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ESCD1000 Smart Connector

ESCD1000 – Downlight/LED Smart Connector

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The DC Smart Connector is a wireless device
which provides electrical connectivity
between the light fixture (load) and 24V DC
power and provides on/off power control
and dimming signals to the load. The
information that tells the connector to
power on/off/dim the fixture is acquired via
wireless signals that originate from a
building automation system or from room
controls, based on environmental
conditions and/or predetermined
programs.

KEY FEATURES

FCC and IC approved
External fixture mounting
Small form factor
Integrated Wire Antenna
RoHS compliant

Audacy®, Smart Connector® and Smart Switch® are registered trademarks of IDEAL INDUSTRIES.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PRODUCT CONTENTS

The following items are included inside the
package:

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ESCD1000 – Downlight/LED Smart Connector

IDEAL Model ESCD1000 Downlight/LED Smart Connector Installation

Instructions

WARNING: This is a current rated device. Use in applications involving

amperage beyond its rating can be dangerous and cause electrical fires.

Wiring must comply with all applicable electrical codes.
Turn off power before removing or installing connector.

TERMINOLOGY

24V+(Black)/24V-‘(White): Smart Connector power feed to be connected to 24V
wiring grid
24V+(Red)/ 24V-(Black): Power output from Smart Connector to 24V DC fixture
power input
DIM (Purple/Grey): 0-10 VDC dimming control output from Smart Connector to
ballast dimming input

CONNECTING THE WIRES

Power
The smart connector LINE(Black) and NEUTRAL(White) wires are 18 AWG solid copper
conductors.

1. Strip wires to 1/2”.

2. Connect Smart Connector power feeds to 24V DC grid feed with appropriate sized wirenut or
push-in connector.

3. Connect Smart Connector Power Outputs to 24V DC lighting fixture inputs with appropriately
sized wirenut or push-in connector..

DIM Connector
The DIM wires are18 AWG solid copper conductors.

1. Strip wires to 1/2”.

2. Connect positive/(+)/purple DIM wire from Smart Connector to positive/(+)/purple wire from
dimming ballast with appropriate sized wirenut or push-in connector if necessary.

3. Connect negative/(-)/grey DIM wire from Smart Connector to negative/(-)/grey wire from
dimming ballast with appropriate sized wirenut or push-in connector if necessary.

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Item

Description

Radio

915 MHz External Antenna

Regulatory Approvals

FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada
Contains FCC ID: 2AAMXESCD1000
Contains IC: 11250A-ESCD1000
UL916

Transmit Range

300 ft. indoors line of sight to an Audacy Gateway or Smart Connector

Load Dimming

0-10VDC (10%-100%)

Load Amperage

5A

Switching Cycles

50,000

Power

24 VDC

Operating Temperature

0°C to 70°C

Storage Temperature

-20°C to 90°C

Installation
Environment

Indoor use only
Dimensions

4.67”x1.75”x0.99”

Weight

3.3 oz

Warranty

1 yr

ESCD1000 – Downlight/LED Smart Connector

PROGRAMMING

Refer to the Audacy™ system configuration manual to associate smart connectors to other
devices and to set up operating parameters for the Audacy™ lighting control system

SPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS

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