ETC F-Drive B-Box4 User manual

ETC Installation Guide
F-Drive B-Box4
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Overview
Thank you for purchasing an F-Drive Boomtabatty-Box4 (B-Box4). B-Box4 takes a single four-channel
RJ45 output from an F-Drive R12 output card or W1Driver and provides four separated output
channels to support luminaires or loads in star topology. B-Box4 is compatible with F-Drive R12 with a
CC-150Card or FTW-150Card, F-Drive W1CCDriver, or W1FadetoWarmDriver and connects to
ArcSystem Navis100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm luminaires, ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires, or
third-party loads.
Note: If used within an Emergency Lighting Circuit, follow NECmarking requirements or
local jurisdiction requirements.
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:
•
F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual
•
F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual
•
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Reference Guide
The following documents are available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/ArcSystem-
Navis/Documentation.aspx:
•
ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/Pro-One-
Cell/Documentation.aspx:
•
ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-
Fixtures/ArcLamp/Documentation.aspx
•
ArcLamp System Installation Manual

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Features
•
Input from F-Drive R12 or W1Driver
•
Enables star topology wiring
•
Preserves four separate channels of control from F-Drive
•
Connects to
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ArcSystem Navis luminaires, see Drive ArcSystem Navis Luminaires with a FD-BBOX-4R on
page 3
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ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires, see Drive ArcSystem Pro One-CellLuminaires with a
FD-BBOX-4M on page4
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Third-party loads, see Drive Third-Party Loads with FD-BBOX-4T on page5
F-Drive Model B-Box Models
FD-BBOX-4R FD-BBOX-4M FD-BBOX-4T
F-Drive R12 with
CC-150Card
Four RJ45 outputs for four
ArcSystem Navis 100
Fixed White luminaires,
one per channel
Four Molex Mini-Fit
outputs for four
ArcSystem Pro
luminaires, one per
channel:
•
ArcSystem Pro
Standard White or
Fade to Warm
•
ArcSystem Pro Small
White or Fade to
Warm
•
ArcSystem Pro Micro*
White or Fade to
Warm
Four two-pin terminal
outputs for third-party
constant current loads†
F-Drive W1CCDriver
F-Drive R12 with
FTW-150Card
Four RJ45 outputs for four
ArcSystem Navis 100
Fade to Warm luminaires,
one per channel
F-Drive
W1FadetoWarmDriver
*You must adjust the output of the R12 CC-150Card or W1CCDriver to 200mA for ArcSystem Pro One-
Cell Micro luminaires. See Configure the Output Current on page11 .
†Total number of loads and number of loads per channel depends on the specifications of the third-party
loads. 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, and 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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Drive ArcSystem Navis Luminaires with a FD-BBOX-4R
Drive up to four Navis Fixed White or Fade to Warm luminaires with a FD-BBOX-4R and an F-Drive.
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*
The cables from the RJ45 output of the driver to the input of the
FD-BBOX-4R and also from each output of the FD-BBOX-4R to each
luminaire. You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in
Category-type cable.
CArcSystem Navis100
luminaire ARCN100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm.
*See Electrical and Wiring Specification on page7 .
†See
Configure the Output Current on page11 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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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
Drive ArcSystem Pro One-CellLuminaires with a FD-BBOX-4M
Drive up to four ArcSystem Pro standard, Small, or Micro luminaires with a FD-BBOX-4M and an
F-Drive. 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: 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.
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 Electrical and Wiring Specification on page7 .
†See
Configure the Output Current on page11 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.

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Drive Third-Party Loads with FD-BBOX-4T
FD-BBOX-4T with an F-Drive constant current driver supports a wide variety of third-party loads.
Determining compatibility between these loads and your F-Drive product configuration is an
important step toward ensuring the success of a project. 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, and 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.
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
DThird-party constant
current load See
W1CCDriver or CC-150Card Limits on page7 .
*See Electrical and Wiring Specification on page7 .
†See
Configure the Output Current on page11 .
Note:The illustration is not drawn to scale.
Note: Do not bus/bridge channels in an attempt to exceed the individual channel limits.

