TAVLS HADD BY THS 11
Switching Diagram/Advantages Two-Circuit Multi-Level Switching Double ole Switching Double ole 3-ay Switching LS-12/27-2C-XX USTCHD LS-12/27-2C-XX USTCHD STCHD STCHD BA BA K D UL UL D K 3 AY a a 3 AY b b TAVLS HADD BY THS Advantages All fixture types are wired alike, regardless of switching control (single-level or one circuit multilevel switching). educes fixture sorting at the job site. Standardize on one type switching unit regardless of switching control (single-level or multi-level switching). Job site simplification: when using one circuit multi-level switch unit for single-level or one circuit multi-level. LS-12/27-ML-XX USTCHD Dust Cover Must cover any unused power-out connector. asy snap-in connection. ill cover any power-out connector. May be removed by hand. STCHD BA K UL Single pole switching by using a one circuit multi-level switch unit. 12
Switching Diagram 3 and 4 ay Switching 3 AY 4 ay 3 ay LS-12/27-3A -XX USTCHD LS-12/27-4-XX U T LS-12/27-3B -XX UT STCHD BA K UL BA K UL K BA K UL Typical 3-ay/4-ay Switching Layout S 3 L-1 J 1 S 3 S4 D SYMBL D S3 S4 DSCT Lighting Distribution Cable 1st 3-ay Switch Unit 2nd 3-ay Switch Unit 4-ay Switch Unit eddy-connect Cable otes: hen using lectro-connect in system components for 3-way and 4-way switching, the following requirements must be met. 13 1.These units can only be used on fixtures wired for single level. 2.All cables between these switching units must be five wire. Switch travelers are carried through the cables. 3.Drop to first 3-way switch requires one LS-12/27-3A-XX switch unit. 4.Drop to second 3-way requires one LS-12/27-3B-XX switch unit. This switch may be placed at any point in the cable run of the area serviced by these 3-way switches. t does not have to be on the last fixture. 5.Dropping to 4-way switch requires one LS-12/27-4-XX switching unit. This may be placed at any point in the cable run of the area serviced by these 4-way switches, but must be installed between the first and second 3-way drops.
Voltage Drop Guide/ational lectrical Code Conditions 1. 20 amp branch circuit derated at 20% to 16 amps. 2. 4 ft. fluorescent fixtures having standard lamps and ballasts. 3. Section A, 50 ft. homerun from lectro/connect distribution point to panelboard with o.12 conductors. 4. Section B, 20 ft. branch cable from distribution point to first fixture in the run. 5. Section C, branch cables connecting fixtures, in two lengths: a) 10 ft. cables for 8 ft. x 8 ft. square fixture layout b) 12 ft. cables for 8 ft. x 8 ft. staggered fixture layout CDUT & AL BAD X (T ADDTAL FXTUS) FXTU FXTU SCT A SCT B SCT C 277 VLT SYSTM o. of fixtures in run Line current, amps 10 Cable 31 11.16 2-LAM 3-LAM 4-LAM 12 Cable 10 Cable 12 Cable 10 Cable 28 24 22 20 10.08 13.44 12.32 14.40 VLTAG D F 277 VLTS Section A, 50 #12 Section B, 20 Cable Total A + B, volts Section C, 10 Cables Section C, 12 Cables Total A + B + C, volts.97.79 1.76 6.54 8.30.88.72 1.60 6.32 7.92 1.17.95 2.12 6.06 8.18 Maximum Allowable Voltage Drop = 8.31 Volts (3% of Line Voltage) 120 VLT SYSTM o. of fixtures in run Line current, amps 10 Cable 12 9.60 Section A, 50 #12 Section B, 20 Cable Total A + B, volts Section C, 10 Cables Section C, 12 Cables Total A + B + C, volts.83.68 1.51 2.06 3.57.76.63 1.39 2.05 3.44.89.73 1.62 1.42 3.04 Maximum Allowable Voltage Drop = 3.60 volts (3% of Line Voltage) 1.08.88 1.96 5.97 7.93 1.25 1.02 2.27 5.35 7.62 2-LAM 3-LAM 4-LAM 12 Cable 10 Cable 12 Cable 10 Cable 11 8 8 7 8.80 10.24 10.24 11.20 VLTAG D F 120 VLTS.89.73 1.62 1.68 3.30.97.79 1.76 1.33 3.09 12 Cable 19 13.38 1.19.97 2.16 5.71 7.87 12 Cable 7 11.20.97.79 1.76 1.57 3.33 C - ATCL 604 604-1. SC. The provisions of this article apply to field-installed wiring using off-site manufactured subassemblies for branch circuits, remote control circuits, signaling circuits, and communications circuits in accessible areas. 604-2. DFT. Manufactured iring System: A system containing component parts that are assembled in the process of manufacture and cannot be inspected at the building site without damage or destruction to the assembly. 604-3. TH ATCLS. xcept as modified by the requirements of this article, all other applicable articles of this Code shall apply. 604-4. USS MTTD. The manufactured wiring systems shall be permitted in accessible and dry locations and in plenums and spaces used for environmental air, where listed for this application, and installed in accordance with Section 300-22. xception o.1: n concealed spaces, one end of tapped cable shall be permitted to extend into hollow walls for direct termination at switch and outlet points. xception o. 2: For use in outdoor locations where listed for the purpose. 604-5. USS T MTTD. here conductors or cables are limited by the provisions in Articles 333 and 334. 604-6. CSTUCT. A) Cable or Conduit Types. (1) Cable shall be listed armored cable or metal-clad cable containing nominal 600-volt o.10 or 12 copper-insulated conductors with a bare or insulated copper equipment grounding conductor equivalent in size to the ungrounded conductor. (2) Conduit shall be listed flexible metal conduit or listed liquid tight flexible conduit containing nominal 600-volt o.10 or 12 copper-insulated conductors with a bare or insulated copper equipment grounding conductor equivalent in size to the ungrounded conductor. xception o.1 to (1) and (2): A fixture tap maximum 6 ft (1.83m) long intended for connection to a single fixture shall be permitted to contain conductors no smaller than o. 12 but not smaller than o.18. xception o.2 to (1) and (2): Conductors smaller than o. 12 shall be permitted for remote-control, signaling, or communication circuits. The assembly shall be listed for the purpose. (3) ach section shall be marked to identify the type of cable or conduit. B) eceptacles and Connectors. eceptacles and connectors shall be locking type, uniquely polarized and identified for the purpose, and shall be part of a listed assembly for the appropriate system. C) ther Component arts. ther component parts shall be listed for the appropriate system. 604-7. UUSD UTLTS. All unused outlets shall be listed for the appropriate system. 14
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