i2Systems V3285 User manual

Gen3™V3285
Installation Guide

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Gen3 Installation Guide
If you have questions after reading this information or would like our advice on your project,
call us before working with any product from i2Systems.
i2Systems Technical Support is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST by phone at 1.860.567.0708
or email at [e-mail].
A free copy of this installation guide is available online at www.i2systems.com along with
these resources:
 • Gen3SpecSheet
 • LightLinkLL-205InstallationGuide
 • PowerBoxPS24V75W-E05P/E05PWDatasheet
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contained herein and the decisions based on such use.
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Gen3 Installation Guide
Usetheseinstructionstoplan,install,andwireyournewGen3Fixture.Properinstallationwill
ensurethisFixturewillprovidesuperiorlineararchitecturallightingwithminimalmaintenance
and electric consumption for many years.
WARNING: Only a qualified electrician should install i2Systems products.
Whileitmaybetemptingtoskipsections,weassureyouthatreadingthismaterialwillhelpyou
to avoid problems and speed up the installation process.
Introduction
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• Pickanaccessibleareathatallowsforfuture
 maintenanceand/orserviceoftheFixture
• Reviewthetemperatureandenvironmentalconditions
 toensuretheFixtureoperateswithinrecommended
 ratingsasoutlinedinthisguide
Review the
installation
site
• Usetheadjustableorxedbracketstosecurethe
 Fixturetothemountingsurface
• ConnectmultipleFixturesinarun,ifapplicable
Install the
fixture
• FamiliarizeyourselfwiththeFixture,
 PowerBox,andassociatedaccessories
Identify
all parts
• Usethewiringdiagramthatbestdescribesyour
installation criteria
Wire the
fixture

