Savi SAVI-NOTE75 User manual

InstallatIon Manual
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SaVi Note Underwater LED Light
SAVI-NOTE75, SAVI-NOTE150
Model NuMbers

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Table of ConTenTs
Safety Precautions ........................................................2
SaVi Note Install Instructions ........................................3-4
M4 Instructions ...............................................................5-11
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Warnings
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
I. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent electrocution and/or death make sure power is off at the breaker.
Avoid touching/installing the M4 controller box during electrical storms. Death
or serious injury may result due to lightning surges through the system.
Be sure to check local electrical codes for grounding electrical boxes via
the approved method (internal conduit ground, external box ground wire to
grounding rod, etc.)
Use approved conduit routed by approved methods to conduit fittings on the
box.
For DMX based units, do not install data cables in the same conduit as power
cables to prevent communication problems.
Be sure the mounting surface is able to support the load of the controller. Use
all four mounting holes to secure the controller.
There are no customer serviceable components inside the M4 controller. Only
qualified electricians should open the box for installation of the power and LED
accessories connections. All connections should enter through an approved
conduit method.
LED accessories are low voltage and should never be electrically connected
to any power source other than the appropriate M4 controller connector (J5
to J8). Wires must be connected properly to avoid permanently damaging the
LED accessory.
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6.
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8.
WARNING

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
The light fixture must be installed in
or on a wall of the pool with the top
of the lens opening not less than 4
inches (10.16cm) below the normal
water level of the pool except when
the fixture is installed in an area
of the swimming pool that is not
used for swimming and the lens is
adequately guarded to prevent any
person from contacting it.
STEP 2
Snake the 4-conductor electric
cord through the conduit outlet
of the wall fitting, into the conduit
and up to the M4 controller. DO
NOT CUT EXCESS CORD. Leave
adequate cord in the conduit (Do
NOT wrap cord around fixture) so
that fixture will be able to be raised
to deck if required. Cut off extra
cord after, allowing for service
and length of run to box. Pull the
fixture snug to the wall fitting.
4” MIN. FROM WATER
LEVEL TO TOP OF LENS
4” MIN. FROM WATER LEVEL TO
TOP OF LENS
M4 Controller
Conduit to M4
SaVi Note
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STEP 3
Using the lens wrench, thread the fixture
into the wall fitting until it is snug.
STEP 4
Wire the fixture to the M4 Controller. See M4 instructions on pages 5-11.
STEP 5
Remove the protective cover before startup.

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InstallatIon Manual
M4 LED CONTROLLER
For SaVi Notes and X-Stream LED Modules
M4-L, M4-H, M4-L-DMX, M4-H-DMX
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
II. MOUNTING
Select a mounting location so that the bottom
surface of the enclosure will be at least twelve
(12”) inches above the ground (See FIGURE 1).
Be sure to provide enough clearance below the
box to route the power, communications, and
LED accessory conduits as desired.
Place the controller at the location desired and
mark the location of the upper two mounting
holes.
Drill holes as appropriate (wood, masonry block,
brick, etc.) for the mounting hardware. Be sure to use a mounting method that
can withstand the weight of the controller and the attached conduits.
Temporarily secure the box to the mounting surface using the method selected.
Mark the position of the lower two holes, remove the box, drill the lower two
holes, and prepare the lower mounting locations.
Secure the four mounting screws or bolts to complete the mounting of the M4
controller.
III. CONDUIT AND GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. After selecting the desired conduit
size (½” or ¾”), carefully remove
the appropriate “knock outs” in the
bottom of the enclosure while being
careful not to touch the PCB (Print-
ed Circuit Board).
2. Install the power, communication,
and LED accessory conduit fittings
as desired to the enclosure (see
FIGURE 2).
3. Pull cables through to the ends
of the conduit. Leave extra cable
length to allow preparation and in-
stallation of the wires.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MounTing insTruCTions
DUE TO THE DESIRED WATER RESISTANT SEAL OF THE ENCLOSURE, DO NOT RE-
MOVE ANY KNOCKOUTS UNLESS THAT HOLE WILL HAVE A CONDUIT INSTALLED.
IF A KNOCKOUT IS ACCIDENTALLY REMOVED, STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO RE-
SEAL THE OPENING OR THE M4 CONTROLLER WILL BE DAMAGED.
WARNING
FIGURE 1
12”
above
ground
minimum
6
(J5)
FIGURE 2
A/C Service
conduit IN
DMX OUT
DMX IN
All in one
conduit
(optional)
LAMP IN #1 LAMP IN #2
LAMP IN #3 LAMP IN #4
(J6)
(J7) (J8)
Note: The left most conduit fitting hole must
be used for installation of power to the con-
troller. The LED accessory and communica-
tions conduit connections should be placed
as shown in FIGURE 2.

