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Wiring Device-Kellems
Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware)
Shelton, CT 06484
1-800-288-6000
www.hubbell-wiring.com
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Turn power o at service panel before beginning installation. Never wire
energized electrical components.
Read and understand all instructions before beginning installation.
NOTICE: For installation by a licensed electrician in accordance with National and/or local Electrical Codes and
the following instructions.
NOTICE: For indoor use only.
CAUTION: USE COPPER CONDUCTOR ONLY.
(75 degree Celsius rated)
Conrm that device ratings are suitable for the application prior to installation.
NOTICE: Do not install if any damage to product is noticed.
Description
Hubbell’s multi-level relays install in any light xtures
and use exisiting switches to start lighting levels at
50% and then can be sequenced to full light.
Specications
Input Power:
120 / 208-277 Vac
Contact Ratings:
5 Amp Ballast @ 120-277 Vac
5 Amp Incandescent @ 120 Vac
Operating Temperature:
-30 to 140° F
Humidity Range:
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions:
3.75˝ x 1.66˝ x 1.18˝
Weight:
0.20 lbs. (AARBL2); 0.24 lbs.
(AARBL3)
Wire Length:
6.00˝
Approvals:
UL Listed, C-UL, CE
Bi-Level and Tri-Level Relays
AARBL2
Enclosed Independent Control for Multiple
Ballast Light Fixtures from One Existing Wall
Switch, Bi-Level; 120/208-277 VAC
Features
• Installs easily in wiring compartment of light xture
• Uses existing wall switch
• Bi-level and tri-level lighting control
• Passive energy savings
• Can be used with most motion sensing switches
• 120 / 208-277 VAC
• UL Listed, C-UL, CE approved
AARBL3
Enclosed Independent Control for Multiple
Ballast Light Fixtures from One Existing Wall
Switch, Tri-Level; 120/208-277 VAC
INSTALLATION
1. Turn power o at the service panel.
2. Wire as shown in the Wiring Diagram
section.
3. Reenergize circuit and verify operation
by toggling lights on and o.
Red
208-277 Vac
Blk
120 Vac
Wht
Neutral or Other Phase
Power
Input
Circuit
Relay
Wht/Blk
Org
Red
208-277 Vac
Blk
120 Vac
Wht
Neutral or Other Phase
Power
Input
Circuit
Wht/Blk
Relay 2
Org
Relay 1
Wht/Red
See next page for bi-level and step dimming applications.
PDS2453 03/11
Bulletin B1425 • 393167
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Wiring Diagrams
Switch ON
Switch ON
Switch ON
Switch ON
Multiple Ballast Light Fixtures
• Classrooms, oces, & high bay
uorescent xtures
White wire
Wire to Ballast 2
Incoming 120 Vac
or 208-277 Vac
controlled by
wall switch
Wire to Ballast 1
White
Black
White/Black
Black or Red
*
Orange
White
Bi-Level
Model AARBL2
Step Dimming Ballast Control
• Eliminates dual wall switch control
Bi-Level AARBL2
50% Light
Switch OFF, then ON
Full Light
Wall switch can be replaced by switching devices
such as contactors, relays, or controllers.
Not
Used
Bi-Level AARBL2
activates Ballast 1 Only (50% light)
Switch OFF, then ON
activates Both Ballasts (Full light)
Wall switch can be replaced by switching
devices such as contactors, relays, or
controllers.
White wire
Wire to Ballast 2
Line
Switching
Device
White
Black
Ballast Hot (Typically Black)
Ballast Neutral (Typically White)
Step Dimming Input (Typically Grey)
Switched Voltage Input
*
Incoming 120 Vac
or 208-277 Vac
*
controlled by
wall switch
Neutral
Voltage
Incoming 120 Vac or 208-277 Vac
controlled by switching device
Tri-Level AARBL3
activates Ballast 1 Only
Switch OFF, then ON
activates Ballast 2 Only
Switch OFF, then ON
activates Both Ballasts (Full light)
Wire to Ballast 1
White/Red
White/Black
White
Orange
Bi-Level
Model AARBL2
Model AARBL3
Black or Red
*
Wiring in this application note
is not characteristic of all step
dimming ballasts.
White/Black
White
Orange
Tri-Level
Used
Not
Not
Used
*
*
Alternate Fixture Control
• High bay xtures in box stores, gymnasiums,
exhibition halls, & warehouses
Start up and restart times may vary depending on xture.
Lights 2, 4, and 6 controlled by switch only.
AARBL2 controls lights 1, 3, and 5.
Line
Voltage
Switching
Device
Incoming 120 Vac
or 208-277 Vac
controlled by
switching device.
Switch must be
rated for total
lighting load
(all xtures on.)
Neutral
* For 120 VAC systems, Black wire is used, Red wire is not used. For 208-277 VAC systems, Red wire is used, Black wire is not used.
White/
Black
White
Orange
*
Bi-Level
Model AARBL2
Used
Not
*
1 2
Wall switch can be replaced by switching devices
such as contactors, relays, or controllers.
White/
Black
White
Orange
*
Bi-Level
Model AARBL2
Used
Not
*
3 4
Bi-Level AARBL2
Every Other Light On
Switch OFF, then ON
All Lights On
White/
Black
White
Orange
Bi-Level
Model AARBL2
*
Not
Used
*
5 6
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