Lutron Electronics Grafik Eye PB, Grafik Eye ELVI, Grafik Eye FDBI Installation Instructions Manual

Power Booster (PB)
Electronic Low Voltage Interface (ELVI)
Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Interface (FDBI)

Installation Instructions — Please Read

PB ELVI FDBI

Incandescent
Magnetic Low Voltage
Neon/Cold Cathode
Lutron Tu-Wire

®

Dimming Ballast

Electronic Low Voltage Lutron Hi-lume

®

or Eco-10 ™

Fluorescent Dimming Ballast

UP UPUP UPUP UP

®

Power Interfaces

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Unit

PB

ELVI

FDBI

120V

1920W/VA

16A

1000W/VA

8.3A

1920W/VA

16A

220-240V (AU)

2400W/VA

10A

1200W/VA

5A

2400W/VA

10A

230V (CE)

1840W/VA

†

8A

†

1200W/VA

5.2A

—
—

Interface shown with faceplate removed

2

UP UP

4.5 in.(115 mm)

4.5 in.(115 mm)

Danger! Always turn OFF the circuit breakers/MCB or
remove the main fuses from the power line before doing
any work. Failure to do so can result in serious personal
injury. More than one MCB can power this device.

Disconnect all power sources before servicing
unit.

This “load-side” equipment installs on the zone wiring between
the Control Unit* and the lighting load.

The PB increases a Control Unit’s zone load capacity for Incandes-
cent/Halogen (Tungsten), Magnetic Low Voltage, Neon/Cold Cath­ode, and Lutron Tu-Wire load types.

The ELVI enables a zone of the Control Unit to control Electronic
Low-Voltage loads.

The FDBI enables a zone of the Control Unit to control fluorescent
loads with Lutron Hi-lume or Eco-10 phase-controlled dimming
ballasts.

The maximum load capacity for each Interface is shown in the
table that follows.

1. This Interface must be installed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with all applicable regulations.

2. Improper wiring can result in personal injury, damage to the
Interface, or damage to other equipment.

3. Up to two PB/ELVI/FDBIs per zone.

4. The PB/ELVI/FDBI must be mounted with arrows facing

upward to ensure adequate cooling.

5. PB: If using low-voltage incandescent fixtures, use only with
iron core (magnetic) transformers.

6. ELVI: Use only with solid-state (electronic) low-voltage
transformers that are manufacturer approved to be dimmed by
reverse phase control.

7. CAUTION! Dimmed magnetic low-voltage transformers: To
avoid excessively high current flow that can cause trans­former overheating and failure, observe the following:
(a) Do not operate the Interface with all of the lamps

removed or with any lamps inoperative.
(b) Replace any burned out lamps immediately.
(c) Use only transformers that incorporate thermal protection

or fused primary windings.

8. ELVI/FDBI: These Interfaces contain a thermal device that
turns Off the Interface if overloaded. The Interface will turn On
when it cools.

* See Page 5 for other Lutron products that can be used to

control your PB/ELVI/FDBI.

†

1200W/VA and 5.2A for flush mount (as shown on pg. 6).

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HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

■ Turn power Off.

■ PB/ELVI: Connect standard switch between Hot/Live lead and

the load wire to test circuit.

■ FDBI: Connect standard switch between Hot/Live lead and the

Dimmed Hot/Live and switched Hot/Live leads of the ballast.

■ Turn power On and check for short or open circuits.

3

Test load for short circuits

Wiring Instructions

1. Turn power Off to the Control Unit and the feed to the PB,
ELVI, or FDBI!

2. Mount standard U.S. 2-gang wallbox* (available from Lutron,

P/N 241-641), 3 1/2 in. (87 mm) deep is strongly recom­mended, 2 3/4 in. (68 mm) minimum. Allow at least 4 1/2 in.
(110 mm) clearance above/below Interfaces to ensure proper
heat dissipation.

