WAC COLORSCAPING 8150CS-TRN-SS User manual

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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Headquarters/Eastern Distribution Center
44 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Central Distribution Center
1600 Distribution Ct
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Western Distribution Center
1750 Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91760
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IMPORTANTE:
Lea todas las instrucciones antes de instalar.
•No conecte este temporizador en un cable
de extensión u otro adaptador de corriente.
Conecte directamente a una toma eléctrica.
•No conecte el contador a los aparatos que
contienen
•elementos de calefacción (de aparatos de
cocina, calentadores, planchas, etc.)
•El fallo del temporizador para apagar dicho
dispositivo puede provocar un
sobrecalentamiento y un posible incendio.
•No conecte este temporizador si está húmedo.
•No limpie este temporizador cuando está
enchufado int.
•No exceder los valores máximos del
temporizador.
•Posible riesgo de descarga:
Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños.
IMPORTANT:
Lisez toutes les instructions avant de l’installer.
•Ne branchez pas ce temporisateur dans une
rallonge ou un autre adaptateur électrique.
Brancher directement dans une prise électrique.
•Ne pas relier cette minuterie pour les appareils
qui contiennent
•éléments de chauage (appareils de cuisson,
chaue, un fer à repasser, etc.)
•L’échec de l’horloge pour éteindre tel dispositif
peut entraîner une surchaue et un incendie.
•Ne branchez pas cette minuterie si elle est
mouillée.
•Ne nettoyez pas ce temporisateur quand il
est branché int.
•Ne pas dépasser les évaluations maximales
de la minuterie.
•Risque d’électrocution:
Conserver hors de la portée des enfants.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
•One or more circuit breakers are included with each transformer. To reset, turn breaker to on position. If circuit breakers trip repeatedly, have
the system inspected by a qualied electrician.
•The transformer includes an internal thermal protector and will run the transformer o if the unit over-heats. The thermal protector will also
automatically reset.
•Where possible, it is best to install the transformer in the center of the lighting installation to minimize long runs reducing voltage drop.
THIS INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO THE MODEL BELOW:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Colorscaping Transformer
8150CS-TRN-SS / 8300CS-TRN-SS
IMPORTANT:
Read all instructions before installing.
•Read all instructions before proceeding with the
installation.
•This power supply complies with the
requirements of UL1838. This power supply
should be installed in compliance with the
National Electrical Code and local electrical
codes. This unit is for use with landscape lighting
systems only.
•WARNING –Risk of Electric Shock. Install power
unit 5 feet (1.5 m) or more from a pool or spa and
10 feet (3.05 m) or more from a fountain. Where
the power unit is installed within 10 feet
(3.05 m) of a pool or spa connect power unit
to a GFCI protected branch circuit.
•Do not modify or change the product in any
way. This product is to be installed by a qualied
electrician only. Failure to do so will void the
warranty and may result in serious injury and/or
damage to the transformer.
•Connect directly to an outlet; do not use an
extension cord with this product. For 120 Volt AC
operation only. Be sure that the supply circuit is
energized. If this occurs, the circuit breaker can
be replaced with a breaker rated for high in-rush
currents and should only be done by a qualied
electrician.
•To avoid risk of re do not use a xture or a
combinations of xtures where the total watts
exceed the rating of the power supply.
8150CS-TRN-SS 8300CS-TRN-SS

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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Headquarters/Eastern Distribution Center
44 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Central Distribution Center
1600 Distribution Ct
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Western Distribution Center
1750 Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91760
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CONTROL ZONES
Your Colorscaping transformer supports two separate control zones
Zone 1 – Smart Control or Legacy Control
Zone 2 – Legacy Control Only
Smart Control – Individually addressable full color and tunable white xtures. Fixtures can be grouped and added to automations using the W
Group Unied App.
Legacy Control – Designed for use with traditional landscape xtures. Zone can be turned on/o and dimmed as one circuit. Control available
remotely via the W Group Unied App
The app will automatically recognize if a zone is in Legacy or Smart mode and will adjust accordingly.
WIRING
Wires for Smart Control zones from multiple transformers should not be placed closer than 12” apart. This can cause interference and loss of
xture control.
Do not use timers to control power to the transformer. For the system to work properly, the transformer needs to receive continuous power.
Local Control Panel
Your Colorscaping transformer features a transformer that can be used to operate the basic capabilities of the transformer with both Smart and
Legacy zones.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Colorscaping Transformer
8150CS-TRN-SS / 8300CS-TRN-SS
Status Indicators
Zone Selection
Buttons Zone Control
Buttons
Reset
Buttons
Main
Breaker
Output
Indicators
Scan this code with your
phone for help with this
product.
System Network
Zone 1
Zone 2
Presets
Output
Level
Reset
Main Breaker
Off
On
Off/Dim
NCC DMX512-A
IN OUT

