ETC F-Drive Series User manual

ETC Reference Guide
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
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Introduction
This guide covers wiring considerations for the F-Drive series of drivers, including F-Drive R12 and
F-Drive W1Drivers and wiring schemes with and without the B-Box4. F-Drive series drivers offer
centralized control of ArcSystem Navis luminaires, ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires, and third-party
fixtures. Output wiring requirements and methods vary depending on the load and the chosen wire
type. For more information on compatible products, see the resources below.
F-Drive System Design Tool
The F-Drive System Design Tool (etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-
Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx) allows you to design an F-Drive R12 rack unit or F-Drive W1 driver
with different luminaires, breakout boxes, cable lengths, and other system components.
LEDDimming Compatibility Database
The LEDDimming Compatibility Database (etcconnect.com/compatibility/) is a searchable list of
devices that ETChas tested for compatibility with ETCdimming and control systems.
Documentation for Compatible Products
The following documents are available at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-
Drive/Documentation.aspx:
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F-Drive B-Box4 Installation Guide
•
F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual
•
F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/ArcSystem-
Navis/Documentation.aspx:
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ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/Pro-One-
Cell/Documentation.aspx:
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ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-
Fixtures/ArcLamp/Documentation.aspx
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ArcLamp System Installation Manual
For current technical information about the MEANWELLRKP-1UI three-bay frame and RCP-2000
48VDC power supplies, visit https://www.meanwell.com. The RCP-2000/RKP-1UI Instruction Manual
is available at https://www.meanwell.com/webapp/product/search.aspx?prod=RCP-
2000&pdf=UkNQLTIwMDAsUktQLTFVLUUucGRm&a=4.

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 2 of 17 ETC
Load Types &Configurations
F-Drive R12 has modular output cards that can drive a variety of loads, and F-Drive W1Drivers come
in different models to drive a variety of loads. This document covers the following load types and
configurations:
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ArcSystem Navis on page 2
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ArcSystem Navis in Daisy Chain on page5
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ArcSystem Navis in Star Topology with an FD-BBOX-4R on page7
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ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires on page8
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ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires with an FD-BBOX-4M on page9
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ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires without an FD-BBOX-4M on page10
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Third-Party Loads on page11
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Third-Party Constant Current Loads with an FD-BBOX-4T on page12
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Third-Party Loads without an FD-BBOX-4T on page13
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RGBW LED Tape on page15
•
ArcSystem ArcLamp on page17
CAUTION: Do not coil excess Category-type cable.
Note: Cable bundling limitations apply to F-Drive R12 Class 2 output cables. For more
information about maximum number of four-pair cables in a bundle, see NFPA 70 2020
National Electrical Code, table 725.144.
Note: Certain output card and load configurations may overload the F-Drive R12 System.
Visit the F-Drive System Design Tool (etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-
Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx) for more information about system limits.
ArcSystem Navis
CAUTION: Possible damage to equipment. Connect only Navis100 Fixed White
luminaires to a W1CCDriver. Connectonly Navis100 Fade to Warm luminaires to
a W1FadetoWarmDriver. Connect only Navis100 RGBW luminaires to a W1
Chroma Driver.
CAUTION: Possible damage to equipment. Connect only the same types of
luminaires in a wiring run. DONOT mix Fixed White, Fade to Warm, and RGBW
luminaires in the same wiring run.
Note: The W1 Chroma Driver and R12 ChromaCard ship with an RJ45 DMXterminator.
Navis RGBWluminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last Navis
RGBWluminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor.
To purchase extra RJ45 terminators, please contact your ETCcustomer service
representative and request part number N4086.