3. Strip 1/2 in. (12 mm) insulation from all wires in wallbox and
wire as shown. All connections are made using #12 AWG
(2.5 mm

2

) wire. Power terminals can accept up to two

#12 AWG (2.5 mm

2

) wires. The NEUTRAL N terminal is for
the Control neutral, not the load neutral! The recommended
installation torque is 9.0 in.

●

lbs. (1.0 N●m) for line voltage

connections.

Single-Feed Wiring for PB/ELVI
120V and 220-240V

The PB/ELVI may be on the same circuit as the Control
Unit only if the total load does not exceed the rating of
the breaker.

Dual-Feed Wiring for PB/ELVI
120V and 220-240V

The load breaker/MCB can be on a different phase than the control
breaker/MCB.

* Wallbox may be flush mounted or surface mounted. If mount-

ing Interface in a panel, please refer to Panel Mounting section
for important information.

PB/ELVI FDBI

HOT/
LIVE

SWITCH

LOAD

HOT/LIVE

SWITCH

ORANGE

BLACK/BROWN

BALLAST

LOAD NEUTRAL

1/2 in. (12 mm)

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

ZONE OUT

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD

LOAD

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Single-Feed Wiring for PB/ELVI
230V

The PB/ELVI may be on the same circuit as the Control
Unit only if the total load does not exceed the rating of
the breaker.

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

Dual-Feed Wiring for PB/ELVI
230V

The load breaker/MCB can be on a different phase than the control
breaker/MCB

.

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD NEUTRAL

4

■ When using a PB to control a Lutron Tu-Wire dimming bal-

last, the associated zone on the GRAFIK Eye®3000 Series
Control Unit must be set to the Tu-Wire load type. Please
see the GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Installer’s Guide for more
details.

■ The PB 230V must not be used with Tu-Wire ballasts

because the Tu-Wire load type is not available on 230V CE
models of the GRAFIK Eye Control Unit.

LOAD

LOAD

Tu-Wire Dimming Ballast

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

ZONE OUT

DO NOT USE

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

ZONE OUT

H/L

N

Dual-Feed Wiring for Two (2) PB/ELVI Interfaces on One
Zone - 120V and 220-240V

The load breaker/MCB can be on a different phase than the control
breaker/MCB.

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD

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HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

SW HOT/LIVE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

SW HOT/LIVE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L
N

5

Single-Feed Wiring for FDBI
120V and 220-240V

The FDBI may be on the same circuit as the Control Unit if, and only if, the total
load does not exceed the rating of the breaker. Connect ZONE OUT only to Lutron
Hi-lume or Eco-10 Electronic Dimming Ballasts.

Dual-Feed Wiring for FDBI
120V and 220-240V

The load breaker/MCB can be on a different phase than the control breaker/MCB. Connect
ZONE OUT only to Lutron Hi-lume or Eco-10 Electronic Dimming Ballasts.

Lutron Products

The following Lutron products can also
be used to control your PB/ELVI/FDBI:

■ GRAFIK Eye GP Dimming Panels.

■ GRAFIK Eye LP Dimming Panels.

■ Homeworks Interactive

™

Remote Power

Panels.

■ Lutron fluorescent wallbox dimmers.

■ Please contact Lutron for use with

other Homeworks Interactive or
RadioRA

®

dimmers.

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD NEUTRAL

Lutron Hi-lume or
Eco-10 Ballast

Lutron Hi-lume or
Eco-10 Ballast

O
B

O = Orange
B = Black

O
B

O = Orange
B = Black

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6

1. Confirm all connections and mount the Interface using the screws provided.

2. Restore power to the system.

Mounting: Interface must be mounted vertically!

2-gang wallbox

Faceplate

Flush Mount Surface Mount

SW HOT/LIVE

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

SW HOT/LIVE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L
N

Dual-Feed Wiring for Two (2) FDBI Interfaces on One Zone
120V and 220-240V

The load breaker/MCB can be on a different phase than the control breaker/MCB. Connect ZONE OUT only to Lutron Hi-lume or Eco-10
Electronic Dimming Ballasts.

