Autopilot APCLC8DX, APCLC12DX Instruction Manual
APCLC8DX AND APCLC12DX
COMMERCIAL LIGHTING CONTROLLERS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS APCLC8DX APCLC12DX
Main Power Voltage 120 or 240 volts 120 or 240 volts
Main Circuit Breaker / Wire 50 amps # 6 AWG wire 60 amps # 4 AWG wire
Receptacle Type 8 Nema 5-15, Nema 6-15 or universal 12 Nema 5-15, Nema 6-15 or universal
Maximum Lighting Wattage 8000 watts / 1000 watts per outlet 12000 watts / 1000 watts per outlet
Maximum Relay Amperage 30 amps(x 2 relays) 30 amps(x 3 relays)
Operating Temperature Range 32-110° F 32-110° F
Operating Humidity Range 0-99% RH non condensing 0-99% RH non condensing
Minimum Relay Operations 100,000 @ full load 100,000 @ full load
Basic Description
The commercial 8 and 12 light controllers
from Autopilot are designed to safely
control today’s ballast. Our commercial
lighting controllers (CLC) have been
designed to activate multiple HID or
orescent lighting xtures from a single
controller or timer.
A simple “trigger cable” is used to connect
the commercial light controller’s to a timer
or lighting controller. When the trigger
cable is powered on, one or more heavyduty relays inside the CLC activate and turn
on the lights connected to it.
The 8 and 12 light units have a time delay
to “soft start” each bank of 4 lights so that
start-up loads (amps) are reduced.
APCLC8DX
APCLC12DX
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
principal of operation
The best way to control multiple lighting xtures is to use a
main/ master lighting controller. The CLC lighting controller is
designed to provide power to multiple lights and to activate
the lights. An external timer (or digital lighting controller) is
used to determine when the lights will turn ON and OFF.
The CLC is simple. A single main 240 volt power supply is
connected by the user using (3) simple connection points
on a clearly marked terminal strip. Once the main power is
connected properly, the lights that are connected to the CLC
will turn ON when the trigger cable is powered on. The trigger
cable is a standard 120 volt power cable that can be connected
to a standard timeclock or to a HID lighting controller that is
designed to activate lights based on a timed schedule.
NOTE: DO NOT connect any lights to this unit until the power
has been installed and verified to be the correct voltage for
the ballast that will be connected.
installation
NOTE: ONLY qualified electricians should install this
equipment. ALL power must be disconnected prior to
installing or servicing the equipment.
CONNECTING THE MAIN POWER
1. Remove the small metal cover by removing the 2
Phillips head screws that hold the electrical cover
on the right side of the unit. Once opened you will
see the (3) terminals to connect the main power
wires to.
Trigger cable
connected
to a lighting
controller or
timeclock
Main 240 volt
power supply
L1 Power connects here
L2 Power connects here
Ground connects here
POWER CONNECTIONS
Main power requireMents
1. The user must provide a source of main power for the
lights to operate. The main power connection must be
rated for the amperage of the lights to be connected to
the unit (see Specications).
2. The main power can be “hardwired” into a circuit
breaker panel or by installing the appropriate high
amperage portable cable and connector end (provided
by the user).
3. A ground lug is provided to connect the ground wire. Do
not operate this product without a properly connected
ground wire.
4. Most applications will use 240 volt power. It is up to the
user to ensure that all ballasts that are connected to the
unit are wired for 240 volt (see Ballast Requirements).
5. If the unit is to be used for 120 volt ballast, ensure that
all of the ballasts connected are wired for 120 volt
operation (see Ballast Requirements).
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that all of the lighting
devices that are connected to this unit are rated for the
voltage being provided by the main power.
NOTE: This product can be used to operate 120 volt lights.
In order to operate 120 volt lights, ensure the main power
connected to the unit is 120 volt. The manufacturer,
distributors, and their retailers cannot be held responsible
for any damage or injuries, consequential or otherwise,
arising from the use of this product. The user of this
product assumes all responsibility for the installation and
proper use of this product.
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