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Prepare to Install a Breakout Box
Installation Requirements
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0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) ambient room temperature
•
5%-95% non-condensing ambient humidity
Parts and Tools
The following supplies are required, but not provided:
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Optional Breakout Box Mounting Kit (ETCpart number 7148K1018) to surface-mount the B-Box4
or to secure it with a lanyard
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Two M5 (#10) screws or other mounting hardware as needed
•
Phillips screwdriver for installation of the mounting plate or lanyard
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FD-BBOX-4T: wire stripping and cutting tool and flatblade screwdriver as needed
Note: Installation must follow all national and local codes for electrical equipment.
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
breakout box (0.16 kg [0.36 lb])and all cable required for installation.
Ceiling-Mount Considerations
The minimum hole diameter to insert a B-Box4 through an installed ceiling is 95mm (3-3/4in) with
input and output cables disconnected.
System Components
Each B-Box4 requires one F-Drive R12 output card or W1Driver that is compatible with the load
type. Consult the table on page 2 to determine the appropriate driver type for your installation. 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.

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Electrical and Wiring Specification
Connector/
Port Name B-Box4 Model Connector/ Port Type Wire Range/Specifications Strip Length Torque Rating
IN All RJ45
You must use 0.25mm2
(23AWG) or larger
conductors in Category-type
cable.*
Terminate to T568B standard.
CH1, CH2,
CH3, and
CH4
FD-BBOX-4R RJ45
You must use 0.25mm2
(23AWG) or larger
conductors in Category-type
cable.*†
Terminate to T568B standard.
FD-BBOX-4M Molex Mini-
Fit
Use the fixture cable attached to the ArcSystem Pro One-
Cell luminaire. Extensions are available.‡See the datasheet
for your luminaire. Follow Class 2 wiring methods.
FD-BBOX-4T Two-pin
terminal
0.2–1.5mm2(26–14AWG)
using the provided two-
terminal connectors. Follow
Class 2 wiring methods.
7 mm (1/4in) 0.5–0.6Nm
(4.4–5.3in-lb)
*Not all Cat5 or Cat6 cables meet this requirement.
†Maximum supported wire length between Navis luminaires and F-Drive R12 or W1Driver is 100m (328ft)
for each luminaire. This is the limit for the total length of Category-type cable between each Navis
luminaire and the F-Drive R12 or W1Driver, including the cable between the R12 or W1Driver and the
B-Box and the cable between the B-Box and the Navis luminaire.
‡Maximum supported wire length between ArcSystem Pro One-Cell standard, Small, or Micro luminaires
and F-Drive R12 or W1Driver is 100m (328ft) for each luminaire. This includes the cable between the
F-Drive R12 or W1Driver and the B-Box and the luminaire cable.
Note: Cable bundling limitations apply to F-Drive R12 Class 2 output cables. For
reference on maximum number of four-pair cables in a bundle, see NFPA 70 2020 National
Electrical Code, table 725.144.
W1CCDriver or CC-150Card Limits
A W1CCDriver or F-Drive CC-150Card is capable of providing up to 48VDC and 700mA per
channel.Power loss in cables varies by cable length and type. The power loss in cables on both sides
of the B-Box4 contributes to the load per channel. For guidance on load limits for channels, output
cards, or systems, use the F-Drive System Design Tool at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-
Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx.
Note: Do not bus/bridge channels in an attempt to exceed the individual channel limits.

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Install a Breakout Box
Mount the B-Box4 (Optional)
B-Box4 can be surface-mounted to any structure capable of supporting its weight using the
mounting plate or hung from a support structure using the mounting plate and tether.
Mounting Accessories
•
Surface-mount:use the mounting plate only (ETCpart number 7148A3051)
•
Hang:use the breakout box mounting kit (ETCpart number 7148K1018)with mounting plate
and 457mm (18in) tether
Install the Mounting Plate
In order to surface-mount the B-Box4 or attach the tether, you must install the mounting plate.
1. Set the B-Box4 on a flat work surface.
2. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the
bottom of the B-Box4.
•
Save these screws. They hold the top and the bottom of the
B-Box4 together and they will be used to attach the mounting
plate.
3. Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the B-Box4 using
the screws you removed in the previous step.
Surface-Mount the B-Box4
To surface-mount the B-Box4, attach it to the mounting surface
with two M5 (#10) screws.