LOAD NEUTRAL

LOAD NEUTRAL

Lutron Hi-lume or
Eco-10 Ballast

Lutron Hi-lume or
Eco-10 Ballast

O
B

O
B

O = Orange
B = Black

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Symptom

Lights do not come on.

Lights turn on/off
unexpectedly.

Troubleshooting Guide

PB

ELVI

FDBI

4 1/2 in. (11 cm) MINIMUM

4 1/2 in. (11 cm) MINIMUM

Panel Mounting

■ The enclosure must be in accordance with all local and national electrical

codes.

■ Lutron does not recommend using a door to enclose the front of a panel, since

this restricts airflow to the GRAFIK Eye Control Units and Interfaces.

■ If mounting multiple Control Units or Interfaces in an enclosure:

1. Ambient temperature within an enclosure must remain between

32°—104° F (0°—40° C).

2. If not mounting in a metal enclosure, all units must be mounted in a

wallbox.

■ To improve heat dissipation of Power Interfaces, remove the faceplate from the

unit.

GRAFIK Eye Control Units and Interface Units dissipate heat when
operating. Obstructing these units can cause malfunction to both the
Control Unit and the Interface if ambient temperature does not remain
between 32°—104° F (0°—40° C).

Causes

Power is off

Miswire
Bulb(s)/lamp(s) burned out
GRAFIK Eye 3000 Control

Unit

Interface is overloaded

Load Type

GRAFIK Eye 3000 Control
Unit

Solution

Restore power to the PB/ELVI/FDBI.
Restore power to the Control Unit.

Confirm wiring per wiring diagrams.
Replace bulb(s)/lamp(s).
Refer to troubleshooting section of GRAFIK Eye Control Unit Installer’s

Guide.
Check for excess load, proper mounting, and adequate air convection.

Allow unit to cool.

Confirm that the load type being switched/dimmed is compatible with
the PB/ELVI/FDBI.

Refer to the troubleshooting section of GRAFIK Eye Control Unit
Installation Guide.

7

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Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Made and printed in U.S.A.
P/N 030-739 Rev. A 2/02

Internet: www.lutron.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.,
TOLL FREE: [phone]

(U.S.A., Canada, Caribbean)
Tel: [phone];
International 1- 610-282-3800
Fax: [phone];
International 1-610-282-3090

ASIAN HEADQUARTERS

Lutron Asuka Co, Ltd.,
TOLL FREE: [phone] (Japan)

Tel: [phone];
International 81-3-5405-7333
Fax: [phone];
International 81-3-5405-7496

EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

Lutron EA Ltd.,
FREEPHONE: 0800 282107 (U.K.)

Tel: [phone];
International 44-207-702-0657
Fax: [phone];
International 44-207-480-6899

HONG KONG SALES OFFICE

Lutron GL (Hong Kong)
Tel: [phone];
International 852-2104-7733
Fax: [phone];
International 852-2104-7633

SINGAPORE

Lutron GL (Singapore)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

LIMITED WARRANTY

Lutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defec­tive in materials or manufacture within one year after purchase.
For warranty service, return unit to place of purchase or mail to
Lutron at 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage
pre-paid.

This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties,
and the implied warranty of merchantability is limited
to one year from purchase. This warranty does not
cover the cost of installation, removal, or reinstalla­tion, or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, or
improper or incorrect repair, or damage from improper
wiring or installation. This warranty does not cover
incidental or consequential damages. Lutron’s liability
on any claim for damages arising out of or in connec­tion with the manufacture, sale, installation, delivery,
or use of the unit shall never exceed the purchase
price of the unit.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.

This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 4,797,599; 4,803,380; and corresponding foreign
patents.
Lutron, GRAFIK Eye, Hi-lume, Homeworks, Radio RA, and Tu­Wire are registered trademarks, and Eco-10, Tu-Wire, and
Homeworks Interactive are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co.,
Inc.