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 3 of 17 ETC
Category-Type Cable Requirements
ArcSystem Navis Luminaires typically connect to the F-Drive W1Driver or F-Drive R12 output card
via Category-type cable terminated to RJ45 connectors. If you are installing a B-Box4 between the
driver and the luminaire, install Category-type cable between the driver and B-Box4 and between
the B-Box4 and the luminaire. ArcSystem Navis luminaires require:
•
0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable
•
100 m (328 ft) maximum wire run length (including twice the stem length of the pendant
accessory if you are installing a pendant)
•
2.4 A maximum per cable
CAUTION: Do not coil excess Category-type cable.
Cable Bundling
Note: Cable bundling limitations apply to F-Drive R12 Class 2 output cables. For more
information about maximum number of four-pair cables in a bundle, see NFPA 70 2020
National Electrical Code, table 725.144.
The conductors in the category-type cable have a maximum current that they can carry before
exceeding the temperature rating of the cable. This limit restricts the number of cables that can be
bundled together.
Navis Luminaire Current Requirements
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1–4 daisy-chained Navis100 RGBW luminaires require 1 Aacross 3 wire pairs
•
1–4 daisy-chained Navis100 Fixed White luminaires require 0.7 A per wire pair
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1–4 daisy-chained Navis100 Fade to Warm luminaires require 0.45 A per wire pair
Limits for 75°CRated Cable
The current requirements of each Navis luminaire type limit the number of four-pair cables per
bundle. The limits below are for cable with 0.25mm2(23AWG) conductors rated to 75°C:
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19 four-pair cables per bundle if any cables go to Navis100 RGBWluminaires
•
91 four-pair cables per bundle if all cables go to Navis100 Fixed White luminaires or a
combination of Navis100 Fixed White and Navis100 Fade to Warm luminaires
•
192 four-pair cables per bundle if all cables go toNavis100 Fade to Warm luminaires
Patching Requirements
If you are using a patch panel between the F-Drive W1Driver or F-Drive R12 output card and Navis
luminaires, pins must be rated for more than 1A.

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 4 of 17 ETC
Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Navis
Luminaires
CAUTION: Setting the F-Drive CC-150Card or W1CVDriver to output more
current than the manufacturer recommends for the loads may reduce the lifetime
or cause damage to the load.
The CC-150Card and the W1CCDriver are set by default to provide the appropriate current for
ArcSystem Navis100 Fixed White luminaires (600 mA), but the output can be adjusted between 200–700mA
for compatibility with ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires and third-party loads. Output current can
be configured via RDM. See ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires on page8 and the F-Drive R12
Series Installation Manual or the F-Drive W1 Series Installation Manual for more details.

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ArcSystem Navis in Daisy Chain
ArcSystem Navis100 Fixed White,Fade to Warm,andRGBWluminaires can be daisy-chained
together using their RJ45 In and Out ports. See the Arcsystem Navis 100 Installation Guide for
details.
F-Drive R12 with Daisy Chain of ArcSystem Navis
A
D C B
E
E
E
F
G
H
I
Description Notes
A F-Drive R12
B CC-150Card The CC-150Card outputs constant current, adjustable from 200–700mA. The factory-set output current
is 600mA, which is compatible with Navis100 Fixed White luminaires.*
C FTW-150Card The FTW-150Card outputs 450 mA constant current, compatible with Navis100 Fade to Warm
luminaires.
D ChromaCard The ChromaCard is only compatible with Navis100 RGBWluminaires.
ECategory-type
cable
You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not all Cat5 or Cat6
cables meet this requirement.
FN4086 120Ω
terminator
Navis 100 RGBW luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last luminaire in line with a
120 Ωresistor.
An RJ45 terminator is included with each F-Drive R12 Chroma Card. To purchase extra RJ45 terminators,
please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086.
GNavis100 RGBW
luminaires Daisy chain of fourARCN100 RGBW luminaires per ChromaCard
HNavis100 Fade to
Warmluminaires Daisy chain of four ARCN100Fade to Warmluminaires per FTW-150Card
INavis100 Fixed
White luminaires Daisy chain of four ARCN100Fixed White luminaires per CC-150Card
*See Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Navis Luminaires on the previous page .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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F-Drive W1 with Daisy Chain of ArcSystem Navis
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
A
B
D
D
E
F
C
D
G
H
Description Notes
AW1CCDriver or
W1CCEmergencyDriver
The W1CCDriver outputs constant current, adjustable from 200–700mA. The
factory-set output current is 600mA, which is compatible with Navis100 Fixed White
luminaires.*
W1CCDriver shown.
BW1FadetoWarmDriver or
W1FadetoWarmEmergencyDriver
The W1FadetoWarmDriver outputs 450 mA constant current, compatible with
Navis100 Fade to Warm luminaires.
W1FadetoWarmDriver shown.
C W1 Chroma Driver The W1 Chroma Driver outputs power and data that is compatible with
Navis100 RGBW luminaires.
D Category-type cable You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not
all Cat5 or Cat6 cables meet this requirement.
E Navis100 Fixed White luminaires Daisy chain of four ARCN100 Fixed White luminaires
F Navis100 Fade to Warmluminaires Daisy chain of four ARCN100 Fade to Warmluminaires
G Navis100 RGBWluminaires Daisy chain of four ARCN100 RGBWluminaires
H 120Ωterminator
Navis 100 RGBW luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last
luminaire in line with a 120 Ωresistor.
An RJ45 terminator is included with each W1 Chroma Driver. To purchase extra RJ45
terminators, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request
part number N4086.
*See Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Navis Luminaires on page4 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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ArcSystem Navis in Star Topology with an FD-BBOX-4R
Drive up to four Navis Fixed White or Fade to Warm luminaires in star topology per F-Drive W1 or
per R12 output card with a FD-BBOX-4R. FD-BBOX-4R takes a single four-channel RJ45 output from
F-Drive R12 CC-150Card, FTW-150Card, W1CCDriver, or W1FadetoWarmDriver and provides
four separated RJ45 outputs for ArcSystem Navis luminaires. Refer to the F-Drive B-Box4 Installation
Guide and visit the F-Drive System Design Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-
Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx to learn more.
Note: Navis RGBW luminaires are not compatible with B-Box4.
Note: If used within an Emergency Lighting Circuit, follow NECmarking requirements or
local jurisdiction requirements.
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
C
C
C
C
A
SENSE
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
B
B
FDR12FD
FD-BBOX-4R
B
B
B
B
FDW1CCD (-CE)/FDW1FTWD (-CE)
A
Driver can be W1
or R12
Description Notes
A
CC-150Card or FTW-150Card
installed in one card slot of an
FDR12FD
The CC-150Card and W1CCDriver output constant current, adjustable from 200–
700mA. The factory-set output current is 600mA, which is compatible with Navis100
Fixed White luminaires.*
The FTW-150Card and W1FadetoWarmDriver output 450 mA constant current,
compatible with Navis100 Fade to Warm luminaires.
W1CCDriver or
W1FadetoWarmDriver
B Category-type cable* You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not all Cat5
or Cat6 cables meet this requirement.
C ArcSystem Navis100 luminaire ARCN100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm.
*See Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Navis Luminaires on page4 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.
Note: Navis luminaires will not function if they are
daisy-chained off of each other from the output of the
B-Box.
FD-BBOX-4R

