Power Panels

Power Panels
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Power Panels

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Introduction
Lutron's power panels are a key component of the GRAFIK systems line, offering versatile dimming and switching solutions. These panels can operate independently or in combination, with options for customization to meet specific project needs.
Performance Specifications
The panels are engineered to manage line voltage variations, ensuring flicker-free dimming and reliable performance. Technologies such as the Real-Time Illumination Stability System (RTISS-TE) and Softswitch™ circuitry enhance dimming stability and extend relay life. The panels are naturally cooled, reducing maintenance requirements.
Custom Combination Panels
These built-to-order panels provide dimming and switching for various load types, including incandescent, low voltage, and fluorescent sources, with customizable modules for specific project requirements.
GP, LP, and XP Panels
GP panels offer high-performance dimming, LP panels are ideal for commercial applications with smaller loads, and XP panels provide robust switching capabilities using Lutron's patented Softswitch technology.
Application Notes and Wiring Diagrams
Comprehensive application notes and wiring diagrams are available to support installation and configuration, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with standards.
Standards and Compliance
Lutron panels meet various international standards, including IEEE and IEC surge requirements, ensuring durability and safety across different environments.
Specifications and Model Numbers
The document details various XP power panel models, compatible with 230 VAC (CE) and 220-240 VAC (non-CE) power supplies, with specific model numbers for European orders.
Dimmer Operation and Energy Efficiency
Dimmers use a triac to switch lights rapidly, affecting brightness and energy use. Dimming saves electricity and extends lamp life, though it can cause RFI and lamp noise, which Lutron mitigates through design and supplementary products.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Lutron dimmers include filters to suppress RFI, with additional measures recommended if interference persists, such as maintaining distance from audio equipment and using separate phases.
Lamp Noise and Filtering
Dimmer-induced lamp noise is addressed using filter chokes and lamp debuzzing coils, with several LDC models available to reduce noise.
Emergency Power Applications
The document outlines the use of Lutron power panels in normal and emergency power applications, detailing operations under different conditions and the role of the LUT-ELI interface in emergency lighting scenarios.
Power Quality and Dimming Performance
Lutron's RTISS technology filters out line noise to ensure consistent dimming, emphasizing the importance of accurate line frequency and zero cross information for stable dimming.
RTISS and RTISS-TE Technology
RTISS uses a Phase Locked Loop to filter power line anomalies, while RTISS-TE, designed for Trailing-Edge dimmers, uses transistors for precise power control, maintaining consistent light output despite power quality issues.
Softswitch Technology
Softswitch technology reduces relay failures by using electronically held relays and solid-state triacs, extending relay life and handling high inrush currents effectively.
Dimming Neon and Cold Cathode Sources
Guidelines for dimming neon and cold cathode lighting include equipment selection, installation, and wiring for optimal performance, emphasizing compliance with local codes and proper transformer use.
Wiring and Installation
Optimal dimming is achieved with specific cable types and configurations, with detailed wiring diagrams provided for various panel configurations.
Conclusion
Lutron's power panels and technologies offer advanced features and customization for modern lighting control systems, ensuring reliability and flexibility under diverse conditions.
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Pre-Assembled Dimming and Switching Panels > can also further customise individual panels. TVM module XP switching moduleMotor module ELV dimming module Adaptive dimming module LP dimming module LutronΒs dimming and switching panels provide thepower behind theGRAFIKsystems line of products.Avariety of panels are available to meet the performance and budget requirements of any project.Power panels have been designed to work independently or combined together to meet the requirements of any project.Lutron > Custom dimming/switching paneltailored to your projects requirements. >

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Million-cycle switching panel employs Lutronْs patented Softswitch technology. Commercial dimming panel for handling numerous small loads. Lutrons highest performance architectural dimming panel for all applications. >

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Real-Time Illumination Stability System (RTISS) Real-Time Illumination Stability Systemٖtrailing edge(RTISS-TE) > Dimmers compensate for incoming line voltage variationssuch as changes inRMS (Root Mean Square) voltage,frequency shifts,harmonics,and line noise.See the applicationnote on pg.4.8.6 for more information. The benefits The benefits > Flicker-free dimming Flicker-free dimming A. Expected power provided to the dimmer B. Poor quality power caused by line sag. C. RTISS-TEcompensates for the line sag byconducting longer (darker section). D. The actual RTISS-TE power outputwhen the line sags...