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4. Install the ends of the conduit to the enclosure after routing the excess wire length
into the enclosure at the appropriate locations (see FIGURE 2)
5. If required by the local electrical codes or as desired, install a ground wire directly to
the enclosure using the external ground connection provided (not shown).
IV. INTERNAL WIRING
A/C Connections
Locate the power pig-tail provided with the M4 controller.
It will be located under the power supply and will consist
of one black (120 VAC), one white (neutral), and one green
(safety ground) wire.
Locate the incoming power wires from the conduit.
Trim excess lengths as desired and strip back approxi-
mately 3/8” of the insulation from all wires.
Twist the black wire of the M4 controller with the incoming
“120 VAC” wire. Install a wire nut or crimp using an ap-
proved insulated method (see FIGURE 3a).
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2.
3.
4.
FIGURE 3
POWER
SUPPLY
PCB - PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARD
See FIGURE 3a
page 4
See FIGURE 3b
page 5
See FIGURE 4a
page 7
J8
J7
J6J5J4J3
See FIGURE 3c
page 7
POWER PIG-TAIL CONNECTION
FIGURE 3a
To M4
Power Supply To Ground
A/C
Line
(Black)
A/C
Neutral
(White)
A/C
Ground
(Green)
From A/C Input
Conduit
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Twist the white wire of the M4 controller with the incoming “neutral” (not the ground)
wire. Secure as in “step (4)” (see FIGURE 3a).
Repeat for the green ground wire and the incoming ground wire (see FIGURE 3a).
Carefully tuck the wires into the area below the power supply while being careful
that the wires do not lay against the internal components of the power supply.
If possible, verify a grounding path exists between the incoming service ground wire
and the case of the M4 controller. If this is not possible, double check the ground
connection between the crimp and/or wire nut connection and the case of the M4
controller.
V. LED ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS (SaVi Notes or X-Stream LED Modules)
Locate the incoming cable for fixture #1 (see FIGURE 2). This cable will be at-
tached to terminal block J5 on the PCB. Trim excess cable leaving no more than six
(6) inches protruding from the conduit.
Carefully remove two (2) inches of insulation from the cable (a box cutter set to pro-
trude less than 1/8” is good for this purpose). Cut from the desired removal location
towards the cut end of the cable to prevent damaging the internal wires.
Separate the insulation along the cut path and fold it back. Using cutters remove
the excess cable insulation. Only the four internal wires should be remaining (red,
green, blue, and a fourth conductor - usually black).
Using the wire stripper, remove 1/8 to 3/16” of insulation from each of the four
wires.
The wires will be installed as shown in FIGURE 3b below.
Insert each wire into the appropriate terminal block location. Using a small flat
blade screwdriver, tighten each screw of the terminal block until you feel it com-
press the wire and become difficult to turn (approximately 3.5 in-lbs).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Carefully pull on the wire to verify it is secure.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DUE TO THE DESIRED WATER RESISTANT SEAL OF THE ENCLOSURE, DO NOT RE-
MOVE ANY KNOCKOUTS UNLESS THAT HOLE WILL HAVE A CONDUIT INSTALLED.
IF A KNOCKOUT IS ACCIDENTALLY REMOVED, STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO RE-
SEAL THE OPENING OR THE M4 CONTROLLER WILL BE DAMAGED.
WARNING
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LED outputs must be connected as
shown to avoid damage to the circuit
Red
Black
Green
Blue
LED FIXTURE CONNECTION TO TERMINAL BLOCK
#1
#2
#3
#4
FIGURE 3b
#1 Position - Power Wire (usually Black)
#2 Position - Red wire
#3 Position - Green wire
#4 Position - Blue wire

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7. Repeat for the remaining three wires of the cable (see FIGURE 3b). Tuck the excess
cable out of the way for the remaining steps.
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for fixture #2 using the appropriate conduit input for location #2
(usually the back most to the right side) and J6 of the PCB (see FIGURE 3b).
9. Repeat steps 2-7 for fixture #4 (it helps to install #4 before #3). Usually this will be
the front most conduit input to the right. Connect fixture #4 to J8 of the PCB (see
FIGURE 3b).
10. Repeat steps 2-7 for fixture #3. Connect fixture #3 to J7 (bottom right) of the PCB
(see FIGURE 3b).
VI. DMX COMMUNICATION BUS CONNECTIONS (ON DMX UNITS)
Some M4 controllers use an optional serial communications bus (DMX bus) to commu-
nicate with a master controller. Some installations only require an incoming cable, while
other installations will require an input, as well as an output cable (proceeding on to the
next receiver/controller). This section details how to attach those connections.
Determine if the installation uses an input, or both an input and an output DMX con-
nection. An additional output connection can be added in the future if desired.
Locate the incoming DMX communication cable (see FIGURE 2). This cable will be
attached to terminal block J3 on the PCB. Trim excess cable leaving no more than
four (4) inches protruding from the conduit.
Carefully remove one and one-half (1-1/2) inches of insulation from the cable. The
cable is a twisted shielded pair type, so be careful to not damage the shield or the
internal wires.
Locate the actual shield “cable” within the overall “shield” (see FIGURE 3d) and
separate it from the individual shield wires. Carefully cut off and remove the shield
wires but NOT the small shield cable (see FIGURE 3d).
Using the wire stripper, remove 1/8 to 3/16” of insulation from each of the remaining
two wires.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DMX COMMUNICATION CABLE
DMX (+) / DMX(-) wires
Shield Cable
DMX (+) / DMX(-)
wires stripped
DMX Communication
cable
FIGURE 3d
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Note: Before cutting the cables for fixtures #3 & #4 (steps 9-10), verify the
desired internal routing location to J7 & J8. Be sure to leave enough cable to
reach the appropriate terminal block.
Note: Using an adhesive backed, tie wrap mount helps locating the cables
for fixture #3 after tucking the cable for #4 along the right wall.