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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Headquarters/Eastern Distribution Center
44 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Central Distribution Center
1600 Distribution Ct
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Western Distribution Center
1750 Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91760
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Main Breaker
The main breaker will cut power to both the transformer electronics and the xtures.
Zone Selection
A short tap on the button will activate the selected zone for control. The LED to the right of the zone name will illuminate to indicate that the
zone has been selected.
For Zone 1, to change the zone from Smart Mode to Legacy Mode, press and hold the“Zone 1”button for 6 seconds. The color of the indicator
LED will change indicating that you’ve changed modes as shown below
Smart Mode – Green LED
Legacy Mode – Red LED
Zone Control
Once a zone has been selected, you can use the Zone Control Buttons to adjust all xtures on that zone. For Smart Mode zones, all xtures in
connected to the zone will change. For more granular control, use the [whatever we call the app].
The color being output on the xtures will be shown on the output indicators.
Reset Operations
Factory Reset – Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. The System status indicator will ash 5 times indicating the system has been
reset to its factory settings.
NOTE: All information for this transformer including xture names, groups, schedules, automations, etc will be erased. This is an irreversible
operation.
Network Reset – Press the reset button 5 times quickly. The Network Status Indicator will ash 5 times indicating that the network subsystem
has been reset. The system will then be ready for connection to another network via the [whatever we’re calling the app]. If the transformer is
connected to the network via Ethernet it will reconnect and re-establish its connection to the cloud. NOTE: This operation will not remove the
transformer from your cloud account and is intended only for use in changing Wi-Fi networks.
DMX Integration
Your Colorscaping Smart Transformer supports integrations with control systems via DMX512A. The standard pinout specied in the DMX512A
standard is supported. If this is the last/only node on a DMX bus, you must install a terminal resistor on the ‘OUT’ port of the transformer.
Use caution to not unintentionally connect a DMX wire to the Ethernet port or a powered Ethernet wire to a DMX port as damage can occur and
is not covered under the limited warranty.
Connectivity
Your Colorscaping transformer can be connected to the Internet using the W-Group Unied App available from the App Store or Google Play.
Follow the instructions in the app to connect the transformer to the network via either Wi-Fi (2.4GHz Only) or the onboard ethernet connection
in the transformer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Colorscaping Transformer
8150CS-TRN-SS / 8300CS-TRN-SS

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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Headquarters/Eastern Distribution Center
44 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Central Distribution Center
1600 Distribution Ct
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Western Distribution Center
1750 Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91760
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13 7/16”
18 5/16”
GFCI Outlet
Fig. 1
2”
12” Min
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Colorscaping Transformer
8150CS-TRN-SS / 8300CS-TRN-SS
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Carefully locate and install the power supply so that it is not in contact
with insulation or combustible materials. Provide minimum of 12
inches of airspace around the power supply. Transformer must also be
mounted a minimum of 12 inches above grade. (Fig. 1)
2. Securely mount the power supply using the mounting brackets on the
power supply enclosure. Drill screw holes at the right locations (see
dimensions in Fig. 1) and make sure use appropriate screws for the
selected mounting surface.
3. Hang transformer case securely over the screws.
4. Plug in the power cord to a GFCI protected outlet with a cover that
complies with the National Electrical Code for the location.
5. Use appropriate and approved wiring methods to connect the power
supply and the lighting xtures.
6. When using this power supply, the voltage will be reduced and the
current will be signicantly increased.
7. When complete, use the loop on the photocell terminal to verify that
the input current does not exceed the rating of the transformer.
TRANSFORMER SIZING - VA VALUE
Low voltage lighting systems require the use of a transformer to reduce the standard 120 volt power from ordinary household electricity to
the 15 volt needed to power low voltage lamps. Transformers vary in size of capacity. The total lamp VA (load) of all xtures connected to one
transformer must not exceed the VA capacity of the transformer. Therefore, to determine the transformer size needed, simply add up the VA
of all lamps you plan to use.
TRANSFORMER SIZE > TOTAL FIXTURE VA
Select a transformer that matches as closely as possible to your total lamp VA. If you total VA is too great, either divide the total load between
two transformers or use a more powerful model. Selecting a transformer with about 20% higher capacity than you total lamp VA will allow for
adding a xture or two later.

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Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Headquarters/Eastern Distribution Center
44 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Central Distribution Center
1600 Distribution Ct
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Western Distribution Center
1750 Archibald Avenue
Ontario, CA 91760
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LOW VOLTAGE CABLE LENGTH
In planning a low voltage system, it is necessary to consider the impact of voltage drop. Because of cable’s inherent resistance, voltage drops
along its length: the end-of-run lamps will be dimmer than those at the beginning. Since voltage drop is a function of cable length and cable
size and total xture wattage, voltage drop can be minimized in several dierent ways:
•Use multiple cable runs
•Use heavier gauge cable(8 or 10 gauge)
•Shorten cable lengths or runs
•Reduce VA of individual xtures
•Reduce the total number of xtures on a run
•Use multiple transformers in dierent locations
Cable is measured by gauge. The lower the number, the thicker the cable and the more current it carries. Common cable size for low voltage
lighting is available in three gauges: #12-2, #10-2, and #8-2. To calculate maximum cable length, use the formula below:
Vd=
Vd= Voltage drop in the section of cable, in volts
L = Length of the section of the cable (one way distance), in feet
VA = Total VA values carried by the section of cable for the xtures it supplies
Kc= Cable Constant as follow:
Please refer to WAC Lighting website for voltage drop calculator.
L×VA×2
Kc
Cable Size Kc
12
10
8
7500
11920
18960
CHECK THE SYSTEM
After installing the entire low voltage system, operate the system for ve minutes. On the low voltage side, all electrical connection spots
should be cool to touch. If a connection is hot to the touch, retighten the connection and check to ensure that the temperature decreases.
Place the transformer cover back and tighten all four provided screws on both sides.
If there’s any irregularities, email or call WAC Lighting “Technical Support” at [email protected], [phone].
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Colorscaping Transformer
8150CS-TRN-SS / 8300CS-TRN-SS