Acuity Fresco Instruction manual

Overview
Fresco is a touchscreen lighting controler.Powered by 24 VDC, Fresco controls nLight® devices,DMX/RDM devices and
networks with other Fresco components including touchscreens, wallstations and lighting management panels.
Follow these simple steps to install and power the Fresco touchscreen.
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Fresco™ Touchscreen Quick-Start Guide
Mounting (Box Prep)
1. Install a grounded 3-gang backbox.
2. Align mounting ring (provided) with 3-gang backbox (not provided).
3. Level mounting ring.
4. Tighten the 2 captive screws on center mounting holes.
5. Optional: Use additional mounting screws if ring holes align with backbox holes (Note: if backbox is
level holes will align. Only 2 screws are required for proper fastening).
6. Optional: If mounting ring is not flush to the surface of the wall, use 2 drywall screws (not provided)
to secure the mounting ring to the finished wall and use mounting screws to pull the backbox
forward.
Section of a Properly Installed Fresco
Touchscreen
Grounded
3-gang backbox
Fresco
Wall
Set screw
(x2)
Mounting
ring
Hardware (x3)
bottom
Back cover
Fresco Mounting Ring
step #3 step #6
step #6
Hardware (x3)
top
Securing the Station
1. Hang Fresco from the top flanges of the mounting ring once all wiring is completed.
2. Lift slightly and push Fresco flush to wall.
3. Tighten 2 set screws on the bottom of the Fresco using 1/16” hex wrench (provided).
• To reduce the risk of death, personal injury or property damage from fire, electric shock,falling parts, cuts/abrasions, and other hazards please read all warnings and
instructions included with and on the fixture box and all fixture labels.
• Before installing, servicing, or performing routine maintenance upon this equipment, follow these general precautions.
• Installation and service should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
• Maintenance should be performed by qualified person(s) familiar with the products’ construction and operation and any hazards involved. Regular maintenance
programs are recommended.
• DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PRODUCT! This product has been properly packed so that no parts should have been damaged during transit. Inspect to confirm. Any
part damaged or broken during or after assembly should be replaced.
• These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to meet in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s or
owner’s purposes, this matter should be referred to Acuity Brands Lighting,Inc.
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Disconnect or turn off power before installation or servicing.
• Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it with the product
information.
• Make all electrical and grounded connections in accordance with
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local code
requirements.
• All wiring connections should be capped with UL approved
recognized wire connectors.
• All unused connector openings must be capped
WARNING RISK OF BURN OR FIRE
• Do not exceed maximum wattage, ratings, or published operating
conditions of product.
• Do not overload.
• Follow all manufacturer’s warnings, recommendations and
restrictions to ensure proper operation of product.
WARNING RISK OF INJURY
• Wear gloves and safety glasses at all times when installing, servicing
or performing maintenance.
Failure to follow any of these instructions could void product warranties. For a complete listing of product Terms and Conditions, please visit www.acuitybrands.com.
CAUTION: RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): ESD can damage product(s). Personal grounding equipment must be worn during all installation or servicing of the unit.
• Do not touch individual electrical components as this can cause ESD and affect product performance.
• Do not stretch or use cable sets that are to short or are of insufficient length.
• Do not tamper with contacts.
• Do not modify the product.
• Do not change or alter internal wiring or installation circuitry.
• Do not use product for anything other than its intended use.
• If installing wiring systems: Materials and component parts of a manufacturing wiring system as described in Article 604 of the National Electric Code and
Underwriters Laboratories Standard for Safety #183 MUST BE installed
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETLY INSTRUCTIONS!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION
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FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
nLight CAT-5e
NETWORK
SOCKETS
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
RED
A Class 2 power supply is provided with Fresco.
1. Install power supply in grounded metal box.
2. Route Class 2 conductors to Fresco backbox.
3. Connect Class 2 power to Fresco’s 4-wire connector:
Red: +24 VDC
Black: Common
nLight
CAT-5e (x2)
Fresco
Red (+24 VDC)
Black
(Common)
4-position
plug in
harness
Class 2
power
supply
POWER
SUPPLY
AC INPUT
L - BLACK
N - WHITE
DC OUTPUT
+ GRAY
- BLACK
L
N+24
COM
4 11/16
BOX
120-277 V~
Input 24 VDC Output
4” x 4” Square
Junction Box
(minimum)
nLight
ports
Connecting nLight® Devices
FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
nLight CAT-5e
NETWORK
SOCKETS
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
RED
nLight
input/output
nLight
ports Class 2
power
• 2 nLight ports support daisy chaining. Fresco may be located in any position on the nLight link for
proper operation.