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Relay LOAD CURRENTLiveLive MechanicallyheldSwitchedlive Relay Electronically held Relay Relay Electronically held Mechanicallyheld Triac Solid state deviceSwitchedlive LOAD CURRENT Triac Solid state device > Relay Relay Relay Electronically held LiveLOAD CURRENT ElectronicallyheldLOAD CURRENTLive Mechanicallyheld Triac Relay Solid statedeviceSwitchedlive MechanicallyheldSwitchedlive Triac Solid state device >

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Air gap off Lightning strike surge protection > An air gap is provided in each module. The benefits The benefits > Without this,the leakage current of the module may cause electrical shock whenservicing lamps or a fire if a fixture or lamp source fails violently. Protects your modules from power surges during a storm (or from within the building). Products Products > Custom combination panels,GP,LP,XP Custom combination panels,GP,LP,XP Recommended specifications Recommended specifications > Modules shall have an air gap to totally disconnect power from the load so that no leakage current shall...

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Distributed intelligence Emergency mode > Each dimmer or module has its own microprocessor that tells it how bright thelights shoud be. The benefits The benefits > Lutrons tiered intelligence architecture is better suited to keeping your lights at their current light level in the unlikely event of a failure at a higher level in the system providing; multiple levels of redundancy. You wonҒt be in the dark during emergencies. Products Products > Custom combination panels,GP,LP,XP Custom combination panels,GP,LP,XP. Recommended specifications Recommended specifications > Dimmers/modules shall have...

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Smooth and continuous dimming Inrush current > Smooth and continuous lighting control across the dimming range. The benefits The benefits > Step-free continuous lighting control; sudden steps in light level are eliminated. Switching modules last longer and do not fail under high inrush conditions such as bulb burnouts and switching electronic fluorescent ballasts on. InrushSteady state Products Products > Custom combination panels,GP,LP Custom combination panels,XP Recommended specifications Recommended specifications > Dimmers shall provide smooth and continuous control of light intensity with...

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2Link The 2Link option provides two distinct control links inside each power panel.EachlinkٗLink A and Link Bis capable of operating on any one of these systems ז Lutrons GRAFIK Eyeҙ4000,Lutrons centralised lighting control system,orUSITT DMX512 protocol.Each system or protocol is unique,but the power panel is designed to automatically detect which one is present and operate accordingly.When ordering the appropriate panel,ask for the 2Linkoption. Want system design time to be two to four times faster? LutronҒs GRAFIK EyeDesignersoftware automatically assigns boosters/interfaces or dimming panels,removing...

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Custom combination panelsare built-to-order to provide the following capabilities on a project-by-project basis: Dimming modules for incandescent (tungsten)/halogen,magnetic low voltage,neon/cold cathode sources also switch 0-10 V,DALI,or DSI loadsՕDimming modules for electronic low-voltage sourcesSwitching modules for all sourcesՕControl Modules for operating 0-10 V,DALI (broadcast only),or DSI loads Motor Modules for 3-wire AC motorised window treatments Modules listed above can be combined into one panel.Contact Lutron > ծ for possible module combinations that will meet the specific needs...

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Incandescent Manual or automatic selection between leadingedge or trailing edge dimmingՕOne input and four outputs per moduleMaximum loads (CE and non-CE):8Aper output13 A continuous total per moduleՕMaximum 100 BTUs/hour Magnetic low voltage Electronic low voltage Neon/cold cathode With NEW RTISS-TEtechnology > Incandescent Magnetic low voltage Electronic low voltage* > Fluorescent** ٕMaximum 80 BTUs/hour Neon/cold cathode Non-dim for above load types*Requiring Lutron > low voltage transformer.**Switched loads w/TVMmodules. > ΕOne input and four outputs per moduleMaximum loads (CE and non-CE):10...

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Switches all lighting sourcesՕFour inputs and four outputsSoftswitchՙtechnology (see pg.4.8.12)Maximum load:16 A per outputՕMaximum 5 BTUs/hour One input and four dual outputsՕControls up to four three-wire AC motorsMaximum load per motor module is 16 A ՕMaximum load per AC motor is 5 A Incandescent Magnetic low voltage Electronic low voltage Fluorescent Neon/cold cathode High intensity discharge > AC Motors Each module controls two consecutive dimminglegs of lighting for 0-10 V,DALI (broadcast intensity only),DSI ballasts,or PWMballastsՕFor every two TVM Modules one LP Dimming orXPswitching...

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