4 Steps to Specifying Lightcloud
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Complete your fixture layout
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Determine zoning or luminaire-level control
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Place Sensors for proper coverage
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Add Gateways, wallstations, and outlets
Or…Let us design the layout for you!
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Wireless Mesh — No Control Wires
Lightcloud devices can send, receive, and repeat signals, so there’s no need to add Gateways to cover longer distances.
Ethernet Free, Cellular Connection
The Gateways has an internal cellular modem, so no networking wires are required.
Ethernet is required for sites using BACnet.
200 Devices per Gateway
Each Gateway can handle up to 200 Lightcloud devices. We recommend leaving a small buffer, so additional devices can later be added.
Unlimited Gateways
There’s no limit to the number of Gateways that can be used at a site and all of the Gateways communicate through the cloud.
Min 1 Gateway per Building
Don’t use a single Gateway for multiple buildings even if the device count is below 200.
Wireless Range
Place interior devices within 100′ of another device.
Place exterior devices within 1000′ of another device.
Min 1 Wallstation per Area
Place wallstations as needed to meet dimming and scene requirements.
Place Outdoor Devices High
Adding elevated Controllers helps avoid outdoor obstructions.
RF Around Corners
If you need to direct a wireless mesh signal around the corner of a building, you can install two Controllers in a 90 degree fashion from each other as pictured.
Emergency Lighting
Lightcloud has several solutions for UL-924 compliance.
Battery Backup: For emergency fixtures with integrated battery backup supplies, Lightcloud Controllers can be wired directly to the fixture just like any other fixture.
Emergency Backup Circuit: If on/off control of the fixture isn’t required, a Lightcloud Controller’s dimming wires can be connected directly to the fixture.
For on/off and dimming control of emergency generator-powered fixtures, Lightcloud Controllers must be wired with the Lightcloud Shunt. One Shunt is required for each Controller on the emergency circuit. Lightcloud-Enabled fixtures can also be ordered with a Shunt pre-installed for fast-easy installation.
DEVICE MATRIX
| Device | Switching | Dimming | Sensor | Rating | Colors |
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Controller | 120-277VAC: 15A Electronic (LED) 277VAC: 20A Magnetic/Resistive 240VAC: 20FLA/60LRA, 2HP 120VAC: 15A Tungsten, 1HP | 0-10V Phase with Adapter | Trigger Mode | IP66 Indoor or Outdoor Plenum Rated | Black White |
Controller - 347V/480V | 347 / 480VAC: 2A LED | 0-10V Phase with Adapter | Trigger Mode | IP66 Indoor or Outdoor Plenum Rated | Black White |
Luminaire Controller | LED, CFL, Tungsten 120/277VAC 500W Magnetic 120VAC 264W, 277VAC 500VA Resistive/Inductive 120VAC 500W | 0-10V Phase with Adapter | Requires Luminaire Sensor | IP66 Indoor or Outdoor Plenum Rated | Black White |
Phase Controller | 450W LED 450W Incandescent 450W Magnetic Low Voltage 450W Electronic Low Voltage 450W Dimmable CFL Note: Not recommended for non-dimmable loads. | Forward or Reverse Phase Dimming (MLV/ELV) | NA | Indoor Only | White |
Sensor | Incandescent: 220VAC, 13A Standard Ballast: 120/277 VAC, 6A/4A Electronic Ballast: 277VAC, 12A | 0-10V Phase with Adapter | Standard 30 ft. diameter at 9 ft. mounting height High Bay 40 ft. diameter at 30 ft. mounting height 25 ft. diameter at 45 ft. mounting height Daylight Harvesting | IP66 Indoor or Outdoor | Black White |
Outlet | Resistive: 2500W Tungsten: 1500W Electrical Ballast: 600VA Motor:1HP | NA | NA | Indoor Only | White |
Dimmer | NA | NA | NA | Indoor Only | Black Grey Ivory Light Almond Red White |
Touch | NA | NA | NA | Indoor Only | |
Gateway 4G | NA | NA | NA | Optional NEMA enclosure for Outdoor Use | Black |
Lightcloud-Enabled Fixtures | Yes | Varies | Optional | Varies | Varies |