RC Lighting Lightcloud User manual

Manual
Manuel
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Device Specifications
PART NUMBER
LCGATEWAY RCL
ELECTRICAL
The Lightcloud Gateway is designed to be hard-wired to AC power by a qualified electrician.
INPUT
120-277 VAC, 50/60 Hz
60-45mA
BATTERY
Li-ion battery. Contact RC only for replacement batteries.
CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS.
Some communities oer recycling or collection of rechargeable batteries—
contact your local government for disposal practices in your area.
DISCONNECT
An external readily accessible disconnect Device, such as a circuit breaker, is required.
Custom manufactured in China
Copyright © 2018 RC Lighting, Inc.

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Contents Introduction
System Overview
Lightcloud Gateway
Lightcloud Devices
Finding a Suitable Location
Best Practices
Best Practices
Getting Started
Installation
Lightcloud Gateway
Lightcloud Devices & Table
Setup
Network Setup
Gateway Activation
Lightcloud Devices
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Lightcloud is a cloud-based wireless lighting
control system that makes it easy to take charge
of your lighting—from sensing to dimming,
schedules to scenes, and everything in between.
Control and configure your system remotely using the
Lightcloud Application, or call RC to have our experts
set up your system just how you need it.
Welcome to lighting
control that just works.
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System Overview
An individual Lightcloud installation, or Site, requires at least one Lightcloud
Gateway depending on the environment and usage. Your Lightcloud Devices
communicate with each other and the Gateway via a wireless mesh network,
which allows site layout to be flexible and robust.
The Lightcloud Gateway allows complete control of Lightcloud Devices
through its secure, private 3G connection to the Lightcloud Cloud. A
free lightcloud.ca account is provided and gets you these state-of-the-art
features:
• Online control & configuration at control.lightcloud.ca
• Device commissioning
• Free support
• Telephone concierge
• Energy monitoring
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Lightcloud Gateway
Lightcloud Gateway
The Gateway connects your system to our
secure, private server via a cellular signal,
so you don’t have to worry about providing
your own internet connection. With the
Gateway powered and connected, your
Lightcloud site is at your command with the
Lightcloud Application. For maximum security,
the Gateway isn’t exposed to the internet at all,
and for maximum reliability, the Gateway
contains an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
that will maintain power for up to 2 hours.
When the Gateway is not powered or available,
switching Devices such as the Controller will fall
back to a configurable emergency mode, such
as turning on to full brightness.

8Lightcloud Devices
LIGHTCLOUD DEVICES THAT CONNECT TO THE GATEWAY
Lightcloud Controller
The Controller switches circuits up to 20A as well as provides a 0-10V
dimming interface for dimmable drivers and ballasts.
Lightcloud Daylight
The Daylight is an innovative, self-powered daylight harvesting sensor that
measures available light and adjusts your lighting automatically.
Lightcloud Ceiling Sensor
The Ceiling Sensor is an intelligent passive infrared motion sensor that can be
configured for both occupancy and vacancy sensing. Switches up to 15A and
provides 0-10V dimming.
Lightcloud Dimmer
The Wall Dimmer puts advanced control at your fingertip. Configure via the
Lightcloud App to switch & dim a zone or change scenes.
Learn more about Lightcloud Devices at lightcloud.ca
Lightcloud Devices

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Finding a Suitable Location
Finding a Suitable Location
The Gateway should be installed in a dry or non-condensing damp
environment only.
Use these guidelines when installing additional Lightcloud Devices:
• If there is a clear line of sight between two Devices, they can be
placed up to 1000 feet apart.
• If the two Devices are separated by ordinary drywall construction,
try to keep them within 100 feet of each other.
• Brick, concrete and steel construction may require additional
Devices to go around the obstruction.

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Best Practices
Unlike an ordinary WiFi router, where
all Devices must be within range of the
router, hardwired Lightcloud Devices
extend the range of the network—so
as long as each Device is within range
of another, you’ll have a strong,
reliable system.
NOTE:Lightcloud Daylight Devices do not
extend the range of a Lightcloud network.
Lightcloud Gateway
<= 100 ft.
Add an additional Lightcloud
Device to extend network
range around corners
BRICK,
CONCRETE OR
METAL WALL
DRY WALL
OR SIMILAR
METAL CONCRETE BRICK
PROBLEM MATERIALS
Large amounts of metal, concrete
and brick are bad news for radio
signals; in some cases, you’ll have
to go around these obstacles with
additional AC-powered Lightcloud
Devices.
Best Practices

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Best Practices
MICROWAVES
ELEVATOR MECHANICAL ROOMS
AMPLIFIERS & ANTENNAS
PROBLEM DEVICES & SIGNALS
Lastly, consider sources of invisible interference.
Avoid placing Lightcloud Devices near microwaves,
motors (especially elevator mechanical rooms)
or any other radio amplifiers and antennas.
Best Practices (Continued)

12 Getting Started
Getting Started
GATEWAY
INSIDE YOUR GATEWAY
DEVICE TABLE MANUAL
ACTIVATION STEPS
DEVICE ID ZONE NAME PANEL/
CIRCUIT # PWR/ENGY DIM NOTES
CONTAINS
2x Wire Nuts
2x Mounting Screws
4x Device ID Labels
1x Power Cable*
*The Lightcloud Gateway must be mains powered for permanent installation. Power cord
included for testing cellular signal strength at dierent locations in a facility.
Manual
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CELLULAR SIGNAL STRENGTH

