ring Transformer User manual

Transformer
Smart Lighting

WARNING - Risk of electric shock. Do not mount
power supply or luminaires within 10 feet (3.0
meters) of a pool, spa, or fountain.
CAUTION: For use only on a branch circuit
protected by a Class A type Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI).
When used outdoors, install only to a covered Class A GFCI protected
receptacle that is weatherproof with the power unit connected to
the receptacle. If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician
for proper installation. Ensure that the power unit and cord do not
interfere with completely closing the receptacle cover.
Transformer must be installed greater than 1 foot above ground level.
Maximum wattage load is 200 watts. Verify that the combined total
wattage of all fixtures is below 200W.
For use with landscape lighting systems only.
Use with 12V or 15V landscape lights, including LED and halogen
lights.
Use O N LY with common gauge sizes of CSA or UL approved low
voltage cable (12-16 AWG).
DO NOT use with an extension cord.
DO NOT connect two or more power supplies in parallel.
This manual is for informational purposes only. Working with
electricity can be dangerous unless proper safety precautions are
taken. If you are not comfortable or are inexperienced with the
processes and tools described in this manual, we recommend that
you hire a licensed electrician.
For your safety...
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1. Set up your Transformer.
Download the Ring app.
The app walks you through setting up and
managing your Ring Transformer.
Download it on your iOS or Android device.
Set up your Ring Bridge.
The Bridge connects
your Ring Transformer
to the Ring app and
other compatible Ring
devices.
To set up your Bridge,
follow the instructions in
the Ring app or Bridge
user manual.
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Choose a location.
You’ll have to plug in your Transformer, so the
best place for it is near an outlet (make sure it’s
a covered, weatherproof Class A GFCI protected
outlet).
Once you’ve decided on a spot, use the included
mounting template to mark the screw holes.
To avoid damage to your Transformer, make
sure the top screws are at least 18” above the
ground.
Insert the top screws.
Drive the top screws first, leaving 1/8” of space
between the mounting surface and screw heads.
If mounting on a masonry surface or drywall, use
a 1/4” drill bit to drill pilot holes at each mark and
insert the anchors.
1/8”
1/8”
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Mount your Transformer.
Align the Transformer with the top screws. Slide it
down over the screws to lock it into place.
Then drive the bottom screw to secure your
Transformer to the mounting surface.
Choose a cable.
If you already have low voltage lighting installed,
skip ahead to page 12.
The Transformer doesn’t come with low voltage
cable, so you’ll have to buy some online or at a
home improvement store.
The chart on the next page might help...
2. Install lights and wiring.
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Wire Length *
0-50 Feet 51-100 Feet 101-150 Feet
Total Light Wattage
0-50
Watts
16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
51-100
Watts
16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
100-200
Watts
14 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG with
15V Tap **
* Make sure your cable is long enough to reach all light fixtures. Consult cable manufacturer if
additional wire length or connectors are needed.
** Only use 15V Tap when the wire length is over 100 feet and total wattage is over 100 Watts.
12V Tap is recommended for all other cases.
*** Use ONLY with common gauge sizes of CSA or UL approved low voltage cable (12-16 AWG).
Calculate the total fixture wattage.
Ensure the total fixture wattage does not exceed the
maximum wattage load of the Transformer.
To get the total wattage, add up the wattage of each
fixture (example: 10 fixtures at 5W each is 50W total
wattage).
Place light fixtures.
Decide where you would like to place your lights
(not included), and arrange them in the desired
locations.
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Open the Transformer door.
Lift and hold the door
open to access the
terminals.
The rubber grommet
underneath the door
can be removed to
identify the terminals.
Don’t lose it! Be sure to
put it back before the
next step...
Connect cable to Transformer.
Split and strip the cable.
Flip open the terminals, and feed one of the wires
through the rubber grommet into the Common terminal
(left), and the other into either the 12V (center) or 15V
terminal (right) based on the total wattage of your
system.
Then close the terminals and the access door.
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Plug in your Transformer.
Your Transformer must be
connected to a covered,
weatherproof GFCI
protected receptacle. If
you don’t have a covered,
weatherproof GFCI
protected receptacle,
you’ll need to hire a
licensed electrician to
install one.
3. Complete installation.
Run cable to fixtures.
Starting at the Transformer, run the cable to each
light fixture, leaving about 12” of cable after the last
fixture.
Connect the light fixtures to the
cable.
Secure the light fixtures to the cable according to
the fixture manufacturer’s instructions.
Leave a little extra cable at each fixture in case you have to adjust their
location.
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Complete Setup in the Ring app.
In the app, tap Set Up a Device.
When prompted, select Smart Lighting and follow
the in-app instructions.
When the light on your Transformer turns solid
blue, setup is complete.
Connect your lighting to Ring.
Once plugged in, the light around the button on the
front of your Transformer will flash blue. That means
it’s ready to pair with the Ring app!
If the light around the
button is white after
you plug it in, press and
release it. The light will
then flash blue.
To test your lights, press the
round button once. The circle
will turn white and your light
fixtures will illuminate.
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What about that Reset button?
You probably won’t need it, but if your Transformer
is plugged in and the light around the button on the
front is not illuminated, you may need to press it.
Open the Transformer door
and check to see if the Reset
button popped up. If so, press
it to reset your Transformer.
If it pops up again, double-
check the total wattage of
your fixtures. Make sure it’s
below 200W totoal wattage
(refer to page 11).
Conceal the cable.
Now that setup is complete, you can hide the low
voltage cable (if updating an existing system, you’ve
probably already done that - ignore this part).
To bury the cable, dig a narrow, shallow trench
(up to 6” deep) along the wiring route. Lay the
cable inside the trench and cover it over with the
displaced ground.
Or, if your cable runs through an area with soil (like a
flower bed) you can cover it with a layer of mulch.
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Last updated: 03/08/19