Lightronics AK Series User manual

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AK SERIES ARCHITECTURAL REMOTE STATION
Version 0.1 OWNERS MANUAL 12/08/2020
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 tel [phone]
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AK Series remote units are wall mounted, multiscene
remotes for use with the Lightronics LitNet
architectural control system. The LitNet host units
consist of the AR and AB series of architectural
dimmers, the RA rack mount dimmers and the SR &
SC architectural controllers. Each button activates a
complete lighting scene. LED indicators show which
scene is active.
There are currently three models available:
AK1005 5 Scenes
AK1003 3 Scenes
AK1002 2 Scenes
AK Series units fit into a standard single gang wall
switch boxes. They communicate on LitNet via a four
wire bus which will accommodate several remotes and
other controls. All LitNet wiring is low voltage.
The units generally operate in an exclusive mode
where only one scene can be active at a time. Each
scene may be toggled on and off. When a scene is
selected, the lighting circuits fade, at a user controlled
rate, to the setting for that scene.
Scenes activated by these remotes are actually set up
and stored in the LitNet host. The remotes only tell the
host which scene(s) to activate.
INSTALLATION
AK Series units connect to the host via a shielded 4
conductor cable arranged as 2 twisted pairs. One pair
connects to the DATA - and DATA + signals. The
other pair carries the common and power.
Ensure the unit is installed with the connector in the
bottom left hand side which results in button # 1 being
at the top of the remote.
See the diagram "CONNECTOR WIRING" for details.
SINGLE UNIT: Connect the 4 cable wires to the
screw down terminals on the back of the unit. Connect
the cable shield to the REMOTE COMMON terminal.
The other end of the cable connects to the host by
different methods. Refer to the respective host product
Owner’s Manual for complete wiring details.
MULTIPLE UNITS: Follow the instructions for a
single unit for the first AK Series remote. Connect the
terminals of the second unit to the corresponding
terminals of the of the first unit (create a "daisy
chain").
Additional units can be added in the same manner.
Do not make multiple "home runs" to the host or create
a "star network".
OPERATION
No setup or turn on procedure is needed. When the
LitNet host is powered on, the AK1005 will also be
powered. If communication with the LitNet host
cannot be established, an AK1005 will appear to be
repeatedly scanning through all scenes.
Scenes to be activated by an AK1005 must have
already been created and stored in the LitNet host. See
the host product Owner’s Manual for instruction on
programming scenes.
AK1005
CAUTION
Remove all power from the LitNet
host(s) before making connections

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AK SERIES ARCHITECTURAL REMOTE STATION
Version 0.1 OWNERS MANUAL 12/08/2020
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 tel [phone]
If a scene is activated from an “OFF” condition, then
the selected scene LED indicator will light. Pressing
that scene button again will deactivate the scene.
If a scene is active and a new scene is selected which is
identical with no intensity changes occurring between
scenes, then both scene indicators will remain lit.
If a scene is selected which involves any change in
intensity of any channel, then the current scene and
LED indicator will go off and the new scene will be
active and the LED indicator will light.
If the LitNet host is an SR or SC architectural
controller, then the Mutual Exclusive Group settings of
the host will control how the remotes will react when
multiple scenes are selected.
AK Series remotes are used with scenes starting at
scene one (the top button). The remaining buttons use
the next consecutive numbered scenes. If multiple host
units are used, they will ALL use scenes starting at
scene one.
It is possible to make AK Series remotes operate with
other scenes but the unit should be ordered with special
factory programming to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Check cables and the connections at both ends.
2. If the unit is being used with multiple LitNet hosts
- ensure that one (and only one) of the hosts
is set to UNIT ADDRESS 00
OWNER MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts in the unit. Service
by other than Lightronics authorized agents will void
your warranty.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
Dealer and Lightronics Factory personnel can help you
with operation or maintenance problems. Please read
the applicable parts of this manual before calling for
assistance.
If service is required - contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or contact the Lightronics,
Service Dept..
CONNECTOR WIRING
AK1003
AK1002

All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of
purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions:
A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized
Lightronics dealer.
B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to Lightronics
accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within 30 DAYS of the
purchase date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies. Warranty is valid only for
the original purchaser of the unit.
C) This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse, misuse, accidents, shipping,
and repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Lightronics service
representative.
D) This warranty is void if the serial number is removed, altered or defaced.
E) This warranty does not cover loss or damage, direct or indirect arising from the use or
inability to use this product.
F) Lightronics reserves the right to make any changes, modifications, or updates as deemed
appropriate by Lightronics to products returned for service. Such changes may be made
without prior notification to the user and without incurring any responsibility or liability for
modifications or changes to equipment previously supplied. Lightronics is not responsible
for supplying new equipment in accordance with any earlier specifications.
G) This warranty is the only warranty either expressed, implied, or statutory, upon which the
equipment is purchased. No representatives, dealers or any of their agents are authorized
to make any warranties, guarantees, or representations other than expressly stated herein.
H) This warranty does not cover the cost of shipping products to or from Lightronics for
service.
I) Lightronics Inc. reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary to this warranty
without prior notification.
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