Ideal ESCGRID1000 User Manual

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ESCGRID1000 Smart Connector

ESCGRID1000 – LVDC Grid Luminaire Controller

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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

KEY FEATURES

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

PRODUCT CONTENTS

The following items are included inside the
package:

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

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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24V DC Bus

LOAD

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ESCGRID1000 – LVDC Grid Luminaire Controller

IDEAL Model ESCGRID1000 LVDC Luminaire Controller 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.

TERMINOLOGY

24V Input: Incoming power feed from 24V source (DC Flex-Zone)
LOAD: Power output from Luminaire Controller to 24V DC LED Fixture input

Power and Load Connections

Power
The 24V Input power is applied to the device once clipped onto the DC Flexzone grid.
Place the device in the desired location on an energized rail.

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Item

Description

Radio

915 MHz External Antenna

Regulatory Approvals

FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada
FCC ID: 2AAMXESCGRID1000
IC: 11250A-ESCGRID1000
UL916

Transmit Range

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

Load Dimming

PWM

Load Amperage

4.1 Amps

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

3.00”x3.2”x0.70”

Weight

3.3 oz

Warranty

1 yr

ESCGRID1000 – LVDC Grid Luminaire Controller

LOAD Connector
The LOAD Connector accepts 18 AWG copper conductors, solid or stranded (16 strands

or less).

Use only one conductor per port and ensure that no copper is exposed on any of the

wires after installation.

1. Strip the wires to 3/8”.

2. Grip the LOAD +24V wire and firmly push conductor into the port marked with the black
stripe. See Fig. 2.

3. Grip the LOAD -24V wire and firmly push conductor into the unmarked port. See Fig. 2.

4. After LOAD wire installation, the load can safely be disconnected and re-connected without
re-installing the wires. To disconnect the load, firmly grip the LOAD connector and pull to
separate it from the main body of the Smart Connector. To re-connect, simply push the
LOAD connector into the corresponding port on the 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

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