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Hang the B-Box4
The tether has an eye at both ends and one
J-hook spring clip. You can use it in two
ways:clip the tether to the B-Box4
mounting plate and attach the eye on the
free end of the tether to a surface, or loop
the tether around a support structure and
clip the hook onto the B-Box4 mounting
plate and the free end of the tether.
The tether is not shown to scale; it is
457mm (18in) long.
Connect the Input
Note: You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not
all Cat5 or Cat6 cables meet this requirement.
1. Verify that the B-Box4 input is from an F-Drive R12 output card or W1Driver that is compatible
with your luminaire or load. See the table on page 2 for compatible driver and load types.
2. Plug one end of a Category-type cable into the four-channel RJ45 output of an appropriate
F-Drive R12 output card or W1Driver.
3. Plug the other end of the Category-type cable into the the B-Box4 RJ45 "IN" port.

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Connect Luminaires or Loads to a B-Box4
Complete the steps below for your model of B-Box4 to connect luminaires or loads to the four
outputs.
FD-BBOX-4R
Note: You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger conductors in Category-type cable. Not
all Cat5 or Cat6 cables meet this requirement.
1. Plug one end of a Category-type cable into the "CH1", "CH2", "CH3", or "CH4" output of the
FD-BBOX-4R.
2. Plug the other end of the Category-type cable into the "IN" port of the Navis luminaire.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect one Navis luminaire per output with one Category-type cable per
luminaire.
4. If you are installing Navis 100 Fixed White luminaires, verify that the F-Drive CC-150Card or
W1CCDriver is configured to provide the correct current for your Navis luminaire. The
CC-150Card and W1CCDriver are factory-set to the correct output current for Navis 100 Fixed
White luminaires. See Configure the Output Current on the facing page .
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
FD-BBOX-4M
1. Plug the Molex connector from an ArcSystem Pro One-Cell standard, Small, or Micro luminaire
cable into the "CH 1", "CH 2", "CH 3", or "CH 4" output of the FD-BBOX-4M.
2. Repeat step 1 to connect one ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaire per Molex output.
3. If you are installing ArcSystem Pro Micro luminaires, verify that the F-Drive CC-150Card or
W1CCDriver is configured to provide 200mA. The CC-150Card and W1CCDriver are factory-
set to the correct output current for ArcSystem Pro Standard and Small luminaires. See Configure
the Output Current on the facing page .

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FD-BBOX-4T
1. Prepare the wires for the provided screw-terminal plugs (ETC part J3388-F).
•
See Electrical and Wiring Specification on page7 for the wire gauges accepted by the screw-
terminal connectors and strip the wires according to the strip length listed.
2. Connect the loads to outputs "CH 1", "CH 2", "CH 3", and "CH4"using the two-terminal
plugs.
a. See the image above for polarity of the output terminals.
b. Wire the positive and negative wires from the load to separate terminals on the plug, securing
the terminal screws onto the wires.
c. Tug gently on the wires to ensure they are secure.
d. Insert the screw-terminal plug into the "CH1", "CH2", "CH3", or "CH4" receptacle.
3. Configure the F-Drive CC-150Card or W1CCDriver to provide the correct current for your
luminaires or loads. See Configure the Output Current below .
Configure the Output Current
CAUTION: Setting the driver card to output more current than the
manufacturer's recommended fixture driver current may reduce the lifetime of
the fixtures or cause damage to the fixtures.
Each channel of the CC-150Card or W1CCDriver has adjustable output current and is factory-set
to output 600mA, which is the correct output current for Navis 100 Fixed White, ArcSystem Pro
One-Cell, and ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small luminaires. For more information about configuring the
output current, see the F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual or F-Drive Series W1 Installation
Manual at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/Documentation.aspx.
ETCLuminaire Current Requirement
ArcSystem Navis 100 Fixed White 600mA
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell and ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small 600mA
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro White or Fade to Warm 200 mA
Individual Channel Control
The load connected to each B-Box4 output responds to an individual output channel 1, 2, 3, or 4
from the F-Drive R12 output card or W1Driver. See the F-Drive Series R12 Installation Manual or the
F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual for details on RDMconfiguration of the output channels.
Compliance
For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheets at
etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/Documentation.aspx. For complete
product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com/products.