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 8 of 17 ETC
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires
Note: Maximum supported wire length between ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Standard,
Small, and Micro luminaires and F-Drive R12 or W1 is 100 m (328 ft).
Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell
Luminaires
The R12 CC-150Card and the W1CCDriver can output 200–700 mA for compatibility with
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell White and Fade to Warm (FTW)luminaires and third-party loads. Output
current can be configured via RDM. See the F-Drive R12 Series Installation Manual or the F-Drive W1
Series Installation Manual for more details. ArcSystem luminaire current requirements are below.
CAUTION: Setting the F-Drive CC-150Card or W1CVDriver to output more
current than the manufacturer recommends for the loads may reduce the lifetime
or cause damage to the load.
Note: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires require 200 mA and should only be run
by a CC-150Card or W1CCDriver output channel configured to 200 mA.
ETCLuminaire Current Requirement
ArcSystem Navis100 Fixed White 600 mA
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell White or Fade to Warm 600 mA
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small White or Fade to Warm 600 mA
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro White or Fade to Warm 200 mA

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 9 of 17 ETC
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires with an FD-BBOX-4M
The most convenient way to connect ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires to an
F-Drive R12 CC-150Cardor W1CCDriver is with an F-Drive FD-BBOX-4M. FD-BBOX-4M takes a
single four-channel RJ45 output from an F-Drive R12 CC-150Card or W1CCDriver and provides four
separated Molex outputs for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires. Refer to the F-Drive B-Box4
Installation Guide and visit the F-Drive System Design Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-
Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx.
Note: If used within an Emergency Lighting Circuit, follow NECmarking requirements or
local jurisdiction requirements.
SENSE
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
FDR12FD
FD-BBOX-4M
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
A
C
C
C
C
DDD
D
FDW1CCD (-CE)
A
B
B
Driver can be W1
or R12
Description Notes
A
CC-150Card installed in
one card slot of an
FDR12FD The CC-150Card and W1CCDriver output constant current, adjustable from 200–700mA.*
W1CCDriver
B Category-type cable
The cable from the RJ45 output of the driver to the input of the FD-BBOX-4M. You must use
0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not all Cat5 or Cat6 cables meet
this requirement.
CUse cable attached to
ArcSystem Pro luminaire
Extension cables are available. See the datasheet for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires at
etcconnect.com/arcsystem.
DArcSystem Pro One-Cell
luminaire
Pro One-Cell (ARCP1), Pro One-Cell Small (ARCP1S), or Pro One-Cell Micro* (ARCP1M); White or
Fade to Warm.
*See Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires on the previous page .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
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ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires without an FD-BBOX-4M
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Fixed White and Fade to Warmluminaires can be wired to the F-Drive
W1CCDriver or R12 CC-150Card using the two-pin outputs on the driver or output card. Each
luminaire requires its own cable and two-pin output from the output card. See the F-Drive R12 Series
Installation Manual or the F-Drive W1 Series Installation Manual for pinout details.
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
A
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
B
Description Notes
A F-Drive R12
B CC-150Card
The CC-150Card outputs constant current, adjustable from 200–700mA. The factory-set output current is
600mA, which is compatible with ArcSystem Pro One-Cell ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small luminaires. You must
adjust the current if you are installing ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires.*
CLuminaire
cable Use the cable attached to the luminaire.
D Four ArcSystemPro One-Cell luminaires
E W1CCDriver
*See Constant Current Driver Configuration for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Luminaires on page 8 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.
Note: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires have different wire color conventions on their
input cables. See the table below for wire colors and see the F-Drive Series R12 Installation
Manual or F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual for the pinouts of the terminals on the R12
or W1.
Luminaire Wire Color and Polarity
Red Black