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Failuretofollowthesewarningscouldcauseinjuryordeath,damagetheFixture,and/orvoid
the warranty.
 • ReadandunderstandtheFixtureinstallationinstructionsandsafetylabels
before you begin your installation.
 • TurnothepowerbeforeinstallingorservicingtheFixtureand/orconnecting
or disconnecting individual units.
 • Followallnationalandlocalelectricalandconstructioncodesandregulations.
 • AvoidalltemptationtodisassembletheFixturebecausetherearenoserviceable
parts and tampering with it could cause shock.
 • UseonlyFixturesmarkedforexterioruseinoutdoorapplications.
 • ComplywiththemaximumvoltageratingoftheFixture.
 • OperatetheFixturewithinthespeciedtemperatureandenvironmentalranges.
 • Avoidmakingliveconnections,alsoknownashotswapping.
CleantheFixturewithmildsoapandwateronlyandneverimmerseorsoaktheFixtureinliquid.
Avoid damaging the optic by cleaning it with products that do not contain plasticizers.
NevercleantheFixturewithhigh-pressurewashersorpointedobjectsastheycandamagethe
Fixtureandpotentiallybreachtheseals.
Electrical Warnings
Fixture Maintenance
Certifications
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i2SystemsdesignsitsFixturesforanextended,trouble-freeoperatinglifebutallelectronic
equipment requires cleaning, service, and, eventually, relamping.
Aspartoftheinstallationprocess,makesureyouinstalltheFixturewithasimple,inexpensive
meansofsafelyaccessingtheFixtureinthefuture.
i2SystemsFixturesarenotforuseinapplicationsthatwouldrequirescaolding,swingstages,
cranes,oranyexoticmeansofaccessingtheFixturesforreplacementand/orrelamping.Youwill
voidthewarrantyifyoucreatesuchaninstallationwithoutrstobtainingwrittenpermissionfrom
i2Systems management.
ThisFixtureisratedforanoperatingtemperaturerangeof-20to40°Cwitharatedmaximum
casetemperatureof50°C.Afterinstallation,measurethecasetemperaturetoensureitwillnot
exceed50°Conanypointonthehousingatworst-caseambienttemperature.
TheFixturehasi2Systems'ActiveThermalManagement(ATM),whichwillreducepowerand
thereforethecasetemperatureiftheFixtureoverheats.However,youshouldnotrelyonATMto
regulatetemperatureaspartofthenormaloperationoftheFixture.
Failure to operate the Fixture within specified operating and case temperature guidelines will
void the warranty.
Situationsthatwouldcausethecasetemperaturetoexceed50°Cinclude:
 • Areaswheretheambienttemperatureisabove40°C
 • Directsunlightinhotclimates
 • Sealedcompartments
 • Betweenpanesofglassordirectlybehindaglasswindow
 • Insideatightand/orinsulatedspace
Shouldthecasetemperatureexceedthemaximumratingof50°C,youcanreducepowertothe
Fixturebydimmingit,decreasetheambienttemperature,increasetheairoworvolumeofair
aroundtheFixture,and/orremovetheFixtureandinstallalowerpowerFixture.
NeverinstalltheFixtureinapplicationsthathaveagreater-than-averageambienttemperature
variation. Rapid heating and cooling, beyond that which occurs normally in nature, may damage
theFixture.
IfyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsabouttemperatureasitrelatestotheFixture,call
1.860.567.0708 before you begin the installation process.
Installation Site Considerations
Temperature Considerations
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UseonlywetlocationFixturesforexteriorapplications.
Fixturesmarkedwithan“I”areintendedforindooruseonly.Theyshouldnotbeusedfor
exteriorapplications.
Youmustinstallandoperatealli2SystemsFixtureswithintherecommendedtemperatureand
environmental ratings.
 • Fixturesratedforexteriorapplicationsarenotratedforsubmersibleuse.
  YoushouldnotmounttheFixtureinalocationthathasormayhavestandingwater.
 • YoushouldneverinstallaFixturewherethereisormaybemovingwaterfromruno 
or downspouts.
i2SystemsoerstwooptionswhenorderingtheGen3:
 • Hardwire(Standard)
 • Plug-Together(Optional)
IfyouareinstallingaGen3FixtureequippedwiththeconnectorPlug-Togetheroption,makesure
allconnectorplugsarefullyseatedduringtheinstallationprocess.ForthelastFixtureinanyrun,
useEndPlugModel720-02050tocapanyunusedconnector.Failuretodosomayresultin
intermittentconnection,corrosion,and/orleakageinthemainhousing.
ItisgoodpracticetosealallFixturesandjunctionboxeswithelectronics-gradeRTVsilicone
sealant. This will ensure that moisture cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments,
cables,orotherelectricalpartswhenyouinstalltheFixtureinwetordamplocations.
YoushouldalsoinstallaloopintothecableattheFixtureendtopreventwaterfromwickinginto
theFixture.Inspectthecableafterinstallationtoensurethatthecablecoveringwillremainintact
andtherewillbenochang,pulling,orcuttingthatcouldleakwaterintotheFixture.
Wet Location/Outdoor Use Fixture Labeling
Outdoor Installation Considerations
Wet Location Connection Considerations
V3285A-16AAG IV3285A-16AAG✓
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Use the following information to ensure that you have the proper components in place before you
start the installation. Note that some of the components are optional, depending on whether you
wanttoinstallthedimmingfeatureand/orconnectmultipleFixturestoformalongerline.
Call i2Systems directly at 1.860.567.0708 or contact your local distributor if you have questions or
believe components are missing from your product package.
DependinghowyourFixturewasspeciedduringtheorderingprocess,youwillndoneofthe
following bracket types in your product package.
Gen3 Specifications
Gen3 Mounting Brackets (UseOneType)
Watts: 8W per Foot
Input Voltage: 20-30V DC, 24V DC Nominal
Operating Temp: -20°C to 40°C
Max Case Temp (Tc): 50°C
Humidity: 0 to 95% Non-Condensing
Light Output (Lumens)
Watts
Color Accuracy (CRI)
940.9 lms
27.1
34.7 lms
78.1
VLA-14Adjustable
Aluminum adjustable
mounting bracket with
stainless steel screws.
180°of On-Center
Rotation.
VLA-5Adjustable
Die-Cast zinc adjustable
mounting bracket with
stainless steel screws.
Installs to back side
of the fixture.
VLA-15Fixed
Fixed aluminum
mounting bracket with
stainless steel screws.
Installs to back side
of the fixture.
VLAX2-6/VLAX2-12Adjustable
Aluminum adjustable mounting bracket designed for
extension of the Gen3 Fixture 6 or 12 inches (specify model)
from the mounting surface. 180' On-Center Rotation.
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IndoorPowerBox
PS24V75W-E05P
120V-277V AC Input
Powers up to 10 Feet of Gen3
LightLinkLL-205-10V
Use as a stand-alone Dimmer or as a
bridge to a 0 to 10V Dimming Input (sink
or source) 120-277V AC Input.
OutdoorPowerBox
PS24V75W-E05PW
120V-277V AC Input
Powers up to 10 Feet of Gen3
DependingwhereyouwillinstalltheFixtureandhowitwasspeciedduringtheordering
process,youwillndoneofthefollowingPowerBoxesinyourproductpackage.
DimmingCable(Optional)
 •Indoor:685-01561-100
 •Outdoor:685-02026-100
Fordimminginstallations,i2SystemsprovidesbothindoorandoutdoorratedDimmingCablefor
yourwiringconvenience.UsetheDimmingCabletoconnecttheLightLinkLL-205Dimmerto
PowerBoxesandto“daisy-chain”PowerBoxestogether.Thecableisavailablein100-footspools.
Power Boxes for the Gen3 (UseOneType)
Dimming Components for the Gen3 (Optional)

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TheinputcablesandendcapsarerequiredifyouareinstallingaGen3Fixtureequippedwiththe
connectorPlug-Togetheroption.Notethatextensioncablesareoptionalfortheseinstallations.
Plug-Together Cables for the Gen3 (Optional)
EndCap
(Need 1 Per Continuous Run)
720-02050
InputCable
(Need 1 Per Continuous Run)
15Ft:685-02046-15
ExtensionCables
(Optional)
1Ft:685-02048-1
3Ft:685-02048-3
15Ft:685-02048-15
Select the bracket appropriate for your installation.
 • Useoneoftheadjustablebrackets,VLA-14orVLA-5,tosettheangleatwhich
the light washes or grazes over a wall and ensures the ability to change this angle in
the future.
 • TheuseoftheVLAX2-6orVLAX2-12oerssimilarperformancetotheVLA-14,however
  extendstheFixtureawayfromthemountingsurfaceasshownonpage10.
 • UseVLA-15forxedinstallationsat90⁰relativetothemountingsurface.
IninstallationswheretheFixtureisatriskoffalling,installaproperlyratedsafetystraporcable
usinga#8screw(notsuppliedwiththisFixture)inanyofthedrilledandtappedholesavailable
onthebacksideoftheFixture.
Fixture Installation