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Installation
Installation
The Lightcloud Gateway is rated 120-277VAC and
contains an integral junction box for hard-wired
installation by a qualified electrician.
POWER
CELLULAR SIGNAL STRENGTH
SYSTEM STATUS
LED Indicators
POWER
Green: Fully powered
CELLULAR
O: No or poor cellular signal. You must move the
Gateway to a location with better cellular signal.
Solid Yellow: Adequate cellular signal. This signal
strength works for most applications, but if possible,
move to a location with better signal.
Solid Green: Good cellular signal.
SYSTEM STATUS
Blinking Yellow: Initializing
Solid Yellow: Error: Cannot reach Lightcloud
service. Check Cellular Signal Strength and call
RC for technical support.
Blinking Green: Ready to connect with new
Lightcloud Devices
Solid Green: Normal operation

14 Installation Lightcloud Gateway
Follow instructions and steps to successfully install your Gateway.
Installing the Lightcloud Gateway
Turn o the breaker and prepare
the circuit you’ll use to power the
Gateway. A dedicated circuit is
recommended.
Remove a knockout (KO)
from the Gateway using a
flat-blade screwdriver and
hammer. Place the screw-
driver blade at the edge of the
KO, then tap the screwdriver
with the hammer to weaken
the attachment. Work your
way around the edge of the
KO until it breaks away.
Choose a location with good
cellular signal. Check your
phone’s signal for reference.
NOTE:Locations with significant
concrete and brick construction,
or underground locations, are not
recommended. Do not install inside
metal enclosures.
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WARNING
STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE
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Installation Lightcloud Gateway
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Mount the Gateway to the
installation surface using size
10 screws appropriate for the
surface material. For direct
installation onto an external
junction box, use the junction
box’s included screws.
NOTE:Conduit must be used to
connect to side knockouts.
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Turn breaker back on.
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STEP FOUR STEP FIVE STEP SIX
Install included battery with
negative (-) end facing towards
junction box area. Call RC
to request replacement
rechargeable batteries.
Use RC-provided batteries
only.
Connect hot and neutral wires
with included wire nuts.

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DEVICE I D ZONE NAME PANEL/
CIRCUIT # PWR/ENGY DIM NOTES
Installation Lightcloud Gateway
Installing Lightcloud Gateway (Continued)
Turn on the Gateway main
power switch. Replace out-
er cover and use included
screws to secure.
When all Devices are in-
stalled and powered, you’re
ready to call RC to activate
and verify your system,
and complete your site’s
configuration.
Confirm that the cellular
signal strength LED is
yellow or green. If the
Gateway is powered but
this LED is not lit, relocate
the Gateway to an area
with better reception.
You can use the included power
cable to easily test the signal
strength in a few locations, but
remember that the Gateway
must be hardwired for perma-
nent installation.
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Place extra Device ID stickers on your
Lightcloud Device Table (see page 18)
for future reference.
For each Device, find the number from the panel
board and write it down on the Device Table.
STEP SEVEN STEP NINESTEP EIGHT
GATEWAY DEVICE IDs
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2
3
NOTE:Use only RC-
authorized parts.

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Lightcloud Devices and Table
Lightcloud Device Table
The Device Table is essential for referencing during setup or for troubleshooting—don’t forget it! Two copies are
provided: one to keep near your Gateway, and one for the building owner or facility manager to file.
PWR/ENGY:if a zone uses the Controller’s
integrated power monitoring, place a
checkmark.
DIM:if a zone uses the Controller’s 0-10V
dimming wires, place a checkmark here.
Lightcloud Devices
Lightcloud Devices that are mains hard-wired powered are designed
to be installed on a junction box or similar enclosure, and must be
installed by a qualified electrician. Refer to your Device’s manual for
installation considerations and best practices.
TIP: Use extra Device ID
stickers on or near your
devices or circuits for
easier identification.
MOUNT IT HOW TO USE ITIN THE BOX
GATEWAY ID:
Place Gateway ID sticker at the top.Mount Device table to breaker box.
DEVICE ID ZONE NAME PANEL/
CIRCUIT # PWR/ENGY DIM NOTES

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Gateway Activation
When you power your Gateway and it shows sucient cellular signal
(solid yellow or green LED), call 1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD or 1 (844)
544-4825 to activate it and complete the rest of your site setup.
Network Setup
To add new Devices to your Lightcloud network, call RC at 1 (844)
LIGHTCLOUD.
Software Setup
Lightcloud is cloud based—no software to install or maintain, ever.
Once you have a Lightcloud account, you can login to lightcloud.ca
at any time to configure and control your system.
Full Service
Need to change something about your system? No need to log in—
RC can do it for you! Call 1 (844) LIGHTCLOUD and our support
specialists will get you where you want to be.
Setup
Setup

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Industry Canada (IC) Compliant Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum
(or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other
users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is
not more than that necessary for successful communication.
To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general population/controlled exposure, this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by RC Lighting may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.