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell (standard) negative (-) positive (+)
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small negative (-) positive (+)
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro positive (+) negative (-)

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F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 11 of 17 ETC
Third-Party Loads
W1Driver and R12 Output Card Limits
CAUTION: Setting the F-Drive CC-150Card or W1CCDriver to output more
current than the manufacturer recommends for the loads may reduce the lifetime
or cause damage to the load.
CAUTION: Do not exceed any Class 2 limits stated by the manufacturer of the
third-party load.
The F-Drive R12 Driver with CC-150Card and F-Drive W1CCDriver provide up to 48 VDCand
200–700mA to third-party constant current loads. The F-Drive R12 Driver with CV-150Card and
F-Drive W1CVDriver are capable of driving third-party constant voltage loads up to 24VDC and
50W per channel. See Voltage Drop on page17 .
Note: Do not bus/bridge channels to attempt to exceed the individual channel limits.
For guidance on load limits for channels, output cards, and systems, visit the F-Drive System Design
Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-
Tool.aspx.
Determining compatibility between third-party loads and the W1 driver or R12 output card is an
important step toward ensuring the success of a project. Search the LED Dimming Compatibility
Database at etcconnect.com/compatibility to see if your load is compatible. If your load is not in the
compatibility database, follow the instructions at the link above to contact the ETC Applications
Engineering department to arrange for compatibility testing.

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Third-Party Constant Current Loads with an FD-BBOX-4T
FD-BBOX-4T takes a single four-channel RJ45 output from an F-Drive R12 CC-150Card or
W1CCDriver and provides four two-pin terminals for third-party constant current loads.
FD-BBOX-4T can be installed close to the location of fixtures, simplifying cable management
between the driver and the fixtures. Refer to the F-Drive B-Box4 Installation Guide and visit the F-
Drive System Design Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-
System-Design-Tool.aspx.
Note: If used within an Emergency Lighting Circuit, follow NECmarking requirements or
local jurisdiction requirements.
SENSE
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
FD-BBOX-4T
Ch 4
Ch 3
Ch 2
Ch 1
FDW1CCD (-CE)
A
FDR12FD A
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
B
B
Driver can be W1
or R12
Description Notes
A
CC-150Card installed in one
card slot of an FDR12FD The CC-150Card and W1CCDriver output constant current, adjustable from 200–700mA.*
W1CCDriver
B Category-type cable The cable from the output of the CC-150Card to the input of the FD-BBOX-4T. You must use
0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable.
C 0.2–1.5mm2(26–14AWG)Class 2 wire pair
D Third-party constant current loads
*See the F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual or F-Drive W1 Series Installation Manual for details about configuring current for your
load via RDM.
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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Third-Party Loads without an FD-BBOX-4T
Connect third-party luminaires or loads to the terminal outputs of the W1CCDriver, W1CVDriver,
R12 CC-150Card, or R12 CV-150Card. W1Drivers ship with four two-pin screw-terminal plugs and
R12 ships with 12 eight-pin screw terminal plugs (R12 output termination kit, ETCpart number
7148K1016). Each channel of control requires two pins. See the F-Drive Series W1 Installation
Manual or F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual for more details.
F-Drive R12with Third-Party Loads
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
Description
A F-Drive R12with CC-150Cardor CV-150Card (back view, partial)
BCC-150Card: 0.2–1.5mm2(26–14AWG)
CV-150Card: 1.5mm2(14AWG)recommended*
CCC-150Card: 200–700mA constant current fixtures
CV-150Card:24VDCconstant current fixtures
*See Voltage Drop on page17 and visit the etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-
Tool.aspx for more information.
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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W1Driver with Third-Party Loads
SENSE
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
CCCC
A
B B B B
Description Notes
AW1CCDriver, W1CCEmergencyDriver, W1CVDriver, or
W1CVEmergencyDriver W1CCEmergencyDriver shown
B
W1CCDriveror W1CCEmergencyDriver: 0.2–1.5mm2(26–14AWG)
W1CVDriveror W1CVEmergencyDriver: 1.5mm2
(14AWG)recommended*
C
W1CCDriveror W1CCEmergencyDriver: 200–700mA constant
current fixtures
W1CVDriveror W1CVEmergencyDriver: 24VDCconstant current
fixtures
*See Voltage Drop on page17 and visit the etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-
Tool.aspx for more information.
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

