FXLuminaire Luxor Operating instructions

LUXOR®
OWNER’S MANUAL
LED Landscape Lighting Controller
Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions
for Luxor Lighting Controller
LUXOR

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Table of Contents
3Luxor Overview
3Luxor Components
4Glossary of Terms
4Safety Information
5Installing the Luxor® Transformer
5Step 1: Locating the Transformer
5Step 2: Mounting Transformers
6Step 3: Running Cable to the
Fixtures
8Low-Voltage Cable
8Cabling Methods
8Connecting Cables at the Terminal
Block
9Operating the Luxor Controller
9Navigating the Luxor
9Home Screen
10 Activity Screen
10 Diagnostics Screen
11 Setup Screen
11 Time/Date
12 Language
12 Location
13 Assign
13 Network
13 Restrict
14 Backup
15 Assigning Light Fixtures into
Groups
16 Setting up Programs
17 Themes
18 Manual Mode
19 Color
19 Color Palette
20 Color Wheel
21 Mixing FX Luminaire LED, ZD,
and ZDC
22 Using Other Devices with the Luxor
23 Disable
24 Luxor Linking Setup
24 Updating to Luxor Linking
25 Connecting Satellite Controllers
26 Chassis Communication and
Assignment
27 Care and Maintenance
27 Regular Preventive Maintenance
28 Troubleshooting
29 Firmware Updates
31 Fuse Replacement
32 System Reset
32 Facepack Reset
33 Database Reset
33 Chassis Indicator Lights
34 Warranty

LUXOR
Core Cover
Chassis
Facepack Connection
Chassis LED
Terminal Blocks
Fuse Cover
Facepack
LCD Screen
Clickable Scroll Wheel
Home Button
Back Button
Fixture Assignment Ports
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Luxor Overview
Luxor is a lighting transformer and controller capable of
controlling groups of lights that are initiated by programmed
events. These events are adjustments of light intensity at set
times. All lights within a system are communicated with and
powered via two-wire connections. All lights within a system
communicate with the same two-wire connections that also
power the system.
Luxor Components
Note
Luxor is intended for use with FX Luminaire LED
xtures or devices containing FX Luminaire
ZD Technology or ZDC Technology. Use of other
xtures is not recommended due to the absence of
communication capabilities. Luxor is not for use with
incandescent xtures.
Figure 1: Luxor Controller Figure 2: Luxor Facepack

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Luxor Overview
Glossary of Terms
Group: An addressed set of lights that is designated numerically
and controlled as a set by the controller
Theme: A predetermined set of groups, intensities, and colors
called to action by the program or manual functions
Fixture/Luminaire: Light unit that contains an FX Luminaire
LED board or device with FX Luminaire zoning, dimming, or
color capabilities
Intensity: Value indicating the measurable amount of brightness,
from 1% to 100%
Event: The initiation, adjustment, or conclusion of a selected
theme or group with specic intensity and/or color settings
Duration: The length of time an event will run
Hue: The primary attribute of a color; it is represented by
numeric values between 0 and 359
Saturation: The richness of a color mixed with white light,
from 0% to 100%
Color: The visual combination of hue and saturation
Primary Controller: Luxor controller containing a facepack
Satellite Controller: Controller without a facepack
Safety Information
These cord-connected units consist of step-down, isolated,
two-winding-type transformers, circuit breakers, and associated
circuitry intended to supply power to low-voltage, submersible
lighting xtures.
WARNING — Risk of Electric Shock. Install power unit 5' (1.5 m)
or more from a pool or spa and 10' (3 m) or more from a fountain.
Where the power unit is installed within 10' (3 m) of a pool or spa,
connect power unit to a GFCI-protected branch circuit. Do not
use an extension cord when connecting the power unit to the
120-volt source. The grounding conductor shall be 12 AWG (2.05
mm) minimum. Outdoor power unit shall be connected to a GFCI-
protected, hooded, ush-type cover plate receptacle marked
“Wet Location” while in use.
Caution: The supply circuit for the landscape lighting system
shall be protected by a Class A–type ground fault circuit
interrupter, unless it is provided with the landscape lighting
system. This device is accepted as a component of a landscape
lighting system where the suitability of the combination shall be
determined by local inspection authorities having jurisdiction. Do
not connect two or more power supplies in parallel. Not for use in
dwelling units. This presents a risk of re. Do not place insulation
under terminal plate. Check connector aer installation.
Circuit Protection
• 11 amps for 150-watt power controller
• 22 amps for 300-watt power controller