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6. The wires will be installed as shown in the figure below. The order of the wires is:
7. Insert each wire into the appropriate terminal block location. Using a small flat
blade screwdriver, tighten each screw of the terminal block until you feel it com-
press the wire and become more difficult to turn. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Care-
fully pull on the wire to verify it is secure.
8. If appropriate, repeat steps 3-7 for the DMX output cable which should be attached
to J4 of the PCB.
VII. SYSTEM TESTING
Once all connections are completed, it is time to test the system.
Make sure all tools and loose items are removed from the controller and that no obvious
damage has occurred to the PCB before applying power to the unit. Do not skip the
grounding test mentioned earlier. It is imperative that a good system/safety ground be
provided to the system for the safety of all. Once satisfied that all appropriate prepara-
tions are complete, proceed to the steps below.
To check the system it is necessary for someone to monitor the
output of the accessory lamps during the power up sequence.
Have one observer ready to see how the LED accessory lights
look during the initial power on.
If the unit is a DMX style unit, it will have rotary switches on
the PCB on the side towards the power supply. Using a small
screwdriver, set the following address on the switches (See
FIGURE 4a).
Activate the circuit breaker or switch to provide power to the
unit. After initial power up, DMX units will enter a “power-on”
sequence consisting of (white, red, green, and blue) before re-
turning to a white output on all LED accessories. Investigate the
connections for any accessory that does not work correctly.
1.
2.
3.
DMX CONNECTION
#1
#2
#3
FIGURE 3c
Shield Cable Wire
DMX (-) or inverted input
DMX (+) or non-inverted input
#1 Position
#2 Position
#3 Position
Shield Cable
DMX (-)
DMX (+)
FIGURE 4a
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
S3
S2
S1
10
S3 -Top Switch = 7
S2 - Middle Switch = 0
S1 - Bottom Switch = 1
(a stand-alone unit will not have switches so
no setting is required)

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4. Stand-alone units will come on to one of several modes, but will always be “ON”
when power is provided to the controller. By toggling power, you can cycle through
all of the modes in the following order:
Investigate the connections for any accessory that does not work correctly. It is
recommended that the colors be cycled until the “white” mode for this test. Please
note, that if power remains off for at least nine (9) seconds, the unit will store the last
mode and a “safety” white mode will be displayed on power up for 12 to 13 seconds
before the stored mode is recalled. Please consult the user manual for more detailed
operation instructions.
5. Once testing is completed, power off the unit.
6. Finally, as desired, the DMX address should be set (for DMX units).
The top switch (S3) is the “one-hundreds” unit for the address, the
middle switch is the “tens” unit, and the lower switch (S1) is the
“ones” unit. Addresses may be set from 1 to 501. This unit “uses”
twelve addresses (so address 501 uses addresses 501 to 512 for
example). To set the unit to base address 127 set the S1, S2 & S3
switches as follows (See FIGURE 4b):
7. After cycling power to the unit again (with the new address on the
switches), the unit will respond to standard DMX commands (from
the master controller) at the base address (LED accessory #1 – red),
up through the next eleven addresses (last address is LED acces-
sory #4 – blue).
8. When satisfied the unit and installation are working properly, pro-
ceed to the “Close Out” section of this manual.
FIGURE 4b
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
05
6
78
9
4
32
1
S3
S2
S1
S3 -Top Switch = 1
S2 - Middle Switch = 2
S1 - Bottom Switch = 7
Set other address in a similar manner.
Color Modes
Slow color change (takes about a minute to cycle)
White
Blue
Green
Aqua (Green and Blue)
Pink
Green & Blue fade (back and forth)
Fast color change (about 15 seconds to cycle)
“Party” mode (blinks quickly between colors).
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