Lightcloud
  • Introduction
  • General
    • Introduction
    • Terminology
    • Installation
    • Using Lightcloud with Emergency Fixtures
    • Security
    • Contact Lightcloud
    • Deployment Guide
  • Lightcloud Application
    • Devices
    • Organize
    • Control
    • Energy
    • Scenes
    • Schedules
  • Lightcloud Devices
    • Lightcloud Gateway
    • Lightcloud Controller
    • Lightcloud Sensor
    • Lightcloud Daylight
    • Lightcloud Dimmer
    • Lightcloud Touch
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How many devices can one Gateway handle?
    • Is a Gateway required for every Lightcloud application?
    • What are the 6 wires coming out of the Controller and the Sensor?
    • What is the maximum LED load a controller can safely switch?
    • Can Lightcloud be used with non-RAB fixtures?
    • Will Lightcloud work with fluorescent lighting?
    • Can Lightcloud work with other types of dimming than 0-10V?
    • Will Lightcloud control LED retrofit lamps?
    • Will Lightcloud control other loads than LED lighting?
    • Do you need a Lightcloud Controller for each luminaire?
    • What type of sensor is the Lightcloud Sensor?
    • How does a contractor test the Controller/Sensor to see if it is wired correctly?
    • What do the 3 light indicators on the Gateway mean?
    • What do the lights on the Controller mean?
    • How far does the signal travel through walls inside the building?
    • Can you daisy-chain the 0-10V wires from fixture to fixture and then to the Controller?
    • How do you know how many fixtures (how much LED load) to put on one Controller?
    • Can the power to a Controller use a shared neutral?
    • What if you don’t have a dedicated neutral to the load? What do I do to monitor load?
    • Where should the Gateway be located in the building?
    • What does the contractor need to do once they have received Lightcloud parts and are ready to instal
    • What are the most common mistakes made by electrical contractors when they install Lightcloud?
    • How many Zones and Scenes can the Lightcloud Dimmer control?
    • Lightcloud includes 10 years of Lightcloud Service. What happens after 10 years?
    • What are the Lightcloud Support hours?
    • Is Lightcloud compatible with existing third-party controls?
    • Where can I find pricing information?
    • What happens to Devices when they lose power?
    • For daylighting, Title 24 requires multiple daylighting zones. Can Lightcloud accommodate this?
    • What colors are the Controller and Touch available in?
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  1. Lightcloud Devices

Lightcloud Sensor

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Last updated 6 years ago

Overview

The Lightcloud Sensor is a dual-technology motion detector that can switch and dim both local and remote circuits. It monitors power consumption, and can send an alert if power is lost. The Sensor is available for both standard and high bay applications, each with the option of surface or fixture mounting.

Specifications

Dimensions

Weight: 0.4 lbs

Technical Specifications

Product Details

Application: Standard (8-12 ft. mounting height) Mounting Type: Ceiling/Surface Mount

Listings

UL Listing: Indoor use only. DLC Listed: This product is on the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Products List and is eligible for rebates from DLC Member Utilities.

Electrical

Input Voltage: 120-277 VAC Frequencies: 50/60 Hz Current Draw: 20 mA @ 120VAC / 12 mA @ 277VAC

Load Switching Capacity

Incandescent: 220VAC, 13A Standard Ballast: 120/277 VAC, 6A/4A Electronic Ballast: 277VAC, 12A

Dimming Driver

Driver includes dimming control wiring for 0-10V dimming systems. Requires separate 0-10V DC dimming circuit. Can dim as low as 1%. Actual dimming range is defined by driver.

Sensor Coverage

Detection Range: 30 ft. diameter at 9 ft. mounting height

Construction

Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C

Maximum Relative Humidity: 95%

Wire Gauge: 4x 16AWG High-voltage pigtails, stripped 2x 22AWG Low-voltage pigtails, stripped

Wireless Range

Line of Sight: 1,000 feet Obstructions: 100 feet

Other

Warranty: 10-year full hardware warranty with 100% repair/replacement coverage for all properly installed devices.

Buy American Act Compliance: RAB values USA manufacturing! Upon request, RAB may be able to manufacture this product to be compliant with the Buy American Act (BAA). Please contact customer service to request a quote for the product to be made BAA compliant.

Setup & Installation

Functionality

Device Overview

Status Indicator

  • Solid GREEN when connected to your Lightcloud network

  • Blinking RED when not connected to a Lightcloud network. The device will automatically continue trying to connect to any network that is in Setup Mode.

Power Indicator

Illuminated when powered. Blinking when indicated from the Lightcloud application.

Signal Indicator

After the Device Button has been pressed, this indicator illuminates when the device receives a message and indicates the strength of the signal. 3 - Best Signal 2 - Acceptable Signal 1 - Unacceptable Signal Consult the “Finding a Location” section for more information.

Device Button

  • Press once to highlight this device in the Lightcloud Application (pressing once also enables display of the Signal Indicators)

  • Press twice to toggle circuit on and o

  • Press twice and hold to set dim level

  • Press and hold for 10 seconds to remove this device from a Lightcloud network

Motion Indicator

Illuminates when motion is detected.

Sensor

Passive Infrared motion sensor.

Features

Passive Infrared Motion Detection

Occupancy & Vacancy Sensing

The Lightcloud Sensor can operate in either Occupancy or Vacancy Sensor modes, selectable via the Lightcloud application. In Occupancy mode, the attached circuit will be switched on when motion is detected, and o (or dimmed) when the timeout expires. In Vacancy mode, the attached circuit will be turned off when the motion timeout expires, but will only be turned on via the Lightcloud application, Lightcloud Dimmer, or similar. Motion detection and timeout can still be used via Lightcloud Automations to control other devices.

Controller Mode

In Controller Mode, the attached circuit is controllable as an independent zone in the Lightcloud application. Motion detection and timeout can still be used via Lightcloud Automations to control other devices.

Range Test Mode

When Range Test Mode is activated via the Lightcloud application, the timeout period is shortened so that you can test dierent sensitivities quickly. All indicators will go off except for the Motion Indicator. When satised, turn off Range Test Mode to continue normal operation.

0-10V Dimming

0-10V is a common method of low-voltage control of dimmable drivers and ballasts.

Purple: 0-10V positive Gray: 0-10V common

Note: The National Electrical Code requires that low-voltage wiring used in the same enclosure as high voltage wiring have an equal or better insulation rating. You may need to complete your low-voltage wiring in another enclosure or use a partition.

Device Identification

For help with installation, there are two ways to identify this device:

  • Pressing the Device Button on the actual product will produce a message in the Lightcloud application indicating which device you are working with.

  • Pressing the “Indicate” button in the Lightcloud application will cause the device’s Status Indicator to blink green. This will also switch the device’s relay on and off repeatedly, allowing you to quickly identify which circuit it is.

Power Measurement

The Lightcloud Sensor is capable of measuring the power usage of the attached circuit. In order to utilize this function, the neutral wire of the load must be connected to the white-red switched neutral wire. If this wire is not used, it should be tied to the regular neutral wire (i.e. all neutral wires joined).

Power Loss Detection

If power to the Sensor is lost, the device will detect this and alert the Lightcloud application.

Emergency Default

If communication is lost, the Sensor may optionally fall back to a specific state, such as turning the attached circuit on. This may be congured via the Lightcloud application or by .

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