© 2002 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

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Elevador de Potencia (PB)
Interfaz para electrónica de bajo voltaje (ELVI)
Interfaz para balastro fluorescente atenuable (FDBI)

Instrucciones para la instalación — Por favor lea

PB ELVI FDBI

Incandescente bajo voltaje
magnéticoNeón/Cátodo frío
Balastro atenuable Lutron Tu-Wire

®

Electrónica de bajo voltaje Balastro fluorescente atenuable

Lutron Hi-lume®o Eco-10 ™

UP UPUP UPUP UP

®

Interfaces de potencia

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Unidad

PB

ELVI

FDBI

120 V

1920 W/VA

16A

1000 W/VA

8.3A

1920 W/VA

16A

220 a 240 V (AU)

2400 W/VA

10A

1200 W/VA

5A

2400 W/VA

10A

230 V (CE)

1840 W/VA

†

8A

†

1200 W/VA

5.2A
—

—

Figura de la interfaz sin placa frontal

2

UP UP

115 mm (4,5")

115 mm (4,5")

¡Peligro! Ponga siempre los interruptores/cortacircuitos
principales en posición de apagado o quite los fusibles prin­cipales de la línea de alimentación antes de realizar cualquier
tarea. Si no lo hace podría resultar herido gravemente. Este
dispositivo puede estar alimentado por más de un cortacir­cuito principal. Desconecte todas las fuentes de

alimentación antes de prestar servicio a la unidad.

Estos equipos se instalan en la zona de cableado entre la unidad de
control* y la carga de iluminación.

El PB aumenta la capacidad de carga de la zona de la Unidad de
control para los tipos de carga incandescente/halógena (tungsteno),
bajo voltaje magnético, neón/cátodo frío y Lutron Tu-Wire.

El ELVI habilita una zona de la unidad de control para controlar cargas
con transformadores electrónicos de baja tensión.

El FDBI habilita una zona en la unidad de control para que
opere cargas fluorescentes equipadas con los balastros atenuables
Lutron Hi-lume o Eco-10.

La capacidad de carga máxima para cada interfaz aparece en la tabla a
continuación.

1. Esta interfaz debe ser instalada por un electricista calificado

de acuerdo con todas las reglamentaciones correspondientes.

2. El cableado incorrecto puede provocar heridas personales o

daños a la interfaz o a otros equipos.

3. Hasta dos PB/ELVI/FDBI por zona.

4. El PB/ELVI/FDBI debe montarse con las flechas hacia arriba

para asegurar un enfriamiento adecuado.

5. PB: Si se usa con artefactos incandescentes de bajo voltaje

se deben utilizar transformadores de centro de hierro
(magnéticos).

6. ELVI: Utilícelo sólo con transformadores de estado sólido de

bajo voltaje (electrónicos) aprobados por el fabricante para
atenuación por control de fase inversa.

7. ¡CUIDADO! Transformadores magnéticos de bajo voltaje

bajo atenuación: Para evitar un flujo de corriente excesiva­mente alto que pueda causar el recalentamiento y falla del
transformador, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
(a) No opere la interfaz si quitó todas las lámparas o si

alguna de las lámparas no funciona.
(b) Reemplace las lámparas quemadas inmediatamente.
(c) Sólo utilice transformadores que tengan protección

térmica o bobinas primarias que incorporen fusibles.

8. ELVI/FDBI: Estas interfaces contienen un dispositivo

térmico que las apaga si están sobrecargadas. La interfaz
se encenderá nuevamente cuando se enfríe.

* Vea la página 5 para conocer otros productos Lutron que puede

utilizar para controlar su PB/ ELVI/FDBI.

†

1200 W/VA y 5.2 A para empotrado (vea la pág. 6).

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HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

■ Desconecte la electricidad.

■ PB/ELVI: Conecte un interruptor común entre el cable vivo y

el cable de carga para probar el circuito.