ETC Reference Guide
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 15 of 17 ETC
RGBW LED Tape
It is possible to use the four output channels of a CV-150Card or W1CVDriver to control the four
channels of RGBW LEDtape. However, there are additional wiring considerations.
CAUTION: In order to meet Class 2 LVLE requirements, follow the instructions
below when using the four channels of an output card or W1Driver to control a
single load:
•
Do not bus together +24 V outputs at the R12 output card or W1Driver.
•
Do not exceed 50 W per wire pair or per output channel.
•
Do not exceed 150 W total load per R12 output card or W1Driver.
CAUTION: Do not exceed any Class 2 limits stated by the manufacturer of the
third-party load.
If you are wiring a product that requires more than 50 W on the common, bus the common outputs
of the CV-150 or W1CVDriver together at the load as illustrated below. Visit the
etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx for
assistance with power consumption and length limit calculations.
F-Drive R12with LEDTape
+24V
R
G
B
W
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
A
B
C
Description
A F-Drive R12with CV-150Card (back view, partial)
B 1.5mm2(14AWG)recommended*
C 24VDC RGBWLEDtape
*See Voltage Drop on page17 and visit the etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-
Tool.aspx for more information.
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

ETC Reference Guide
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 16 of 17 ETC
W1Driver with RGBWLEDTape
SENSE
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
A
+24V
R
G
B
W
B
C
+-+-+-+-
Description
A W1CVDriver
B 1.5mm2(14AWG)recommended*
C 24VDC RGBWLEDtape
*See Voltage Drop on page 17 and visit the etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-
Tool.aspx for more information.
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

ETC Reference Guide
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Page 17 of 17 ETC
ArcSystem ArcLamp
The F-Drive R12 with ArcLamp150Card has four output channels. Each output channel can support
up to 8 ArcLamps with a total of up to 32 ArcLamps per card. Fixtures with ArcLamps can be wired to
the eight-pin terminal output of the ArcLamp150Card.
For more information, visit the F-Drive System Design Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-
Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx.
Note: B-Box4 is not compatible with the F-Drive R12 ArcLamp150Card.
A
B
C
C
C
C
D
Description Notes
A F-Drive R12
B ArcLamp150Card
C
One 1.5mm2(14
AWG)wire pair per
channel
R12 ships with one eight-pin screw-terminal plug per output card (R12 output termination kit,
ETCpart number 7148K1016). Each channel requires two pins from one eight-pin plug.
D ArcLamps Up to 8 ArcLamps per channel, up to 32 ArcLamps per ArcLamp150Card
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.
Voltage Drop
Voltage drop along load wiring is a consideration for constant voltage loads. Voltage drop
calculations vary by project and are based on the type, length, and gauge of wire. The CV-150Card
and the ArcLamp150Card have an adjustabledial on the front of the output card to set the 24–
28VDC (+/-5%) output. Measure the voltage at the load and adjust the dial to achieve 24VDC at
the load. Contact a qualified electrician and see the F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual or F-
Drive Series W1 Installation Manual for additional information.
ArcLamp
Voltage drop is an important factor to consider when determining the installation location of an R12
with an ArcLamp150Card. The installation location determines the maximum wire distance to the
ArcLamp loads. For your convenience, an interactive voltage drop calculator is available at
etcconnect.com/ArcLamp.