Mounting
brackets
120 V
power
outlet
1½" (3.8 cm) conduit
Power cord
12" (30.5 cm)
minimum
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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Step 1: Locating the Transformer
1. Locate transformer(s) in a well-ventilated area away
from direct irrigation spray and central to the proposed
installation site of the majority of the lighting xtures. The
primary goal is to minimize the length of cable runs from
your transformer to the lighting xtures, which minimizes
voltage drop and cable size. A common mistake is to locate
the single transformer on the service side of the house or
in the garage, which might result in excessively long cable
runs to reach lighted areas. Transformer(s) with power cords
must be located adjacent to a 120-volt, GFCI-protected
exterior electrical receptacle. If a 120-volt power source is
not available at the desired transformer installation location,
it is advised that you hire a licensed electrician to run a
dedicated 120-volt, 15-amp circuit to the desired location.
For the international/export Luxor version, the previously
mentioned information applies for 230-volt, 10-amp circuits.
2. Test all existing receptacles with both a receptacle tester and
a digital voltmeter or amp clamp to verify proper wiring and
voltage at the receptacle.
Step 2: Mounting Transformers
Wall-Mount Installation
1. Install all transformers a minimum of 12" (30.5 cm) above the
nish grade, as measured from nish grade to the bottom of
the transformer and according to code.
2. Drill pilot holes into the mounting surface, insert anchors,
and install screws into the anchors, leaving approximately
⁄" (0.3 cm) of the thread exposed on the screw. Mount the
transformer on the screw.
3. Use a level and a pencil to determine and mark locations for
the bottom anchors. Remove transformer from wall. Drill
bottom anchor holes and install anchors.
4. Place transformer back on top of the uppermost mounting
screw and install screws into anchors at bottom of the
transformer to secure it to the wall.
Note
When installing the Luxor Wi-Fi module, consider
increasing the installation height to improve signal
strength and screen visibility.
Side View Front View
Figure 3: Luxor wall mounting

Mounting
brackets
1½" (3.8 cm) conduit
4" x 4" (10.2 cm
- 10.2 cm) post
Concrete footing
12" (30.5 cm)
minimum
Side View Front View
CIRCUITING GUIDELINES
Loads Per Cable
Close-Zone 0–40' (0 - 12.2 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 160 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 180 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 220 watts max.
Mid-Zone 40–80' (12.2 m - 24.4 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 120 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 140 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 200 watts max.
Far-Zone 80–120' (24.4 m - 36.6 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 100 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 120 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 180 watts max.
Out There-Zone 120–160' (36.6 m - 54.9 m)
12 AWG (2.05 mm): 60 watts max. 10 AWG (2.59 mm): 100 watts max.
8 AWG (3.26 mm): 160 watts max.
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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Step 2: Continued
Post-Mount Installation
1. Install pressure-treated 4" x 4" x 36" (10 cm x 10 cm x 92 cm)
minimum post in concrete footing.
2. Repeat wall-mount installation instructions (Figure 3
on page 5), without the use of wall anchors.
Step 3: Running Cable to the Fixtures
Once the transformer has been installed and determined all
xture locations, the next step is to run the correct size cable
from the transformer to the xtures. FX Luminaire LED xtures
require between 10 and 15 volts for optimal operation and
longevity. This is accomplished by the following:
1. Grouping xtures into distance zones as illustrated below. Do
not have a xture that is 10' (3 m) away from the transformer
on the same cable run as one that is 100' (30 m) away.
2. Use the proper cabling method for the application. Try to
center-load all cable runs when possible to minimize the
voltage dierential between xtures.
3. Use a correctly sized cable to accommodate voltage drop. As
a general rule of thumb, limit the wattage load per cable run
to no more than 160 watts.
For additional information regarding installation techniques, visit
fxl.com and click on the Professionals tab.
All Luxor controllers come equipped with a 5' (1.5 m), 12 AWG
(2.05 mm), 3-prong electrical power cord. Only use the Luxor
power cord in conjunction with a GFCI-protected, 120-volt
exterior receptacle (or 230-volt receptacle for international/
export version).
Figure 4: Luxor post mounting