• Fresco provides 40mA per output to power connected nLight devices.
• Follow nLight design rules to determine if additional power supplies are required.
Note: Fresco supports a maximum of 128 nLight devices.
Connecting Additional Frescos
•Use provided 4-position harness.
•Color & signals:
Red: +24 VDC
Black: Common
White: FCN Data+
Yellow: FCN Data -
NOTES
•FCN must be daisy chained.
•FCN must be terminated at the start & end of the daisy chain.
FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
nLight CAT-5e
NETWORK
SOCKETS
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
RED
nLight
ports
Black (Common)
4-position
plug in harness
White (FCN +)
Yellow (FCN -)
Fresco
to
additional
Fresco
stations
Red (+24 VDC) to Class 2
power
supply
Connecting DMX/RDM Devices
FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
nLight CAT-5e
NETWORK
SOCKETS
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
TO
ADDITIONAL
nLIGHT
DEVICES
RED
nLight
ports Class 2 power
• Use provided 3-position harness.
• Color & signals:
Black: Common
White with black stripe: DMX Data+
Yellow with black stripe: DMX Data -
• Connect DMX shield to ground at one point in the DMX network; preferably on the
grounded backbox of the Fresco touchscreen.
• DMX network connects Fresco stations to lighting management panels (LMP)/
NOTES
• Follow DMX/RDM wiring standards, use RS-485 compatible cable or
Category cable (CAT-5/-5e/-6).
• DMX/RDM must be terminated at the start & end and daisy chained.
Black (Common)
3-position
plug in harness
White w/ black
stripe (DMX +)
Yellow w/ black
stripe (DMX -)
Fresco
to DMX/RDM
luminaires and
Fresco Lighting
Management Panels
FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
MIDDLE OF
NETWORK NO
TERMINATION
END OF NETWORK
TERMINATION APPLIED
(DEFAULT )
DMX/RDM NETWORK
TERMINATION SWITCH
TO EARTH
GROUND ONLY
IN STATION
BACKBOX
DMX COMMON
DMX DATA
-
DMX DATA
+
DMX SHIELD
TO
DMX 512A/RDM
CONTROLLED
LUMINAIRES
BLACK
DMX 512 NETWORK:
SYA CABLEA4
or
APPROVED SHIELDED and TWISTED
PAIR, PLUS COMMON WIRE
DMX/RDM NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
DMX/RDM PIGTAIL
HARNESS SOCKET
WHITE w/
BLACK STRIPE
YELLOW w/BLACK STRIPE
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
RED
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
ON
End of daisy
chain
(terminated)
Other positions
(not terminated)
Power Supply
nLight
input/output
FRESCO TOUCHSCREEN
(BACK VIEW)
MIDDLE OF
NETWORK NO
TERMINATION
END OF NETWORK
TERMINATION APPLIED
(DEFAULT )
DMX/RDM NETWORK
TERMINATION SWITCH
TO EARTH
GROUND ONLY
IN STATION
BACKBOX
DMX COMMON
DMX DATA
-
DMX DATA +
DMX SHIELD
TO
DMX 512A/RDM
CONTROLLED
LUMINAIRES
BLACK
DMX 512 NETWORK:
SYA CABLEA4
or
APPROVED SHIELDED and TWISTED
PAIR, PLUS COMMON WIRE
DMX/RDM NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
DMX/RDM PIGTAIL
HARNESS SOCKET
WHITE w/
BLACK STRIPE
YELLOW w/BLACK STRIPE
POWER
SUPPLY
RED
+24VDC
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
H
N
RED
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
FRESCO NETWORK
DETACHABLE
PIGTAIL HARNESS
ON
End of daisy
chain
(terminated)
Other positions
(not terminated) nLight
input/output
Fresco
DMX/RDM pin out with XLR
XLR Pin # Purpose
1 Common
2 Data -
3 Data +
4, 5 No connection
DMX/RDM pin out with CAT-5/-5e/-6
Pin # Wire Color Purpose
1 white/orange Data +
2 orange Data -
3,4,5,6,8 various No connection
7 white/brown Common
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