giulio lighting LC-001 User Manual

Wireless LED Fixture Controller

User Manual

Please read through these notes and the remaining instructions before installing this
device.

1. Refer to local and state codes to ensure compliance when installing this
device. Consult an Electrical Inspector if you have any questions.

2. Use only with a listed Class 2 or Limited Power Source external power
supply.

3. The external power supply must be located outside any cabinet and not
concealed.

4. LEDdrive cables should be rated CL2 or better with 24 AWG conductors.

5. Do not interconnect ethernet and LEDdrive devices even though they use
the same RJ45 connector. Damage may result.

6. Do not exceed the maximum number of attached LEDdrive devices as
specified by the device User Manual.

7. Do not exceed the maximum LEDdrive cable length.

8. Use only insulated staples or plastic ties to secure cords.

9. Make sure that power is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting
any LEDdrive devices.

10. Make sure this device and its power supply are located in a dry
environment.

11. Be sure to plan the installation before beginning.

Important Information

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Wireless LED Fixture Controller

Feature

Benefit

LEDlink digital radio interface

Allows easy installation of lighting
system components.

LEDdrive fixture interface

Easy connection to fixtures and
OEM drivers using commonly
available tools and cabling.

Supports multiple LED
Configurations

Simplifies multi-controller
installations of mixed fixture types
without worrying about how
individual channels are mapped to
specific controls. The LC-001
controller can operate fixtures with
a different LED configurations (for
example RGB, RGBW, RGBA).

LEDsmarts fader

Allows any number of fixtures to be
operated by one control by
distributing the fading operation to
the fixture controllers.

LEDsmarts automatic programs

Allows fixtures to operate
independently of the remote
controlling device.

Configurable Link attributes

Allows multiple controllers to co­exist and to handle radio
interference from external sources.

Model LC-001

The Model LC-001 Wireless LED Fixture Controller is part of the QualColor™ family
and controls one or more Giulio Lighting LED-based light fixtures connected using
LEDdrive. Integrating a wireless receiver with the sophisticated Giulio Lighting
LEDsmarts system, the LC-001 allows full control over a lighting system’s color and
intensity. The LC-001 can be operated by any Giulio Lighting controller using the
LEDlink wireless interface.

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Feature

Benefit

Configurable address

Allows sophisticated installations
with independently operating
fixtures.

Configurable calibration

Allows tuning of the white light
generated by fixtures generating
using RGB or RGBA LED
configurations.

Small size

Easily hidden under or over
cabinets and in coves.

Device Description

Item

Description

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Power Input Jack. Provides power for the LC-001 device and fixtures
that require power from LEDdrive. Connect to a 24 volt DC Class 2
or Limited Power Source.

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Power Indicator. Green indicator that is lit when the LC-001 is
receiving power.

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RF Activity Indicator. Green indicator that blinks each time the
LC-001 receives a packet over the LEDlink RF interface.

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RF Error Indicator. Red indicator that blinks when the LC-001
detects a missed packet. Excessive blinking of this indicator
indicates poor reception by the LC-001.

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Side Views

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Description

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Prog Indicator. Red indicator that is lit when the LC-001 is put into
Provisioning Mode (the Prog Button is pressed). Remains lit until an
external device successfully provisions the LC-001, the Prog Button is
pressed a second time or a one hour period expires.

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Prog Button. Recessed button used to put the LC-001 into and out of
Provisioning Mode. See section “Provisioning” for a more detailed
description of the provisioning process.

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LED Fixture Configuration. Two recessed DIP switches used to
configure the LC-001 appropriately for the fixture(s) it will control.
These switches should be set to match the requirements of the
fixture(s) being controlled. These requirements are indicated on the
fixture label. The two switches allow for four combinations of LED
colors. Looking at the switches head on, the following assignments
are made.

1. up - up : White-only. The LC-001 is configured to control a
fixture containing only white LEDs. The LC-001 controls
the intensity of the fixture. It ignores all color data. It also
ignores commands to enter an automatic program mode.

2. up - down : RGBW. The LC-001 is configured to control a
fixture with red, green, blue and white LEDs. The LC-001
will utilize the color LEDs to generate color and the white
LEDs to generate white light. It automatically and evenly
switches between the two groups as necessary.

3. down - up : RGBA. The LC-001 is configured to control a
fixture with red, green, blue and either amber or yellow
LEDs. The LC-001 will utilize all LEDs to generate all
colors and white. This configuration is for advanced uses
and may require additional provisioning of the LC-001
with calibration information specific to the fixture(s) it will
control.

4. down - down : RGB. The LC-001 is configured to control a
fixture with red, green and blue LEDs. The LC-001 will
utilize the three LED colors to generate all colors and
white. The LC-001 may be provisioned with additional
calibration information to optimize the white generated by
the fixture(s) it will control.

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Description

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LEDdrive connector. Connects the LC-001 to the first fixture using
an 8-conductor RJ45 cable carrying power and LED modulation
signals. See section “LEDdrive Pinout” for more information about
the LEDdrive connection. The LC-001 can drive any LEDdrive
capable fixture. The User Manual for the fixture will describe which
of the following three methods is used to distribute power.

1. LC-001 sources power: The power supply connected to the
LC-001 will provide power for the LC-001 and attached
fixture(s). The User Manual for the fixture will specify the
maximum number of allowed fixtures. In all cases the
maximum current is 1.25 Amps.

2. LC-001 receives power: The attached self-powered fixture
provides power for the LC-001 via the LEDdrive cable.
The LC-001 does not require an external power supply for
use with this kind of fixture.

3. LC-001 self power: The power supply connected to the
LC-001 provides power for the LC-001 only. All attached
fixtures contain their own power supply.

LEDsmarts

The LC-001 contains a sophisticated controller called LEDsmarts that manages the LED
fixtures locally. The LEDsmarts controller allows installations of LED lighting systems that do
not depend on any one central controller to manage all lighting effects. Installations may be
controlled by multiple control devices and may even operate independently of any controller.
The LC-001 LEDsmarts controller includes the following capabilities.

• Color fader: The LC-001 manages transitions from one color and intensity to another
one automatically and independently.

• Automatic programs: The LC-001 can automatically animate a color-capable fixture
with one of two programs. Each program change the fixture color at one of four
speed settings.

• Random : The LC-001 fades the fixture(s) smoothly between randomly chosen

colors for a ever-changing light show.

• Slow : 30 - 180 seconds for each color change.

• Medium/Slow : 10 - 60 seconds for each color change.

• Medium/Fast : 5 - 30 seconds for each color change.

• Fast : 1 - 6 seconds for each color change.

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