LUXOR
14-volt tap
14-Volt
Common
Watts shown are per 12 AWG (2.05 mm), cable. Install
additional cable runs as needed to complete project. To
increase wattage maximum, run 8 AWG (3.26 mm) or
double 12 AWG (2.05 mm), to the rst xture in the zone.
Use a digital voltmeter to ne-tune circuits.
Out There-Zone
120–160'
(36.6 m - 54.9 m)
LED 110 watts max.
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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Summary
For maximum light output and LED life, each luminaire should be
provided with 10 to 15 volts.
Cable Stats
Low-voltage lighting systems are typically installed using
direct-burial-rated stranded cable. The most common cable used
is referred to as 12/2 AWG (2.05 mm) stranded cable. The size
of cable used in wiring the lighting system will be determined by
the wattage load and length of cable run from the transformer to
the lighting xtures.
It is very important to note that all low-voltage cable has a
maximum rating. Overloading cable can create a dangerous
safety hazard, so be sure to choose the proper cable size for
your lighting system.
Figure 5: Wiring example

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Installing the Luxor Transformer
Low-Voltage Cable
Each low-voltage lighting cable consists of two parts. One part of
the cable is designated to carry the voltage load and is referred
to as the Common lead. The Common lead is installed into one of
the two COM terminal blocks. The other wire lead is installed into
one of the two lugs labeled 15V. Voltage is carried out from the
transformer to the xtures via the Common side of the cable and
returns back to the transformer 15V tap via the other half of the
cable, thus completing the circuit.
Cabling Methods
Within each cabling zone, you may utilize any of a number of
cabling methods. The primary objective is to minimize voltage
drop by installing the proper size feeder cable (home run) to each
zone, and to make sure each xture on each cable run is receiving
10 to 15 volts. Center feeding the “home run” (the main cable run
from the transformer to the rst xture on the circuit) will help
minimize the voltage dierential between the rst xture and
the last xture on the cable run.
Connecting Cables at the Terminal Block
Transformer terminal block: The Luxor controller includes two
Common lugs, and two 15V lugs.
Common Lugs: One conductor from each cable run coming from
the lights to the transformer must be connected to one of the
common lugs. The other conductor will be installed into the 15V
hot lug.
Figure 7: Back of facepack showing SD card and reset button
Figure 6: Output terminal blocks

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Operating the Luxor Controller
Navigating the Luxor
The Luxor contains only three user interface elements:
• Home button: opens main screen while on any other function
• Help button: navigates to previous screen
• Clickable scroll wheel: primary interaction and selection tool
Home Screen
All functions on the Luxor are accessible through the Home
screen. The default display on the Home screen displays
the following:
• Current time
• Current date
• Sunrise/sunset for the current day (dependent on location,
see Set Location)
• All category options are listed
Figure 8: Home screenshot
All category options are located on the right side of the Home
screen and are selected using the main scroll wheel. Turn the
black scroll wheel clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired
category is highlighted in light blue. Press the scroll wheel inward
to select and enter the desired category.
• While in any screen, the Home button can be pressed to
return to the Home screen.
• While in any screen, the Back button can be pressed to return
to the previous screen.

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Operating the Luxor Controller
Activity Screen
Aer ve minutes of inactivity, an Activity screen will appear on
the LCD screen if the lights are running. The wait time is reduced
to only ve seconds when the current screen is the Home screen.
The Activity screen displays:
• Chassis load: Amp load of controller chassis. Chassis 1-10 are
displayed. Only chassis with an active load will display an
orange load bar.
• Current time
• Source of transformer load: Manual or Schedule
No selections can be made on this screen; it is simply an activity
display. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen.
Figure 9: Activity screenshot
Diagnostics Screen
Assigned
• Controller assigned
Communicating
• Controller communicating
Overload
• Controller overload indication
Load Status
• Controller load in percent
Figure 10: Diagnostics screenshot