■ FDBI: Conecte un interruptor común entre el cable vivo y el

vivo del regulador y los cables conmutados vivos del balasto.

■ Conecte la electricidad y verifique que no haya cortocircuitos

o circuitos abiertos.

3

Asegúrese que no haya cortocircuitos
en la carga

Instrucciones de cableado

1. ¡Apague la electricidad que va a la Unidad de Control y la
alimentación del PB, ELVI,o FDBI!

2. Monte la caja de empotrar de 2 posiciones* (disponibles en

Lutron, P/N 241-641). Se recomienda la de 87 mm (3 1/2")
de profundidad, como mínimo la de 68 mm (2 3/4"). Deje
una abertura mínima de 110 mm (4 1/2 " ) por encima y
debajo de las interfaces para asegurar una disipación de calor
adecuada.

3. Pele 12 mm (1/2") de aislamiento de los cables de la caja y
realice el cableado tal como se muestra. Todas las conexiones
se realizan utilizando cable #12 AWG (2,5 mm

2

). Los bornes
de alimentación pueden aceptar hasta dos cables #12 AWG
(2,5 mm

2

). El borne NEUTRO N es para el neutro del Control,

¡ no para el neutro de la carga! El torque recomendado para la
instalación es de 1,0 N

●

m (9,0"●lbs.) para las conexiones de

voltaje de línea.

Cableado para el PB/ELVI con una sola alimentación
120 V y 220-240 V

El PB/ELVI podrá estar en el mismo circuito que la
unidad de control sólo si la carga total no excede la
capacidad del cortacircuito.

Cableado con doble alimentación para PB/ELVI
120 V y 220-240 V

El interruptor/cortacircuito principal de la carga puede estar en
otra fase que la del interruptor/cortacircuito principal del control.

* La caja de empotrar puede montarse empotrada o sobresalien-

do. Si monta la interfaz en un panel, diríjase a la sección
Montaje en panel para obtener información importante.

PB/ELVI FDBI

VIVO

INTERRUPTOR

CARGA

VIVO

INTERRUPTOR

NARANJA
NEGRO/MARRÓN

BALASTRO

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

12 mm (1/2")

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

ZONE OUT

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

CARGA

CARGA

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Cableado para el PB/ELVI con una sola alimentación
230 V

El PB/ELVI podrá estar en el mismo circuito que la
unidad de control sólo si la carga total no excede la
capacidad del cortacircuito.

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE OUT

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

Cableado con doble alimentación para PB/ELVI
230 V

El interruptor/cortacircuito principal de la carga puede estar en
otra fase que la del interruptor/cortacircuito principal del control

.

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

4

■ Cuando utilice un PB para controlar un balastro atenuable

Lutron Tu-Wire, la zona asociada en la Unidad de control
GRAFIK Eye®Serie 3000 debe estar establecida para el tipo
de carga Tu-Wire. Consulte la Guía de Instalación de
GRAFIK Eye Serie 3000 para obtener más detalles.

■ El PB de 230 V no debe ser utilizado con balastros

Tu-Wire porque el tipo de carga Tu-Wire no está disponible
en los modelos de 230 V CE de la Unidad de control
GRAFIK Eye.

CARGA

CARGA

Balastro atenuable Tu-Wire

HOT/LIVE

ZONE

NEUTRAL

4
3
2
1

USA: Class 2

IEC: PELV

DO NOT USE

H/L
N

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

H/L

N

ZONE OUT

DO NOT USE

HOT/LIVE

EARTH/GROUND

ZONE IN

NEUTRAL N

ZONE OUT

H/L

N

Cableado con doble alimentación para dos (2)
Interfaces PB/ELVI en una zona - 120 V y 220-240 V

El interruptor/cortacircuito principal de la carga puede estar en
otra fase que la del interruptor/cortacircuito principal del control.

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

CARGA

NEUTRO DE LA CARGA

CARGA

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